Toyota introduced the American market fifth generation model 4Runner. The car uses a common platform with the FJ Cruiser, while its dimensions are increased and it can now be ordered with a third row of seats. New Toyota 4Runner is available in three different versions – Standard (SR5), luxury (Limited) and intended for off-road (Trail). The latter has a greater ground clearance, protective panels under the front and rear bumpers, tinted lights and a different cover engine. It is equipped with the system for four modes of governance Multi-Terrain Select and the system of descent Crawl Control (optional for the SR5 and Limited). Toyota 4Runner is available with two petrol engines. These are the 2.7-liter generating power 157 h.p. and a maximum torque of 241Nm. and 4.0-liter V6, a power 270 h.p. and a maximum torque of 376Nm. The first is available with four-and five-speed automatic transmissions and more powerful – just the latter. Toyota 4Runner is available in versions with power only to the rear wheels and the 4×4 system. The price of the model in the U.S. starting from 27 500 dollars in modification 2.7 SR5 2WD 4AT and reaches 39 800 dollars for 4.0 Limited 4WD 5AT.

No major automaker, which does not offer its range jeep, but Alfa Romeo, despite threats and presentation of conceptual Kamal, remained an exception to the rule. The new cooperation with FIAT Americans Chrysler opens new possibilities in the matter, probably will soon see off-road and Alfa. Alfa Romeo apparently intends to use the development of Chrysler to make its first crossover. This future “parketnik will be developed on the basis of a new generation of Jeep Grand Cherokee. If the work reaches the conveyor, the new 4×4 coupe sport would be a worthy competitor in the market to such competitors as the BMW X5, Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. In all likelihood, the new Alfa Romeo will surpass the luxury of sporting spirit and his “donor” in spite of that under the hood would hardly find a place famous American HEMI V-8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Instead it “Italian” will have a turbo diesel and 3.6-liter gasoline engine Pentastar V-6 with Power 280 hp.