Actually most of the automotive press gave the VX relatively high marks (I own over 25 industry publications that I've thoroughly read and all but one really liked the VX - the one exception was an Aussie issue of Wheels - Feb 98). They only complained about rear visability and back seat access for the most part, plus a "plain" dash. There was also a love it/hate it attitude about the looks/styling.

The 1999 was ranked in the top 10 in the May 99 Motortrend with "Most Unique Styling" featuring a cover shot. The VX also was described as "The World's Sexiest SUV" on the cover of Sport Utility Magazine in Jan 99. The 2000 ranked 2nd in the top 10 in a Fourwheeler article:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/roadtests/5034/index.html

In all, most of the reviews rather favored the VX rather than bashing it. I've never seen the VX in Consumer Reports (and I've looked through most of the auto reviews for 99-01). I'd like to see what they had to say - do you have a copy you can quote from?

-- Best, John