Hey enobox... I would actually say that the new 4Runner, Jeep Liberty, and Xterra are more a mix of the VX than the latter. I say this because the VX has been in production (in Japan) since (correct me if I'm wrong) 1997, and was a prototype from Isuzu Japan in 1993. Some reports have even stated that some new designs have taken ques from the VehiCROSS... and why not?

I can say that we have one of the strongest auto communites on the web for sure, and if you decide to purchase a VX I defintely DO NOT think you will be disappointed... but there are a couple things you need to understand before you test drive one. There is not much rear visability through the rear window using the rearview mirror. You will need to either purchase a "Van Eye" (usually used on vans and such... plastic/rubber piece on the rear window used to make rearward visability easier), or buy small mirrors to stick on the outside mirrors to help see behind you easier. They make a world of difference. Also, the VX suspension is pretty stiff... more like a sports car or sports truck. It does corner very well, though... VERY well. Reaching the rear seats through the front doors is tough if you want to let rear passengers in, but there is plenty of space once you are back there. Cargo room is very tight unless you fold the rear seats up.

See, all of that would put off the average mini-van or Hyundai Santa Fe buyer, but you have to love the VX for what it IS to purchase one... and it is a work of art!