v8 H3 in 07 or early 08

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

[quote=f5fstop]Diesels are not popular in the US, unless in trucks that are used to tow large items or for work. So the US consumer has to change before you will see a diesel in a small type SUV. Besides, around here, the price of diesel exceeds gasoline and take away any advantage to fuel mileage.
The standard skid plates are pretty strong for off-roading, but not strong enough for rock climbing, for that they do offer a very robust undercarriage protection for a decent price.
Rock rails are available, as they are for most other off-roaders, as an option.
I really don't believe a front locker is needed; however, I do believe a stronger front axle is needed.

As for nickle and diming you to death...don't all manufacturers do that?[/quote]

True, most do...

There are (just a very few) foreign manufacturers who don't but overall YES !!!

RYD