Credited with positive points by Consumer Guide for its passenger and cargo room * Received a Five Star Side Crash Test Rating from the NHTSA * Received a Five Star Frontal Crash Test Rating from the NHTSA * Named a Consumer Guide 2001 Recommended Buy * Praised in Consumer Guide 2001 for its passenger and cargo room * Named a Consumer Guide 4x4s Pickups & Vans Recommended Buy for 2000 * Named a significant runner-up for Motor Trend 1999 Car of the Year * The Car Book issues a Very Good rating for low cost of maintenance * Named a Best Bet by The Car Book *