Exterior

This distinctive SUV's strictly utilitarian appearance is somewhat softened by body-colored bumpers and rocker panels, plus a stainless steel spare-tire cover.

New 18-inch twin five-spoke wheels (G550)
Spare wheel cover
Body-colored door handles

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