The trucklets range from retrofits of existing models to new designs. Toyota has spiffed up its Land Cruiser with such features as a leather interior. Presto–the Lexus LX450, on sale this week for just under $50,000. And there’s Mercedez, Honda and Oldsmobile with their snowdrift-defying beasts. Some companies are pushing the vehicles as part of a package deal. Olds touts its SUV as the “perfect garage mate” to the conventional Aurora. “Both coddle their occupants like royal heads of state. “Maybe Princess Di can get one in her divorce settlement.
