While other countries had placed this car out of production, Mitsubishi brought in the Montero Sport in 2005. Based on the L200 Strada, it utilizes a 2.8 diesel paired to an automatic.
While older BMWs were sold through other channels, the E36 3 Series was the first to be sold officially. Initially, a 316i having a 1.6 engine went first with a 320i followed suit.
Primarily produced for USA, the Mitsubishi Endeavor is one of three (Eclipse and Galant) vehicles to be produced under the PS platform, also known as Project America. It utilized a 3.8 V6 engine, paired to a 4-speed automatic. Despite favorable reviews, sales weren't high and Mitsubishi pulled the plug in 2011 while it was discontinued locally two years before.
With Mazda's return in 2004, one of the first vehicles to be brought here was the Tribute. Basically a clone of the Ford Escape, it has some differences though. First models came with a 3.0 V6 followed by a 2.3 4-cylinder.
An updated Tribute arrived for 2007 which marked the discontinuation of the V6 engine. Other changes include the shift to a console mounted gear stick, rear disc brakes are standard, and much improved trim. It was discontinued in 2009 with the CX-7 replacing it.
Mazda's first full size SUV, the CX-9 shares its platform with the American Ford Edge. For this version, a sole 3.7 V6 is only available for the meantime.
For 2010, the CX-9 was given a facelift while adding some new items. The engine is still the same 3.7 V6. Do take note a two wheel drive model (some amenities are removed) was introduced in 2011.