Category: SUV

Fuel Efficient SUV

The most fuel efficient sport utility vehicle is the Audi Q5. This European car sells at a starting price of $35, 200, although the price can go up as high as $42,500 with the installation of additional features. In terms of its fuel efficiency, the Q5 is able to cover 20 miles with a gallon of fuel for urban driving, whereas a drive on the highway with a distance of 27 miles is possible with the same amount of fuel. This vehicle has a seating capacity of up to five adult passengers. With its spacious and comfortable leg room, passengers will not have to feel squeezed in into a narrow space. The Audi also sports the classic, sleek and elegant … Read the rest

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Things You Can Expect From a SUV

Luxury Features

Sport utility vehicles may have the word “sport” in them, but many of them are loaded with luxury features that make your time on the road far more enjoyable. Many models come standard with luxury features like satellite radio, GPS, heated seats, a DVD player for your passengers, and more. Those models that don’t offer these and other features as standard equipment do generally offer them as an option.

Space for Everyone

SUVs today offer seating for between five and eight people in most cases. While some of the larger cars also offer seating for five, they often lack the extra headroom and leg room that an SUV offers. For families with older kids or those who simply … Read the rest

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SUV With Good Gas Mileage

Another factor to consider when looking at cars with the best gas mileage is the size of the vehicle. You may want a small SUV or a large one may be all that will accommodate your family. Don’t automatically assume that a small SUV will always get better gas mileage than a large one. Some of the mid-sized and large SUVs do better in this category than smaller ones. It’s all a matter of knowing which ones are which. When you have this information in hand, you can make an informed decision as to which car is right for you.

When it comes to model year, the best gas mileage SUVs are the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain while … Read the rest

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Hyundai Vehicles

Hyundai’s slogan, ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities.’ echoes the brand’s approach to offer people a Modern Premium vehicle. What does this mean? That a car doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive or packed with every possible feature to be desirable and accessible to the masses. Casey Hyun, Creative Design Manager at Hyundai explains, “Modern Premium is about giving the customers value that goes beyond things such as cost. It is about giving people a sense of belonging to the brand, giving satisfaction that’s greater than what a long warranty or cost savings can give.” He goes on to say that people want to drive a car that gets noticed and isn’t just recognised for being fuel-efficient or eco-friendly. This brings us … Read the rest

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Characteristics Small SUVs

One of the key aspects considered when sourcing for this type of vehicles is efficiency. It has the capacity to display high standard performance regardless of its size. Its working capacity is not limited to size in any way.

This car offers comfort to the user. Convenience is a vital consideration when deciding on which car to buy. This is because the main purpose is to not only serve the person driving it but also other passengers.

Reliability is another aspect held by purchasing the car. It possesses a great ability to deliver in all weather conditions and on all roads. This reduces travel worries which arise from distance or the road conditions.

The vehicle contains enough seats to accommodate … Read the rest

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Qualities for SUV Tire

Tires are important for any vehicle since they guarantee safety on the road. Here are some guidelines to use when purchasing tires for your SUV:

Load rate and size

This information is usually found on the manufacturer’s manual. SUV’s are of different models and makes with each having its specifications. It’s always important to buy a tire with the right specifications of load for your SUV.

It’s usually safe to buy tires that have the correct load rating recommended by the manufacturer. If you decide to go for bigger tires for a better look, buy one with the same load rating as the one recommended by the manufacturer. It’s also important to buy rims that fit your tire too.

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Ford Explorer Sport

Drivetrain and Suspension

The Explorer Sport is outfitted with a Terrain Management System, bringing four-wheel drive capabilities to this model. Drivers can choose from four settings: snow, sand, mud and hill descent.

Drivers benefit from electric power steering and a sport-tuned suspension. Front MacPherson strut suspension and a stabilizer bar is complemented by an independent multilink rear suspension with a stabilizer bar. Front and rear vented disc brakes and four-channel ABS are standard. Every model is outfitted with 20-inch all-season BSW tires.

The Explorer Sport weighs 4,921 pounds and a has 5,000-lb. towing capacity when properly equipped.

Model Dimensions

The Explorer sits on a 112.6-inch wheelbase and is 197.1 inches long. It measures 90.2 inches wide and 71.0 inches tall. … Read the rest

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Having a 4WD Awning

Most awnings on the side of the vehicle are 2.5 metres x 2 metres, or 2 metres by 2 metres. The longer side is usually the one running length ways along your vehicle, so make sure you measure to see which is going to sit the best. These things are great, and incredibly cheap. In fact, you can get a good quality one for under $300, and fit it in around an hour.

4WD Awnings are designed to be set up by one person, and very quickly. The procedure normally involves unzipping the case, un-clipping the supports, rolling the awning out and standing the legs up. The legs are incorporated inside the aluminium frame that the awning rolls out of. … Read the rest

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Urbane SUV

There are few aspects which set this car apart from other automobile options in the market. A person who is looking for a vehicle for weekend outing certainly does prefer a spacious wagon. Mahindra Quanto is very spacious on the inside plus it has two extra seats at the boot which is quite ample for small children. If not required, these seats can be folded back to get vast boot space. The second point comes out as the executive appeal of Quanto. Although it is a compact SUV the vehicle does not stand behind when it comes to formal looks. It can certainly be a symbol of personality of any working professional. The ground clearance of this vehicle comes out … Read the rest

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Personal SUVs or Fleet Services

You see, not long ago, I was reminded of the importance of production in the services business, when I was asked by a start-up entrepreneur of on-site auto maintenance. He asked point blank; “How many oil changes can be completed by a decent crew (I am assuming 2 people to a crew/truck) in an 8 hour day using your trucks and methods?”

Okay, here is my experience; with full production – Six Sigma style – vehicles in a row (fleets) the answer is 100s with a crew of three. Personal cars, all different, you need very competent auto mechanics with experience 5-6 per hour with 2 people maximum. Of course, there is more to the story, in fact his next … Read the rest

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