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Posts Tagged ‘compact suv’
 The LAND ROVER LR2 SUV continues its successful run with minimal change for 2010. An entry-level luxury SUV designed to provide superior off-road capabilities and classic Land Rover creature comforts. The LAND ROVER LR2 SUV shares its 230-horsepower inline-six-cylinder engine with several Volvo models. The premium compact SUV receives a new digital clock in its driver information center, a new interior color combination and an optional HD Digital radio. Four new exterior paint colors are added. Special Rear End Ancillary Drive arrangement was engineered to trim the overall length of the LAND ROVER LR2 SUV ’s I-6 engine to only [...]
 The design brief of Kia Sportage SUV was simple. Create a SUV vehicle that combines style and practicality. Minor changes grace the interior of the 2010 Kia Sportage SUV , but you won’t notice the new SUV model year by checking out the exterior, as there’s nothing new there. The cabin has a new illuminated vanity mirror on the visor (standard), eight-way driver-seat adjustment (standard), EcoMinder indicator (standard), and rear sonar (optional). Kia Sportage SUV is still offered with front or all-wheel drive, with I-4 or V-6 power. An enlightened screen vanity mirrors and an eight way adjustable driver’s seat is [...]
 The 2010 Jeep Wrangler has a redesigned soft top which is designed to be easier to open and close. Due later in the 2010 Wrangler SUV model year are a pair of special-edition option packages, each offered on 4WD Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited body styles. There are three models in the all new Wrangler line up - the entry level X, the “luxury” Sahara model, and the extreme off road version, the Rubicon. All Jeep Wrangler SUV models are powered by the same 3.8L, 205HP V6 engine, using a six-speed manual transmission with a four-speed automatic transmission offered as an option. [...]
 The Jeep Patriot is the first true compact SUV from Jeep. The car based design is never going to make it popular with die hard Jeep fans; however, the production of a compact SUV is essential for economic survival in these modern times. Despite the dimensions the interior is reasonably spacious with a decent cargo capacity. Optional fold-flat front passenger seat and fold-flat second row make this one of the most versatile interiors in its class of SUVs. All models now have driver and front-passenger active head restraints. Remote start is available and automatic climate control is available on the Patriot [...]
 The Jeep Liberty, which is related to the Dodge Nitro, comes in Sport and Limited editions. For 2010, the Liberty gets a system that shuts off the engine when decelerating to improve its gas mileage, as well as an indicator on the dash to show when the Jeep Liberty is being driven efficiently. 4WD SUV Liberty with the full-length Sky Slider canvas top. The SUV receives interactive Diesel Fuel Shut Off, which turns off fuel during deceleration to improve fuel economy. Also, front-row active head restraints, air filtration, front-passenger fold-flat seat, and premium stain-repellent seat fabric are now standard on all models. [...]
 Built on a car-based platform shared with the Dodge Caliber, the Jeep Compass is one of two front-wheel-drive models from Jeep — the other being the compact SUV Patriot. Both cars are examples of why so-called crossover vehicles are supplanting traditional truck-based SUVs. Trim levels include the Sport and better-equipped Limited. Jeep Compass seats 5 contentedly and comes with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Jeep’s compact , car-based SUV Compass lacks the off-road chops its larger siblings boast, but it can tread lightly off the beaten path thanks to optional four-wheel drive. Standard on all models is a 172-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. [...]
 Infiniti EX35 Compact SUV is back for 2010 with more standard equipment and some technological enhancements. Infiniti EX35 SUV reprises a 297-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and 5-speed automatic transmission. Base and Journey trims return for 2010 SUV, both with rear- or all-wheel drive. The AWD system includes a snow mode that locks in a 50/50 front/rear power split. Available safety features in Infiniti EX35 SUV include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, power-folding rear seat backs, a navigation system, and hard drive for storing digital music files remain among the options. The Infiniti [...]
 Hyundai Tucson SUV has been redesigned for 2010 with an innovative styling which is slightly longer, a new engine, and uses a different stage than the retiring model. Hyundai Tucson SUV copes up the standard with a manual transmission, which is unusual in this class. Its merge of maneuverability, comfortable interior accommodations, and level of anticipated features make it a competitive player in this segment. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, with a 4-speed automatic transmission as an option, 4 cylinder base SUV models is fine for the urban commute, but is only adequate for highway driving, lacking the power reserves for confident [...]
 Honda Element 2010 is a modest approach to SUV design which is much-admired by few and mocked by others. But there is no getting around the fact that this SUV is realistic. One of the main reasons for this vehicles practicality is the shape; it’s a whole package running on wheels! The other reason for this SUV’s rationally clever use of interior space like the seating configurations, with access to the rear made easy by the large openings that are created when the side doors are opened and the two-piece clamshell hatchback with an optional backup camera. Along with a high ceiling [...]
 Based on a car platform, the Honda CR-V SUV rides much closer to the ground level and is more solid than a standard SUV. This ultimately benefits the fuel economy and driving manners, which of course means that its towing abilities and off-road performance are compromised. Honda CR-V is a 4-door, 5-seater sport-utility, efficient styling, A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standards and has modified interior controls. Honda CR-V is not the most powerful Compact SUV, but it stands out for its “just-right” blend of comfort, minor improvement, passenger room, and cargo flexibility. Lots of standard SUV safety and convenience features. [...]
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