A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a marketing term for a vehicle like an SUV, but built on light truck chassis. usually have four-wheel drive for off-road capability or, with any claim or the ability to be used as all-terrain vehicle, some SUVs include the towing capacity of a van to transport passengers the space of a minivan. Suvs 2009 Suvs 2009 Suvs 2009 Since SUVs are considered light trucks and often share the same pick-up platforms, which are regulated less strictly than passenger cars in the two laws in the United States Energy Policy and Conservation Act fuel economy, and the Clean Air Act for emissions. Suvs 2009 Suvs 2009 Suvs 2009
Production 2009- Assembly Hwasung, South Korea West Point, Georgia, USA Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Engine(s) 3.5L Lambda II V6 2.7L Mu V6(LPi only) 2.4L Theta II I4 2.2L R diesel I4 Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in) Length 4,685 mm (184.4 in) Width 1,885 mm (74.2 in) Height 1,710 mm (67.3 in) Related Hyundai Santa Fe
A redesigned Sorento (XM codename) was launched in South Korea in 2009. Will be the first Kia model to be assembled in the United States. The four-cylinder returns to the lineup of models in North America after being away for 2007-2010. A breakthrough was presented at the New York Auto Show in March 2009. Use a unistructure body instead of the old-style structure The engine is transverse, and the suspension is fully independent. Kia sorento 2010 Kia sorento 2010 The change in body construction and the loss of a low rate of transfer in case means that weighs 475 pounds less than the old model of one per model, the gain in performance and economy. The vice president of marketing for Kia Motors America, said in an interview that Kia believes the name change, due to substitution Sorento crossover vehicle is a truck, and the old model is a straight-up SUV. According to Car & Driver, the new Kia Sorento goes on sale as a 2011 model. Kia sorento 2010 Kia sorento 2010 Kia sorento 2010
Production 2009-present Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Platform GM Theta platform Engine(s) 2.4L direct injection I4 3.0L direct injection V6 Transmission(s) 6-speed automatic Wheelbase 112.5 in (2858 mm) Length 187.8 in (4770 mm) Width 72.5 in (1842 mm) Height 66.3 in (1684 mm) Chevrolet equinox 2010 Chevrolet equinox 2010 Chevrolet equinox 2010 Chevrolet equinox 2010 Chevrolet equinox 2010
The second generation 2010 Equinox was unveiled by GM on 21 December 2008. It has a pair of new direct injection engines with better fuel economy promised by GM .
The new 2.4-liter I4 engine produces 182 horsepower (136 kW), 172 lb.-ft. (233 Nm) and reaches up to 22 miles per U.S. gallon (11 l/100 km, 26 mpg-imp) (city), 32 miles per U.S. gallon (7.4 l/100 km 38 mpg-imp) (Highway), which is a significant increase in fuel economy in the previous model . Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox Also available is a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 264 horsepower (197 kW), 214 lb.-ft. (290 Nm) with the fuel economy of 18 miles per U.S. gallon (13 l/100 km and 22 mpg-imp) and at 25 miles per U.S. gallon (9.4 l/100 km 30 mpg-imp) (Highway).
Both propulsion systems are supported with optional six-speed automatic and all wheel drive system (front wheel drive is standard).
The Chevy Equinox 2010 is built on a rigid version of the same "Theta" platform used in the previous model, and is available from June 2009. Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox
The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee adds more available power. This is the smaller of Jeep's two midsize SUVs. Laredo, Limited, and Overland trims are offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that can be equipped with a low-range gear for off-roading. A high-performance SRT8 model has all-wheel drive without the low-range gear. Laredo and Limited have a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine. A 305-hp 4.7-liter V8 that can run on E85 ethanol-blended fuel is optional. Optional on Limited and standard on Overland is a 357-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that includes Chrysler's Multi Displacement System cylinder deactivation.
The 5.7 makes 27 more hp than 2008 models. SRT8s have a 420-hp 6.1-liter Hemi without cylinder deactivation. Optional on non-SRT models is a 215-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6. Maximum towing capacity ranges from 3500-7400 lb. All Grand Cherokees have a 5-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Hill descent control is available.
A navigation system and mobile satellite television are optional. Also new is Chrysler's uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system. Jeep Grand Cherokee Pictures Jeep Grand Cherokee Pictures Jeep Grand Cherokee Pictures Jeep Grand Cherokee Pictures Jeep Grand Cherokee Pictures
