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The 2wd Excursion uses the sturdy Twin I-Beam front suspension design that was once the trademark of all Ford Tough trucks. Many current sport utes have car like independent suspension, but the 4wd Excursion has a traditional moonbeam axle and a leaf spring front suspension. Oddly, given the Excursion’s stout hardware, skidplates have been deleted [...]

In standard form, the Escape is Ford’s only front wheel drive SUV. The Control Trac II 4wd drive system with rotary control is optional, although without a low range, the Escape is not the vehicle for chasing Jeep Wranglers through the brush. The Control Trac II system offers two settings; one of that splits torque [...]

With the Avalanche’s standard 3 piece hard tonneau in place, an 8.1 ft long covered shelf is created. Flexibility is the key; Chevrolet calls the Avalanche a UUV, Ultimate Utility Vehicle. As with the Suburban it’s based on, the Avalanche is available in two series, 1500 ½ ton and 2500 ¾ ton, as well as [...]

Although in this segment of the market there are no rubber floormat strippers, there are difference between the two. The XLT comes with a bright grille, cloth 40/60 split power bench seats, 16 in. styled steel wheel and an AM/FM stereo/cassette. A third row bench seat is standard on both models. The upscale Eddie Bauer [...]

The only powertrain offered is a 3.4 liter pushrod V6 mated to a 4 speed automatic with 185 bhp and 210 lb.ft of torque, the engine feels adequate in everyday life but a bit strained under heavy load. Unlike other forms of awd, the Rendezvous Versatrak system engages the rear wheels only when the front [...]

Equipped with a 3.5 liter 240 bhp V6 engine that has variable value timing, the MDX is quick on its feet. Thanks to a generous 245 lb.ft of torque available between 3000 to 5000 rpm, highway passing maneuvers are accomplished with confidence. At the drag strip, the MDX hits 60 mph in less than 9 [...]

After a freshening in 2001, the RX 300 rolls into largely unchanged. That will likely suit potential buyers of Lexus popular SUV crossover just fine. Lexus seems to have hit the bull’s eye of the midsize with its first shot. The most significant upgrade this year should keep RX 300 owners from getting lost, or [...]

     The 2011 Explorer Explorer is much affordable than the XLT, this one costs about $28,190 as starting MSRP. Its key standard and optional packages include a 3.5L TiVCT V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control and Curve Control, Trailer Sway Control, and 17” steel wheels with wheels covers. It [...]

    The 2011 Explorer Limited is another SUV from Ford which costs $37,190. Its key standard and optional features includes a MyFord Touch ™, Ford SYNC ®, and Sony Audio System with HD Radio and 20” painted aluminum wheels. It has 2 packages: the Trailer Tow Package, Class III and Luxury Seating Package. Its standard [...]

    The 2011 Explorer XLT rates about $31,190 as starting MSRP. You can check out its features at any Ford Official Store. Nevertheless, I will give you any idea about this Explorer XLT 2011. Its key standard and optional features include an Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, AM/FM single-disc CD player [...]