REVIEW: Two of the Most Popular Range Rover SUVs Range Rover Evoque 2015 The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2015 is touted as one of the most appealing entries in the coupe-ish SUV set, defeating newcomers such as the BMW for design, and having tidier proportions than Infiniti's QX70. Since it is a modern crossover, the Evoque is more concerned with style than off-road capability. It is offered in three-door and five-door variants, making it one of the best concept-to-production examples as of yet. A turbo-four engine which cranks out 240 horsepower perfectly suits the size and nature of the SUV. With plenty of torque, the Evoque gets a peppy feel. What's more, it is small and light so it manages to come off as agile. In the interior, the …show more content…
The compact SUV embodies off-road capability at its finest with a touch of striking urban style that takes driving to a whole new level. As a two-door convertible, this SUV is the product of smart origami influences and features the wedgy proportions of a chopped-and-channeled hot rod. It is powered by a coarse-sounding 240hp, 2.0L turbocharged inline 4. What makes this a must-have is its power that builds quickly from idle and its punchy feel whether traversing highways or trails. Moreover, it is small and light as well as offers fuel economy of up to 24 mpg. When it comes to the interior, the cabin is sleek with an array of warm wood or cool metallic trims available. Hints of the luxurious trappings of the full-sized Range Rover line can be found in the themes and shapes, with huge, rounded gauges ahead of the driver and cut-corner rectangles that frame the controls. Pros: • Spacious interior • Bold and brilliant interior • Powerful turbo engine • All-weather
"Many drivers may be hesitant to test this vehicle simply because it is powered by a four cylinder engine. What makes it stand out, however, is the EcoBoost engine complete with twin turbochargers. Those who take the time to test drive this model are impressed
This beast of an engine harnesses a mind-blowing 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The fuel economy is also pretty great, measuring in at 16 mpg combined, regardless of which transmission is
Riding on the same chassis as the Chevrolet Equinox, the Terrain is a five-passenger crossover SUV, competing with such vehicles as the Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda CR-V, and the Toyota RAV4. All trims are offered with front-wheel or all-wheel drive (Except for SL which is exclusively front-wheel drive) and power is supplied by a 2.4L flex-fuel inline-four or a 3.6L V6, both of which are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. EPA combined gasoline fuel economy ranges from 18 to 26 mpg. Standard features on all models include a 7” color touch screen radio, rear vision camera, and daytime running lamps. Available features include Navigation, sunroof, memory seats, and a host of safety features including side blind zone alert, rear
The 645 horsepower that comes from the 8.4L V10 all-aluminum engine will take you from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds and has a top speed of 193 MPH. The six speed manual transmission puts out 600 pound-feet of torque. It gets 12 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
First up is the Lexus LC. It is a gorgeous two-door sports coupe with a a V8 engine that accelerates from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. The the LF-C2 concept convertible isn't being manufactured yet, but enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the start of production. This small two-door convertible has seating for four and features bold lines, a strong front grille, and plenty of technology. This is just a sample of the exciting things to come, so be sure to keep an eye out for new Lexus models on the
Reinventing oneself is always challenging and a bit scary, which qualities to keep and which ones to change or discard. The same is true for a car manufacturer, and now Lexus is taking on a similar challenge with the reinvention of its luxury crossover of the 2016 RX 350. The first major change is the sleeker body, and then its large spindle grille in front that almost resembles a Star Wars mask. Subtle it's not. That combined with a sharply angled windshield and sculptured sides make this luxury crossover SUV more carlike, and that's good. The high beams, low beams, and taillights are LEDs, and the power liftgate can be opened with the wave of a hand, or an foot, at the Lexus logo on the hatch. Yet all this uber style doesn't take away from some other significant changes. Once inside, the cabin is spacious with plenty of light and air, even though it looks low from the outside. It’s almost five inches longer and
The Canyon crew cab can also be ordered with a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with an output of 186 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, this model makes 22/30 mpg city/highway with rear-wheel drive and 20/28 with all-wheel drive.
The aforementioned new turbocharged engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that is good for 275-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Across the lineup, you can select from either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters in the steering wheel.
Expanding the Nighthawk Motors product line to include a plug-in hybrid vehicle is an exciting and innovation move for the company. As an organization, we will be aiming to provide our customers with a vehicle that is fuel efficient, reliable, cost affordable, and fun to drive. The new product line, the Ecostar, presents a unique and exhilarating vehicle to our customers. The new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) offers a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with a 500-mile range on a tank of gas with an 80mile range on batteries alone. The EPA rating for the Ecostar has been verified at 60 miles per gallon for city and 55 miles per gallon for highway driving. The Ecostar is not alone in the market, it will have direct competition from the Toyota Prius; however,
The Cadillac Escalade has become the most easily recognizable SUV's on the market today. It has become the go to car for the rich and famous and the car that many dream of being able to park in their driveway. Along with all of the notoriety that comes with owning an Escalade, Cadillac has also designed an SUV that reaches many different age groups. But not only does it look nice, it was also designed to perform. Cadillac has equipped the Escalade with a 6.2 liter V8 engine that produces 409bhp.
All models are powered by a 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine making 153 horsepower and 177 foot-pounds of torque. Except for the top trim levels, a 6-speed manual transmission is standard and a 6-speed automatic transmission is available.
Introduced in 2012, the Range Rover Evoque is Land Rover’s premium compact crossover sport utility vehicle. For model year 2016 the Evoque received a mid-cycle refresh featuring a redesigned bumpers, headlights and fog lights, tail lamps, tailgate spoiler, hood vents, and new exterior colors, the interior also received updates, to increase appeal, quality and new technology. The Evoque offers more on road-friendly capabilities while still maintaining impressive off-road capabilities when compared with its competitors. It is available in a number of trims including HSE Dynamic, HSE (only on 5-door), SE Premium, and SE (only on 5-Door). The Evoque is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four producing 240 hp and 250 lb ft of torque. Power is
The five passenger ESX3 achieves 72 mpg, up two miles from the more aerodynamic ESX2. It's "mild-hybrid" or mybrid drive train takes a similar approach to that of both Ford and GM PNGV cars, mating a 1.5 liter, all aluminum direct-injection diesel engine to a 15 kilowatt electric motor. Like the Toyota Prius, the 106 pound lithium ion battery pack is wedged between the rear passenger seat and trunk which provides 16 cubic fee (450 liters) of cargo space.
This SUV’s silhouette is marked by a slightly rising belt line, a sloping roof line as well as character lines and body sculpting. Chrome touches and aluminum alloy wheels help deliver an upscale presentation. At the rear is a lift gage spoiler, oversized wraparound combination lamps, body sculpting, a second set of combination lamps, and twinned dual exhaust tips.
The Range Rover’s appearance has an authoritative god-like presence caused by the size of the vehicle. It is a large vehicle, but mostly in it’s height as it is not very wide and appears significantly slim. Despite how large the body of the vehicle appears, it can only sit five people so virtually no additional seating is gained by the size of the vehicle, therefore the size of the vehicle is not for convenience purposes, but for exterior appearance. The