Five Safety Features of 4×4′s and 4WD SUV’s
One of the main reasons 4x4s and 4WD SUV’s are so popular is because they have so many exceptional safety features. There are five proven ones that buyers desire and feel more safe and secure when driving such a 4×4.
***Front Impact Airbags***
This safety feature bursts open upon an impact in a crash or collision, and it’s essential for 4WDs since many of them are driven aggressively both on and off road where the incidence of having accidents is much higher than in other types of vehicles. They protect the driver, and often the passenger as well in some makes and models, from being forced into the dashboard and windshield, thus reducing the amount of personal injury they suffer. They’ve been around in 4x4s for some time now and this feature is still in great demand by purchasers.
***4-Wheel ABS Anti-Lock Brakes***
This is an inherently more sophisticated and advanced braking system that involves simultaneous braking of all four wheels at the same time whether the vehicle is in either two-wheel drive or in the 4×4 drive mode. Instead of just one or two wheels locking up and doing all of the braking, an even amount of hydraulic brake fluid passes through each of the four independent brake lines so that the disc or drum brakes clench down tightly against the inner brake rotor as controlled by electronic circuitry connected to the vehicle’s main brake master cylinder. This feature also creates a much smoother and more even as well as a more powerful braking sensation to help stop the vehicle much more precisely and evenly. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with so many new options and changes that are hard to list we are going to mention the ones that stand out the most, as the rear back up camera with a big display that is clear and easy to read, an optional 6.5 touch screen with build in navigation system and a 30GB drive that can hold up to 4,200 songs. The memory system feature controls the driver and passenger seat, radio presets and driver side exterior memory settings. Another nice feature the auto trunk lift, with the push of a button the rear liftgate will open and close, also with a separate button to remotely open the flipper glass. Depending on the setting you use the 2011 Grand Cherokee will rise and lower to adjust to your driving and road conditions, and the auto dimming headlights that adjust to exterior lighting and even dim down to prevent blinding oncoming drivers, this is just to name a few of the features available for this year’s model.
On the powertrain we have two engines available the 3.5 Penstar V6 engine with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission and an EPA of 16/23 mpg available on the Laredo, Laredo X, Limited & Overland trims, and the 5.7 V8 HEMI engine with 360hp/190lb-ft of torque and an EPA of 14/20mpg with a multi-speed automatic transmission available on the Laredo X, Limited and Overland trims. Read the rest of this entry »