The Crossover Utility Vehicle Or Suv Segment Is Booming

Base: The base model is a rear wheel drive vehicle that comes with a 2.7 Liter V6 engine. The basic trim package includes 17-inch alloy wheels, power accessories, a CD player with four speakers, cruise control, keyless entry, and other standard features.

Second, if auto manufacturers focus on producing compact, fuel-efficient vehicles to meet the increase in CAFE Standards then they may be producing vehicles that consumers do not want. One of the biggest challenges that auto manufacturers face is building vehicles that are desired by consumers. The current trend is in crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV)’s, full-size SUV’s, and trucks all of which fit into the light truck category under the CAFE standards. If manufacturers want to maintain an average mpg that meets CAFE standards, then auto manufacturers must find a way to build the cars that are in high demand in a more fuel efficient way. The NHTSA acknowledged that one of the biggest challenges with this is that consumers consider many factors when purchasing a vehicle, “Consumers may prefer cars that use technology improvements to achieve better performance (e.g. engines with high horsepower) or more room, not just higher MPG” (Nichols & Datla, 2012, pp. 12, para. 1). If all of the manufacturers are

People pay thousands of extra dollars for 4WD capability but most SUVs sold contain 2WD with their owners imagining a sort of "4WD halo" that benefits all vehicles in the category. The majority of SUVs are used as sedans for family transportation, not as off road adventure machines.

preferred mileage over the greater V8. All motors are accessible with 4-wheel drive (4WD) rather than the

This strategy is based upon the surveys and brand perception of the Discovery line amongst their competition as well as within the Land Rover umbrella. The SUVS had a perception of being more safer to drive and also hit an increasing pragmatism within the market. I shall expand my decision in the recommendation segment.

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

Having 318 HP on tap from an all aluminum V-6 is easy to get use to. Although it suffered from poor fuel economy and I hated that it had [different size tires on the rear] the car was a pleasure to drive. What I liked most about the first generation SRX Cadillac that changed when they moved to the second generation is the rear wheel drive.

The firm will compete with firms C, D, and E who currently hold varying market shares in Economy, Minivan, and Utility respectively. How we intend to win is by introducing the crossover vehicle that has the functions of the Utility, the same capacity of the Minivan, and a different styling than the Economy vehicles.

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.

The Cadillac Escalade has not strayed too far from what has made it popular among its fans. It has stayed true to the design and aesthetics that have made it one of the most popular SUV's available for purchase today. With the improvements made to the engine, it is now more powerful and modern than previous models, but that is the most drastic change to the latest edition of the Escalade. Cadillac has once again produced a vehicle that will incite envy and jealousy in those who are not lucky enough to be able to own one and a sense of pride and excitement in those who do own

This may seem like a strange thing from a manufacturer heavily skewed toward all things trucks and SUVs. But with Jeep in the equation, the tilt toward the SUV brand has been apparent and will continue as a new Wrangler and a Wrangler-based truck are soon released.

This unit is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Tow / Haul mode. The model is available with Platinum Reserve Package trim levels in SV, SL, Platinum and Platinum. While the lower trim levels are offered with RWD, the upper strips get AWD as standard. The engine main drawback is its impressive fuel economy. Namely, the RWD version is rated at 19 Hwy / 13 mpg city while the AWD back 18 hwy / 12 city mpg.

Starting in 2002, Pontiac swapped out the base engine with one displacing at 2.2 liters. Smaller and less powerful than the previous engine, the trade-off was improved fuel economy.

As before, the F Sport trim level returns. F Sport should not be confused with “F” as the former provides a decorative upgrade without the corresponding performance boost. Choose the latter, which is not available in the RX, and you get an extra measure of performance thrown in.

Several changes were incorporated for 2016. New this year is an eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous