A community portal about Sport utility vehicle with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a passenger vehicle which combines the towing capability of a pickup truck with the passenger...
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A community portal about Sport utility vehicle with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a passenger vehicle which combines the towing capability of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a Most SUVs are designed with a roughly square cross-section, an engine compartment, a combined passenger and cargo compartment, and no dedicated trunk. Most mid-size and full-size SUVs have seven or more seats, and a cargo area directly behind the last row of seats. Compact SUVs and mini SUVs, such as the Toyota RAV4 and Suzuki Vitara, may have five or fewer seats.
Patrick Hoey 06.19.2007 Where I come from, there is a figurative line between the pavement and the pond, more than just the literal white line painted on the roadway. There are places where your ¼ ton 4WD provides bragging rights in the parking lot of the local soccer field, and another where your Jeep’s ground clearance follows a "the bigger the better", and “the tougher the better” mindset. Over at Jeep, there is a fusion, a merger of the two that is generating a lineup of "Urban Off... Read Full Story
The Wenzel Deer Run 12 foot x 12 foot screen house adds style and insect-free comfort to your outdoor activities. The two large doors allow easy access and mesh keeps out even the smallest insects. The Weather Armor fabric ensures lasting durability and the enamel-coated steel frame is chain corded for quick and easy set-up. The Jeep Sport Dome Tent is built for comfort, with a generous 54-inch height, and a 7-foot by 7-foot floor area for 47.3 square feet in all. The tent sleeps four... Read Full Story
GMP opinion: America's obsession with SUV's is finally over thanks to high gas prices. At over $3.00 a gallon the average SUV tank would take $60 to fill. Compact cars are now the fastest growing market segment. SUVs symbolized a "all about me screw everyone else attitude". That same attitude transferred to driving attitudes of SUV owners. When I used to commute on my motorcycle many of my near misses and confrontations were with SUV drivers who didn't signal and felt they owned the road... Read Full Story
The 2008 Startech Jeep Patriot in UK - the first Startech bodykit for Jeep had been launched today. Although the first body kit for SUV was launched in September last year, now Jeep is offering the same body kit for its Jeep Patriot in UK. Comes with a chrome grille and a new bodykit, the 2008 Startech Jeep Patriot also equipped with sports suspension and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The 2008 Startech Jeep Patriot offers the possibility of a 40 bhp power increase with its PowerXtra Performance... Read Full Story
The Jeep Patriot is the least expensive SUV to own, says Edmunds.com .
The company based their results on projected model-specific average vehicle ownership costs, consisting of depreciation, financing, taxes, fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, maintenance and repairs. The data is based on a five-year period of ownership.
“Even though gas prices are high, some consumers are still in search of a sport utility vehicle to meet their needs,” said Jesse Toprak, Executive Director of... Read Full Story
The government recently announced that they are investigating Jeep Liberty Sports Utility Vehicles because of several reports that drivers are losing control while driving them.
The Jeep Liberty.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received 22 complaints of the upper ball joint separating on either of the front wheels. This can lead to the collapse of the front wheel, making it very dangerous for the driver, passengers and other motorists.
The investigation affects... Read Full Story
Can SUVs Handle Rollover Crashes? Some Can't, says IIHS Sport utility vehicles are often sold on their ability to handle rugged terrain, but how do they protect passengers in rollover crashes? The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has singled out the Volkwagen Tiguan as the SUV with the strongest roof, and added 'roof strength' to its panel of safety ratings. In its latest round of testing, the institute assessed 12 SUVs for 'roof strength', comparing how much pressure a roof... Read Full Story
Breitbart: N.J. Gov.'s SUV Went 91 Mph Before Crash (Corzine) Excerpt: "The SUV carrying Gov. Jon S. Corzine was traveling about 91 mph moments before it crashed, Superintendent of State Police Col. Rick Fuentes said Tuesday. The governor was critically injured when the vehicle crashed into a guardrail on the Garden State Parkway just north of Atlantic City last week. He apparently was not wearing his seat belt as he rode in the front passenger's seat. The speed limit along that stretch of... Read Full Story
Are you looking for on/off-road, all terrain high performance tires to fix on your sport utility vehicle? Then go to the nearest showroom of the Yokohama Tires. In this showroom, you will find a wide collection of high performance tires in the tire racks. Yokohama is renowned as the world leader in providing the highest quality tires all over the world. The company always strives to meet the needs of drivers of jeep, pickup, and sport utility vehicles. Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S Tire is one of... Read Full Story
Are you looking for on/off-road, all terrain high performance tires to fix on your sport utility vehicle? Then go to the nearest showroom of the Yokohama Tires. In this showroom, you will find a wide collection of high performance tires in the tire racks. Yokohama is renowned as the world leader in providing the highest quality tires all over the world. The company always strives to meet the needs of drivers of jeep, pickup, and sport utility vehicles. Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S Tire is one of... Read Full Story
