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2024 Ford F-150 Review

The 2024 F-150 comes with many engines, trims and body options so let get rite into nitty-gritty details. The most basic engine is a 3.3L V6, which produces 290 horsepower, allowing for a tow rating over 7,600 pounds. The next step up is a 2.7L turbocharged V6 that makes 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. A bigger 3.5L turbocharged V6 makes 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. Of course, a V8 is still available; it's a 5.0L unit making 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. A high-output version of the 3.5L turbocharged V6 making 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque is also offered. Trims include XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor and Limited. The basic XL trim is available with three different cab sizes and three different bed lengths in either 2WD or 4WD configurations. Owing to its work-truck pretensions, the XL is relatively light on bells and whistles, with just basic utilities like an AM/FM radio and a 4-inch screen in the center stack. The XLT, while still relatively basic, adds chrome bumpers, Ford's SYNC 3 system, fog lamps, an alarm, air conditioning, automatic headlamps, cruise control, keyless entry, power windows, a powered tailgate and power door locks. The Tremor model offers loads of off-road specific features such as upgraded suspension for better ground clearance and softer dampening. It also comes with many drivetrain features such as locking differentials and reinforced front hub knuckles, as well as other exterior elements such as off-road running boards, upgraded bash plates, high-flow exhaust, and unique front fascia. Lariat-trimmed F-150s start to venture into more luxurious territory and are only available with extended or crew cab cabins. Standard equipment on the Lariat includes power folding door mirrors, a rearview camera, 18-inch wheels, ambient interior lighting, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, a power sliding rear window, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather-trimmed seats, a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, SiriusXM satellite radio and an 8-inch touchscreen. King Ranch versions come standard with the 5.0L V8 engine, a crew cab cabin and 2-tone exterior paint. Other features on the King Ranch include LED box lighting, LED headlamps, lots of exterior chrome, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals and an auto-dimming feature on the driver's side, a remote starter, heated front and rear seats, wood interior trim and dual zone climate control. The Platinum version is the urban cousin to the King Ranch trim. Like the King Ranch, it's only available with a crew cab and the V8. It also features a voice-activated navigation system, unique 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, LED side mirror spotlights, power deployable running boards, aluminum interior trim and a leather wrapped and heated steering wheel. Finally, the Limited trim rides on 22-inch wheels and makes standard a whole range of convenience items that are optional on lesser trims. These include a 360-degree camera with split-view display, remote tailgate release, a twin-panel moonroof and more.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Review

The Toyota Tacoma is available in an XtraCab 4x2 and XtraCab 4x4 both with a 6-foot box and a Double Cab 4x2 and 4x4 with both a 5- and 6-foot box in multiple trims. Two engines are available depending on the trim, a 2.4L intercooled turbo 4-cylinder producing 228 or 278 horsepower. The Tacoma Hybrid is available in a 4x4 Double Cab with a 5- or 6-foot box and uses the same 2.4L engine that adds an electric motor that increases the power to 326 horsepower. Standard features include a skid plate, heated side mirrors, LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, air conditioning, a satellite radio, an 8-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, wireless device connectivity, 3 USB ports, push button start, a 7-inch gauge cluster, and a class IV hitch. The Limited trim adds paddle shifters, hill hold control, power running boards, power tailgate, a bed extender, a rail system, a power sunroof, chrome mirrors with integrated turn signals, chrome exterior accents, LED fog lights, 18-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated and cooled power front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, a 9-speaker sound system, a 14-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control with traffic stop-go, a garage door transmitter, wireless device charging, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, a head-up display, surround view camera, and a heated leather steering wheel. Standard safety features include active lane departure, forward collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection and traffic sign information. Higher level trims also add blind spot warning, and a rear collision warning.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Test Drive Video Review

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L are available in both 4x2 and 4x4 drive types in four trims: Laredo, Limited, Overland, and Summit while the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk model is available in 4x4 only. Powering the Grand Cherokee is one of three engines, a 3.6L Pentastart V6 engine with 293 horsepower, a 5.7L Hemi V8 engine with 357 horsepower and a towing capacity up to 7200 lbs, and a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo charged PHEV engine with 375 horsepower. All three engines are mated a an 8-speed automatic transmission. Independent front and multi-link rear suspension systems and a unibody structure have made the Grand Cherokee's frame very rigid. The Class-Exclusive Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension now has Electronic Semi-Active Damping which automatically lowers the vehicle at highway speeds to achieve efficient aerodynamics. While in off-road situations, it allows you to raise the vehicle to clear obstacles when driving over rough terrain. Standard equipment on the base Laredo includes keyless entry and ignition, 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. An 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also standard. The Limited trim adds upgraded 18-inch aluminum wheels, a leather interior with power-adjustable heated seats with memory, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Safety and convenience are enhanced with a rear parking aid, integrated turn signal mirrors, automatic climate control, power liftgate and remote start. With the Overland trim comes more luxury as it gets 20-inch aluminum wheels, front and rear parking sensors, leather-trimmed performance seats with heated and ventilated front seats, a heated leather steering wheel and other interior trim upgrades. It also gains a remote trunk release and a power liftgate. The Summit steps up the luxury, convenience, and comfort features, including adaptive cruise control, rear controls for the climate control system, a blind-spot/rear cross-path detection system, front collision warning and exterior trim enhancements. A 10-speaker audio system takes the music to the next level. The 4-wheel-drive models are all seriously capable but can be upgraded to meet whatever any level of off-road intensity the customer is looking for. Skid plates, hill descent control and a high-performance Quadra-Drive II 4WD system are available. Standard safety equipment across the lineup includes 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, active head restraints, a full array of airbags, including full-length side-curtain and seat-mounted side thorax air bags, ParkSense with Stop, Blind Spot Monitoring, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, hill-start assist, automatic headlights, trailer-sway control and tire pressure monitoring system. Adaptive cruise control is also available, along with front collision alert and front park assist.

2022 Lincoln Navigator Test Drive Video Review

With the new Navigator, Lincoln has put down an impressive marker in the realm of luxury SUVs. The big rig weighs nearly 6000 pounds, is clad in an elegant aluminum skin and rides on a unitized steel body. Power comes from a turbocharged V6 that produces 440 horsepower at 5500 rpm, with 510 pound-feet of torque on tap from 3000 rpm. Power is put to the road through a 10-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive standard and 4-wheel drive available. Lincoln estimates a combined fuel economy rating of 18 mpg, and the maximum towing capacity is rated at 8700 pounds. The Navigator comes in three trims-Standard, Reserve and Black Label. Regardless of the trim or length, however, all Navigators offer luxury seating for eight passengers. It's in the cargo capacity where L models excel, with an extra 15 cubic feet of space over the standard Navigator. Navigator Standard models ride on 20-inch 14-spoke aluminum wheels and include LED fog lights, headlights, and daytime running lights, LED taillights, rain-sensing wipers, a satin chrome mesh grille with active grille shutters and a foot-activated, hands-free liftgate. Inside there's genuine wood trim in the center console and door panels, a heated leather steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, power heated 10-way front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs and power-recline third-row seats, a 12-inch configurable LCD instrument cluster, adjustable pedals, power one-touch windows, tri-zone automatic climate control, 4G modem with WiFi hotspot capability, and active noise control. A 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen provides control for the SYNC 3 infotainment system, the navigation system, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a 14-speaker Revel audio system. A heated second-row 40/20/40 power-folding bench is optional, as is hill descent control on 4-wheel drive models. Reserve and Reserve L Navigators offers heated and ventilated 12-way power front seats and second-row split seating with a center console. Second-row heated dual captain's chairs are optional. Finally, the top-tier Navigator Black Label, which offers seating for seven, rides on special 22-inch wheels, and comes standard with nearly everything that is optional on lesser trims, including adaptive cruise control, head-up display, park assist and lane departure warning. Standard safety features include traction control with stability control, side-wind stabilization, a blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert, advanced airbags and anti-lock brakes. For 2021, Ford and Lincoln's Co-Pilot360 driver assistance suite is standard, so standard safety features also include a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking and a lane-keep assist system.

2022 BMW 2 Series Test Drive Video Review

The BMW 2-Series is available in four models the 230i which is offered as a rear-wheel drive coupe, the 228 Gran Coupe which can be had as a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive while the M235 Gran Coupe and M240 both come standard with all-wheel drive. The 228 Gran Coupe powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The 230i uses the same engine tuned to 255 horsepower while the M235 Gran Coupe is tuned to 301 horsepower. For buyers looking for more power the M240 features a turbocharged 3.0L straight-six powerplant that produces 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet. All models come standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission. A big part of the mission of the 2-Series is to be fun to drive. BMW has accomplished this through an all-independent suspension with a 5-link rear suspension setup, a fairly unique feature in this class. The 2-Series is thus able to out-handle most of its competitors in addition to being quite quick in a straight line. Body roll, dive and squat are all nicely controlled without compromising the car's ride quality. The BMW 230i is the more pedestrian of the two models but still comes reasonably well equipped. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, 40-20-40 folding rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for the stereo and Bluetooth setup, sport buckets front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, push button start, rain-sensing wipers, power folding heated mirrors, LED headlight a and a memory system that remembers the driver's favorite settings for everything. The 2-Series' infotainment system comes with an 8.8-inch touchscreen, ten-speaker sound system, SiriusXM satellite radio, voice-activated navigation, USB port, Apple CarPlay compatibility, and three 12v power sockets. The M240i comes better equipped, starting of course with the stronger engine. Other features on the M240i include bigger brakes, painted front and rear calipers, a sport tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, a 5.1-inch instrument cluster, and a power sunroof. Safety features include anti-lock brakes, stability/traction control and several airbags. Safety features across the whole 2-series lineup include front and rear parking sensors, an active lane departure warning system, blind spot warning, forward collision mitigation, rear collision warning and a pedestrian detection system.

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Test Drive Video Review

The 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 261 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard across the entire lineup. A 14 kWh lithium polymer battery combined with two electric motors brings the all-electric range to 32 miles and the total range to 460 miles. Kia estimates that using a Level 2 charger a full charge is possible in about 3 hours and 25 minutes. The Sorento comes in two trim levels: SX and SX Prestige. Standard equipment across all trims includes 19-inch wheels, a power liftgate, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED headlamps, daytime running lights and fog lights, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control with separate rear controls, Bluetooth connectivity, an HD radio, a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, a navigation system, intelligent cruise control, 8 USB ports, The top-of-the-line SX-Prestige trim comes with all the bells and whistles including power folding side mirrors, a heated leather steering wheel, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, cooled front seats, heated rear seats, leather seats, a 12-speaker sound system, wireless device charging, a 12.3-inch digital instrument gauge cluster, and surround view cameras. Standard safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, an active lane departure system, active blind spot monitoring, forward and rear collision mitigation, a pedestrian detection system, a driver attention alert and traffic sign information.

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