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Mitsubishi Club Cab

October 8th, 2008 by Justin

While not necessarily known for their off road products, Mitsubishi has been making decent inroads into the light pick up truck market over the years. Currently one of their 4×4 pick up trucks that are turning heads in the industry is the Mitsubishi Club Cab. The Mitsu Club Cab is more geared to the recreational driver rather than offering professional specs for commercial businesses, but at first glance and ride it is definitely fun to drive and offers plenty of performance.

Mitsubishi Club Cab Specs
First off, it should be noted that the Mitsubishi Club Cab shares a production line with the Mercedes C Class line, so expect some of the extra quality to be present in this vehicle as well. The configuration of this vehicle is a pick up truck with a decent club cab for extra space and a bed with about 6 feet of room. The Club Cab is a decent hauler and can haul up to 2,063 pounds in the bed with no problems.

There are three trims available, two that come with turbo diesels and one with a V6 gas engine. Two of the models are 2×4 and one 4×4 model. It should be noted that the 4×4 model has the 3.2 turbo diesel and the other two models offering the 2×4 offer a 2.5 liter engine. While the Mitsubishi Club Cab is a relatively small pick up it is perfect for many. With decent fuel economy and a price that fits most budgets, for those looking for a very capable club cab performer, the Mitsubishi Club Cab definitely delivers.

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SUV/Pick UP Crossover - Ford Explorer Sport Track 2009

October 8th, 2008 by Justin

If you like the roominess of an SUV, but require a bed for work, one of the best choices you can make is the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Basically, this vehicle is a crossover, a hybrid of both an SUV and pick up truck. Going by past performance, there continues to be demand for this vehicle since the execution and design is above par. The Sport Trac is good for both work and play and offers a decent engine, interior, towing capacity and more.

Plenty of Trims to Choose From
First off, you will be pleased to know that the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac comes in a wide varieties of trims to fit almost anyone’s budget and needs. The list starts with the Explorer XLS with a 4.0 liter and continues through the XLS Sport Trac, XLT, XLT Sport, NBX, Explorer Eddie Bauer and Limited edition. Some of these models offer a peppier 4.6 liter engine.

Choice of Engines
With 7 trim levels for the Sport Trac there is only a choice of two engines as stated above. You can choose the 4.0 liter 12 valve SOHC V6 that has an output of 210 horsepower or a 4.6 liter 16 valve SOHC V8 which produces 239 horsepower and 282 lbs of torque.

The interior of the Sport Trac is quite comfortable and offers seating for 5. It also includes many of the traditional comforts and as you move up in the trim level, you can expect definitely luxuries. Regarding pricing, the Sport Trac has a wide range between the standard XLS to the Limited. The base price starts at a respectable $27K and continues to about $37K, making it quite a contender for most budgets.

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Top SUV’s for Off Roading

October 7th, 2008 by Justin

For those looking to maximize their fun off road, there are a few things to look for in an SUV. Generally speaking, some of the features that make a great SUV for the trails include a very sturdy construction, a four wheel drive component with locking differential, a body on frame construction instead of the more popular and easier to produce- unibody construction and finally plenty of ground clearance. If you are looking for a great SUV, here are two that definitely earn their marks.

Land Rover LR3
Land Rover has an impeccable reputation in the off road world. If you are driving across the desert, through the Amazon or through the trails in America, the Land Rover will be the loyal soldier that one can rely on. The Land Rover has a lot going for it including a decent ground clearance of 9.5 inches which makes it easy to crawl over rocks and logs. It also include traction control settings perfect for switching between road and rock and a terrific Terrain Response feature to safely maximize your off road fun.

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4×4
For most off road enthusiasts nothing beats a Jeep and the Rubicon 4×4 definitely doesn’t disappoint. The Rubicon offers a ground clearance of 10.2 inches with an approach angle of 44.3 degrees and a departure angle of 40.4 degrees that makes it pretty easy to overcome a wide range of obstacles found in almost any off road trail. The Rubicon comes with a V6 engine with plenty of power. It should also be noted that the Rubicon is way less expensive than many SUV’s and the aftermarket is incredible- making it easy and affordable to customize your Jeep.

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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

October 6th, 2008 by Justin

Are you looking for a great 4×4 truck that is perfect for work or play, one truck that is definitely turning heads is the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The Chevy Avalanche 1500 comes in two main styles a 4×2 and 4×4. The 4×4 comes in 4 different trims making it easy to find the perfect truck to fit your needs. The Avalanche has impressive specs and offers a variety of interior and exterior features that definitely add value. Here are just some of details on this desirable 4×4.

The 2009 4×4 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 comes in 4 different trim levels: the LS, LT1, LTZ and LT2. It should be noted that all trim models have similar engine and towing specs. You will find on all 4 trims a 5.3 liter V8 engine that produces a healthy 315 horsepower and 338 lbs of torque. All four trim levels also can haul a payload of 1,433 pounds with a maximum capacity of 5,500 lbs. It should be noted that the gross weight of this truck for all trims is a hefty 7,200 lbs. With a decent payload, you can expect to get a lot of functionality out of this truck either on or off road.

Plenty of Seating Inside
The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4×4 offers plenty of room inside. In fact, the LS version sits up to 6 and the other three trims offer seating for 5, but whether you use this truck for work or play, you will have enough room inside to carry around your friends or family. As far as gas mileage goes, the 2009 Chevy Avalanche 4×4 gets a respectable 20 mph highway and 14 city. Budget wise, the Avalanche can vary by a wide margin. In fact, depending on trims and features, you can spend either in the low 30’s or mid 40’s for this vehicle. However, all in all, the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is definitely a respectable truck with plenty of functionality.

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