Metal DetectionOn the dry foods production line, Mettler - Toledo will be demonstrating the performance of its free - fall metal detectors with new features: Reduced Test (RT) mode, eDrive ™,
Auto Test System (ATS) and Virtual Network Computer (VNC).
Not exact matches
During a November podcast, Jake Fisher,
auto testing editor, said the
system provided an added layer of confidence.
Continuously
test the collapsing and saddling arrangement of the Chicco Bravo Trio Travel
System Papyrus Stroller framework and pick the one that best fits your
auto and keeps your child secure.
Auto ranging makes it easy to
test any source, from home appliances to your home electrical
system.
The research by Albertani, College of Engineering graduate student Congcong Hu, and Robert Suryan of the Marine Science Center's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
tested a conceptual design of a
system that
auto - detects collisions.
Video demonstrations show the
system working in much the same way Ford's
auto park assist does, but we were unable to
test cars equipped with the feature.
Our
test model came with Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto, but the standard GM
system for switching from radio to a different audio input and so forth worked well.
Most
auto parts stores can
test the unit independent of the other
systems on the car, which would give you an even more accurate diagnosis as to the problem by either confirming or ruling out the starter motor / solenoid as the problem.
There's plenty of gadgetry on the options list, too, with lane assist, blind - spot monitoring, a self - parking
system and a trick
auto high - beam mode for the headlights among the features fitted to our
test car.
Our heavily specced
test car is equipped with, amongst other things, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Aid
systems, a Low Speed Safety
System (helps you to avoid crashing in town), Traffic Sign Recognition (displays the last speed limit sign you passed), Driver Alert (works out how «with it» you are and whether you should stop for some caffeine), Blind Spot Information, Adaptive Cruise Control,
Auto High Beam headlights, Stop - Start and Active Park Assist (which will identify a big enough kerbside parking space as you drive past and then steer you into it).
EPA fuel economy figures for the diesel are still a ways off, but we can tell you that in the European
test cycle it's nearly 25 percent more efficient than the GLK350; ours probably won't do quite as well, however, because the U.S. diesel doesn't get the
auto stop / start
system.
The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as
tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features
Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio
system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard - drive navigation
system, Infiniti Connection telematics
system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar
system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose surround - sound audio
system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones
of torque @ 4,400 rpm Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 60R18 Price (base / as
tested) $ 28,495 / $ 38,895 Destination charge $ 1,650 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 12.0 city, 8.6 highway Standard features (Limited) Voice - activated, in - dash GPS navigation
system with seven - inch, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA, SMS text messaging capability, SiriusXM Traffic, 3.5 - mm auxiliary jack, two USB slots, harman / kardon 12 - speaker audio
system including subwoofer and 576 - watt amplifier, dual - zone automatic climate control,
auto - dimming rear - view mirror with Homelink, foldable and heated body - colour mirrors, automatic on / off headlights with welcome lighting, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with integrated cruise control, power windows with
auto up / down, four - way power - adjustable passenger seat, 10 - way power driver's seat with memory function, leather seat surfaces, HID headlights, heated rear seats and rear climate control vents, power tilting and sliding glass sunroof, windshield wiper de-icer, power rear liftgate with memory function, leather - wrapped steering wheel and gear selector, rear / side vehicle detection
system, side mirror integrated turn signals,
auto - dimming side - view mirror with approach lighting, hill holder
system with memory, rear - view camera
of torque @ 5,100 rpm Transmission Six - speed manual Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 45YR19 front, P235 / 40YR19 rear Price (base / as
tested) $ 36,999 / $ 37,799 Destination charge $ 1,695 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 11.5 city, 7.3 highway Standard Power windows with driver / passenger
auto up / down, proximity key with push - button start, steering wheel - mounted cruise and audio controls, leather - wrapped steering wheel and parking brake lever, Bluetooth hands - free
system with steering wheel controls, front heated seats, Infinity AM / FM / XM / MP3 player with 10 speakers, iPod / USB / auxiliary input jacks, leather seats, automatic temperature control, seven - inch high - resolution touchscreen display and backup camera, driver power seat slide and height adjustment with power lumbar support, electro - chromic
auto - dimming rear - view mirror with HomeLink and compass, metal grain interior trim, automatic light control, power and heated exterior mirrors, fog lights, rear LED tail lights, power sunroof,
auto - leveling HID headlights, LED daytime running lights Options Sport exhaust, $ 799.95
Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive sport / luxury four - door coupe Engine Twin - turbo 5.5 L DOHC V8 Power 576 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 590 lb - ft of torque @ 2,000 rpm Transmission Seven - speed manumatic Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P255 / 35R19 front, P285 / 30R19 rear Price (base / as
tested) $ 122,250 / $ 127,750 Destination charge $ 2,075 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 13.5 city, 9.1 highway Standard features Automatic climate control, power windows, rear window sunshade, glass sunroof, Weight Sensing
System, analogue clock, auto - dimming rear - view and driver's side mirrors, power folding and heated exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering column, 14 - way power heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, illuminated door sill panels, harman / kardon surround - sound audio system, COMAND APS with navigation system and DVD changer, media interface, Distronic, Parktronic active paring assist, active blind - spot assist, active lane - keeping assist, auto stop / start function, hill start assist, power trunk closer, AMG styling package, AMG trunk lid spoiler, entry / exit lighting, UV protection on windows, red brake calipers Options Premium Package ($ 2,300), Advanced Driving Assistance Package ($ 2,700), AMG triple - spoke wheels (
System, analogue clock,
auto - dimming rear - view and driver's side mirrors, power folding and heated exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering column, 14 - way power heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, illuminated door sill panels, harman / kardon surround - sound audio
system, COMAND APS with navigation system and DVD changer, media interface, Distronic, Parktronic active paring assist, active blind - spot assist, active lane - keeping assist, auto stop / start function, hill start assist, power trunk closer, AMG styling package, AMG trunk lid spoiler, entry / exit lighting, UV protection on windows, red brake calipers Options Premium Package ($ 2,300), Advanced Driving Assistance Package ($ 2,700), AMG triple - spoke wheels (
system, COMAND APS with navigation
system and DVD changer, media interface, Distronic, Parktronic active paring assist, active blind - spot assist, active lane - keeping assist, auto stop / start function, hill start assist, power trunk closer, AMG styling package, AMG trunk lid spoiler, entry / exit lighting, UV protection on windows, red brake calipers Options Premium Package ($ 2,300), Advanced Driving Assistance Package ($ 2,700), AMG triple - spoke wheels (
system and DVD changer, media interface, Distronic, Parktronic active paring assist, active blind - spot assist, active lane - keeping assist,
auto stop / start function, hill start assist, power trunk closer, AMG styling package, AMG trunk lid spoiler, entry / exit lighting, UV protection on windows, red brake calipers Options Premium Package ($ 2,300), Advanced Driving Assistance Package ($ 2,700), AMG triple - spoke wheels ($ 500)
The SE Nav trim
tested included 17 - inch alloys, climate control, automatic headlights, rear parking camera and sensors, 8 - inch touchscreen infotainment
system with sat - nav and Android
Auto / Apple CarPlay connectivity, and wireless phone charging.
Australian trim / spec levels will only be announced closer to the vehicle's local launch in late 2017, but the Denali range - topper we
tested came kitted out with a host of mod - cons that include an eight - inch touch - screen, sat - nav, configurable virtual gauges and GM's IntelliLink phone integration
system, which offers support for Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto.
Other Installed Mechanical Features Include Push Button Start, Heated Mirrors, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Traction Control, Front Wheel Drive, a Power Sliding Passenger Door, Power Locks, Disc Brakes, a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System, Cruise Control, a Third Passenger Door, a Telescoping Wheel, Intermittent Wipers, a Rear Window Wiper, a Tachometer, a Trip Computer, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Remote Trunk Release, and Power Steering INTERIOR OPTIONS: Delaware, Westerville & Marysville new car shoppers are lighting up the phones at our Deleware, OH dealership over these interior options: Automatic Climate Control, an Overhead Console, a Compass, a Power Drivers Seat, an Adjustable Lumbar Seat (s), Cloth Seats, Bucket Seats, a Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Air Conditioning, an Adjustable Steering Wheel, Illuminated entry, a Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror, a Tilt Steering Wheel, Floor Mats, Vanity Mirrors, a Rear Window Defroster, and a Split Folding Rear Seat EXTERIOR OPTIONS: From Marysville to Marion you'll arrive in style with exterior options like: FOG LAMPS, Aluminum Wheels, a Fourth Passenger Door, Privacy Glass, a Cargo / Bed Lamp, a Power Fourth Passenger Door, an
Auto Headlamp, and a Spoiler / Ground Effects SAFETY OPTIONS: Whether steering your way to work in Westerville or soccer practice in Scioto County, you'll enjoy peace of mind with the following safety equipment options: Electronic Stability Control, Rear Parking Aid, Back - Up Sensors, Brake Assist, Daytime Running Lights, Delay - off headlights, Knee AirBag, Occupant sensing airbag, a Drivers Air Bag, Overhead airbag, a Rear Head Air Bag, Anti-Lock Brakes, a Passenger Air Bag Sensor, a Front Side Air Bags, a Front Head Air Bag, Child Proof Locks, and a Passenger Air Bag DISCLAIMER: Sales Tax, Title, License Fee, Registration Fee, $ 250 Dealer Documentary Fee, Finance Charges, Emission
Testing Fees and Compliance Fees are additional to the advertised price.
Options as
tested: SafetyTec Group — Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection, Power Multi-Function Mirrors with Manual Fold - Away ($ 1,045), Technology Group — Full Speed Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation, Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Advanced Brake Assist, Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers, Exterior Mirrors with Turn Signals, Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning ($ 1,495), Comfort / Convenience Group — Power Liftgate, Remote Start
System, Keyless Enter - N - Go / Passive Entry, A / C
Auto Temperature Control with Dual Zone Control,
Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror w / Microphone, Power Eight - Way Driver Seat, Power Four - Way Driver Lumbar Adjust, Security Alarm, Universal Garage Door Opener ($ 1,645), Leather Interior Group — Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel ($ 1,495), 3.2 - Liter V6 24 - Valve VVT Engine with Stop / Start — Stop / Start
System, Dual Bright Exhaust Outlets ($ 1,745), Black Hood Decal ($ 199), Uconnect 8.4 AN AM / FM / SXM / HD / BT / NAV — GPS Navigation, HD Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link / 5 - Year Subscription, SiriusXM Traffic / 5 - Year Service ($ 845)
And a 2014 Legacy with Subaru's available EyeSight
auto - braking
system was one of just two cars to earn top scores in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's new Front Crash Prevention
test.
19» Alloy Wheels, Satellite Navigation, Half Leather / Alcantara Interior, Dual Zone Climate Control, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Automatic Headlights, Electric Front Seats without Driver Memory, DAB Radio, Bluetooth, 2 Keys, Airbag Deactivation, Airbags, Anti-Lock Braking
System (ABS), Ask for a
Test Drive Today,
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Daytime Running Lights, Electric Front Windows, Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Electric rear windows, 6 - Speed Manual Gearbox, Flexible Finance Options Available, Front Fog Lights, iPod / MP3 Connectivity, ISOFIX, Multi-Function Display, Other Models Available, Overhead storage compartments, Part Exchange Taken as Full Deposit, Rear Parking Sensors, Remaining Manufacturer Warranty, Remote Central Locking, Remote Boot Release Facility, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Stop / Start Function, Tinted Windows
This model has many valuable options - Leather seats - Navigation - Backup Camera - Sunroof - Bluetooth - Satellite Radio - Heated Front Seats -
Auto Climate Control - Security
System - Power Locks - Keyless Entry - Power Windows - Cruise Control Automatic Transmission - Alloy Wheels On top of that, it has many safety features Call Gillie Hyde
Auto Group at (270) 651-2125 to confirm availability and schedule a no - obligation
test drive!
Satellite Navigation, 18» Alloy Wheels, Full Leather Interior, Bluetooth, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Automatic Headlights, DAB Radio, Daytime Running Lights, Air Conditioning, Airbags, Anti-Lock Braking
System (ABS), 1 Key,
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Automatic Gearbox, Automatic Climate Control, Automatic Rain Sensitive Wipers, Ask for a
Test Drive Today, CD Player, Driver Information, Electric Boot Release, 24 Month Guarantee Available, Electric Door Mirrors, Electric Front Windows, Electric rear windows, Front Fog Lights, ISOFIX, Other Models Available, Part Exchange Taken as Full Deposit, PAS Power Assisted Steering, Remote Central Locking, Stop / Start Function, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Tilt / Telescopic Steering Wheel
Of course, the AMT unit that will come with the Vitara Brezza will be the carmaker's tried and
tested Auto Gear Shift (AGS)
system.
But the turbocharged Haval is no slouch (180kW / 350Nm) and tackled our off - road
testing with gusto, its six - mode terrain
system (
auto, sand, snow, mud, 4L and sport) fit for the challenge.
@ 1,250 - 4,000 rpm Transmission Eight - speed Tiptronic S automatic with steering - wheel shifter Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P245 / 50ZR / 18 front, P275 / 45ZR / 18 rear Price: base / as
tested $ 113,300 / $ 126,635 Destination charge $ 1,115 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) Combined Electricity + Gasoline: 4.7 L; Gasoline only: 9.4 L Standard features Bi-Xenon dynamic headlamps, LED running lights, LED tail lights, heated 8 - way power adjustable seats, heated multi-function steering wheel, dual zone automatic climate control, Adaptive air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), electric moon roof, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with Navigation, 7 - inch colour touch screen, CD / DVD, premium audio
system with 11 speakers and hard - drive, Bluetooth, 18 - inch alloy wheels, remote entry with interior alarm heated mirrors,
Auto Start / Stop, Automatic rain - sensing wipers, power operated tailgate, ParkAssist (front and rear), leather seating.
The
test car has an excellent automatic four - wheel - drive
system, but such
systems no longer are exclusive to Subaru, once the undisputed ruler of the four - wheel - drive
auto market.
Model: 2018 Honda Accord Touring Engine: 1.5 - litre four - cylinder turbo Drivetrain: front - wheel drive Observed mileage: 8.6 L / 100 km Transmission: continually variable transmission (CVT) Features: Android
Auto, automatic climate control, push - button start, wireless charging pad, automatic lights, lane keeping
system, radar cruise control, heated leather What's hot: easy - to - use tech, plenty of room, comfy and sporty ride, feels solid and robust, excellent lights, excellent powertrain What's not: styling not for everyone, gets pricey with options, higher - than - expected noise levels at speed Price as
tested (Accord Touring 1.5) $ 35,790
For our
test trip, our judges welcomed technologies including climate control, adaptive cruise control, head - up display, and Apple CarPlay / Android
Auto connectivity; and found electrically - operated tailgates, keyless entry and push - button ignition
systems worthwhile.
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Other Installed Mechanical Features Include Power Windows, Heated Mirrors, Traction Control, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, a Power Passenger Seat, Disc Brakes, a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System, a Locking Rear Differential, a Telescoping Wheel, Cruise Control, Intermittent Wipers, a Rear Window Wiper, a Trip Computer, a Spare Tire (Small Size), Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Power Steering, a Tachometer, Remote Trunk Release, Tires - Rear Performance, and Tires - Front Performance * INTERIOR OPTIONS: * Delaware, Westerville & Marysville used car shoppers are lighting up the phones at our Deleware, OH dealership over these interior options: Dual Power Seats, Automatic Climate Control, a Compass, a Power Drivers Seat, an Overhead Console, an Adjustable Lumbar Seat (s), a Cargo Shade, a Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Bucket Seats, a Pass - Through Rear Seat, Air Conditioning, Illuminated entry, an Adjustable Steering Wheel, a Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Rear seat center armrest, a Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror, Vanity Mirrors, Floor Mats, a Bench Seat, a Split Folding Rear Seat, a Tilt Steering Wheel, and a Rear Window Defroster * EXTERIOR OPTIONS: * From Marysville to Marion you'll arrive in style with exterior options like: FOG LAMPS, Aluminum Wheels, a Cargo / Bed Lamp, Privacy Glass, an
Auto Headlamp, and a Spoiler / Ground Effects * SAFETY OPTIONS: * Whether steering your way to work in Westerville or soccer practice in Scioto County, you'll enjoy peace of mind with the following safety equipment options: Xenon Headlamps, HID Headlamps, Electronic Stability Control, Side Mirror Turn Signals, a Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers, Daytime Running Lights, Brake Assist, Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Overhead airbag, Delay - off headlights, Occupant sensing airbag,
Auto Leveling Headlights, a Rear Head Air Bag, Anti-Lock Brakes, a Drivers Air Bag, an
Auto Dimming R / V Mirror, a Front Side Air Bags, a Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Child Proof Locks, a Front Head Air Bag, and a Passenger Air Bag * DISCLAIMER: * Sales Tax, Title, License Fee, Registration Fee, $ 250 Dealer Documentary Fee, Finance Charges, Emission
Testing Fees and
There are several
systems that contribute to rear - crash prevention, but the three main components being
tested here are: backup parking sensors (so you don't hit stuff backing straight), rear cross-traffic alert (so you don't hit stuff coming from the sides when backing up), and rear
auto - emergency braking (which saves your ass if you don't pay attention to the previous two).
Or it hollers «wake up» if you start to snooze at the wheel or cleans the rain off your side window when making a turn so you can spot a pedestrian entering the intersection.What may have been considered dreams soon may become reality as cars are developed with even more safety than today's air bags, anti-lock brakes and traction control can provide.Honda is
testing new safety
systems on a trio of concept cars that will be unveiled at the Tokyo
Auto Show in October.
The first batch of vehicles to have their rear
auto brake
systems tested represents a broad range of segments, with the BMW 5 series sedan, Cadillac XT5 SUV, Infiniti QX60 SUV, Jeep Cherokee SUV, Subaru Outback wagon and Toyota Prius hatchback.
This model has many valuable options - Security
System - Power Locks - Power Windows - Cruise Control Automatic Transmission - Alloy Wheels On top of that, it has many safety features Call Gillie Hyde
Auto Group to confirm availability and schedule a no - obligation
test drive!
The
test car driven by
Auto Bild cost 157,669 euro from which 14,161 costs the modification of the engine, 5,831 euro the new exhaust
system and 18,510 euro the exterior kit and the Brabus wheels.
Heated Seats, Multi-Zone Air Conditioning,
Auto Climate Control, Leather Steering Wheel Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Controls, Sunroof / Moonroof, Aux Audio Input, Seating, Automatic Headlights Parking Sensors AM / FM Radio Rain Sensing Wipers Premium Sound
System Stability Control, ABS Brakes Satellite Radio Front Wheel Drive Power Lift Gate Call to confirm availability and schedule a no - obligation
test drive!
Audio Input - Heated Front Seats - Heated Mirrors -
Auto Climate Control - Premium Sound
System - Automatic Headlights - Fog Lights - Rear Wheel Drive - Multi-Zone Air Conditioning - Rear Air Conditioning - Remote Start - Security
System - Parking Sensors - Garage Door Opener - Parking Assist - Power Locks - Keyless Entry - Power Windows - Power Lift Gate - Seat Memory Power Folding Mirrors - Rain Sensing Wipers - Steering Wheel Controls - Cruise Control - Running Boards - Tow Hitch - Leather Steering Wheel Automatic Transmission - Rear Bench Seats - Tire Pressure Monitors On top of that, it has many safety features - Brake Assist - Traction Control - Stability Control Call to confirm availability and schedule a no - obligation
test drive!
Audio Input - Hard Drive Media Storage - Heated Mirrors 4 - Wheel Drive -
Auto Climate Control - Automatic Headlights - Fog Lights - Multi-Zone Air Conditioning - Rear Air Conditioning - Security
System - Garage Door Opener - Power Locks - Keyless Entry - Power Windows - Steering Wheel Controls - Cruise Control - Tow Hitch Automatic Transmission - Rear Bench Seats - Tire Pressure Monitors On top of that, it has many safety features - Brake Assist - Traction Control - Stability Control Call to confirm availability and schedule a no - obligation
test drive!
Audio Input - Heated Front Seats - Heated Mirrors 4 - Wheel Drive -
Auto Climate Control - Premium Sound
System - Automatic Headlights - Fog Lights - Multi-Zone Air Conditioning - Remote Start - Security
System - Parking Sensors - Garage Door Opener - Parking Assist - Power Locks - Keyless Entry - Power Windows - Power Lift Gate - Seat Memory - Steering Wheel Controls - Cruise Control - Leather Steering Wheel - Roof Rack Automatic Transmission - Rear Bench Seats - Alloy Wheels - Tire Pressure Monitors On top of that, it has many safety features - Brake Assist - Traction Control - Stability Control Call to confirm availability and schedule a no - obligation
test drive!
Maruti Suzuki's
Auto Gear Shift a.k.a. AGS unit employs the tried and
tested automated manual transmission actuator
system sourced from Magneti Marelli.
Consumer Reports just released the results of its Annual
Auto Reliability Survey and — as we wrote about from last year's Connected Car Expo at the LA
Auto Show — infotainment
systems and continuously variable transmissions are giving automakers a major black eye, and Tesla owners feel a lot differently about their cars than Consumer Reports did when they
tested it.
Heated Seats, Multi-Zone Air Conditioning,
Auto Climate Control, Leather Steering Wheel Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Controls, Sunroof / Moonroof, 3rd Row Seating, Aux Audio Input, Seating, Automatic Headlights Parking Sensors AM / FM Radio Rear Spoiler, Premium Sound
System Park Distance Control Stability Control, ABS Brakes Satellite Radio Front Wheel Drive Power Lift Gate Call to confirm availability and schedule a no - obligation
test drive!
Parking is assisted not only by an on -
test best turning circle (12.4 metres — the same as the Mercedes - Benz), but an intuitive
auto - park assistant, high - resolution reversing camera and astute rear cross-traffic alert
system.
Quick Specs (as
tested) Vehicle / model: ’19 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab Base price: $ 47,495 Engine (s): 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 Rated hp / torque (lb - ft): 395/410 Transmission (s): TorqueFlite 8HP75 8 - spd
auto Transfer case (s): BorgWarner 48 - 12 4WD
system (s): 2 - Hi, 4 - Hi, neutral, 4 - Lo Low - range ratio: 2.64:1 Frame type: Ladder Suspension, f / r: Upper and lower A-arms, air springs / five - link with track bar, air springs, stabilizer bar Axle ratio (s): 3.92:1 Max crawl ratio (s): 48.7:1 Steering: Power - assisted rack - and - pinion Brakes, f / r: 14.9 - in vented disc, 2 - piston caliper / 14.8 - in disc, single - piston caliper Wheels (in): 18x8 Tires: LT275 / 70R18E Wheelbase (in): 144.6 Length (in): 232.9 Height (in): 77.6 Width (in): 82.1 Base curb weight (lb): 5,302 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.7 / 23.8 (raised suspension) Minimum ground clearance (in): 10.3 (raised suspension) Payload (lb): 1,800 Max towing capacity (lb): 11,530 Fuel capacity (gal): 33.0 Fuel economy (EPA mpg, combined city / hwy / trail): N / A
Our SuperCab
test driver was equipped with the new 2.7 - liter EcoBoost six - cylinder engine with a stop - start
system that Ford calls
Auto Stop - Start.
As of this
test, the
system lacks Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto Integration, but future Toyota models will be available with Apple CarPlay.
A Los Angeles company has successfully
tested an electromagnetic actuator it claims will eventually make conventional
auto suspensions obsolete.Aura
Systems Inc. of El Segundo, Calif., has patented its actuator in the United States, Japan and several European countries.The device works with the repelling force of magnetism and would replace traditional gas or hydraulic shock absorbers.
As well as the additional cost of the PDK transmission, our
test car also came fitted with the $ 4990 Sport Chrono pack, which brings with it new drive - mode adjustment controlled by a button on the steering wheel; a $ 4990 sports exhaust
system; $ 3190 torque vectoring; $ 2710 PASM active suspension; $ 1850 metallic paint; and $ 1090 Connect Plus that includes the excellent Apple CarPlay (but Android
Auto isn't available).
Options as
tested: SafetyTec Group — Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection, Power Multi-Function Mirrors with Manual Fold - Away ($ 1,045), Technology Group — Full Speed Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation, Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Advanced Brake Assist, Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers, Exterior Mirrors with Turn Signals, Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning ($ 1,495), Comfort / Convenience Group — Power Liftgate, Remote Start
System, Keyless Enter - N - Go / Passive Entry, A / C
Auto Temperature Control with Dual Zone Control,
Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror w / Microphone, Power 8 - Way Driver Seat, Power 4 - Way Driver Lumbar Adjust, Security Alarm, Universal Garage Door Opener ($ 1,645), Leather Interior Group — Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel ($ 1,495), 3.2 L V - 6 24 - Valve VVT Engine with Stop / Start — Stop / Start
System, Dual Bright Exhaust Outlets ($ 1,745), Black Hood Decal ($ 199), Uconnect 8.4 AN AM / FM / SXM / HD / BT / NAV — GPS Navigation, HD Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link / 5 - Year Subscription, SiriusXM Traffic / 5 - Year Service ($ 845)