Manufacturer
of skid plates, front winch bumpers, rear bumpers and towing devices for off - road vehicles.
The addition
of skid plates and roof rails will make it look more SUVish.
The V60 Cross Country is exactly what it sounds like; an all - wheel drive version of the V60 with some extra off - road bits in the form
of skid plates front and back, plastic cladding for the wheelarches, and a ride height that's been raised by 2.6 inches.
A full suite
of skid plates, a glare - reducing matte black hood decal, and three red tow hooks (two front, one rear) complete the package.
When we touch down, I expect violence, the bang of bump stops, or the slam
of skid plates.
So let's restyle the front end, press the Hummer logo out
of the skid plates, and bring this thing back as an offshoot of the upcoming 2015 GMC Canyon.
And it was, except for the open diffs, the absence
of skid plates, and the ironbound suspension whose travel rivaled the resonant amplitude of a cesium atom.
Meant to be a low - speed heavy - hauler rather than a high - speed desert runner, the Ram packs heavy duty springs and shocks, a special Articulink part on its front suspension for a greater range of motion, an electronically disconnecting front sway bar, locking front and rear differentials, vast amounts
of skid plating, those upgraded Goodyear DuraTrac tires, and a powerful Warn winch behind the front bumper rated to pull 10,000 pounds.
Not exact matches
Rounding out the lower portion
of the front end is an aluminum
skid plate that lends the vehicle a more rugged appearance.
Under the car are composite
skid plates, front and rear, and on top
of the car is a huge, dual - pane, panoramic sunroof that comes standard on SE and SEL models.
Maybe something like a ground spoiler or carbing
skid plate to direct air up into your engine bay and out a rear facing hood scoop would strip some hot air and allow you to do some more effective experimenting with direct air from a scoop, but I think your best results will be all the way to the side
of the engine bay or better yet through the wheel well, and / or next to a headlight
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank
skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one
of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call
of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
Remarkably, the only visible evidence
of the landing is a scuffed
skid plate.
It also features a body - colored rear
skid plate, which is clearly there for looks and not functionality, in place
of the concept's silver rear diffuser that wraps around the exhaust tips.
The Fix: Jeep will recall the affected models
of Wrangler and replace the
skid plate with a
skid bar, which was implemented as standard equipment in late 2010 to help save weight in the SUV.
However, due to the design
of an underbody
skid plate, debris could accumulate near the converter.
Early season disappointment at Silverstone, where the winning Audi was disqualified for a too - thin
skid plate, has been replaced by tentative optimism following a hard - won victory at Spa - Francorchamps in the second round
of the WEC championship in May.
The new 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 and Suburban Z71 add off - road tires and 18 - inch wheels, unique front shocks, front and rear stabilizer bars, new springs, a front
skid plate, running boards, and front two hooks in the way
of concrete off - road capability improvements.
The rear
of the crossover features a matching matte - aluminum
skid plate, as well as two functional recovery hooks.
An all - wheel drive Dune would stand apart from so many
of the faux - off - road vehicles in this world, whose off - road enhancements amount to little more than big wheels and simulated
skid plates.
This special version
of the 2014 FJ Cruiser is outfitted for off - roading with a suite
of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) parts including an off - road suspension, Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs, a beefier front
skid plate, and 16 - inch simulated beadlock wheels with off - road BF Goodrich tires.
Specify the Freedom Drive II off - road package and you get four - wheel drive (a front - wheel - drive Patriot is available), a CVT with a low ratio, heavy - duty engine cooling,
skid plates, tow hooks, and a form
of hill descent control.
But we had a chance to do just that, in a GLK250 equipped with a special package consisting
of hill descent control, an off - road mode for the throttle mapping and shift points, a slightly higher ride height, and underbody
skid plates.
Trailhawk is Jeep - speak for «most off - road capable» trim level, and in the Renegade it includes the Active Drive Low system and Rock mode plus 0.8 - inch higher ride height;
skid plates with red front and rear tow hooks; unique fascias providing approach, breakover, and departure angles
of 30.5, 25.7 and 34.3 degrees; 17 - inch all - terrain tires; up to 8.1 inches
of wheel articulation; hill - descent control; and up to 19 inches
of water fording.
Tough underbody
skid plates, a crawl ratio
of 21:1, and the versatile Selec - Terrain ® traction management system enable the Jeep Compass to effortlessly handle the most demanding terrain that can be found.
The redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler may look similar to its immediate predecessor, but above the
skid plates and beneath the removable top, fans
of the off - roader will notice the upgrades incorporated into the first Wrangler redesign since 2006.
With a handsome, muscular exterior, the Grand Cherokee still delivers the capability that Jeep is loved for — thanks to 8.6 inches
of ground clearance and available
skid plates that protect the undercarriage when you find yourself tackling the terrain.
The bumpers and arches have been flared to take account
of the larger rolling stock and the Fox Racing Shox long - travel suspension, while a sizeable
skid plate and re-engineered ladder chassis are better suited to the difficult terrain the Ranger Raptor is designed to tackle.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Nissan are offered, including: a tachometer, variably intermittent wipers, a rear step bumper, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel,
skid plates, and more.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Jeep are offered, including: a tachometer, variably intermittent wipers, a leather steering wheel, front fog lights,
skid plates, power windows, and air conditioning.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Nissan are offered, including: variably intermittent wipers, a rear step bumper, power door mirrors and heated door mirrors,
skid plates, power windows, an overhead console, and remote keyless entry.
Among the most important
of these features are rear privacy glass, rearview camera, rear parking sensors, vibrating safety alert, lane - departure, mitigation warning and prevention, air leveling heavy - duty air suspension system, bind - spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, underbody
skid plates, special badging, hill descent control, adaptive magnetic suspension system and so on.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Toyota are offered, including: 1 - touch window functionality, a rear step bumper,
skid plates, power windows, remote keyless entry, cruise control, and a split folding rear seat.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Nissan are offered, including: speed sensitive wipers, a built - in garage door transmitter, a trip computer, automatic dimming door mirrors, turn signal indicator mirrors,
skid plates, and power seats.
It also has plenty
of power off the line and for passing, with the NISMO package adding some fun features for off - roading like fog lights,
skid plate, beefier tires, better shocks and locking rear differential.
Based on off - road race trucks, the Frontier PRO-4X gets an array
of protective
skid plates along with special trim and interior appointments.
Powered by a 3.0 - liter twin - turbo V6 churning out 333 hp, sent to all four wheels via the 9G - Tronic nine - speed automatic, this brute
of a wagon wears high - profile tires,
skid plates and 3D - printed wheel arches to keep at least some
of the mud off the glass.
The removable
skid plate prevents damage to sensitive parts
of the engine and transmission.
With plenty
of ground clearance, short overhangs, protective
skid plates and a 285 - horsepower 3.6 - liter Pentastar V6, the 2 - door Jeep Wrangler and its 4 - door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sibling are unrivaled when it comes to off - road duty.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Mercedes - Benz are offered, including: 1 - touch window functionality, adjustable headrests in all seating positions, power door mirrors and heated door mirrors,
skid plates, power windows, remote keyless entry, and power seats.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Jeep are offered, including: a trip computer, front bucket seats, front dual - zone air conditioning,
skid plates, remote keyless entry, cruise control, and power windows.
Providing plenty
of protection is the SMP fabricated front bumper /
skid plate assembly.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Toyota are offered, including: a tachometer, an outside temperature display, tilt steering wheel,
skid plates, an overhead console, a trailer hitch, and much more.
It's also rocking an engine
skid plate and a set
of beadlock wheels to keep the tires from spinning around the rim: for those times when you're actually rock crawling and drop the tire pressure.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Chevrolet are offered, including: 1 - touch window functionality, a leather steering wheel, air conditioning,
skid plates, power windows, a bedliner, and cruise control.
Like the Z71 package available on the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, the Tahoe and Suburban Z71 feature 18 - inch wheels with off - road tires, a front
skid plate, a new grille, running boards and,
of course, Z71 badges all around.
All
of the premium features expected
of a Lincoln are offered, including: front and rear reading lights, heated and ventilated seats, a power rear cargo door,
skid plates, cruise control, a trailer hitch, and leather upholstery.
All
of the following features are included: variably intermittent wipers, a built - in garage door transmitter, a trip computer, front dual - zone air conditioning,
skid plates, a trailer hitch, and a split folding rear seat.
All
of the following features are included: a tachometer, a rear step bumper, telescoping steering wheel,
skid plates, power windows, a trailer hitch, and power front seats.
All
of the following features are included: voice activated navigation, variably intermittent wipers, an automatic dimming rear - view mirror, front fog lights,
skid plates, power windows, and 1 - touch window functionality.