At the front, the shield - like front grill which is common to the Passat and Jetta has been developed to emphasise Concept A's off - road styling by forming part
of the underbody protection.
It is not, however, an off - roader, because there's no low - range gearing, adequate ground clearance or much in the way
of underbody protection.
Towards its lower edge, the bumper finishes with a section in light silver with the visual appearance
of underbody protection.
Red tow hooks front and rear and a matte - black hood accent further differentiate the Trailhawk from the rest of the Compass line, while a hidden set
of underbody protection shields keep the engine, oil pan and gas tank from harm's way.
3rd Place: Lexus GX 460 What's Hot: Great daily driver, isolated cabin, enthusiastic drivetrain, efficient What's Not: Intrusive electronics, lack
of underbody protection, dull styling Our Take: A very good tool that has lost its edge From the Logbook:
With standard front and rear locking differentials, the Ram Articulink suspension (with an electronically disconnecting front sway bar), Bilstein shock absorbers, an integrated 12,000 pound Warn winch and plenty
of underbody protection, the Power Wagon delivers the highest level of off - road capability in its class.
The keys to successful rock crawling, rift straddling, and sand wrestling are steep approach and departure angles, a sturdy frame, and plenty
of underbody protection.
A distinct lack
of underbody protection (illustrated most clearly by a low hanging exhaust box) and the fitment of road tyres confirm the really rough stuff is out of reach.
Not exact matches
(For roughly the equivalent
of $ 4,800 in Europe, it includes BDR, top - view cameras, and
underbody protection.)
These models had aluminum doors, thinner glass and carpets, a carbon fiber luggage compartment, and deletion
of rear seats, air conditioning, power steering, sound deadening and
underbody protection.
There's also extra
underbody protection for the brake and fuel lines, electronic differential locks on both axles to help you to get moving on slippery surfaces and an off - road mode that acts as a kind
of slow - speed cruise control for creeping over rough terrain.
Plus, it's equipped with Crosswind Assist to detect strong gusts
of wind and anti-lock brakes to give you maximum control, while the positioning
of the battery in the vehicle's
underbody offers increased
protection if a collision occurs.
However, we'd be tempted to go for Design because it's not a great deal more money but brings a wider range
of personalisation options and styling accessories, including twin chrome - effect trapezoid - exhaust surrounds, contrasting roof and door mirror colours, as well as bumpers with silver - metallic
underbody protection.
What's Hot: Hemi power,
underbody protection, amazing on the highway, beautiful interior What's Not: Air suspension noise, no front ELSD, high crawl ratio Our Take: 2011 Four Wheeler
of the Year From the Logbook:
At the front
of the vehicle, the X-shaped contour lines
of the bumper, the matt - silver
underbody protection, the particularly powerful design
of the BMW kidney grille and the arrangement
of the twin circular headlights along front LED foglights are the most prominent signature features
of a BMW SAV.
The low - profile central air inlet is milled into the
underbody protection that is made
of aluminum.
Jeep Performance Parts rock rails provide formidable off - road defense, and further
protection is added courtesy
of a two - piece
underbody skid plate, a front suspension skid plate, an oil tank skid plate and a two - piece fuel tank skid plate.
Escape models come with
underbody protection for those wanting to make the most
of the off - roading experience.
The A4 allroad stands out from the rest
of the A4 family with
underbody protection, aluminum roof rails and distinctive body cladding, though a full - paint finish is optional.
Strengths
of this model include luxury options, excellent powertrain warranty, available Uconnect technology, tow ratings up to 30,000 pounds, Best - in - class features across multiple categories, and impressive powertrain offerings, 6 Speakers, Black Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim, Clearcoat Paint, Full - Size Spare Tire Stored
Underbody W / Crankdown, Variable Intermittent Wipers, Fully Galvanized Steel Panels, Black Front Bumper W / 2 Tow Hooks, Fully Automatic Aero - Composite Halogen Headlamps W / Delay - Off, Wheels: 18 X 8.0 Steel, Deep Tinted Glass, Steel Spare Wheel, Front Bumper Sight Shields, Interior Trim - Inc: Deluxe Sound Insulation, Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert, Chrome And Metal - Look Interior Accents, Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints And Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints, Systems Monitor, Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls, Manual Tilt Steering Column, 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat, 4 - Way Passenger Seat - Inc: Manual Recline And Fore / Aft Movement, Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature, Manual Air Conditioning, Full Cloth Headliner, Engine: 5.7 L V8 Hemi Vvt, Part - Time Four - Wheel Drive, Auto Locking Hubs, 730Cca Maintenance - Free Battery W / Run Down
Protection, Single Stainless Steel Exhaust, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Multi-Link Front Suspension W / Coil Springs, 4390 # Maximum Payload, 50 State Emissions, Gvwr: 11, 300 Lbs, Transmission: 6 - Speed Automatic 66Rfe, Mechanical Limited Slip Differential, Class V Towing W / Harness, Hitch And Trailer Sway Control, Leaf Rear Suspension W / Leaf Springs, Manual Transfer Case, 3.73 Rear Axle Ratio, Hd Shock Absorbers, Electronically Controlled Throttle, 32 Gal.
Standard
underbody component
protection puts a plate under the radiator, with SE - V6 Off Road models offering extra off - road peace
of mind by providing additional skid plates for the oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case.
• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian
protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants
of the new MINI despite extended range
of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps,
underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section
of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).
Add some peace
of mind and
underbody protection to your Colorado with this stout, bolt - on transfer case skid shield.
• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian
protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants
of the new MINI despite extended range
of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps,
underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section
of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).
With the well - known problems
of its predecessor, the Vega, which included production issues, reliability problems, and a serious propensity for corrosion, the team reworked the international platform such that the Chevette shared not a single body panel with another T - car and reworked the
underbody extensively to enhance corrosion
protection.
Options Engine Engine Immobilizer Seats Front Center Arm rest, Split Folding Rear Seat, Fold - Up Cushion Rear Seats Doors Driver Door Bin, Passenger Door Bin, Power Door Mirrors, Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam, Door Pockets: Driver, Left Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, Rear Door Type: Tailgate, Right Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, 4 Door Wheels 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, 4 - Wheel Anti lock brakes Brakes, Wheel Width: 7.5, Steel Spare Wheel Rim, Spare Tire Mount Location:
Underbody WCrankdown, Tires: Speed Rating: S, Type
Of Tires: At, Tires: Prefix: P Mirrors Driver Vanity Mirror, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment, Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment Air A / c Trim PlasticRubber Shift Knob Trim Steering Tilting steering wheel, Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel, Tilt - Adjustable Steering Wheel, Powered steering Entertainment AmFm StereoClockSingle Cd, four Speakers, AmFm Radio, Compact disc player, In - Dash Single Cd system, Am / fm radio, Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Total Number
Of Speakers: 4, Clock: In - Radio Display Fuel Fuel Consumption: City: fourteen Miles - per - gallon, Fuel Consumption: Highway: eighteen Miles - per - gallon, Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded, Fuel Capacity: 30.0 Gal., Instrumentation: Low Fuel Level Dimensions Max Cargo Capacity: 48 Cu.Ft., Overall Length: 223.8, Overall Width: 78.9, Overall Height: 74.7, Wheelbase: 139.0, Front Headroom: 40.1, Rear Headroom: 39.6, Front Leg Room: 41.3, Rear Leg Room: 39.0, Front Shoulder Room: 65.8, Rear Shoulder Room: 65.8, Front Hip Room: 63.8, Rear Hip Room: 63.1 Lamps Delay - Off Headlamps, Front Reading lights, Fully Auto - on headlamps, Rear Reading lights, Front And Rear Reading lights, Headlamps Off Auto Delay, Dusk Sensing Headlamps Air bags Dual Front Impact Air bags, Occupant Sensing Air bag, Airbag for passenger, Driver Air bag Suspension Front Wheel Independent Suspension, Suspension Class: Regular, Independent Front Suspension Classification, Double Wishbone Front Suspension, Front Independent Suspension, Rigid Axle Rear Suspension, Leaf Rear Suspension, Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar Features Voltmeter, Antilocking brakes Brakes, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Lighted Entry, Outside Temperature Display, Panic Security, Rear Step Bumper, Remote Remote - control entry, Speed Control, Variably Variable windshield wipers, Powered windows, Cruise Control, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Privacy Glass: Deep, External Temperature Display, Tachometer, Compass, Front Split - Bench, Split Rear Bench, Coil Front Spring, Regular Front Stabilizer Bar, Leaf Rear Spring, Variable Intermittent Front Wipers, Automatic Locking Hubs, Three 12 VOLT Dc Power Outlets, Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Rear Center Seatbelt: 3 - Point Belt, Cupholders: Front And Rear, Passenger And Rear, Fixed Antenna, Child
protection system
On the plus side, excellent low - range reduction and wheel articulation, and chunky Goodyear Wrangler all - terrain rubber, made up somewhat for the Jeep's lack
of off - road technology, such as hill - descent control and an electronic rear differential lock, along with minimal
underbody protection.
The optional Design Pure Extravagance package offers exterior elements in Cerium Grey, such as the kidney Grill frame, the front
of the kidney slats, front and rear
underbody protection made
of brushed stainless steel, mirror caps, Air Breather, running boards, side window frames as well as the trim strips on the rear
Added
protection also comes in the form
of a two - piece
underbody skid plate, a front suspension skid plate, an oil tank skid plate and a two - piece fuel tank skid plate.
But with switchable 2H, 4H and 4L modes, a rear diff lock, generous 225 mm
of ground clearance, good wheel articulation, reasonable
underbody protection, hill descent control and hill start assist, the Terra made light work
of the light - duty off - road work we subjected it to.
The model comes with a slightly revised body style, consisting
of a plastic body cladding which provides it with a rugged look, along with the new LED daytime running lights, sleeker lighting clusters, revised front and rear bumpers, and
underbody protection.
The battery, meanwhile, is mounted centrally in the
underbody section
of the car to give it the best possible degree
of protection.
Then there's the 7.0 - inch LED headlights, added
underbody protection, Windsor leather premium seats and trimming
of the instrument binnacle and passenger fascia panel.
The concept T60 shows a number
of off - road focussed accessories, including heavy - duty front and rear bumpers, additional
underbody protection, raised suspension, wheel arch flares, off - road tyres, a winch, additional lighting and a snorkel.
On the other hand, elements from the rugged off - road world, such as enormous 21 - inch tires, front and rear
underbody protection, increased ground clearance and side running boards, are indicative
of the off - road performance potential
of the Concept GLC Coupé.
, 4 - Wheel Anti-lock braking system, 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, 4X4, five Gear A / T, A / C, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Aluminum Wheels, Auto - Off Headlamps, Aux Power Outlet, Bucket Seats, Locks with child safety, Cloth Seats, Driver Airbag, Driver Lighted Vanity Mirror, Driver Lumbar, Driver Vanity Mirror, Electronic Stability Control, Front Tow Hooks, Gasoline Fuel, Intermittent windshield wipers, Remote - control entry, Pass - Through Rear Seat, Airbag for passenger, Passenger Lighted Visor Mirror, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Powered door locks, Power Driver Mirror, Powered steering, Upgraded stereo system, Privacy Glass, Rear Defrost, Rear Head Airbag, Side Head Airbag, Split Bench Seat, Tires - Front Four season, Tires - Rear Four - season, Trailer Hitch, V6 Cylinder Engine, Variable Speed Variable wipers, Fuel Consumption: City: fifteen Miles - per - gallon, Fuel Consumption: Highway: 22 Miles - per - gallon, Remote Doors with power locks, Powered windows, Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, 4 - Wheel Antilocking brakes Brakes, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, first And second Row Curtain Head Air bags, Air bag for passenger, In - Dash Single Cd system, Mp3 Player, Am / fm radio, Total Number
Of Speakers: 10, Anti-lock braking system And Driveline Traction Control, Stability Control, Privacy Glass: Deep, Silver Aluminum Rims, Wheel Diameter: 16, Wheel Width: 7, Driver Knee Air bags, Urethane Steering Wheel Trim, Urethane Shift Knob Trim, Metal - Look Dash Trim, Metal - Look Middle console Trim, Roof Rack, Tachometer, Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 7.0 S, Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment, Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment, Dual Lighted Vanity Mirrors, Day time running Lamps, Front Reading lights, Cloth Seat Upholstery, Bucket Front Seats, Split Rear Bench, Flip Forward Cushion / Seatback Rear Seats, Rear Seats Center Arm rest, Tilt - Adjustable Steering Wheel, Speed - Proportional Powered steering, Suspension Class: Regular, Interior Air Filtration, Manual Front Ac, Tire Inflation monitoring system, Cargo Area Light, Max Cargo Capacity: 66 Cu.Ft., Vehicle Emissions: Lev Ii, Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded, Fuel Capacity: 21.1 Gal., Instrumentation: Low Fuel Level, Clock: In - Dash, Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash
Protection, Head Restraint Whiplash
Protection With Passenger Seat, Coil Front Spring, Regular Front Stabilizer Bar, Independent Front Suspension Classification, Double Wishbone Front Suspension, Front Independent Suspension, Coil Rear Spring, Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular, Rigid Axle Rear Suspension, Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Front And Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bars, Variable Intermittent Front Wipers, Steel Spare Wheel Rim, Spare Tire Mount Location:
Underbody W / Crankdown, Chrome Grille, Middle console: Full With Covered Storage, Overhead Console: Full With Storage, Automatic Locking Hubs, Curb Weight: 4, 274 lbs., Gross Vehicle Weight: 5, 644 pounds., Overall Length: 180.7 Elkhorn, NE
At the back, the Alltrack sports dark - red taillights and a new bumper that is highlighted by dominant silver
underbody protection, matching the style
of the side sills and incorporating chrome exhaust outlets on either side.
Standard features include bespoke suspension that increases ride height by 20 mm, full
protection of key
underbody components and larger off - road tyres.
DAB Digital radio, Alarm with interior
protection, Curtain airbags, ABS, Trailer stability assist, Hill descent control, Keyless Start, Drivers knee airbag, Driver profile selection, Headlight range control, Height / reach adjust steering wheel, Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys, Packs, Chrome louvres in grille, Winter pack - Passat - heated front seats, 40 / 20/40 split folding rear seat, Leather multifunction steering wheel, Front cupholders x2 with covers, Rev counter with fuel gauge, Silver roof rails, Matt chrome door mirrors, Remote folding door mirrors and puddle lights, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Automatic headlights with dusk sensor, Trim, Speed limiter, Heated rear window, Height adjustable head restraints, Off road suspension, Analogue clock, Storage compartment in rear doors, Exterior temperature gauge with frost alarm, Rear wiper, LED rear lights, Remote fuel flap release, Electronic engine immobiliser, Front assist including city emergency braking, Windscreen wipers / intermittent wipe + 4 position delay, Front + rear carpet mats, Front and rear
underbody protection, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Front comfort seats, Front door pocket bottle holders, Front fog lights with static cornering function, Front side airbags, Load through provision, Low washer fluid warning light, Luggage compartment cover, Luggage compartment lighting, Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners, Remote tailgate release, Leather gearknob, MDI with USB / iPod connection cables, Multi function display colour screen, Multifunction computer, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Pre crash system, Rain sensor, Rear centre armrest with cupholder and storage, Rear seatbelt warning indicator, Rear side airbags, Electronic parking brake with auto hold, Entry lights on doors, First aid kit, Electric front windows, Electric rear windows, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, cooled glovebox, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Door open warning reflectors, Driver alert system, Auto dimming driver's door mirror, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Automatic activation
of hazard warning lights, Automatic coming / leaving home lighting function, Auxiliary socket for external device, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles,Car - Net App - Connect, Chrome fog light surround, Adaptive cruise control, Ambient lighting pack - Passat, 12 V socket in centre console, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 3 rear 3 point seatbelts, 3 rear head restraints, 4 boot load lashing points, Variable boot floor, Warning triangle, Wheel arch protectors, Storage compartment in roof console, Storage pockets in backrests
of front seats, SD card slot, Service interval indicator, Speed sensitive power steering, Stainless steel pedals, Storage compartment in driver's door, Storage compartment in passenger's door
Further, the optional Design Pure Extravagance package on the exterior elements in Cerium Grey, such as the kidney Grill frame, the front
of the kidney slats, front and rear
underbody protection made
of brushed stainless steel, mirror caps, Air Breather, running boards, side window frames as well as the trim strips on the rear, accentuate the dynamic character
of the all - new BMW X6.
The 2014 model year marks the return
of the Z71 off - road package with Rancho shocks, front tow hooks and beefier
underbody protection.