This SUV has some great features, such as heated
seats in the front drivers and passengers seat.
Not exact matches
A trained
driver and engineer will sit
in the
front seat and be ready to take over
in case of emergency.
When another
driver cuts
in front or a passenger claims the last
seat on the subway, keep cool.
A new round of crash tests shows passengers
in the
front seat of some SUVs involved
in serious collisions may not get the same level of protection as
drivers.
If a self - driving car is available when one of these customers hails an UberX, they will be greeted by a car with close to two dozen cameras and sensors, along with one engineer and one «safety
driver»
in the
front seats.
Google's cars have driven over 1.8 million miles with test
drivers in the
front seat.
While Michigan once looked to be
in the
driver's
seat for the 6 - foot - 5, 260 - pounder, the local school, Purdue, is believed to be the
front - runner.
From a Nascar
driver trying to turn around
in a tricky spot, to a single -
seater driver pulling out right
in front of a rival, there are some good lessons
in this compilation video on how not to re-join a track.
The
driver, hoping for leniency, said, «The guy
in the
front seat there won the Indianapolis 500.»
On the safety
front, we didn't take car
seats, and found (from our experiences
in taxis without the kids) that the taxi
drivers seemed to drive much more carefully when we had the kids
in the back with us.
Drivers and
front seat passengers must wear a
seat belt or be
in a child safety
seat.
All
drivers and
front seat passengers are required to wear a
seat belt
in Mississippi.
If
driver is the only adult
in the car it's usually safer to keep the child
in the
front seat.
No, the 21 year old female staffer driving Eric Schneiderman, with Schneiderman right there next to her
in the
front seat, HIT another car causing damage obvious - even to impartial bystanders - who recorded the license plate as the
driver drove away.
«The
driver reversed the vehicle and it was discovered that a woman
in the passenger
seat in front, is an officer of the Department of State Services attached to the governor's wife.
Politically, on all
fronts, Cuomo is very much
in the
driver's
seat right now - see examples, Working Families Party, Tom DiNapoli, etc. - and other insiders have said there is concern that if issues aren't raised now, the time will have passed.
For instance,
in a recent paper funded by Ford Motor Company, Hu found that the braking of vehicles with
driver - assist technology just before a potential collision tends to alter a
front -
seat rider's posture.
► A tiger
in the backseat of a car growls, three men
in the
front seat panic, the
driver swerves into traffic and stops, and the men get out of the car and slam the door (we see the tiger eating the upholstery).
The teacher asks two volunteers to sit
in the «
driver's
seat» (chairs) at the
front of the room.
OGDEN — At 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Brandon Reardon found himself
in the
driver's
seat of a semi-crushed car, peering through a shattered windshield at the smashed
front end of a beige minivan.
Housed
in the inboard side of the
driver's
seat, it deploys between the two
front passengers to help keep them
in place
in a side - impact collision.
The exterior and interior (woodgrain accented) appointments are generally appealling with good room up
front but a little tight for a 6 footer
in the back when the
driver and passenger are comfortably place
in their
seats.
Lows: Uninvolving manual shifter, short
front seat backs lack support for tall
drivers over long drives (I'm 6» 4») Overall: Great value for the dollar
in a well equipped, attractive, reliable and sporty package.
My test car also boasted the 3LT preferred equipment group ($ 9,745), which adds a long list of luxuries and conveniences — among them, Napa leather
seat inserts, heated and ventilated
seats, premium surround - sound audio, a color head - up display,
front curb - view cameras, and Chevy's cool performance data and video recorder with navigation, which allows the
driver to capture track laps
in fascinating detail, then replay it all on the nav screen later.
As for the
front thrones, I think the power
driver's
seat is possibly too adjustable, though I love that the headrest moves fore and aft
in addition to up and down.
Super Cruise's
Driver Attention System makes it impossible, Cadillac says, to put your dog behind the wheel while you sit
in the
front passenger
seat taking a selfie.
Failure of the side impact air bags and
seat belt pretensioners to deploy
in a crash increase the risk of injury to the
driver and
front seat occupant.
We rode
in the 535i
in the
driver's
seat, the
front passenger's
seat, and a rear captain's chair, and the vehicle felt composed and comfortable
in all three positions, even when it was being flung around like a sports car.
You certainly have to use a tie - down strap for heavy items, or you wouldn't want to be
in the
front seats when the
driver hits the brakes hard.
Other standard features
in the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT include a cooled glove box, heated
front seats,
driver's blind spot mirror, Bluetooth system, and steering wheel controls.
From the
driver's
seat the sloping view out the
front makes you swear you're driving an LH - until you look
in the rear - view mirror and see those ice - cream covered kids» faces two rows back.
The roughly $ 11,500
in options consists of the 34 - speaker, $ 3,700 Bose Panaray system, $ 3,300 magnetic chassis package (adds magnetic ride control, rear wheel steering, and 20 - inch wheels), $ 3,100
driver assist package (
front and rear automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, night vision), $ 900 comfort package (heated rear
seats and cooled
front seats), and $ 495 for the Phantom Gray Metallic paint.
This time around, the Fusion Energi managed a full five stars
in front barrier crash testing for both a male
driver and female passenger, thanks to
front head and knee airbags for both
seats.
The top - of - the - line Titanium trim level offers 16 - inch alloy wheels, dual - zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a six - way power
driver seat, automatic headlights, adaptive cornering fog - lights, rain - sensing wipers, power - folding mirrors, chrome exterior trim, heated
front seats, an auto - dimming rearview mirror with built -
in compass, four
front speakers for the sound system, and Ford's Sync system that connects your smartphone to the van.
The test for A / C is not to sit
in the
drivers seat, its to stand to the side of the engine compartment with a flashlite carefully looking at the A / C clutch drive plate at the
front of engine (and yes that test is run
in park, engine running..
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 m
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 m
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 m
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 m
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.
The
driver and
front passenger have plenty of room, and the comfortable leather
seats in both of my test models offered plenty of support.
The AMG sports a twin - turbo, snarling V - 8
seated in front of the
driver, powering the rear wheels via a seven - speed twin - clutch transaxle.
In the driver's seat, in front of you is a massive, chunky wheel covered in faux sued
In the
driver's
seat,
in front of you is a massive, chunky wheel covered in faux sued
in front of you is a massive, chunky wheel covered
in faux sued
in faux suede.
The Honda Odyssey comes well - equipped
in the base trim model: electric - powered
driver seat, back - up camera, and separate air - conditioning controls for
front and rear passengers.
Standard Equipment: 2.4 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 5 - speed manual transmission Dynamic stability control 4 - wheel disc brakes Leather - trimmed
seats 10 - way power
driver's
seat Heated
front seats Automatic climate control Cruise control Tire pressure monitoring system Bluetooth Auxiliary audio input Fog lights 18 - inch alloy wheels Rear spoiler Options on this vehicle: Rotor Glow exterior paint — $ 150 Touring package — $ 1500 Leather
seats HID headlights Rain sensing wipers Heated
front seats Sound resistant windshield Sun and Sound package — $ 1900 710 - watt Rockford - Fosgate sound system with 9 speakers including a 10 - inch subwoofer
In - dash 6 - CD changer Sirius Satellite radio Power sunroof Advanced keyless entry Key options not on vehicle: Navigation package — $ 1800 Navigation system with music server CD / DVD capability Auxiliary video input
Buyers looking for more toys can add the premium package — which includes a power heated / cooled leather
driver's
seat, heated leather
front / rear passengers
seats, 17 - inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and passive entry / ignition — and the technology package, which adds dual - zone automatic climate control, HID headlights, LED taillights, and a 4.2 - inch color LCD screen
in - dash.
When a
driver and his or her
front -
seat passenger, both wearing seatbelts, get into an accident
in which the
front airbags deploy, do you credit the seatbelts or the bags for preventing serious injury?
The new Forte leads the way with niceties formerly seen only
in upscale cars: Heated
front and rear
seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated
driver's
seat, 4.2 - inch dashboard display, power side mirrors with turn - signal indicators, xenon high - intensity - discharge headlights, 10 - way power adjustable
driver's
seat with two memory positions, smart key with proximity access and more are options on the 2014 Forte.
Speaking of sitting lower,
in order for the
driver to sit low
in the car — and afford decent headroom under the low (50.6 - inch) roofline — Subaru had to design special frame rails for the
front seats.
Sitting
in back with the
front seat adjusted for an average - sized
driver meant that our knees brushed up against the seatback.
Fabric
seats are standard (Mazda is quick to point out that that's also true
in the Miata) but the available Sport Package ($ 950) adds a power
driver's
seat, heated
front seats, and heated side mirrors.
The rear
seats were designed as the individual
seats, and like the
front passenger and
driver's
seat, can be fitted with nappa leather
in a diamond - shaped stitching pattern.
You hardly ever see this much adjustability
in a manual
driver's
seat, much less a
front passenger's.
Another associate web editor, Donny Nordlicht, puts forth a laundry list of small complaints about the cabin: «The navigation screen is too bright; the cup holders are too low and too far back for a
driver or passenger to easily grab a drink without having to look down;
in low temperatures, the passenger
seat gets cold; and the
front moonroof shade, when open, rattles loudly.»