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Either the suspension is set to "break your spine" or it will destroy the guards the 1st bump it hits.
Nah you use a chopper to move it to photo worthy spots.
It does look like there is a chassis under it so maybe it has some bags or something to raise it up......?
It looks pretty pointless anyway.
It does look like there is a chassis under it so maybe it has some bags or something to raise it up......?
It looks pretty pointless anyway.
these engines have been popping like zits long before the bronco...
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NHTSA investigates Ford Bronco 'catastrophic engine failure' reports - Autoblog
The NHTSA opened an investigation into allegations that some V6-powered Ford Bronco SUVs suffer from a valvetrain problem that causes engine failure.
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Went to a Kia dealership today to enquire about a hybrid Niro and got told to leave pretty much.
Went to Toyota beside it and got a little bit more of a conversation going. Discovered the Carolla Cross, which seems decent for what I'm look for. And there will be a hybrid model coming......soon? I drove one and it felt funny, then read after that it only comes with a CVT. Think the hybrid will have a CVT as well or a proper automatic?
www.toyota.com
Went to Toyota beside it and got a little bit more of a conversation going. Discovered the Carolla Cross, which seems decent for what I'm look for. And there will be a hybrid model coming......soon? I drove one and it felt funny, then read after that it only comes with a CVT. Think the hybrid will have a CVT as well or a proper automatic?
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | Toyota.com
Kick it up a notch in the all new 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid delivers 196 net combined hp, 21.5 cu. ft. of cargo room, and standard AWD.
Yep, everybody knows you gotta go fast and get up on top of the whoops, faster is smoother. Rookies.
The days of old slush boxes are probably numbered. For high HP applications they are still pretty established, but CVT is definitely the trend elsewhere.Went to a Kia dealership today to enquire about a hybrid Niro and got told to leave pretty much.
Went to Toyota beside it and got a little bit more of a conversation going. Discovered the Carolla Cross, which seems decent for what I'm look for. And there will be a hybrid model coming......soon? I drove one and it felt funny, then read after that it only comes with a CVT. Think the hybrid will have a CVT as well or a proper automatic?
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | Toyota.com
Kick it up a notch in the all new 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid delivers 196 net combined hp, 21.5 cu. ft. of cargo room, and standard AWD.
Most of the Toyota hybrids are the two motor TRW design (shared by Ford and Chrysler among others). They're technically CVTs but feel good, not like the belt ones on Subarus or Nissans.Think the hybrid will have a CVT as well or a proper automatic?
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | Toyota.com
Kick it up a notch in the all new 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid delivers 196 net combined hp, 21.5 cu. ft. of cargo room, and standard AWD.
(Some odd beasts they have also made, like the Tundra and LS hybrid setups, the latter a two motor + a 4 speed regular slushbox, iirc.)
Maybe it just felt slow for how much noise the engine made.
I didn't even know this car existed, have never seen one on the road and I swear it wasn't on Toyota's website when I looked last week.
It seems promising but it'll be interesting to see what the cost will be for the hybrid. Sounds like the hybrid will be AWD only. Interior space appears to be a nice sideways move from the Matrix, though it does have a step in the floor where the seats fold down.
One thing I don't like about Toyota is their base models almost all come with steel wheels.
Minus the tacky graphic on the side of it yes.
that's the annoying thing about cvt hybrids. love most things about my accord hybrid but hate the stupid noise and fake revs when you try to power up a hill, etc.
Yeah, artificial noise generation ain't in my desired features list.
now if it had an option to emulate sputtering and loud backfires it could be entertaining
That's the wife's CRV. It's fine driving around, but if you step on it, it sounds awful, takes a minute, then actually gets going.
just call it highlander jr....Went to a Kia dealership today to enquire about a hybrid Niro and got told to leave pretty much.
Went to Toyota beside it and got a little bit more of a conversation going. Discovered the Carolla Cross, which seems decent for what I'm look for. And there will be a hybrid model coming......soon? I drove one and it felt funny, then read after that it only comes with a CVT. Think the hybrid will have a CVT as well or a proper automatic?
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | Toyota.com
Kick it up a notch in the all new 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid delivers 196 net combined hp, 21.5 cu. ft. of cargo room, and standard AWD.
It’s smaller than a RAV4
rav4 jr then....forgot about that one.
I'd be cool with artificial engine noise if you could select the fake engine sounds. I'd be game for things like a Big Boy 4014, Renault F1 V-10, Jetson car, GE-9X, Mazda 787B, Kawasaki KZ-1300.
I generally hate CVTs, especially my wife's Subaru, but the execution in the Toyota hybrids is really good. I think the hybrid motor helps with low end torque which reduces the groaning and rubber band-y sensation. Toyota makes a high quality product so perhaps them just figuring everything out helps.
It's the only thing i love about that car. 
Or call it Just Another Generic Blob Car. JAGBC for short.
90% of these that you will see on the road in the next few weeks will be sold for that. Have you seen what the new Hummers are selling for
We have a guy here who just had his Lightning show up from the factory yesterday. He is paying D plan pricing for it and can resell it after 6 months. He will make $70k after using it for the next 6 months.
I like the idea of a Lightning for $35k and I could even justify that. But I'll be damned if I'm paying over MSRP and I'm definitely not buying a first production year rig.
This plasma ignition system can increase engine efficiency by 20%
The TPS ignition system has been designed to work with existing engines.
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