The SUV market is getting to see a barrage of crossovers enter the market that is focused more towards comfort. With a lot of completion in the crossover segment, we have seen a huge inflow of new cars that are comfortable to travel, drive and are more suited towards the tarmac with a bit of off-road abilities. For off-road enthusiasts, this is not a good as they want to see pure off-road capable SUVBs that would handle any terrain. For such purists we are going to talk about the five off-road capable SUVs that is expected to hit the market in the coming years.
2013 Ford Explorer Sport
With a V6 engine powering the beefed up chassis and with stiffened suspension the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport is one to watch out for.

It has been made into an aggressive machine with better feel of the steering and good off-road capabilities.

The expected date for launch is late summer of 2013.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel
This is a vehicle that is expected to roll out in the early part of 2013 and many are wanting to test drive as they want to experience the diesel engine that is likely to be a V6 with about 406 lb ft of torque.

This engine is currently used by Fiat in Europe and has been a success. Most of the other off-road capabilities and the features will remain the same as the Jeep Cherokee Grand.
2014 Nissan Xterra
The 2014 Nissan Xterra is expected to come down during late 2013 and is said to be on a body on frame truck chassis.
This is the chassis that the Frontier uses and is said to have great off-road capabilities.
But the main drawback would be the mileage as the car is expected to be heavy and fuel thirsty.

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The Indian Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab

It seems that like most other major companies, Jeep has now set its sights on the huge and luring markets of India. For this sole purpose, Jeep has come up with a special edition of the Wrangler, the all new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab. The basics and the design for this vehicle have been copied from the Wrangler Sahara and there have been a few additions to the overall designs to make it look distinctive. Some of the main changes are the 17 inch alloy wheels featuring Goodyear 245/75R17 tires, a Trak Lok differential along with anti spin capabilities, an electronic locking rear differential, rock rails on the sides and the signature Jeep logo on the hood. There have been a few changes in the interiors as well. The Moab version features black leather seats or a saddle, embossed grab handles and Chrysler floor mats. The dashboard and steering wheel have been given a beautiful shade of gray to make it look a lot more attractive.

Launch Dates

The 2014 Jeep Wrangler is expected to bomb the markets by the end of the year 2013. However, nothing seems to be sure till the end of march when we expect the iconic automaker to make a formal announcement about the 2014 Wrangler. Till then, you can expect to receive regular flow of tidbits of information as soon as we receive them.

And if you’re already drive Jeep Wrangler, you want it to look clean and neat. Even if it croses miles of foo-road terrains every Saturday. And one of the first things you need to take care of when it comes to cleaning your Jeep is its wheels. Read this article to learn how to clean wheels of your Jeep Wrangler.

An Insight Into The Jeep Wrangler

 

Whether one goes on an off road trip or out of town, one of the first vehicles that comes to the mind for the perfect road trip is the Jeep. The company boasts of a unique style and luxury in its vehicles which very few other automakers can boast of. One of the main reasons for the grand success of Jeep has been its record breaking off road vehicle called the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler has been right at the top of the top 10 off road vehicles for years and the 2014 version of the Wrangler which is just about to be launched seems to do no harm to this claim. While the company has kept pretty mum about the 2014 Wrangler, tidbits of information have been coming out from here and there. One of the main disappointments for some and also the main cause of happiness for some is that Jeep plans to keep the Wrangler unchanged in its design and purpose at least till 2016. However, it does not mean that there will be no modifications in the upcoming versions and models.

The Grand Changes

According to a few rumors, the Wrangler is expected to receive an 8 speed transmission. This is expected to also help in improving the fuel economy of the wrangler. The target for Jeep is to reach the 35 m.p.g mark by the year 2016. As a result, one can expect wholesome changes in the 2014 Jeep Wrangler which shall not only improve fuel mileage but also feature better on road driveability (something that was almost missing up till now).

to be continued …