To expand its presence in the Argentine market, DaimlerChrysler introduced the Jeep Compass, a smaller and more accessible SUV than the always existing Cherokee. The new Jeep Compass is a vehicle more oriented to urban use, has five seats and is equipped with a small four-cylinder engine. View full report
The renovated Porsche Cayenne all-terrain 2007 comes with three engine options: a 290 hp V6 and two 385 hp and 500 hp V8. The “Cayenne”, “Cayenne S” and “Cayenne Turbo” versions feature permanent all-wheel drive, stability control systems and VarioCamPlus to significantly reduce fuel consumption... View full report
The Citroën C-Crosser SUV is the result of the agreement between the PSA Group and Mitsubishi. It will have several engine options and capacity for 7 passengers. Citroën is committed to participating in the SUV market, a highly competitive niche that is constantly expanding. The Citroën C-Crosser will be marketed in Europe from summer 2007... View full report
Peugeot put an end to the suspense and unveiled photos of its brand new SUV, the Peugeot 4007. This off-road vehicle is the result of the agreement between the PSA Group and the Asian company Mitsubishi. It will feature diesel and naphtha engines plus mixed all-wheel drive. It will be marketed in Europe from mid-2007... View full report
BMW introduced the new X5 SUV. It is the largest 4x4 in the German house, incorporating the possibility of carrying three rows of seats worth a total of seven seats. The exterior received a soft restyling (similar to the X3) although it maintains certain characteristic design elements. It will be marketed in Europe since the end of 2006... View full report
Ford presented in Argentina the new F100 4x4, one of the most iconic Ford vehicles in this country. With a smooth redesign on the outside, the new utility truck features two versions: single and double cab. It also offers a more powerful engine and incorporates 4x4 all-wheel drive. The price ranges, depending on the equipment, between 96,500 and 110,800 Argentine pesos... View full report
Land Rover introduced its new SUV: the Range Rover Sport V8 with supercharger. This vehicle is an interesting yet adventurous combination, as it has a high-performance Jaguar V8 engine, off-road bodywork, chassis adapted to very sporty performance, “smart” suspensions, good interior comfort for 5 passengers... View full report
The English company specializing in off-road vehicles, Land Rover, presents its new model Freelander at the British Motor Show in July 2006. There the vehicle is presented for the first time, while it simultaneously begins its sale to the public. The design takes many elements from the Range Rover Sport, although in this case certain details try to give it a more off-road character than the... View full report
Mitsubishi launches on sale the 4x4 Pajero Sport truck in Brazil, manufactured in the same country. The body received a small restyling that individualizes it from that of the model already sold in Europe. It has a V6 engine of 3,500 cm3 displacement, 24 valves and electronic fuel injection. The V6 develops a power of 200 hp and allows the vehicle to... View full report
Photos and technical specifications of Hummer H1 and Hummer H2 versions. Originally called Humvee, this vehicle was built as a transport and attack element for the Gulf War, where it demonstrated its conditions. His excellent design criteria and impeccable manufacturing performance earned him fame, as did the Jeep in his time or the classic Unimog... View full report
Fiat decided to participate in the SUV market in a joint venture with the Japanese company Suzuki. Fiat will build the Sedici at Suzuki's European plant, located in Hungary. This initiative proposes the joint development of an off-road vehicle with a shared platform. Both units are designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign. View full report
presented the Audi Q7 at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 12 September 2005. This 4x4 has technological innovations and features typical of an advanced vehicle. It will be the largest SUV manufactured by a European terminal. In Germany it will soon be marketed at an initial base price of almost €50,000. View full report
Mercedes Benz wants to be a leader once again, now in the field of 4x4. The new Mercedes Benz ML 63 AMG vehicle is presented at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is expected to arrive on the market in the second quarter of 2006. Mercedes and AMG developed an all-terrain SUV with sports car performance. View full report
Renault will present the Egeus at the Frankfurt 2005 show. It is a high-end SUV, with sedan features and features typical of all-wheel drive, It stands out for its exterior design. The new concept features a 3.000cm3 V6 diesel engine of almost 250 HP and 7-speed automatic gearbox. View full report
Porsche did not want to stay out of the market for the new generation of 4x4 vehicles. That's why he developed the Cayenne, which has characteristics closer to those of a sports car than to those of a 4x4. The most powerful version is has a turbo engine and develops 450 hp that allow it to exceed 260 km/h of maximum speed. View full report
Today, 4x4 vehicles are more associated with a fashion than with a real market need. Pick-ups reduce their load capacity to incorporate the so-called double cab. Now, pick up has four doors, giving the possibility to have a 2 in 1, that is, family and utility transport, virtue that is rarely exploited. View full report
The Cheyenne concept tries to lay standards for the future of double cabin pick-up, especially in the USA. The combination of styling elegance, equipment, high performance and good load capacity are a constant in these types of concepts. The goal is for the user to have a versatile vehicle for personal and work use. View full report
The new Dodge entered the Guinness World Record as the fastest pickup in the world. It was manufactured in Saltillo, Mexico, and earned an average speed of 154,587 miles per hour, equivalent to 248.7 km/h in two passes in the opposite directions. View full report
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