2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition Fulfills Off-Roaders’ Needs

 Jeep introduced Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition in 2013 to represent its 10th anniversary of Rubicon models since 2003. With standard designs and features like any others Rubicon and several additions for this newest edition, the 10th Anniversary Edition shows the functional yet fashionable off-road car that off-road enthusiasts will find it thrilling. The 4x4 provides many features to support drivers’ hobby for off-roading, such as front and rear steel bumpers, mud-terrains tires, and heavy-duty rock rails.

Since the special edition’s main purpose is to fulfill the off-roaders’ needs, the upgrades consist of ½-inch lift, 265/70R17 (31.7x10.7) BF Goodrich KM2 Mud-Terrains that proved to be reliable when it comes to rocky and sharp roads and slippery slopes. Another feature like the Power Dome hood that designed by Quality MetalCraft and ultra-comfy red leather seats will catch the attention of off-road enthusiasts easily. The Power Doom that designed to make the exterior of the Jeep looks cool consist of dual ventilation intakes functioned to make the engine cooler. It has a very big Rubicon graphics on the side of the Jeep and 10th anniversary badge attached to the front fenders. It also provides additional useful accessories, such as a spare full tank, Pull-Pal, large reverse lamp, shovel, Hi-lift Jack, and a CB antenna. The winch-ready front bumper easily removed by the off-roaders for their convenience.

The new Pentastar 3.6lt V-6 engine with 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of twist provides a very great power to go anywhere and anytime the off-roaders want to. The gearing of 4:1 range transfer case ratio makes the off-roaders have a totally control over the bumpy and rocky roads. The steering wheel buttons in the Jeep provide control the navigation and audio, the phone system with Bluetooth intact, and also to give the drivers access to information like real-time fuel economy.

2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser: One of the Least Expensive SUV’s

For off-road car enthusiast, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is a highly recommended off-road car in midsize SUV and has a very reliable ability for off-roading. Despite the similar style with FJ40 in 1960s-era, the midsize SUV and its uniquely design and almost cartoonist looks represents the cool FJ cruiser with its rugged retro style. The SUV becomes an iconic of Toyota. It is reported that Toyota designed Toyota FJ Cruiser in 2013 after five-year hiatus in designing any FJ type. Even though the style seems quite old from front to end, but this SUV is a good performer off-road car and highly functional. It is because Toyota still maintains FJ philosophy for being a functional and straightforward rather than overly stylish off-road car.
The midsize SUV is a 4D off-road car and capable in having five passengers inside with maximum weight rating of 5.000 pounds. With a 4.0L V-6 engine, Toyota FJ Cruiser makes 260hp and 271 lb-ft of torque. Besides, the FJ Cruiser has 5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and P265/70R17 tires. The interior of the midsize SUV consists of air conditioning, four waterproof fabric-trimmed seats, a steeling wheel, skidplates, a rear door with mouthed full-size spare tire, and many more. The electronic devices in the midsize SUV will keep the driver company during the ride no matter where they are heading to, such as AM/FM/CD with the jack intact. The standard audio system includes Bluetooth hands-free connectivity with six speakers and its port for iPod or any other music players. Not to mention that a JBL 10-speaker premium system is available for used.
For the off-road car with amazing performance and uniquely design with impressive interior, it is surprisingly categorized as one of the least expensive SUV’s in 2013. Off-road car enthusiasts can have the midsize SUV with US $ 28,095.

An Off-Road Car Review: 2012 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Auto 4x4 Sport Edition

For an ATV, Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Auto 4x4 Sport Edition that produced in 2012 has a very good and satisfying performance for its users.  Despite its size, this mini truck has its own plus points compare to any other ATVs or trucks nowadays. The riders can bring this Rhino to a road trip to desserts, rocky tracks, even mountains. Having a test drive, the Rhino has its own adventure during several road trips to Calico Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, Johnson Valley, and any other interesting places and so far the test driver of the ATV had fun during the challenging trips.
Even though the Rhino 700 FI Auto 4x4 Sport Edition shared several things with its predecessor called Rhino 700FI, the sport edition designed more stylish with its very reliable packages the drivers can get from a 4x4. Besides, the Rhino will be able to go through hard tracks where the conventional big trucks will not succeed. The thick bucket seats with a seat belt for each bucket are installed to make the users comfortable during the ride and can be adjusted as the drivers liking. The Rhino also has LED tail lights, aluminum door knobs, 7.3 inches of wheel travel for each corners, a parking brake, etc.
With a 686cc liquid/oil-cooled, four-stroke engine, Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Auto 4x4 Sport Edition provides excellent performance for the drivers anytime and anywhere they want. The engine has Ultramatic transmission with dual-range drive along with an industry-exclusive three-position On-Command In/Out 4WD. By pushing just one button, the drivers are able to change between 2WD, limited-slip 4WD and fully locked differently (front differential locked, center differential locked, and rear differential locked). However, the engine seems produce a disturbing noise because of the high rpm that the CTV seems to allow.

An Off-road Car Modification: The Former School Bus, 1992 Chevy 1500 Suburban, Turns Into Super Suburban Off-Road Car

It seems a common sense when people think about off-road cars, they will refer to it as a very unique cars and in the end can make anyone speechless. If the owners modify their off-road cars amazingly, others will envy them for having 4x4 and start to take an interest toward it. The living example of this case is Doug Hampton from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, who owned 1992 Chevy Suburban. The Chevy itself is a former school bus with its shocking yellow color and the very big size so people will easily notice it.
When Easter Jeep Safari was held in 2012 in Moab, Utah, Hampton’s Chevy stood out very brightly and bigger than Jeeps which dominated the event at that time. With school bus size and its very bright color, it is no wonder that his Chevy left people around him slack-jawed and awed at the same times. It is known that his ride loaded with super amazing components. Some of them can be categorized as unusual components. The engine type of the Chevy is 5.9L 12-valve Cummins twin-turbo diesels.
Previously, the amazing off-road car spent its life as a school bus in New York. However, as the time went by, the school bus changed into a worthy off-road car with its components, such as Boatec front fenders and fiberglass hood. Auto hood pins functioned to hold the lightweight hood and the fenders pinned with two small bolts and four quarter-turn fasteners. However, the hood and fenders can be removed in only five minutes. Another modification that has been done by Hampton is the Chevy stock unit, so that it can be fitted rig’s tube chassis and Warn 16.5ti winch. The exterior modifications include front and rear receiver hitches and the lighting for the car like Pro Comp HID forward-facing and Hella rear-facing. Tractor lights functioned as rock lights that positioned under the truck’s front and rear.

Source: fourwheeler