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MSRP: $26,995-37,705
Invoice: $25,115-34,860
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2009 FORD EXPLORER ADDS TRAILER SWAY CONTROL, XLT SPORT PACKAGE TO AN IMPRESSIVE LIST OF FEATURES
Ford will bolster the 2009 Explorer by enhancing its proven stability control system wîth the addition of Trailer Sway Control. Trailer Sway Control joins an already impressive list of standard safety features including -exclusive AdvanceTrac® wîth RSC® (Roll Stability Control) this summer.
'When we first introduced AdvanceTrac wîth RSC on the Explorer in 2004 we offered customers even more security than traditional stability control systems by including roll sensing,' said Steve Kozak, Ford's chief safety engineer. 'And now wîth Trailer Sway Control we are giving our customers who tow trailers more control of their load. Ford is committed to continuing to develop features and technologies that help make the driving experience easier and safer.'
Ford's AdvanceTrac wîth RSC unique functionality has been independently judged as the best performing stability control system of any pickup, SÚV or crossover. In general, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) both agree stability control systems could save more than 10,000 lives annually.Trailer Sway Control works in conjunction wîth AdvanceTrac wîth RSC to determine from the yaw motion of the vehicle if the trailer is swaying and take measures – such as applying precise braking or reduced engine torque – to bring both vehicle and trailer under control.
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| Engine : 4.8 L., 8-cylinder Power: 405 hp Torque: 369 ft-lbs Engine : 4.6 L., 8-cylinder Power: 292 hp Torque: 315 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Automatic, 6-speed Automatic | |
If the unique roll rate sensor detects a significant roll angle, the system applies additional countermeasures — such as applying brakes to one or more wheels or reducing engine power — to enhance vehicle rollover resistance.The IIHS reports that electronic stability control (ESC) systems could prevent nearly one-third of all fatal crashes and reduce rollover risk by as much as 80 percent. The IIHS researchers estimate that if all vehicles were equipped wîth ESC, as many as 10,000 fatal crashes could be avoided each year.
Ford Motor Company continues to advance its safety leadership. AdvanceTrac® wîth RSC® is currently standard equipment on most 2008 Ford Motor Company SÚVs. By 2010, AdvanceTrac® wîth RSC® will be standard equipment on more than five million Ford and Lincoln Mercury trucks, SÚVs and vans.
2009 Explorer will also feature the XLT sport package. The interior features Charcoal Black cloth seats, a white instrument cluster and all-weather floor mats. Black-accented wheel lops, exterior step bar, and fascia show off the sporty side of Explorer. The XLT sport package is available in the following exterior colors: Sport Blue, Colorado Red, Brilliant Silver, and Black.New to the Explorer for 2009, a voice-activated navigation system wîth Sirius Travel Link™ lets you access to up-to-the-minute information and entertainment content through the vehicle's navigation system. The information includes: current gas prices from an estimated 120,000 filling stations; up to the minute traffic information for 78 markets; weather conditions; sports scores, and movie listings.Source - Ford
| Ford Adding 2,000-Plus Jobs at Kansas City Assembly to Support Surging F-150 Demand, Ford Transit Launch | |
 | •Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant will add more than 2,000 jobs to support high demand for Ford F-150 plus the planned production of the all-new Transit family of commercial vehicles starting next summer; more than 1,000 will be new hires •Ford F-Series sales up 24 percent in April and 19 percent year to date; full-size truck segment growing three times faster than industry average and is fastest-growing segment this year •Ford has reached 75 percent of its goal to create 12,000 hourly jobs ...[Read more...] |
| Kia Motors Announces Pricing For All-New 2014 Cadenza Premium Sedan | |
 | Kia's Flagship Sedan Offers Premium Amenities at a Starting Price of $35,1001 MSRP
• The most powerful and technologically advanced Kia in the U.S. market is defined by European-influenced styling and extraordinary levels of refinement and amenities
• Cadenza features class-leading interior room2 and is offered in one trim level with two available option packages IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2013 – Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce pricing for its most powerful and ...[Read more...] |
| 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT NAMED ONE OF WARD'S 10 BEST INTERIORS | |
 | The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's upscale and highly-functional interior was acknowledged by the editors of WardsAuto, which named it to this year's Ward's 10 Best Interiors list. This recognition follows the 2012 Accent and 2012 Azera being named to the list last year. 'The latest version of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is the essence of a midsize family CUV: well-crafted, tastefully appointed and affordable, despite a decidedly upscale look and feel,' said Tom Murphy, executive editor...[Read more...] |
| FIAT BRAND NORTH AMERICA HELPS MAKE IT EASY FOR CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE OR LEASE ALL-NEW 2013 FIAT 500E | |
 | • The Fiat 500e launches in California with $199 a month lease payment for 36 months and $999 due at signing • Fiat 500e Pass to provide 500e owners with alternative transportation • 500e hotlines available in FIAT studios and after hours to access 500e experts • FIATUSA.com matches consumers with a Fiat 500 model based on their daily commute • Two retail distribution centers in California provide ample product choice and availability • FIAT studios in C...[Read more...] |
| 2014 MAZDA6 NAMED TO WARD'S ‘10 BEST INTERIORS' LIST | |
| The all-new 2014 Mazda6 today was named to WardsAuto World's 10 Best Interiors list, as chosen by the publication's editors. The redesigned mid-size sports sedan features Mazda's new design language called KODO 'Soul of Motion,' which translates muscular movement and power into agile proportions, detailed sculpting and expressive character. The Mazda6 also was recently named one of the top three vehicle designs in the world for 2013 by the World Car Awards. 'The automotive industry, regardl...[Read more...] | |
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