Category: SUV

Dec 18

Explore the 2024 Nissan Rogue: A Standout Compact SUV

A Notable Contender in the Compact SUV Arena

While the Nissan Pathfinder is often the first vehicle that comes to mind within Nissan’s SUV range, the 2024 Nissan Rogue is a noteworthy option for those preferring a smaller SUV. This latest iteration of the Rogue excels in combining solid performance, a comfortable interior, and top-notch safety features, showcasing that it’s more than just a scaled-down version of the Pathfinder. For those considering the 2023 model as well, it’s clear that the Rogue continues to deliver excellent value and quality.

Remarkable Performance and Fuel Efficiency

The 2024 Nissan Rogue may not be the quickest in its category, but it stands out with its efficient turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, which generates 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. It achieves a commendable acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 8.4 seconds, with impressive fuel economy of 30 mpg in urban settings and 37 mpg on highways. Starting at around $29,000, this model offers a compelling balance of performance and fuel efficiency.

Generous Interior Space and Advanced Technology

Inside, the 2024 Rogue boasts a spacious and flexible cabin, comfortably seating up to five individuals. The base model includes premium cloth upholstery, whereas higher trims offer luxurious leather and advanced technology features, such as a standard 8-inch touchscreen or an optional 12-inch display in the higher trims. Every version comes equipped with the Nissan Safety Shield suite, which includes essential safety features like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning.

Top-Notch Safety Features

Safety is a key highlight of the 2024 Rogue, continuing the strong safety performance of the 2023 model, which received a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Each trim level includes the comprehensive Nissan Safety Shield suite, providing critical features such as blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. With these features and its solid design, the Rogue ensures a secure and enjoyable driving experience.

Dec 18

Acura’s All-Electric ZDX SUV Now Available for Reservations: Pricing and Details

Acura has officially opened reservations for its inaugural all-electric vehicle, the 2024 ZDX SUV, which will commence deliveries in early 2024. Starting at $60,000, this groundbreaking EV will offer a range of trims, including a base A-Spec model with single-motor rear-wheel drive and a more powerful Type S variant boasting 500 horsepower, priced at $70,000.

The ZDX promises an impressive estimated range of up to 325 miles and will feature a user-friendly operating system powered by Google. This new model will launch alongside the 2024 Honda Prologue as a product of Honda and General Motors’ collaboration, utilizing GM’s Ultium battery technology. In a nod to modern convenience, the ZDX will be Acura’s first model available for online reservations, with options for dealership pickup or home delivery, and includes a choice of three charging packages as part of the purchase.

Dec 18

Acura Launches Reservations for Its Groundbreaking ZDX SUV, Starting Around $60,000

This morning, Acura unveiled reservations for its highly anticipated 2024 ZDX SUV, marking the premium brand’s debut into the electric vehicle market. Priced starting at approximately $60,000, early buyers will enjoy exclusive perks with their reservation, setting the stage for a new era in Acura’s lineup.

As the luxury arm of Honda, Acura has been cautious in embracing electrification. However, recent shifts in Honda’s strategy reflect a stronger commitment to electric vehicles, beginning with the Prologue SUV, following the discontinuation of the E minicar due to disappointing European sales.

The ZDX, which revives a nameplate from 2010, offers a fresh take with both standard and Type S versions. This new model features single- and dual-motor powertrains, with the Type S boasting an impressive 500 horsepower and a distinctive “Double Apex Blue Pearl” paint.

Reservations for the ZDX officially open today, providing a glimpse into what buyers can expect. Acura’s omni-channel digital sales process ensures a seamless experience, whether at a dealership or from home, although specific pricing details remain vague.

As deliveries begin in early 2024, ZDX buyers will receive an Acura Energy Key Card, granting access to exclusive events like the Sundance Film Festival and discounts at Topgolf. Additionally, customers will benefit from complimentary charging packages and access to networks from EVgo and Electrify America, thanks to recent agreements.

Dec 18

Driver accidentally struck parked SUV in Biden’s motorcade

Driver accidentally struck parked SUV in Biden’s motorcade

Charges have been filed against a man who plowed his car into President Biden’s motorcade. It happened Sunday night when the president and first lady were getting into their vehicle in Wilmington, Delaware. A man crashed his vehicle into a motorcade SUV about 200 feet away from them. The Bidens were unharmed in the incident. Police say the man has been charged with drunk driving and described the incident as an “accidental collision.”

Dec 18

Tragic Accident in Colorado Springs: Five Injured When SUV Rolls Over During Reckless Stunt

We’ve all made questionable decisions in our youth—speeding, pushing limits, and late-night studying—but some actions have far graver consequences. Such was the case in Colorado Springs last Saturday night, where a reckless stunt involving an SUV ended in disaster. An attempt to perform donuts in a parking lot resulted in the SUV rolling over and injuring five people, with their conditions reported as life-threatening.

The incident unfolded when a group of individuals gathered at a shopping center parking lot, intending to show off their driving skills. They climbed into a GMC Terrain and decided to hang out of the SUV’s windows while the driver executed donuts. The situation took a turn for the worse when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to flip and crush those who were outside the windows. Emergency responders rushed the injured to the hospital, while the driver, charged with reckless driving, was arrested but not seriously hurt. The gravity of the incident could further change if any of the passengers succumb to their injuries.

Performing stunts like donuts in a parking lot is dangerous, but doing so with a front-wheel-drive SUV makes it even riskier. The choices made by this group led to severe consequences, highlighting the importance of responsible behavior behind the wheel.

Dec 18

Drunk Driver Crashes into SUV in Biden’s Motorcade Security Zone

On Sunday night in Wilmington, a 46-year-old driver, suspected of being under the influence, accidentally crashed into a parked SUV securing President Joe Biden’s motorcade as he departed from his campaign headquarters. Fortunately, both President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were not injured during the incident.

As President Biden was leaving his campaign office and heading towards his armored vehicle, the driver collided with a U.S. Secret Service SUV stationed to secure the area. The driver attempted to move further into the restricted intersection but was quickly subdued by Secret Service agents, who approached with their weapons drawn and ordered the driver to surrender.

Dec 18

St. Louis Police SUV Crashes Into Bar After Attempting to Avoid Dog

In the early hours of Monday, a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department SUV collided with the front entrance of Bar, a bar located at Blow Street and South Broadway. The owners, who were asleep above the bar, were jolted awake by the loud impact around 12:30 a.m. Upon descending, they discovered the police vehicle embedded in the bar’s entrance.

Owner James Pence described the moment of the crash, recalling how the noise initially led him to believe it was a typical vehicle accident. The police reported that the officer behind the wheel swerved to avoid a dog, causing the SUV to veer off course and crash into the building. Fortunately, despite significant damage to the bar’s entrance—bent frames and shattered glass—no injuries were reported.

As authorities investigate the incident, the bar owners are left to deal with the aftermath. 5 On Your Side has contacted the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for further information and is awaiting a response regarding the crash.

Dec 18

Driver Freed from Overturned SUV in Route 53 Exit Ramp Crash Near Palatine

In the early hours of December 17, 2023, a single-vehicle rollover took place on the exit ramp from northbound Route 53 to eastbound Palatine Road, near Arlington Heights and Palatine. Responding at 4:22 a.m., Illinois State Police, along with Palatine’s fire and medical teams, arrived to find an SUV on its side with the driver trapped inside.

The driver, who was alone in a Chevy Trailblazer, was quickly rescued by emergency personnel. Fortunately, the driver did not report any serious injuries requiring hospital care. Illinois State Police are looking into the incident, and no information on potential charges or citations has been released yet. Known for its hazardous conditions, the ramp has seen several rollover accidents, with the road being slightly wet and temperatures around 43°F at the time of the crash.

Dec 18

Central Coast DUI crash sends sheriff’s SUV airborne, lands next to ocean

An allegedly intoxicated driver slammed into a Ventura County Sheriff’s patrol SUV Saturday evening, resulting in the vehicle falling onto boulders beside the ocean.

Deputy Castaneda and his K-9, two-year-old Dutch Shepherd Danny, were responding to a call about a suspicious person in the parking lot of seafood restaurant Neptune’s Net, located on Pacific Coast Highway in southwestern Ventura County when an oncoming white sedan struck their patrol SUV, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

The patrol vehicle became airborne and landed on large boulders near the shoreline. Castaneda sustained non-life threatening injuries, while Danny sustained a minor cut to his face.

An ambulance transported the deputy and the K-9 to Ventura County Medical Center.

The driver of the white sedan received medical treatment and was then arrested for felony DUI. Deputies booked him in the Ventura County Main Jail.

Dec 18

MINI To Enter Entry Level SUV Realm With Countryman C

The Mini Countryman lineup continues to grow with the addition of the Countryman C, the entry-level gas version.

The new Countryman C comes equipped with a three-cylinder engine. Mini has not mentioned the engine size, but we assume it’s a revamped version of the existing 1.5-liter. It produces an acceptable 170 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque thanks to turbocharging, with mild-hybrid technology providing a 19-hp electric boost. Mini claims the Countryman C can reach 62 mph in 8.3 seconds before reaching a top speed of 132 mph.

Those figures are not particularly exciting, but that’s okay for an entry-level car. With 7.9 inches of ground clearance, the Countryman C should come in handy on rutted roads and farm tracks, although it’s no off-roader.