Honda’s Brave New Monster: The Ridgeline

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Russell & Smith Honda dealer Houston has a excellent array of Used Accord Cpe Houston.

A surprising entry into the Full size truck market, the Honda Ridgeline Houston is available in many different trim levels. Costing less than $30,000 it stacks up favorably to every other truck in its class. Under the hood, the Ridgeline is a 3.5 liter V6. Delivering twenty MPG and independent suspension, it is a great 4WD truck either on-road or off-road. The Ridgeline comes standard with a Windows Media MP3 player as well as a lockable in bed trunk.

The gold standard of Honda quality is the Ridgeline RTL. With 18” alloy wheels, all leather interior, and heated mirrors you cannot beat the ride that this Ridgeline has to offer. Nicely optioned the RTL is available for $35,000.

Going up against the established players in the full size truck market has required Honda to seek new markets for this truck. The selection of add-ons offered for the Ridgeline enable snowboarders, kayakers, fishermen, and hunters to enjoy Honda quality without giving up utility.

The Ridgeline is power personified: Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive system, 5000-lb. towing capacity, Up to 1,546 lb. total payload capacity, Integrated closed-box frame, Unit-body construction, Lockable In-Bed Trunk, Dual-action tailgate, and an integrated Class III trailer hitch.

Do not be fooled though; Just because it is a truck does not mean you can only store things in the bed. With the Ridgeline’s expert ability to navigate roads and dusty trails, it’s easy to forget that five full-size adults can sit comfortably inside. Load your people and cargo with 60/40 lift-up rear seats and a flat rear floor. A rear under seat storage system and a tough as nails cargo tray capable of handling all of your family’s things. New systems like Bluetooth HandsFreeLink allows for safe cell phone use. Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition links you to 7 million points of interest.

With more uses than most trucks and a ride as comfortable as a sports car the Honda Ridgeline is simply another example of quality Honda engineering.

Auto Parts September 1st 2010

Ford Fusion Is Taking Over The Youth Market

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Searching for a new Ford Fusion Chicago drivers can be sure Fair Oaks Ford has the most vast inventory of all Chicago-area Ford dealers for their inventory of new and used Ford Fusion Chicago Illinois. Their selection of gently used is the best Ford dealership IL.

The Ford Fusion made a huge impact with the likes of the debut of the Ford Taurus. With the great reception of the Ford Fusion, it’s not surprising why Ford continues to upgrade this award winner. The Ford Fusion is a stand-out in a very crowded class, bringing luxury, power, and Eco-friendliness to compete against foreign makers. Ford should be gratified of the Fusion and sales give them something to cheer about in an uncertain economy.

The Ford Fusion is no longer just a viable competitor for the imports, it’s now one of the top mid-size options on the road. Providing one of the most premier interiors, a powerful engine, and optional all-wheel drive; the Ford Fusion gives you what few others can offer.

The Ford Fusion I4 S has a 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission, AM/FM stereo with CD player, power windows, AdvanceTrac with electronic stability control, Anti-theft system, and 16” alloy rims. The SE upgrades delivers on-steering wheel controls and a whole array of neat gizmos and feautures. Add in better wheels and tires plus a SIRIUS radio and you have the nicest driving machine for the money.The Ford Fusion V6 SE has a 3.0L Duratec flex fuel V6 engine, 6-speed select shift automatic transmission, SIRIUS satellite radio, and 17” five-spoke wheels. The SEL models provides power seats and all the other features that make the Fusion great.

The upgrades continue with the Ford Fusion V6 SEL that has a 3.0L Duratec flex fuel V6 motor, 6-speed Selectshift automatic transmission, SecuriCode keyless entry keypad, heated power side mirrors, and 17” five-spoke machined alloy rims. The Ford Fusion Sport has a 3.5L Duratec V6 engine, Selectshift automatic transmission, side rocker moldings, a unique decklid spoiler, modified sport-tuned suspension, and 18” 5-spoke alloy wheels. Finishing the Fusion selections is the Ford Fusion Hybrid that has a 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I4 engine and electric motor, regenerative braking system, ingenous lighted efficienct gauge which grows electronic leaves the more efficient you drive, and 17” fifteen-spoke aluminum wheels.

The Ford Fusion has an interior that is spacious and high-quality, inviting seating, with a stereo you can groove to. Though not the largest in it’s class, the Fusion shows it’s not the size of the dog in the fight that counts. Storage space is more than adequate and two adults sit comfortably in the back seat.

The Ford Fusion continues to outpace the competition and Ford has no plans of stopping any time soon.

Auto Parts September 1st 2010