Jimbo reviews of Pickup Trucks

General Motors released the 2009 version of Cadillac Escalade EXT. This model inherits some features from previous version but there are also few changes from its 2008 forerunner. 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT is categorized as high-end sport utility truck. This remarkable truck can compete on the sport platform with the Hummer H2 SUT and Lincoln Mark LT. It can be compared also with fully-loaded pickups - like the Toyota Tundra Limited Edition. Last time the Escalade EXT was redesigned in 2007. The Escalade EXT version features E85 capability and blind-zone alert system.

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT is 222 in. long, it’s about 20 inches longer than the ordinary Escalade model. EXT cargo bed has got 45.5 cubic feet of capacity - it is almost the same as in the compact, crew cab pickup with short-box. The midgate of the cab switches inward through together with the second seats row. The pickup box is extended to 101 cubic feet of cargo capacity. It features the C-pillar triangular upgrades of GM’s straight from first-generation pickups. The design of 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT is highlighted by its large square headlights and very angular face. Every EXT has got 18-inch wheels in standard for 22-inch alloy wheels you have to pay extra. LED headlamps are also optional.

In 2009 EXT you can find two rows of seats that can provide enough space for five adult person. Whats fantastic behind the first row of seats when the second row is folded, the Escalade has 54.3 cubic feet of capacity. The folded midgate makes expanded load. Unfortunately, there aren’t any partition what exposes passangers to the cargo elements. In 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT you can find a standard leather interior, power front seats and automatic climate control. You have to pay extra for heated, power-tilting steering wheel and GPS.

In Escalade EXT suspension equipment includes very useful items like four-wheel-disc antilock brakes. These kind of brakes can stop even a tank from 55mph in nearly 50 meters. Electronic stability system comes also in standard. For safety every Escalade 2009 has got side curtain airbags and No side-impact airbags for front seats. It is very heavy vehicle so in case of impact lots of force will be aquired by the mass construction of vehicle.

A massive 6.2-liter engine V-8 produces 417 pounds-feet of torque and 404 horsepower. This remarkable engine coolerates with a six-speed automatic transmission. 4WD drive comes is standard. The Cadillac Escalade EXT has got under the hood a 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 with variable valve timing. This wonderful unit generates lots of power that allows this the three ton monster reach 60 mph in about seven seconds and tow over 6k pounds. The trasmission is a 6-speed Hydra-Matic unit serves up smooth shifts and features a manumatic mode with driver selectable shifting.

The Mitsubishi Raider is a car built on the Dodge Dakota base. This design was the result of a DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi joint-venture that became a way before the Raider went into production. The Mitsubishi Raider does have a limited lineup that can be compared to the Dodge Dakota. The Extended Cab with a 6-foot, 4-inch cargo bed comes only in 4×2, while the Double Cab with a 5-foot, 3-inch bed is available in 4×2 and 4×4 configurations. Raider doesn’t get the Dodge’s 4.7-liter V-8 litre powerful engine, and there’s only single trim level.

Mitsubishi moved away from its base concept of an angry street fighter when it brought the Raider to production. The Raider still features its distinctive marks, which with you can separate it from the Dakota, as well as many other trucks in the pickup trucks compact market. The Raider’s exterior look is improved with more curves and rounded corners than the Dodge Dakota. There are a fantastically designed flared wheel arches and a thick lower bumper.

The Raider is mounted with three basic trim levels since it was introduced in 2006 on a Pick-Up car-show.The new features like the off road version Duracross and upscale SE trims were launched for the 2008 year model. With even more than one hundred cubic feet of interior space, Mitsubishi includes a generous 36.4 inches of rear leg room- that means very comfortable driving even for the tallest person. Mitsubishi Raider 2009 Double Cab models provides high comfort and much space for up to six people. The Extended Cab model has got the seating for three in front and two in the rear. It features 32.1 inches of rear leg room. All the models have a 40/20/40 cloth bench front seat. Air conditioning comes in standard, there is also stereo with four speakers in standard and Power windows optional on Extended Cab, standard on Double Cab.

The Mitsubishi Raider 2009 3.7-liter single overhead-cam (SOHC) V-6 engine is built on a cast iron block with aluminum cylinder heads and a sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection system (MPFI). This extremely durable V-6 unit develops chain-driven camshafts with a proven two valve/cylinder configuration that produces strong low-end torque. The engine is very compact designed it’s packaging is easy accessible under. The lightweight composite intake manifold takes manually tuned short runners for optimized power across the operating range of the engine allows it.

The new 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a pure American pickup designed strictly as 100% utility car, without unecessary gadgets. The Silverado is produced in 3 standard cab versions - regular, extended and crew cab. On regular and extended cabs mounted cargo beds are 6feet long in standard and 8feet in longer version. The crew cab has got a short, only 5-feet bed. Every of these configurations are accessible in 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive. Chevrolet Silverado XFE has in offer an EPA estimated fuel economy of 15/21 mpg city/highway, but it’s available only on two-wheel-drive trucks. It’s about 1 mile per gallon less than other, non-XFE models.

The Silverado is made using the GMT900 platform, just like the GMC Sierra 1500. There are some silhouette styling and interior differences. But it’s obvious that General Motors wants to distinguish its the Silverado between Sierra. The well known exterior silhouette is hard to differentiate, even when GM has mounted an unique front fenders with grille and bumpers, cargo box and front and rear lamps. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has got amazingly wide rear door available only on extended cab models. It’s useful to take passengers in with comfort and to load cargo easily. There are a subtle version differences for example the LT has got chrome bumpers installed and LTZ in available with body-colored bumer. You can choose between standard rim sizes in the range of 17-, 18- and 20-inch. The EZ version is equiped with lift tailgate.

The Silverado we can find two various and well-designed interiors. First one is dedicated for those who use their pickup as utility truck - it relates with The WT, LS and LT these work trucks have larger controls. The LTZ model has got more distinguish interior that was inspired by the SUV lineup. The differences applies to interior fabrics, colors and the dash layouts has changed. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cab is very spacious and I have to admit that is very well organized. The work oriented trucks comes with standard cloth seating, leather interior is available only on the LT, LTZ version. The LTZ has got the wonderful heated leather seats and an amazingly stunning a Bose sound system. There’s also available a power-sliding rear window and a moonroof.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 has available eight well-designed, E85 capable engines, but unfortunately not all of them are mounted with each configuration. The most amazing engine is a monster 6.2-liter V-8 unit. Chevrolet has prepared a new model designed to very economic drive, to take from single gallon as much miles at possible. Very interesting model is Silverado XFE what means Xtra Fuel Economy has got an unique aerodynamic enhancements, we can find there a revolutionary 5.3-liter flex-fuel V-8 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, the rear axle ratio is 3.08:1. General Motors is producing Silverado with five different suspensions.