American jeeps have proven themselves only withthe positive side. These heavy machines are appreciated not only by residents of America, but also by the rest of the world. No exception is Russia. Considering the technical characteristics of off-road vehicles, you can see the full power of their units. American car companies do not create budget options, nor is their goal to produce fuel efficient vehicles.
Immediately note that those wishing to purchasechic American jeep will have to pay a considerable amount. In service, these cars are also expensive. Let's pay attention to fuel consumption. This figure is breaking all records. In the mixed mode, cars consume more than 10 liters. However, this is not surprising. First, they are all large-sized, and secondly - equipped with powerful engines. There is another explanation for this. In America, gasoline is cheap. That is why car companies do not set for themselves the goal to create an energy-intensive vehicle. However, if this can be a significant disadvantage for the domestic buyer, then the appearance, quality and aerodynamic properties will be an absolute plus. American jeeps, whose brands will be considered a little later, can pass on any off-road. By this criterion there is no equal.
Creating a rating of popular SUVs,authoritative publications distinguish cars made by American companies. They are radically different from European and Asian models. In the latest lines there are economical copies. First of all, you should pay attention to the fact that the power plants, which are equipped with American jeeps, have a volume of not less than 3 liters. Reinforced suspension and impressive body size are the hallmarks of these models. So, let's consider the brightest representatives of this class.
Also no less representative are the models of companies Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge. All of them deserve special attention.
This model began to be produced in 1997. In 2005, it was awarded the title of the largest SUV. The Expedition line is represented by three generations:
These cars are all-wheel drive.Equipped with eight-cylinder engines, from 4.6 to 5.4 liters. Last squeezes 310 liters. with. Works in tandem with an automatic gearbox with 6 speeds. In the latest models, the manufacturer upgraded the power unit. Ethanol and gasoline can now be refueled with the Ford Expedition. Fuel consumption is very large. Per 100 km car will require from 19 to 21 liters. 2009 models can tow a 4.2t trailer.
American "Jeep Cherokee" was produced in 5 generations:
Модель V поколения оснащается тремя силовыми installations. The first is used in the basic configuration. Its working volume is 2.4 liters. It has 16 valves. Extreme power - 177 l. with. It is installed in a pair with a 9-step “automatic”. Spends about 10 seconds for overclocking. Per 100 km consumes 8.3 liters of fuel. The second unit, installed on the American crossover, six-cylinder. Its volume is 3.2 liters. Power - 272 liters. with. Accelerates in 8 seconds, fuel consumption is about 10 liters. The last in this line is the diesel unit. Its volume is 2 liters. Capacity is 170 l. with. In terms of fuel consumption, it can be called the most economical, since in the mixed mode it consumes only 6 liters.
This model belongs to the premium class. For all the time released 4 generations:
Modern car models "Cadillac Escalade"equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. Its volume is 6.2 l. The power that the driver can count on is 409 l. with. It is completed with a box "automatic" on six steps. Accelerates to "weave" in less than 7 seconds. Fuel consumption - from 10 to 18 liters. The speed limit is 180 km / h.
Историю, представленную четырьмя поколениями, has a chevrolet tahoe. Technical characteristics of the first copies of this line are significantly different from the latest developments. Representatives of the IV generation are full-fledged premium cars.
Chevrolet Tahoe IV can be called luxuriousa giant. It is equipped with a 6.2-liter engine with eight cylinders. Gives power 409 liters. with. It is completed with an automatic for 6 speeds. Despite its size, accelerates to "weave" in less than 7 seconds. The maximum limit is 180 km / h. Fuel consumes more than 13 liters.
Considering American jeeps, you can not keep silentabout a model that went off the assembly line in 2006 - the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It is a five-door SUV. Equipped with two types of engines:
These units are equipped with automaticgearbox for 5 speeds. Overclocking the car will spend from 9 to 12 seconds. The maximum limit in the speed mode of a diesel engine will be 169 km / h. Cars with a gasoline engine on average consume about 12 liters, with a diesel engine - 9 liters.
In 2003, the new Hummer model was introduced. She was assigned the index H3. American jeeps of this brand ceased to be produced in 2010. The third generation is equipped with three engines:
In 2007, there was a presentation of a new model.American manufacturers Dodge Journey. This car can be called universal, as it resembles a station wagon in filling, and in size it takes up a position between a minivan and a crossover. Externally, the model looks quite impressive. In the Russian market offers options with three types of engines. All of them are completed only with automatic transmission.
In 2011was restyled model Chevrolet Captiva. Due to significant changes in technical equipment, there was a change in the target audience. American jeeps of this series were also updated in 2013. As a result, buyers can now purchase a car with a clearance of 200 mm and dimensions of 4673 x 1868 x 1756 mm. As for the technical equipment, the engine range is represented by three units: two of them are gasoline and one diesel.
In the base set2.4 liter four cylinder unit. Its potential power is fixed at 167 liters. with. It is completed with two types of transmission: 6-speed "mechanics" and the same "automatic".
The second installation is 6-cylinder. Equipped with continuous fuel supply. Engine capacity - 3 liters. Capable of producing 249 liters of power. with. It is installed together with an automatic gearbox.
Diesel unit has a volume of 2.2 liters.Per minute can make 3,800 revolutions. Capacity is 184 liters. with. American jeep Captiva new modification accelerates to "weave" on average for 10 seconds. High-speed mode, depending on the configuration can vary from 175 to 198 km / h (maximum). The most economical is a diesel unit: on average, it consumes about 7 liters of fuel per 100 km. Gasoline engines at the same distance consume 10 liters.
