2015 Ford Edge:

What does the 2015 Ford Edge has to offer for the year 2015?

The 2015 Ford Edge has been completely redesigned for the year 2015.

Introduction:

The Ford Edge was offered to the market in year 207. It was among the first wave that offered midsize crossover SUVs. The aim of the vehicle was to combine the handling of Sedan and the ride along with the space of the wagon. Also it is known to raise the height of the SUVs. The vehicle is known to be one of the strong sellers of the company Ford. Over the years, the vehicle went through a number of refinement and these modifications kept it fresh as compared to the other SUVs. Now in the year 2015, a fully redesigned vehicle i.e. the 2015 Ford Edge has been arrived. All the refinements have been carried out in almost all of the areas.

Ford has given the 2015 Ford Edge a stiffer body than the earlier ones. Moreover, it has the sophisticated rear and front suspension deigns this year. It resulted in a more pleasant and upscale driving experience to its users. The 2015 Ford Edge’s new base engine is a revised turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder and it offers the better fuel economy values tha0n earlier. If you are willing to have a 3.5-liter V6 then you can get it without any worries. The exciting up gradation this year is the all new 2.7-liter turbocharged V6. This engine offering 315 horsepower has made the 2015 Ford Edge, one of the quickest models in its class range.

The redesigning of the 2015 Ford Edge has made it gained 3.9 inches of the length resulting in additional interior space for the passenger as well as the cargo. Other noticeable improvements offered by the 2015 Ford Edge include the quality of interior materials. Premium and richer feel has been given to the vehicle with the help of soft touch surface. MyFord touch interface is still there but credit goes to the latest software updates and other added physical feature that the use of this touch is not an issue now. Other added features offered by the 2015 Ford Edge are automated parking, lane keeping navigation and adaptive cruise control.

One of the things that have not been changed is the position of the 2015 Ford Edge in the SUV segment. No doubt mid size crossover SUV offering seating capacity for five passengers have been passed over by the crossover shoppers who incline towards the less expensive and smaller compact crossover rivals.

Body styles, trim levels and options:

The 2015 Ford Edge is a midsize crossover SUV offering seating for five passengers. It is offered in the following trim levels i.e. SE, SEL, Titanium and Sport trim levels.

The SE Trim level:

The standards features offered by this trim level are as follows:

·         18-inch alloy wheels

·         automatic headlights

·         Air-conditioning

·         a 60/40 split-folding rear seat

·         a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

·         Cruise control

·         a 4.2-inch screen in the center stack

·         a rearview camera

·         a six-speaker sound system with a CD player

·         USB and auxiliary inputs

Ford’s sync system is also offered by the 2015 Ford Edge. It includes the following features:

·         Bluetooth phone

·         audio connectivity

·         911 Assist

·         the ability to run apps such as Pandora Internet radio through a smart phone

The SEL Trim Levels:

The features offered by this trim level are as follows:

·         heated exterior mirrors

·         an auto-dimming rearview mirror

·         rear parking sensors

·         an exterior keyless entry pad

·         keyless ignition

·         keyless entry

·         dual-zone automatic climate control

·         an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat including power lumbar

·         a leather-wrapped steering wheel

·         satellite radio

The SEL Trim level:

The features offered by the SEL trim level are as follows:

·         MyFord Touch infotainment system with an 8-inch center screen

·         two configurable screens in the instrument cluster

·         an additional USB port

·         an SD card reader

·         Sync Services such as traffic information and turn-by-turn directions

·         leather upholstery

·         heated front seats

·         a six-way power front passenger seat

·         a premium nine-speaker audio system

The Titanium Trim Level:

This trim level offers the following features:

·         19-inch wheels

·         a hands-free tailgate

·         LED taillights

·         upgraded interior trim

·         ambient interior lighting

·         heated front seats

·         an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat (with power lumbar)

·         driver memory settings

·         a Sony 12-speaker audio system with HD radio

The Sports trim levels:

The following features are offered by this trim level:

·         turbocharged 2.7-liter V6

·         20-inch wheels

·         a sport-tuned suspension

·         LED taillights

·         unique front and rear lower fascias

·         ambient lighting

·         leather-and-suede front sport seats

·         the eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat

Power trains and performance:  

The 2015 Ford Edge offers a 2.0-liter-four-cylinder engine that offers 245 horsepower and 275 pound feet of torque. Estimated EPA value is 24 mpg combined i.e. 20 mpg within the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

2015 Chevrolet Malibu:

What does 2015 Chevrolet Malibu has to offer for the year 2015?

The Malibu Eco that was hybrid is not available any more. At the same time it is worth stating that all the Malibus receive a 4G data connection WiFi capability.

Introduction:

Malibu, we all know it. It is all about sandy beaches, celebrities galore, palatial estate and winding canyon roads. Now the question arises that why the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, has this name? Like many of the Malibu residents, the family sedan has some front end improvements last year. No doubt the Malibu gets the things done but when it is about shuffling of the high profile rivals, thus it gets lost somewhere.

But it does not mean that 2015 Chevrolet Malibu is not a good car.It will be very right to say that 2015 Chevrolet Malibu is a nice car with little weaknesses. The vehicle is offering limited leg room and that is why the car is known to be as compact vehicle in every sense and manner.

Body styles, trim levels and options:

The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size sedan that is offered in three primary trim levels. These include LS, LT and LTZ.

The base LS trim level:

This trim level offers the following features:

·         16-inch alloy wheels

·         automatic headlights

·         keyless entry

·         full power accessories

·         cruise control

·         air-conditioning

·         a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

·         cloth upholstery

·         a power driver seat height adjuster

·         a 60/40-split-folding rear seat

·         OnStar

·         Bluetooth phone connectivity

·         a six-speaker sound system with a CD player

The LT trim level:

This trim level has been further divided in to three levels i.e. 1LT, 2LT, 3LT.

1LT Trim level:

The features offered by this level are as follows:

·         heated mirrors with integrated turn signals

·         cloth and leatherette (vinyl) upholstery

·         Bluetooth audio connectivity

·         MyLink infotainment system (This includes the voice controls, voice to text messaging capability for certain smart phones, 7-inch touch screen, internet radio smartphone app)

·         satellite radio

·         an auxiliary audio jack

·         a USB/iPod interface

2LT Trim Level:

This trim level offers the underlined features:

·         18-inch alloy wheels

·         Fog lamps

·         a compact spare tire (standard tire repair kit has been replaced)

·         dual-zone automatic climate control

·         an eight-way power driver seat (power lumbar included)

·         a leather-wrapped steering wheel

3LT Trim level:

This trim level is identical to 2LT and has been offered with add on feature of turbocharged engine.

The LTZ Trim Level:

The LTZ trim level has two sub trims i.e. 1LZ and 2LZ.Both the trim level offer the following features:

·         leather seating

·         heated front seats

·         an eight-way power passenger seat (power lumbar included)

·         an auto-dimming rearview mirror

·         a cargo net for the trunk

The 2LZ has been equipped with turbocharged engine and a sunroof.

Options packages are offered at the lower trim level in the form of option packages. Other added features include advanced safety package. This package includes the following features:

·         forward collision warning

·         lane-departure warning

·         blind-spot monitoring

·         rear cross-traffic alert systems

·         xenon headlights

·         keyless ignition

·         keyless entry

·         driver memory settings

·         a nine-speaker Pioneer audio system\

·         a 120-volt power outlet

·         a navigation system

·         a rearview camera

Powertrains and performance:

All of the Chevrolet Malibus are well adorned with the six speed automatic transmission along with the front drive wheel. The engine is 2.5-liter generating 196 horsepower and coming up with the 191 pound feet of torque. Fuel economy estimated values are 29 miles per gallon combined i.e. 25 miles per gallon within the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.

The optional engine is 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine. It is offered on the 3LT and 2LZ trim levels only. It offers 259 horsepower and offers a torque of 295 lb feet of torque. But at the same time it is worth stating that it does not offer class leading efficiency.

Safety features offered by the 2015 Chevrolet Malibus:

The 2015 Chevy Malibu comes with the following standard safety features:

·         Antilock brakes

·         stability control

·         traction control

·         front knee airbags

·         front side airbags

·         rear side airbags

·         side curtain airbags

·         automatic crash notification

·         on-demand roadside assistance

·         remote door unlocking

·         stolen vehicle assistance

·         rearview camera

·         forward collision warning

·         lane departure warning

·         blind-spot monitoring

·         rear cross-traffic alert systems

Interior design and special feature:

The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a number of special features in terms of design. Metallic accents have been well complemented by the graceful curves of dashboard. The central layout look intimidating but there is logic behind it. It is because most of the drivers adapt in no time after travelling just a few miles. The MyLink touch screen is standard on all except the base LS.

In short the car is well equipped with several features. It has something for everyone. Though it has some weaknesses but still it is serving people from different spheres of life to amuse them in best prospects possible.