Fuerza todoterreno: las camionetas nuevas más atractivas de alto rendimiento
Fuerza todoterreno: las mejores camionetas nuevas de alto rendimiento Quien no haya vivido en Marte en los últimos años ha sido testigo de una revolución en la evolución del automóvil. Los automóviles ahora son maravillas tecnológicas que pueden transportar a sus ocupantes con total seguridad y en una armonía casi perfecta con el medioambiente. O, en el otro extremo del espectro, Leviatanes de 800 caballos de fuerza que destruyen el asfalto, que acaban con los tiempos todo el fin de semana y aún se pueden conducir con total comodidad para ir a trabajar el lunes.

Las camionetas también se han beneficiado de todos estos avances. La fluidez del automóvil en la carretera es la regla en la actualidad, al igual que el consumo de combustible que haría que una gran cantidad de gente rica sonría aprobándola. Las camionetas son más ligeras, más potentes y más eficientes que nunca.

Y para los fanáticos de las todoterreno, la vida nunca ha sido mejor. Las suspensiones avanzadas anticipan los cambios de terreno cuando se circula a altas velocidades. Los sistemas de control de desplazamiento regulan la potencia y el frenado en cada rueda ofrece un control máximo. Los motores que rugen producen suficiente potencia como para hacer que un muscle car se sonroje.

Estas camionetas están listas para circular, ya sea para trepar, para correr por el desierto, para llevar a la casa rodante y a la canoa al lago, o para llevar a los niños a la escuela.

Diapositiva 2 de 12: Starting MSRP: $40,995 (2018) From desert running to rock crawling, the Chevy Colorado ZR2 offers impressive capability and performance while giving up nothing when it comes to daily use. With a revised, high-performance suspension, the ZR2 rides two inches higher than the standard Colorado. There are taller springs up front, along with cast-iron control arms for increased strength. The rear has revised leaf springs to match the front lift, and the track is 3.5 inches wider on both axles. Advanced dampers front and rear are built by Canadaâ??s Mulitmatic and employ spool valves rather than pistons to control the hydraulic fluid inside. The result is a shock absorber with variable compression and rebound rates dependent on velocity and load, making it incredibly tunable. On the road or under light duty, the ZR2 is as composed as a Buick. Give â??er the beans in the dirt, such as desert running or washboard roads, and the ZR2 does an admirable job of keeping the wheels planted without undue battering of its occupants. Under the hood lies a standard 308-horsepower V6 with 275 lb-ft of torque, more than enough to keep the midsize Colorado moving forward with aplomb. Drivers wanting a bit more towing capacity can opt for the Duramax turbodiesel with a whopping 369 lb-ft, capable of hauling up to 5,000 pounds. Power is sent to the wheels through electronic locking differentials front and rear, capable of being locked up in nine different configurations for maximum traction in any terrain. And, with the ability to take drivers anywhere they think they want to go, functional rock sliders and skid plates keep the ZR2 in one piece when the going gets tougher than expected. Learn more about the Chevrolet Colorado on MSN Autos | Find a Chevrolet Colorado in your area


Diapositiva 3 de 12: Starting MSRP: $41,720 The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro gets some new goodies for 2019, making it more capable, comfortable, and stylish than ever. Under the hood is the 278-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, a Tacoma staple since the third generationâ??s debut in back in 2015. New this year is the available TRD Desert Air Intake, a snorkel that breathes clean air from above the windshield rather than down near the wheel wells where dust, sand, or silt might also be inhaled and clog the intake filter. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but the automatic option ($2,000 for 2018 models) comes with crawl control, a feature that controls the throttle and brake at low, selectable speeds, allowing the driver to focus on steering and keep the Tacoma chugging along. In certain conditions, crawl control can even get the truck moving again after its been mired in sand or mud. Building on the suspension seen on the Tacoma TRD Off-Road grade, the TRD Pro has Fox 2.5-inch internal-bypass shocks paired with TRD-tuned springs to provide an additional one inch of lift up front. A larger front sway bar keeps steering sharp and improves on-road handling. Out back, a pair of 2.5-inch shocks wear 2-inch piggyback reservoirs and are paired with progressive-rate off-road leaf springs. TRD Pro-specific wheels give the Tacoma a one-inch wider track both front and rear. Beefy Goodyear all-terrain Wrangler Kevlar tires (P265/70R16) are at home both on pavement and in the dirt. The TRD Pro also comes with premium JBL audio with subwoofer, navigation, wireless charging, leather seats, power sliding rear window glass, and dual-zone climate control. Built in Texas, the 2019 Tacoma TRD Pro will be available this fall in three colors: Super White, Midnight Black Metallic or Voodoo Blue. Research the Toyota Tacoma on MSN Autos | Pricing for the Toyota Tacoma in your area


Diapositiva 4 de 12: Starting MSRP: $33,540 The Frontier may be getting long in the tooth, but it still offers excellent durability and value for money. In Pro-4X trim, thereâ??s even a measure of fun to be had. The latest generation of Nissanâ??s sturdy midsize pickup was introduced in 2005 and received a mild cosmetic refresh in 2009. Fuel economy was improved in 2013. There have been amenities and safety upgrades along the way, but todayâ??s Frontier is remarkably similar to all that have come before. As it was when it was introduced in 2009, the Pro is powered by a 261 horsepower V6 with a beefy 281 lb-ft of torque. Towing capacity is over 6,300 pounds in either Crew or King Cab configurations. Thereâ??s an electronic locking differential in the rear to keep the Pro moving forward in low-traction situations, and a durable Dana 44 rear axle. Bilstein shocks add extra ruggedness off-road, and skid plates protect the oil pan and two-speed transfer case. 2018 models even come with standard air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth, 10-speaker premium sound, a 5.8-inch touchscreen display, and a raft of Sirius services. The current Frontier is not as advanced as midsize offerings from Chevy or Ford, or even as advanced as its replacement, the NP300, introduced globally in 2014 (except for the US and Canada). Nissan has promised the new model will be available here in 2019. Discover the Nissan Frontier on MSN Autos | Pricing for the Nissan Frontier near you


Diapositiva 5 de 12: Starting MSRP: TBA Fordâ??s hotly anticipated Ranger midsize pickup will arrive in early 2019, and with it the FX4 off-road version. Under the hood will be a twin-turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder, which in the current Mustang produces a respectable 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. Making the most of all that grunt is a 10-speed automatic transmission which, if itâ??s like the one paired with the Mustang, should be a hoot. Range settings for the FX4 will be 2-high, 4-high and 4-low. There are Dana axles on both ends for 4x4 trail cred, independent up front and an electronic-locking solid rear. The terrain management system controls gearing, throttle response, and other vehicle controls based on four driver-selectable settings: normal; sand; mud and ruts; and grass, gravel, and snow. Thereâ??s also crawl control for speeds between one and 20 mph, allowing the driver to focus on steering. All-terrain tires provide an additional bit of traction, and off-road -tuned suspension keeps things under control. A heavy-gauge steel bash plate up front and skid plates along the frame keep the FX4 protected should the driver miss the ideal line. Inside, thereâ??s an 8-inch infotainment system for audio, and dual-screen LCD instrument panel for navigation and real-time vehicle information. Automatic emergency braking is also standard. Explore all the latest from Ford on MSN Autos


Diapositiva 6 de 12: Starting MSRP: $43,995 The Ram 1500 is all-new for 2019, and the trail-ready Rebel features more off-road goodies than ever before. The standard coil-spring suspension features a one-inch lift, and works with new Bilstein dampers with remote reservoirs keep the shocks cool and the 33-inch Goodyears planted. Revised rear geometry and an electronic-locking rear differential keep the Rebel moving forward. Available four-corner air suspension ($1,795) has five height settings. In addition to making it easier to get in and out of the big Ram, additional ground clearance or better aerodynamics can be had at the touch of a button. Standard power is a 305-horsepower V6 with 269 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm, but thereâ??s an added surprise: a mild hybrid system adds an additional 90 lb-ft while the engine spins up to its useful power curve, an incredibly welcome boost. A conventional 5.7-liter V8 with 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque is available ($1,195), and also can be had in an eTorque version that adds up to 130 lb-ft when needed ($1,995). As befits any serious off-road er, the Rebel comes with skid plates protecting the steering system, oil pan, gas tank, and transfer case. Beefy tow hooks are installed, ready to yank lesser vehicles out of the weeds. Explore the Ram 1500 on MSN Autos | Find a Ram 1500 in your area


Diapositiva 7 de 12: Starting MSRP: $45,000 (est.) After a year off, Toyota has announced that the fullsize Tundra TRD Pro pickup is back for 2019. Multiple suspension upgrades increase off-road performance while still providing a nimble handling on pavement. Up front, thereâ??s two inches of lift and 1.5 inches of additional wheel travel thanks to TRD-tuned springs. Fox 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks have progressive rate damping, firming up as wheel travel increases to avoid bottoming out. In the rear, leaf springs work with another pair of 2.5-inch Fox shocks for more than two inches of additional wheel travel. New 18-inch BBS wheels are forged from aluminum and save 3.35 pounds of unsprung mass at each corner. Michelin all-terrain tires (P275/65R18) complete the setup. We expect to see the Tundraâ??s tried-and-true 5.7-liter V8 under the hood, boasting 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. It will be paired with a throaty TRD Pro exhaust and black chrome exhaust tips Like the smaller Tacoma, the Tundra Pro is protected by a 1/4-inch skid plate up front. It also differentiates itself from other Tundras with a hood scoop, LED headlights, LED accent lights, black trim treatment, and TRD logos emblazoned on the side of the bed. Leather-trimmed seats add a touch of elegance in the cabin, with red stitching accents that match the dash and armrests. And just in case passengers forget, there are TRD logos on the floor mats, seats, shift knob, and center console. And like all new Toyota TRD models, the Tundra comes with standard pedestrian detection with automatic braking, lane departure alert, sway alert, automatic high beams, and dynamic cruise control. Research the Toyota Tundra on MSN Autos | Pricing for the Toyota Tundra in your area


Diapositiva 8 de 12: Starting MSRP: $50,675 (2018) The Raptor builds on its own fearsome reputation with upgraded suspension, crawl control, and Recaro seats for 2019. To get even more out of the Raptor



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