Weeds. They’re the bane of any wholesome yard. An overabundance of them, particularly taller stalks, can kill grass by blocking out the solar and absorbing the vitamins wanted to outlive. While a direct dose of chemical weed killer can get the job executed, a bit of upkeep may very well be safer in your yard.
A Craftsman Weedwacker is a useful software for reducing again pesky weeds. There are a number of string trimmers, from the 159cc Wheeled trimmer to the 25cc 2-Cycle Curved Shaft Weedwacker. However, it could be greatest to go along with Craftsman’s best-seller, the V20 Brushless RP String Trimmer.
Equipped with a brushless motor and a 20V Lithium Ion battery, the trimmer is a simple software in your battle towards weeds. A two-speed toggle and push-button feed to regulate the swath measurement helps you simply sort out jobs in your yard.
If you’re shorter than 6ft 2in, you should be comfortable sitting in the back seats of the Range Rover Evoque. However, the seats are slightly flat and the floor of the cabin is quite high, which might leave your thighs somewhat unsupported. The visibility from the back seats is also not as good as from the front. Nonetheless, most passengers should find the legroom and headroom acceptable, and it’s easy to access the back seats if you need to install child seats.
The driving position in the Evoque is higher than that of a typical compact SUV and has a hint of the classic Range Rover ‘command’ viewpoint. The design also gives it a sporty and cocooning feel. The outstretched legs and the high belt line make it feel special and distinct, as you would expect from a Range Rover.
When it comes to the front of the cabin, it’s important to differentiate between the Evoque up to November 2023 and the post-November 2023 model, as the latest update has significantly changed the interior. The update has affected the car’s minimalist yet luxurious ambiance.
Prior to the update, the car justified its £50,000 price tag. The HSE road test car in 2021 had leather panels on its dashboard and door cards, and instead of standard-fit Windsor leather seats, it had seats upholstered in Land Rover’s Kvadrat cloth, which contains recycled wool and suedecloth and is both tactile and visually appealing. Upon starting the car, various controls would light up, demonstrating the advanced technology it boasted, which was a far cry from Land Rover’s technology of a decade ago. The modern luxury buyer expects high technology, and the Evoque delivered plenty of it with style.
However, the 2024-model-year update has brought a cost-cutting drive that has diminished the appeal of the Evoque’s interior. The reductive new center console design replaced several controls with a slab of cheap plastic and a lid for the storage bin behind.
The GMC Acadia has been redesigned to be longer, taller, and wider, offering more space in its third row and a more modern exterior.
The Acadia now features a 2.5-liter inline-four cylinder engine with a turbocharger, producing more power than its previous V-6 engine.
The interior of the Acadia has seen significant upgrades, including a customizable 15-inch touchscreen and advanced driver-assistance technology such as Super Cruise2.
One of the reveals that has hit the stage today at the Detroit Auto Show is the brand-new reshaping of the GMC Acadia. If your main problem with the midsize SUV in the past was that it was just a little bit too small then your prayers have been answered. GMC has rehauled the Acadia, and it is now longer, taller, and wider and boasts much more space in its third row.
Space isn’t the only upgrade though and GMC claims to have made a ton of updates to the Acadia to convince new buyers of its merit. This includes a plethora of tech enhancements including upgrades to the infotainment system, new driver-assist technology, and new integration with Google.
The Acadia is up against big competition in the mid-size three-row segment and it questions whether it’ll be up to the challenge. The Ford Explorer, Kia Telluride, and Volkswagen Atlas have all solidified themselves as leaders and it’ll be hard for GMC to convince buyers that the Acadia is the way to go.
GMC has definitely shaken things up with the exterior of their three-row SUV, with the Acadia taking on a much more modern persona. It definitely looks sleeker than the current generation, but it also looks better put together. We definitely give GMC points for making the next generation of the Acadia look like it actually belongs in this decade.
GMC Follows Powertrain Trends And The Acadia Ditches The V-6
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Back in the day people would have scoffed at an all-American company dropping the V-6 engine for an inline-four. People still scoff at the idea. However, it has become a growing trend to ditch displacement for more efficient and more reliable boost. Such is the path that the Acadia has followed. Across all trims the Acadia now hosts a 2.5-liter inline-four cylinder with a turbocharger that helps it achieve a fairly impressive 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque.
Despite the swap from a much bigger engine, the Acadia produces more power than it used to which will definitely help it deal with the added weight. Its V-6 was also fairly unimpressive in the past, so hopefully this new powertrain will shake things up. The most capable of the Acadia trims, the AT4, comes with all those off-roading extras including lifted ride height, Active Torque Control AWD system, and off-road suspension.
AT4 Exluisive Features
Front fascia accented with signature AT4 red tow hooks and integrated skid plates
Exclusive AT4 interior elements featuring Forest Storm interior with Mahogany stitching and additional chrome-metallic trim
A 1.0-inch taller ride height and a wider track, coupled with 18-inch AT tires enhancing stability, handling and capability when driving off road
Off-road-tuned suspension with hydraulic rebound control
AT4-exclusive Active Torque Control all-wheel-drive system with twin-clutch rear differentials for optimal traction and control in demanding scenarios
Selectable drive modes including Terrain mode and Hill Descent Control
The Acadia Now Shares A Platform With The Traverse
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GMC didn’t simply make the Acadia a little bit roomier, they have completely shifted it to a new platform. Where it used to share its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer, it now sits on the same platform as the 2024 Chevy Traverse. This comes with a ton of benefits, including the fact that its towing package now boosts its capacity to 5,000 pounds.
Its improvements in space are also nothing to scoff at, with the GMC boasting that the new Acadia is 10.6 inches longer and 3.2 inches taller. Huge improvements to cargo space have also been made with there being 80 percent more space behind the third row and 36 percent more behind the second row. The all-new model brings all-new styling with a bold new front facia and the Denali trim gets a signature grille. Upto 22-inch wheels are available
The Interior Of The New Acadia Boasts A Ton Of User Focused Technology
The exterior of the new Acadia has definitely undergone some changes but its most impressive advancements lie within the cockpit, with upgraded tech just about everywhere. A new portrait-oriented 15-inch touchscreen sits as the focal point in the SUV and boasts Google built-in compatibility. The touchscreen is fully customizable.
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A ton of improvements to the Acadia’s driver-assistance technology have also been showcased, the most impressive of which being Super Cruise2 which claims to be the industry’s first hands-free cruise control technology, available on a over 400,000 miles of charted road according to GMC. The new Acadia also comes with trailering assist technology and automatic lane change. Production and delivery of the next-geenration GMC Acadia should happen early next year. Although pricing hasn’t been announced yet, expect it start somewhere in the ball park of $40,000.
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