New Car Test Drive - 1999 Jaguar XJ8 - One of the finest luxury cars built today. The proof is in the long haul, of course, but it appears as if Jaguar has finally thrown off the curse of unreliability. Credit typically goes to many sources, but leading the pack has to be Jaguar's owner
Vehicle Specification - 1996 Mercedes-Benz E420 - 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base Price $39,900 As Tested $49,900 Model tested E420 Seating capacity 5 Standard safety features ABS, dual front airbags, front door-mounted side airbags, traction control Standard equipment Automatic dual-zone
New Car Test Drive - 1999 Ford Explorer XLT 4X4 - America's best-selling sport-utility goes for another crown. Base Price $20,590 As Tested $29,745 There seems to be an unending stream of sport-utilities hitting showrooms, but none have come close to the popularity of the Ford Explorer. Its
Description: Model lineupQ45 ($48,895), Q45t ($50,595) Engines4.1-liter dohc 32v V8 Transmissions4-speed electronically controlled automatic Safety equipmentABS, dual front airbags, side-impact airbags, child safety rear door locks, front seat belt pre-tensioners with load limiters Basic warranty4 years/60,000 miles Assembled inTochigi, Japan Specifications As Tested Model testedQ45t ($50,595) Standard equipment (Q45t)ABS, traction control, dual zone automatic climate control air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, heated power leather seats, entry/exit memory, power windows, power locks, keyless remote entry, power trunk and fuel door releases, cruise control, tilt/telescope steering wheel, auxiliary audio controls, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, HomeLink transmitter, speed-sensitive wipers, auto off/on headlights, aluminum alloy wheels Options as testeddestination charge ($525) Layoutfront-engine, rear-wheel drive Engine4.1-liter dohc 32v V8 Horsepower266 hp @ 5600 rpm Torque278 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm EPA fuel economy, city/hwy17/24 mpg Transmission4-speed automatic Optionatransmissions none Wheelbase111.4 in. Length/width/height199.6/71.7/56.9 in. Track, f/r60.6/60.6 in. Turning circle36.1 ft. Seating capacity5 Head/hip/leg room, front37.6/55.7/43.6 in. Head/hip/leg room, rear36.9/55.7/35.9 in. Max. trunk volume12.6 cu. ft. Towing capacity1,000 lbs. Suspension, f/rindependent/independent Ground clearance5.8 in. Curb weight4,043 lbs. TiresP215/60VR-16 Brakes front/reardisc/disc with ABS Fuel tank capacity21.4 gal. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. Prices effective as of October 1, 1999, and do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources 1-877-647-7262
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