sparc
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anyone seen this concept vehicle at one of the auto shows lately?
http://fordatlasconcept.fordpresskits.com/factsheets/Ford_Atlas_Concept_Callouts_US.pdf
They do have some interesting features on the above fact sheet, but I remember the
H2 concept when it was first shown in 2000 at the Hummer Homecoming held at the
AM General factory in South Bend/Mishawaka. The production vehicle didn't look
anything like the concept and somehow lost all the options that everyone was eyeballing
and drooling over. Now I know how it goes with concept vehicles, especially after living in
Detroit when I was a kid and my Dad worked for Chrysler and one of my uncles for GM.
But overall the look of the Atlas does not impress me. Also, too many of the features
shown on this fact sheet look like they could be problems when they decide to quit working.
I don't know what Dynamic Hitch Assist or Trailer Backup Assist could do for me that having
that rear camera does. Its so easy to hook up now with that camera its not funny.
Now the hidden cargo ramps which store under the bed is a good idea which could be useful
for some.
The motor used start-stop technology to save fuel and senses when the truck is towing to disable
this feature. If they can do that then why not my idea of skipping a gear when running unloaded?
I know my truck could easily either skip 2nd and go right to 3rd or start out in 2nd when unloaded
which I think would save fuel. Seems like a simple bit of programming to accomplish.
http://fordatlasconcept.fordpresskits.com/factsheets/Ford_Atlas_Concept_Callouts_US.pdf
They do have some interesting features on the above fact sheet, but I remember the
H2 concept when it was first shown in 2000 at the Hummer Homecoming held at the
AM General factory in South Bend/Mishawaka. The production vehicle didn't look
anything like the concept and somehow lost all the options that everyone was eyeballing
and drooling over. Now I know how it goes with concept vehicles, especially after living in
Detroit when I was a kid and my Dad worked for Chrysler and one of my uncles for GM.
But overall the look of the Atlas does not impress me. Also, too many of the features
shown on this fact sheet look like they could be problems when they decide to quit working.
I don't know what Dynamic Hitch Assist or Trailer Backup Assist could do for me that having
that rear camera does. Its so easy to hook up now with that camera its not funny.
Now the hidden cargo ramps which store under the bed is a good idea which could be useful
for some.
The motor used start-stop technology to save fuel and senses when the truck is towing to disable
this feature. If they can do that then why not my idea of skipping a gear when running unloaded?
I know my truck could easily either skip 2nd and go right to 3rd or start out in 2nd when unloaded
which I think would save fuel. Seems like a simple bit of programming to accomplish.