Under the Hood

A 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 engine generates 210 pounds-feet of torque and teams with a four-speed-automatic transmission. Versatrak on-demand AWD is standard on the upscale CXL model and optional on the CX. The new 3.6-liter V-6 in the Rendezvous Ultra will produce about 245 hp.

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    Airbag Readiness Light
    The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the ...

    Heated Seats
    Heated Front Seats The buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the ignition must be on. Press to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the clim ...

    Background
    Given the fact that the vast majority of SUVs were rarely taken off-pavement by their owners, much less driven under serious off-road conditions, a new type of car-based "crossover SUV" ...