Saturday, September 24, 2016

Paws on Wheels Presents: 2017 Cadillac XT5 - Midsize SUV


2017 Cadillac XT5 received a 5/5 Paw-Friendly rating from Petopia

DESIGN AND PET ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
  • Excellent seat legroom (41.2" front; 39.5" rear) enough to fit a small pet carrier on the floor 
  • Rear seats recline slightly and slide fore and aft increasing the cargo or floor area capacity
  • Darkened rear side windows help to keep the cabin temperature low on hot days
  • Sun roof that extends to the rear seats provides additional ventilation which can be beneficial for pets with heavy coats
  • Rear air vents help to increase air circulation
  • Elegant, modern, and practical design, paired with luxury and performance 
PET CABIN CAPACITY:
  • A medium size dog crate can fit into the cargo area without folding the seats down
  • When the 2nd row seats are in place the cargo capacity is 30 cubic feet
  • When the 2nd row seats are folded down the cargo capacity increases to 60 cubic feet
HAIR/ STAIN REMOVAL, & SCRATCH RESISTANCE:
  • Car interior is a leather and swede-like combination with wood accents which can be difficult to clean and harder to repair when scratched
  • Protective seat coverings are available as an option
HANDLING & SAFETY FEATURES:
  • Car handles well with a tendency to lean slightly on hard corners
  • Equipped with an inside rear view mirror which is useful when the car is full of people, pets, and luggage
PERFORMANCE & TOWING CAPABILITIES:
  • 36 L V6 engine; 310 HP; 271 lb-ft
  • Connection for the tow hook is behind a panel on the bumper, however the actual tow hook is an optional feature with a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs
  • 22 mgp city and highway driving combined

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Paws on Wheels Presents: 2017 Honda Ridgeline Truck - Black Edition

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2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition received a 5/5 Paw-Friendly rating from Petopia 

DESIGN & PET ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
  • Practicality, space, and power are paired with a sleek and modern design
  • Truck bed is 32" (81 cm) from the ground; pet ramp may be essential
  • Cabin sill is 12" (30 cm) from the ground and easily accessible for most pets 
  • Window in the second row provides additional ventilation and luminosity
PET CABIN CAPACITY:
  • Truck is spacious enough to accommodate small to ex-large breed dogs 
  • Rear seats fold up offering 50 m3 of free space; enough for small and medium pet carriers to fit inside
HAIR/ STAIN REMOVAL & SCRATCH RESISTANCE:
  • Interior black on black color scheme helps hide traces of mud stains and pet hair  
  • Standard seat covering is easy to clean vinyl; leather is optional, but is harder to clean and more expensive to repair if damaged
HANDLING & SAFETY FEATURES:
  • All-wheel drive system allows the truck to remain stable while driving off-road
  • Includes premium level driver safety assist features (e.g. blind spot monitoring)
PERFORMANCE & TOWING CAPABILITIES:
  • V6 Engine; 280 HP; 262 lbf
  • Horse trailer towing capacity is 5000 lbs (2,272 kg)
  • Improved fuel economy allows 21 mpg (9 km/l) for city and highway driving