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The 2022 Ford Freightliner M2 106 is arriving soon! Here’s all you need to know.
Monday, January 31st, 2022
The 2022 Ford Freightliner M2 106 is the latest and most awaited luxury Heavy Duty Truck. The Freightliner is widely regarded as a top-of-the-line business class truck with some of the best features in the industry. Explore the truck at Akins Ford, Winder, GA.
Features of the 2022 Ford Freightliner M2 106
The truck is a class of heavy-duty forestry bucket trucks with a primary focus on enabling tree management. The vehicle has a 22ft JERR-DAN XLP 6-ton carrier, which is 102″ wide. It comes with power windows, locks, mirrors, and a visually appealing chrome bumper, grille. It also has aluminum 19.5 LP tires and a 40-gallon aluminum fuel tank allowing long-distance coverage with ease.
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The truck provides one of the best in the industry, turning radii with a 55-degree wheel cut. It comes with a set-back front axle and a swept-back front fender. This offers easy wall-to-wall maneuverability, especially useful in suburbs and neighborhoods. The massive 2,500 square-inch tinted windshield and downward sloping aerodynamic hood produce a clear, wide-open view of the road proving ease of use for experienced and amateur drivers.
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Safety and Comfort
The truck also has hydraulic brakes and spring ride suspension for the best safety of the passenger and cargo.
The interiors are complete with a cloth high back driver captain seat and a two-person passenger cloth seat with sufficient storage underneath. The heavy-duty truck comes with cruise control for the long road, tilt, and telescopic steering wheel along with an exhaust engine brake.
Cost of the 2022 Ford Freightliner M2 106
The truck is available at $80,276 at the Akins Ford dealership, including a service fee. Customers can place a custom order request, get the e-price and calculate the finance payments with a $0 down payment with approved credit. Learn more here.
What are the features of the 2022 Ford Jeep Compass Latitude?
Monday, January 31st, 2022
Features of the 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude
The 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude is the latest addition to the Jeep series with unique and top-end features. It is a compact 5-seater SUV that lands between the smaller version of the Compass, the Jeep Renegade, and the larger Cherokee. Explore the Jeep at Akins Ford, Winder, GA.
The new Jeep gets a significant interior makeover that includes a wholly redone dashboard, an option 10.1-inch entertainment screen, and much better-quality materials throughout the cabin.
Specifications for the 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude
The massive vehicle is the next and up-leveled version from the previous Compass. The car is built with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine under the hood with a 6-speed automatic transmission in its front-wheel-drive (FWD) models. The all-wheel-drive (AWD) version of the Compass consists of a 9-speed automatic transmission.
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Safety and Comfort Features for the 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude
The Jeep also comes with a wide variety of safety features. These include forward-collision sensors and monitoring, blind-spot detection and monitoring, automatic emergency braking systems, and a backup camera with rear cross-traffic alert.
The latest Jeep also provides top-of-the-line comfort such as ambient interior lighting, leather-wrapped shift knob, upgraded upholstery for the seats, and automatic headlights. The front seats are also heated for a cozy drive, especially around cold, mountainous roads. The vehicle also comes with spacious legroom at 41.8 and 38.3 inches, respectively.
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Price and Details
The vehicle is the second-highest of four available trim levels. These include the entry-level Sport, Latitude/Lux, Trail Hawk, and Limited.
The starting price of the Sport is $24,995, excluding a $1,495 destination fee.
The Latitude in the FWD format is a level above, costing $26,525. Adding AWD to the Sport or Latitude trims will cost the customer a top-up of $1,500. Learn more about the 2022 Jeep Compass here.
How Safe is the 2022 Ford Edge
Friday, January 28th, 2022
Upgraded Safety Features of the 2022 Ford Edge
Multiple interior, exterior, and performance upgrades are being offered with the all-new Ford Edge. By marking its return to the mid-size SUV segment, Ford reinforces its overpowering presence in the affordable category of cars. Following the reveal of the 2022 lineup, details of the safety and technology systems of all the upcoming vehicles were also published. Arguably, once the release date of the latest edition was announced, the highest number of searches was about the upgraded safety features of the 2022 Ford Edge. It comes as no surprise that the buyers are keen on learning about the protective technologies used on the vehicle. A glaring emphasis on these aspects of driving has been on the rise for obvious reasons. Residents of Winder, GA can now get a glimpse of the 2022 Edge at Akins Ford’s website. You can also head to their address to have a tangible tour of a wide selection of cars.
(more…)What is the Ford Bronco® Raptor™?
Thursday, January 27th, 2022
Video: 2022 Ford Bronco® Raptor™
The Ford Bronco® Raptor™ is the world’s first Ultra4- inspired SUV built especially for off-roading experiences. This off-roading beast is designed keeping in mind the difficult terrains of desert running and rock-crawling. So, what is the Ford Bronco® Raptor™? Learn more about the Ford Bronco® Raptor™ here by Akins Ford. Watch this Video: 2022 Ford Bronco® Raptor™, and then check out our available range of SUVs here in Winder, GA!
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Thursday, January 27th, 2022
Top 3 Restaurants in Winder, GA
Are you in search of the best restaurants near the Winder area in Georgia to dine out with your friends and family? Then you are in the right place! Our team at Akins Ford in Winder, GA, has listed down the top 3 restaurants in the locality for you to check out.
(more…)What Are the Salient Features of the 2022 Ford Maverick?
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
Standard Features of the 2022 Ford Maverick
Compact but mighty is how most truck purists define the 2022 Ford Maverick. Available as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup with a full hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Maverick is the pickup truck for people who didn’t know they wanted one. It is exceedingly fuel-efficient, delivering 40 mpg in the city. What’s more, it has a range of 500 miles on a single tank of gas. To give you an all-encompassing view of the standard features of the 2022 Ford Maverick, at Akins Ford in St. Winder, GA, we present a video prepared by the folks at Ford.
(more…)2022 Ford Escape: Comfort Redefined on the Compact Crossover SUV
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
How the 2022 Ford Escape Fares as a Compact SUV
Ford is back in the game with its sweetest riding option of all time. Escape stays true to its name, offering also the peace found in the ‘Fords’ of nature. Basic features available on the entry-level models would serve you just fine, but absolute autophiles in search of a suitable family car may want to go for the mid-range trims offered with front-wheel drive. Subtleties of the design pop in the various color options available on the 2022 Ford Escape. Akins Ford houses an eclectic range of Ford vehicles and the new Escape, ensuring the residents a safe ride across St. Winder, GA. Here’s how the 2022 Ford Escape fares as a compact SUV.
(more…)Video: What is Canopy in Your Ford Vehicle?
Monday, January 24th, 2022
How Can Canopy Protect Your Vehicle?
Canopy is a new technology created to protect your vehicle. This technology is coming in 2023. If you are willing to know more about it, watch the below video. At Akins Ford in Winder, GA, we will answer all your questions. Keep reading to learn more!
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