Off-Roading

Recaro debuts new seats designed specifically for off-roading

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Dec 16, 2019, 8:56 am

Recaro has developed two new seats for off-road racers.

Photo courtesy of Recaro Automotive Seating

Recaro Automotive Seating is expanding its offerings in the U.S. market by two. The new Recaro Cross Sportster ORV is designed for off-road vehicles and the Recaro Pro Racer SPG XL ORV is for off-road race cars. Recaro developed the seats in partnership with award-winning off-road racers.

"It's been an incredible journey being part of the development for the Recaro off-road vehicle seats," said Loren Harley, five-time Ultra4 champion. "Recaro's commitment to safety, technology and design is second to none. After the more than two years of development and testing that went into the CrossSportster ORV and the Pro Racer ORV, my mind is blown on how much safer and more comfortable these seats are for the demanding nature of off-road."

Recaro Automotive Seating seats off-roading truck car race The seats are made from lightweight foam and feature a slim design.Photo courtesy of Recaro Automotive Seating

The Recaro Cross Sportster ORV is tailored to have a snug, supportive seat structure. Its side bolsters are designed for optimal shoulder and torso support, stabilizing the body against lateral forces by cocooning it. The seat is made of a vibration-damping foam and a hardy covering. Its lightweight design includes a headrest and it's adaptable for three-, four-, and five-point belts.

The ergonomically optimized Recaro Pro Racer SPG XL ORV seat is specifically designed to address the needs of off-road racers on a dirt track. It protects the neck and back with its energy-absorbing foam core that is covered in a robust covering.

Both of the seats are currently available at retailers nationwide.

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Jeep Wrangler Willys Xtreme Recon Package The package can be ordered for Wrangler Willys models later this year. Jeep Wrangler Willys Xtreme Recon Package

Beyond beefy 35-inch tires tires, the Wrangler Willys with Xtreme Recon Package gets a 1.5-inch factory lift, a 4.56:1 axle ratio, 17-inch wheels and swing gate reinforcement. Jeep says those improvements give the Willys best-in-class approach and departure angles, ground clearance, and water fording capability. Approach angle improves to 47.4 degrees, breakover angle improves to 26.7 degrees, and departure angle jumps to 40.4 degrees. The extra ride height also pushes ground clearance to 12.9 inches and the water fording depth to 33.6 inches.

The package's 35-inch tires make the Willys Jeep's third Wrangler model with hardcore rolling stock. It joins the Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Rubicon 392 in the 35-inch club, all of which can be equipped with the tires directly from the factory.

Jeep Wrangler Willys Xtreme Recon Package A factory lift helps improve ground clearance and capability.Jeep

The Xtreme Recon Package can be ordered starting in October and will be available for the Jeep Wrangler Willys with 3.6-liter eTorque engine. The package adds $3,995 to the Wrangler Willys' price tag, which brings the total starting price to $40,930, including a $1,495 destination charge.

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The Subaru WRX is a rally-bred performance car that offers a unique mix of rowdy all-wheel drive fun, a value price, and youthful styling. The car is long overdue for an update, though, and Subaru is doing just that for the 2022 model year. The fifth-generation WRX is all-new, and features a more powerful engine, along with several go-fast upgrades.

2022 Subaru WRX Both a manual and an automatic transmission will be offered.Subaru

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2022 Subaru WRX A larger 11.6-inch infotainment screen is on board. Subaru

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2022 Subaru WRX Subaru will offer a new GT trim with upgraded suspension and finishes.Subaru

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