2011 BMW X1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
KIA RIO
The 2009 Kia Rio and Rio5 add a few new features. Rio comes as a 4-door sedan in base, LX, and SX trims. Also available is a 4-door hatchback called Rio5; it comes in LX and SX trims. All have a 110-hp 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard. A 4-speed automatic is available on LX and SX. Available safety features include ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. A digital audio player input jack is newly standard, as is satellite radio. Rio shares its powertrains and basic design with the Accent from Kia's parent company, Hyundai.
The 2009 Kia Rio receives a new AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with SIRIUS Satellite Radio capability and three months of complimentary service, standard on all trim levels. The LX and SX trims also get a USB port alongside the auxiliary audio input jack in the center console.COMPETITION: Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The subcompact class is made up of the smallest hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons on the market. These are generally considered economy cars. Our Best Buys include the Honda Fit and Suzuki SX4. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Scion xD. New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Aveo, Honda Fit, and Pontiac G3. The Toyota Yaris adds a 4-door hatchback to its model lineup for 2009.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
JEEP COMMANDER
The Commander is Jeep’s full-size SUV and the first Jeep with 7-passenger seating. Wrapped in an exterior package that looks remarkably like the original Jeep Cherokee, the Commander is two inches longer than the Grand Cherokee but shares the same wheelbase. Characterized by an upright windshield, vertical back glass and straight sides, the Commander’s shape is very square and is capped off with the signature Jeep seven-slot grille. Inside, the Commander offers stadium seating, a stepped roof for adequate headroom and Command-View skylights for additional interior lighting. Also a two-tone instrument panel with four round gauges is unique to the Commander. For 2007 Jeep changed the base Commander name to Commander Sport and added the Overland version to the lineup. Jeep Commander Read More...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
JAGUAR S-TYPE
The S-TYPE is Jaguar’s sport sedan that traces its roots back to the original 1963 S-TYPE and shares many styling cues including a small elliptical grille and quad headlights. The current S-TYPE debuted as a 2000 model. The supercharged 390-horsepower S-TYPE R was added for 2003. The S-TYPE is in its final model year for 2008 before the expected arrival of the all-new 2009 XF in March 2008.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
INFINITI EX
The Infiniti EX is a new crossover that Infiniti describes as offering a seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems. Combining the look and feel of a luxury coupe with the versatility of an SUV, the EX debuted two new available systems: Around View Monitor and Lane Departure Prevention. Utilizing four small cameras, AVM gives the driver a top-down view of the outside of the vehicle to reduce blind spots when parking. LDP uses the Vehicle Dynamic Control system to assist the driver if the vehicle drifts out of the lane. Infiniti EX Read More...
HYUNDAI ACENT
The Accent is Hyundai's entry-level passenger car that was introduced in 1995 replacing the Excel, which was the first Hyundai imported to the U.S. in 1996. The second-generation Accent debuted for 2000 and received exterior updates for 2003. The third-generation Accent debuted as a 4-door sedan for the 2006 model year. The three-door GS and SE joined the lineup for 2007.
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HUMMER H3T
The 2009 HUMMER H3T is Hummer’s new midsize truck based on the H3 SUV architecture with a 4-door 5-passenger crew cab and an open 5-foot bed. Sharing components with the H3 SUV from the B-pillar forward, the rear section of the cab and the separate bed are unique to the H3T. The bed design is similar to GM’s redesigned full-size trucks with an easily removable tailgate and a standard cargo management system. The interior is essentially the same as the H3 SUV with seating for five adults and a 60/40-split rear bench seat that folds flat for increased cargo-carrying options. The H3T delivers the off-road capability expected from HUMMER with standard 4-wheel drive, 32-inch tires and functional skid shields as well as available 33-inch tires and locking differentials.
Hummer H3t
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