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Suzuki Kizashi

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The Suzuki Kizashi is a smaller version of the family sedans but is its driving demeanor, appearance and quality makes it stand out. It comes in three trim levels including SLS, GTS, SE and S trim levels. The standard features on the S trim level include keyless ignition, climate control, 16 inch steel wheels and a 9-inch speaker stereo.

The SE trim level includes cruise control, 17 inch allow wheels and a driver seat that has memory settings. The GTS trim level comes with foglights, sunroof, 10-speaker stereo, 18-inch wheels and Bluetooth connectivity. The superior SLS trim level has automatic headlamps, parking sensors for the rear, leather upholstery and automatic rear view mirror.

It has a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine with 185 horsepower and 170 torque. The SLS, GTS and S have a 6-speed transmission. Its safety features include traction and stability control, airbags and antilock brakes.

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The Chrysler Sebring Convertible is one of the most appealing makes and has a drop top with a real backseat. This car also comes with a hardtop that is retractable. Its dashboard is refined compared to the previous generation. The convertible has 3 trim levels including Limited, Touring and LX.

The standard features on the LX include 16 inch steel wheels and a 2.4-cylinder engine with 173 horsepower and 166 torque. The Limited trim level has 18 inch alloys, leather upholstery, Boston acoustic speakers, dual exhaust and a 3.5 liter V6 engine. The Touring trim level has a 2.7 liter V6 engine with 186 horsepower and 191 torque, 17 inch alloy wheels and stain repellent upholstery.

The standard safety features that are available on all the trim levels include airbags, head restraints and antilock brakes. Its passenger space is average but it has cushions in the rear seats therefore it is less accommodating.

Land rover Range Rover Sport

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The Land Rover Range Sports is unlike other Land Rover models that are designed primarily for off road performance. This model is more sporty and comes with the traditional luxury amenities that Land Rover is famous for. It is basically an SUV which offers luxurious features and is preferred to traditional SUVs for its on road performance. It offers better handling and acceleration.

It is available in 2 trim levels. The HSE trim level has a 4.4 liter VB engine with 300 horsepower and 315 torque while the supercharged trim level has a 4.2 liter V8 engine with 390 horsepower and 410 torque. The engines on both trims have a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission has three modes including CommandShift, automatic and sport. It also comes with a Dynamic Response suspense which is optional for the HSE trim level. Its 4-wheel drive system offers great performance on off roads.

Porsche Carrera 3.8 RSR

Monday, June 7th, 2010

It is the newest version of the various many that have been brought out by Porsche in the same genre. This racing car has the bigger engine which is a 3.8l. Besides adding the new engine there have been further additions in the car, there is an extra cross bracing that has been added in the car to increase the stiffness and the new brake calipers that have been now painted red make a strong style statement when they show from behind the beautiful magnesium wheels.

The car weighs at an 1140kg and has a top speed of 171mph with a 0-60 in a staggering 4.8 seconds. There are further customizable options available with the car known as the sports pack that renders the car as the ultimate sports machine. There are only 55 cars available in the category that makes it a rare breed and a must have.

Kia soul sedan

Monday, June 7th, 2010

This beautiful Mini MPV has been under production since the year 2008 and was first revealed in the Paris motor show in the year 2008. The car also features the much talked about KIA design tiger nose. The car has a gasoline engine with the base model sporting a 1.6 l engine which has a 122 bhp while the higher model having a 142 bhp. It also is available in a 1.6l diesel engine that has a horsepower rating of 128bhp and a 260 Nm torque.

There are no compromises with safety in the sedan and it has a 5-star safety rating, thus the sedan makes into the list of the safest B-segment cars in the world. The features of the car include two semi-bucket seats in the front and flat folding seats in the back. Since in vehicles like these which are often used by campers the foldable rear seats help in making room for the entire extra luggage. For your long trips the car also is packed with all the entertainment facilities like a four speaker stereo system, a satellite radio and CD-player that has its own USB port.

Kia Spectra Sedan

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Kia spectra sedan was under production from the year 2000-2009. Manufactured by KIA motors the sedan comes under the category of a small family car or a compact car. First introduced in Korea and United states, the car in the year 200 was nothing more than a tailgate adaptation of its predecessor the Kia Sephia.

Over the years it underwent changes and in the year 2006 there was a substantial transformation in the car. The head lamp area was completely revamped. Known as the mid-generation facelift for the sedan there were other changes like changes in the backlight area which needed some minor tweaks in changing the lamp areas etc. in short the entire rear portion was in for major design revamps. The styling brought it to focus again and put it back on the stylish list thus keeping with the times. The car was succeeded by the kia forte which made it debut in the year 2009.

Kia Forte Sedan

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Kia forte is the next offering from the kia automotive group which is a subsidiary of the Hyundai motors. Priced at a decent $14390 the sedan is a tough competition for the line of cars in the segment which are nothing short of big shots, namely, the corolla, DX CIVIC, Sentra. The sedan has a great horsepower that is a whooping 156 HP@6200 RPMS. A great horsepower is complemented with the even better torque which is 144ft/lbs which given its weight is a tough match in its segment.

The sedan has a warranty that is unmatched with different areas covered under a maximum of 5 years warranty. The sedan has also won very good ratings in all the crash tests that it has undergone making it an extremely safe car to drive. There are also important other additions to the sedan like IPOD connectivity and standard Bluetooth consoles. There are also steering wheel audio controls in the car that are the firsts for the segment.

Ram 5500 Truck

Friday, May 21st, 2010

The truck is a pick up truck that has been manufactured by the Chrysler LLC. There was a change in the brand names in the year 2009. It was sold under the brand name of dodge before and now is sold as Ram. The company has been producing trucks for decades now with the first truck going into production in the year 1981 and has never looked back since. The truck has a front engine and has a rear wheel drive. The truck alo comes in the heavy duty chassis cab version though the mega cab option is available only in the 2500/3500 versions of the truck.

The truck takes special care of safety with all the major safety standards adhered to the truck also has a disc break system for all the four wheels besides airbags in the side curtains. There is also an electronic stability program. All major standard crash tests have been passed by the truck with satisfactory results.

Kia Rio Sedan

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

The Kia Rio Sedan is manufactured by Kia Motors which is the subsidiary of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. The sedan has been under production since the year 2000. The car is the successors of Kia Pride and Kia Avella. It is a sub-compact car that has a FF layout. With a 45l fuel capacity the car is a class apart. The sedan comes with two engine varieties one with gasoline and another with a diesel. The wheelbase is pretty strong at 2500mm.

The sedan has come a long way and has gone subsequent changes in the years that have followed. . The car is now in its second generation and has a new corporate grille to boast of. Popularly known as the Tiger Nose, the eye-catching design has been given by Peter Schreyer. There is a complete facelift and also has a newer better (optional) Bluetooth hands-free phone operation. Besides there has also been a change in the gauges cluster.

Aston Martin Rapide Sedan

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

The stylish sedan was launched early this year and is under production as of now. It is manufactured by the much respected sports car manufacturer Aston Martin and is the successor to the extremely popular Aston Martin Lagonda. The 4 door stylish saloon is categorized as a Grand Tourer and is all set to be a tough competitor for the like of the Mercedes Benz CLS-Class.

The car was in the conceptualization stage for a long time now and was first made public at the North American international auto show in 2006. There are many interesting features in the car. This will be the first car to sport a full length glass roof and LED glass bars for the rear. Besides there are features like the tilt-telescopic steering wheel, bi-xenon headlamps and LED tail lamps. The seats are made of leather and the car has a walnut trim for the dashboard.