Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Apple's iPhone 3GS - new popular phone
The iPhone 3GS was announced on June 8, 2009. It was released in the U.S., Canada and 6 European countries on June 19,in Australia and Japan on June 26, and will see international release in July and August.The camera in Apple's upcoming iPhone 3G S sports not only video, but also some new features besides the usual not-so-useful bump in megapixels.The iPhone 3G S includes still camera upgrades for the photography crowd.-
Features:
• 3 Megapixels sensor.
• New camera, with auto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balance.
• Special macro and low light modes.
• The camera also supports photo and video geotagging.
• Any application can access all the camera functions now.
• includes new 3D graphics support in hardware. This means faster and more complicated 3D games.
• Same 3.5-inch widescreen multitouch display, but this time it has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
• Three band UMTS/HSDPA.
• Four band GSM/EDGE.
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• It has a magnetometer, which works with a Compass application, third parties, and it is integrated into the new Google maps app, showing your orientation with a small semitransparent cone.
• Voice control. You can now talk with your iPhone, Enterprise-style. You can instruct it to play similar songs to the one you are playing, or call people.
• Supports accessibility features, like zooming on text, inverting video, and voice over when you touch whatever text is on screen.
• One of the more important new features is the increased battery life.
• According to Apple, you will get up to 12 hours of talk time on 2G and 5 on 3G, with a up to 300 hour standby time.
• On 3G, it will deliver 5 hours of internet use.
• On Wi-Fi, Internet goes up to 9 hours.
• Video playback is 10 hours vs 30 hours for audio.
The iPhone 3G S will cost $199 for a 16GB model and $299 for a 32GB model
Features:
• 3 Megapixels sensor.
• New camera, with auto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balance.
• Special macro and low light modes.
• The camera also supports photo and video geotagging.
• Any application can access all the camera functions now.
• includes new 3D graphics support in hardware. This means faster and more complicated 3D games.
• Same 3.5-inch widescreen multitouch display, but this time it has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
• Three band UMTS/HSDPA.
• Four band GSM/EDGE.
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• It has a magnetometer, which works with a Compass application, third parties, and it is integrated into the new Google maps app, showing your orientation with a small semitransparent cone.
• Voice control. You can now talk with your iPhone, Enterprise-style. You can instruct it to play similar songs to the one you are playing, or call people.
• Supports accessibility features, like zooming on text, inverting video, and voice over when you touch whatever text is on screen.
• One of the more important new features is the increased battery life.
• According to Apple, you will get up to 12 hours of talk time on 2G and 5 on 3G, with a up to 300 hour standby time.
• On 3G, it will deliver 5 hours of internet use.
• On Wi-Fi, Internet goes up to 9 hours.
• Video playback is 10 hours vs 30 hours for audio.
The iPhone 3G S will cost $199 for a 16GB model and $299 for a 32GB model
Monday, June 29, 2009
2009 Honda Fit - a complete technology
The 2009 Fit adds Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure technology.The 2009 Honda Fit has landed, and done so with everything the previous Honda fit was lacking. Judging by the sales numbers of that previous Fit. The redesigned 2009 Honda Fit is powered by a new 117-horsepower 1.5-liter that is more powerful than the previous version and achieves better fuel economy. 
Standard equipment includes air conditioning; power windows, mirrors and door locks; tilt and telescopic steering column; current and average fuel consumption indicators; and 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system. The rear 60/40 split Magic Seat offers a variety of configurations with a one-motion dive-down folding mechanism and a new hidden storage bin under the rear seat that can accommodate small items.The lone engine is an updated version of the current Fit's 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Fit Sport model also includes paddle shifters on the steering wheel, though we doubt shifting will be as much fun as turning in this car.
Standard active safety equipment includes an anti-lock braking system, with ventilated discs in the front and drums in the back, and electronic brake distribution
Standard equipment includes air conditioning; power windows, mirrors and door locks; tilt and telescopic steering column; current and average fuel consumption indicators; and 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system. The rear 60/40 split Magic Seat offers a variety of configurations with a one-motion dive-down folding mechanism and a new hidden storage bin under the rear seat that can accommodate small items.The lone engine is an updated version of the current Fit's 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Fit Sport model also includes paddle shifters on the steering wheel, though we doubt shifting will be as much fun as turning in this car.Standard active safety equipment includes an anti-lock braking system, with ventilated discs in the front and drums in the back, and electronic brake distribution
Friday, June 26, 2009
Watch video - Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid 2009
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is a new model for 2009 .
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The 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is a new model for 2009
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen is a big traditional sport utility vehicle,The same class as the Chevy Tahoe.The 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is a new model for 2009 and more available power for what will be its final model year.It's powered by a two-mode hybrid system that combines a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with electric motors for a total power output of 385 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
Aspen is a luxury-trimmed version of Dodge's Durango. Optional is a 376-hp 5.7-liter version of Chrysler's Hemi V8. That's a 41 hp increase over the 2008 Hemi.They can run on either gas or electric power or both, depending on driving needs. No plug-in charging is needed.Both 5.7-liter engines have Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System, which shuts down four cylinders when cruising to save fuel. A 5-speed automatic is the only transmission in gasoline models, while the hybrid gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Conventional Aspens are available with rear-wheeldrive or all-wheel drive. Hybrids are AWD only. Maximum towing capacity is 8900 lb for conventional models, 6000 lb for the Hybrid. A low-range gear for off-roading is an option on non-Hybrid AWD models.
Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The Aspen HEMI Hybrid features chrome accents on the door handles, body-side moldings and exterior mirrors, as well as 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheelsStandard seating is for eight with a 2nd-row bench;and and 60/40 split third-row bench seat available buckets reduce it to seven. A power liftgate and rearview camera are standard on all models. Leather upholstery and navigation system are standard on Hybrid and available on other models. For 2009, the Aspen gets available Sirius Backseat TV for the rear DVD entertainment system. Chrysler's MyGIG hard-drive radio is now included under the UConnect brand and the hard-drive grows from 20 to 30 gigabytes
Aspen is a luxury-trimmed version of Dodge's Durango. Optional is a 376-hp 5.7-liter version of Chrysler's Hemi V8. That's a 41 hp increase over the 2008 Hemi.They can run on either gas or electric power or both, depending on driving needs. No plug-in charging is needed.Both 5.7-liter engines have Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System, which shuts down four cylinders when cruising to save fuel. A 5-speed automatic is the only transmission in gasoline models, while the hybrid gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Conventional Aspens are available with rear-wheeldrive or all-wheel drive. Hybrids are AWD only. Maximum towing capacity is 8900 lb for conventional models, 6000 lb for the Hybrid. A low-range gear for off-roading is an option on non-Hybrid AWD models.Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The Aspen HEMI Hybrid features chrome accents on the door handles, body-side moldings and exterior mirrors, as well as 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheelsStandard seating is for eight with a 2nd-row bench;and and 60/40 split third-row bench seat available buckets reduce it to seven. A power liftgate and rearview camera are standard on all models. Leather upholstery and navigation system are standard on Hybrid and available on other models. For 2009, the Aspen gets available Sirius Backseat TV for the rear DVD entertainment system. Chrysler's MyGIG hard-drive radio is now included under the UConnect brand and the hard-drive grows from 20 to 30 gigabytes
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is a new model for 2009
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen is a big, traditional sport utility vehicle, the same class as the Chevy Tahoe.
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is a new model for 2009 and more available power for what will be its final model year.It's powered by a two-mode hybrid system that combines a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with electric motors for a total power output of 385 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
Aspen is a luxury-trimmed version of Dodge's Durango. Optional is a 376-hp 5.7-liter version of Chrysler's Hemi V8. That's a 41 hp increase over the 2008 Hemi.They can run on either gas or electric power or both, depending on driving needs. No plug-in charging is needed.Both 5.7-liter engines have Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System, which shuts down four cylinders when cruising to save fuel. A 5-speed automatic is the only transmission in gasoline models, while the hybrid gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Conventional Aspens are available with rear-wheeldrive or all-wheel drive. Hybrids are AWD only. Maximum towing capacity is 8900 lb for conventional models, 6000 lb for the Hybrid. A low-range gear for off-roading is an option on non-Hybrid AWD models.
Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The Aspen HEMI Hybrid features chrome accents on the door handles, body-side moldings and exterior mirrors, as well as 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheelsStandard seating is for eight with a 2nd-row bench;and and 60/40 split third-row bench seat available buckets reduce it to seven. A power liftgate and rearview camera are standard on all models. Leather upholstery and navigation system are standard on Hybrid and available on other models. For 2009, the Aspen gets available Sirius Backseat TV for the rear DVD entertainment system. Chrysler's MyGIG hard-drive radio is now included under the UConnect brand and the hard-drive grows from 20 to 30 gigabytes
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is a new model for 2009 and more available power for what will be its final model year.It's powered by a two-mode hybrid system that combines a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with electric motors for a total power output of 385 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
Aspen is a luxury-trimmed version of Dodge's Durango. Optional is a 376-hp 5.7-liter version of Chrysler's Hemi V8. That's a 41 hp increase over the 2008 Hemi.They can run on either gas or electric power or both, depending on driving needs. No plug-in charging is needed.Both 5.7-liter engines have Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System, which shuts down four cylinders when cruising to save fuel. A 5-speed automatic is the only transmission in gasoline models, while the hybrid gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Conventional Aspens are available with rear-wheeldrive or all-wheel drive. Hybrids are AWD only. Maximum towing capacity is 8900 lb for conventional models, 6000 lb for the Hybrid. A low-range gear for off-roading is an option on non-Hybrid AWD models.Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The Aspen HEMI Hybrid features chrome accents on the door handles, body-side moldings and exterior mirrors, as well as 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheelsStandard seating is for eight with a 2nd-row bench;and and 60/40 split third-row bench seat available buckets reduce it to seven. A power liftgate and rearview camera are standard on all models. Leather upholstery and navigation system are standard on Hybrid and available on other models. For 2009, the Aspen gets available Sirius Backseat TV for the rear DVD entertainment system. Chrysler's MyGIG hard-drive radio is now included under the UConnect brand and the hard-drive grows from 20 to 30 gigabytes
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Pontiac Vibe and Toyota introduced latest product
Pontiac Vibe and Japanese automaker Toyota introduced all-new 2009 Pontiac Vibe, is the latest product of General Motors' 20+ year joint venture. The new Vibe is mechanically identical to Toyota's Matrix. Both cars are based on Toyota's compact Corolla platform and both use Toyota-sourced engines.Like the original Vibe, the new car is differentiated from its Toyota-branded cousin primarily by styling.These goodies come standard on the sport-themed Vibe GT, which also gets leather-trimmed seats, Monsoon stereo, 18" alloy wheels and unique front-end styling.
The newly optional 158-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that powers all-wheel-drive .Vibes is strong enough to let you merge onto the highway without fear of being run down by traffic. Its four-speed automatic transmission quickly kicks down if you need a little boost of power, and otherwise goes about the business of shifting gears without much fanfare, which is just what you want from an automatic. The base engine for the Vibe remains a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that now makes 132 hp.If gas mileage is a big concern, you might want to steer clear of the AWD Vibe, as it gets 20/26 mpg city/highway. A front-wheel-drive Vibe with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a five-speed automatic improves on those figures slightly, to 21/29 mpg. Fortunately, the 1.8-liter four-cylinder offers up to 26/32 mpg with the five-speed manual transmission. I briefly had the chance to drive a Vibe with the 1.8-liter four-cylinder and four-speed automatic and found that it offers acceptable power, though the engine doesn't sound great when revved hard. With fuel prices as high as they are, this model offers a good blend of performance and efficiency
Pontiac Vibe is handsome and practical, and Pontiac should be applauded for their decision to make antilock brakes and electronic stability control standard. These are critical safety features that can make the difference between an accident and a near miss.simplicity isn't the Vibe's sole virtue. Thanks to a standard height-adjustable driver's seat and tilt-and-telescope steering column, drivers of all shapes and sizes can get comfortable. The back seat provides
plenty of head- and legroom, and the cargo area is lined in hard plastic, which means it's immune to stains and smells. The back seats -- also backed with hard plastic -- fold down to form a perfectly flat load floor, and you can even fold down the front passenger's seat to haul extra-long cargo.
The Pontiac Vibe is a great little car. It may not be the most entertaining to drive, but it's practical, versatile, safe and handsome.All of this makes Pontiac's redesign of its Vibe for the 2009 model year look very smart.
Pontiac Vibe hasn't been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. All Vibes have antilockbrakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system, andactive head restraints for the front seats.
The newly optional 158-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that powers all-wheel-drive .Vibes is strong enough to let you merge onto the highway without fear of being run down by traffic. Its four-speed automatic transmission quickly kicks down if you need a little boost of power, and otherwise goes about the business of shifting gears without much fanfare, which is just what you want from an automatic. The base engine for the Vibe remains a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that now makes 132 hp.If gas mileage is a big concern, you might want to steer clear of the AWD Vibe, as it gets 20/26 mpg city/highway. A front-wheel-drive Vibe with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a five-speed automatic improves on those figures slightly, to 21/29 mpg. Fortunately, the 1.8-liter four-cylinder offers up to 26/32 mpg with the five-speed manual transmission. I briefly had the chance to drive a Vibe with the 1.8-liter four-cylinder and four-speed automatic and found that it offers acceptable power, though the engine doesn't sound great when revved hard. With fuel prices as high as they are, this model offers a good blend of performance and efficiencyPontiac Vibe is handsome and practical, and Pontiac should be applauded for their decision to make antilock brakes and electronic stability control standard. These are critical safety features that can make the difference between an accident and a near miss.simplicity isn't the Vibe's sole virtue. Thanks to a standard height-adjustable driver's seat and tilt-and-telescope steering column, drivers of all shapes and sizes can get comfortable. The back seat provides
plenty of head- and legroom, and the cargo area is lined in hard plastic, which means it's immune to stains and smells. The back seats -- also backed with hard plastic -- fold down to form a perfectly flat load floor, and you can even fold down the front passenger's seat to haul extra-long cargo.
The Pontiac Vibe is a great little car. It may not be the most entertaining to drive, but it's practical, versatile, safe and handsome.All of this makes Pontiac's redesign of its Vibe for the 2009 model year look very smart.
Pontiac Vibe hasn't been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. All Vibes have antilockbrakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system, andactive head restraints for the front seats.
Many images - Nissan Murano 2009
The new Murano features a slightly revised version of Nissan's now venerable 3.5-liter V-6 VQ series engine, which is rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque -- up 25 horsepower and four lb-ft over the outgoing model.
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Information of Nissan Murano 2009
The new Murano design also includes an available dual panel power sliding glass moonroof and second row skyligh.The new Murano features a slightly revised version of Nissan's now venerable 3.5-liter V-6 VQ series engine, which is rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque -- up 25 horsepower and four lb-ft over the outgoing model. Nissan claims the new vehicle has one-and-a-half times more torsional rigidity than the outgoing model, along with improved NVH ratings. The suspension reportedly makes "extensive use" of aluminum components to help lighten the Murano's mass, although its final curb-weight ratings have yet to be announced. A refreshing change is that the five-passenger Murano is not significantly larger: At a length of 188.5 inches, width of 74.1 inches, and height of 66.9 inches, it's just 0.9 inch longer, 0.1 inch wider, and 0.4 inch taller than the model it replaces.
The most striking visual element of the 2009 Murano is its new body, which Nissan says has been infused with a 'modern art' feel while still maintaining its distinctive DNA. Other available features include a new foldaway cargo organizer, heated front and rear seats, power liftgate, rain-sensing front wipers and RearView Monitor.
The Murano comes in three versions: the S, which has all the basic equipment; the SL with more style and fog lights, rear privacy glass, and 8-way power driver's seat; and the LE, the luxurious model with 20 inch wheels, Xenon headlights, and Bose audio system. Customers can also have mood lighting and memory seating with two programmed seating arrangements for the driver's seat.
Expect the 2009 Murano to begin rolling into dealerships in January of next year.
The most striking visual element of the 2009 Murano is its new body, which Nissan says has been infused with a 'modern art' feel while still maintaining its distinctive DNA. Other available features include a new foldaway cargo organizer, heated front and rear seats, power liftgate, rain-sensing front wipers and RearView Monitor.
The Murano comes in three versions: the S, which has all the basic equipment; the SL with more style and fog lights, rear privacy glass, and 8-way power driver's seat; and the LE, the luxurious model with 20 inch wheels, Xenon headlights, and Bose audio system. Customers can also have mood lighting and memory seating with two programmed seating arrangements for the driver's seat.
Expect the 2009 Murano to begin rolling into dealerships in January of next year.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Mazda RX-8 - high-performance 2009
The Mazda RX-8 is a compact sportscar with a unique engine configuration and an unusual passenger layout. The RX-8 is powered by a Wankel rotary engine and follows a long line of Mazda model powered by rotary engines.The high-performance 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 gets a
sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, and high-performance tires on 19-inch wheels, along with foam-filled front-suspension crossmembers, which help quiet the stiffer ride and aid control.
It also comes with wider side sills, forged alloy wheels finished in a smoky gray hue, a 300-watt .Bose Centerpoint sound system, and a Bluetooth interface.The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is offered in four different models: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and R3. The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is powered by a compact but potent 1.3-liter, twin-rotor engine, making 232 horsepower with the standard six-speed manual transmission but detuned to 212 horsepower with the available six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission.For 2009, there are a number of minor changes
on the outside, including turn signal lamps that have been integrated into larger headlamps units, a redesigned front fascia and grille, and a slightly different tail lamp design.
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is available as either a 232-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, or a 212-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed Sport A/T automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a Formula 1-style driving experience.
The RX-8 has won more than 50 global awards since its release including 2003 RJC Car of the Year in Japan Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, 2003 International Engine of the Year, 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car and UK Car of the Year 2004. All together, Mazda has sold nearly 167,000 RX-8s around the world.
When designing the RX-8, safety was given as much of a priority as was performance. For Mazda, the safety process incorporates both accident avoidance and accident protection.
In addition, a comprehensive three-year/36,000-mile warranty covers every part on the vehicle except those subject to normal wear. Also, all models receive a five-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and a five-year/unlimited-mileage corrosion warranty.
sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, and high-performance tires on 19-inch wheels, along with foam-filled front-suspension crossmembers, which help quiet the stiffer ride and aid control.
It also comes with wider side sills, forged alloy wheels finished in a smoky gray hue, a 300-watt .Bose Centerpoint sound system, and a Bluetooth interface.The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is offered in four different models: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and R3. The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is powered by a compact but potent 1.3-liter, twin-rotor engine, making 232 horsepower with the standard six-speed manual transmission but detuned to 212 horsepower with the available six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission.For 2009, there are a number of minor changeson the outside, including turn signal lamps that have been integrated into larger headlamps units, a redesigned front fascia and grille, and a slightly different tail lamp design.
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is available as either a 232-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, or a 212-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed Sport A/T automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a Formula 1-style driving experience.
The RX-8 has won more than 50 global awards since its release including 2003 RJC Car of the Year in Japan Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, 2003 International Engine of the Year, 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car and UK Car of the Year 2004. All together, Mazda has sold nearly 167,000 RX-8s around the world.
When designing the RX-8, safety was given as much of a priority as was performance. For Mazda, the safety process incorporates both accident avoidance and accident protection.
In addition, a comprehensive three-year/36,000-mile warranty covers every part on the vehicle except those subject to normal wear. Also, all models receive a five-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and a five-year/unlimited-mileage corrosion warranty.
Dodge Grand Caravan - Current models
The Dodge Grand Caravan is an elongated version of the now-defunct Caravan, America's original minivan and one of Dodge's biggest success stories in recent decades.The Dodge Grand Caravan's performance has been less impressive.
It was one of the last minivans to offer essential safety features like stability control and a rearview camera. The driving experience falls short of the competition, thanks in part to this Dodge's unrefined and often underpowered engines. Three engines are available. Peek under the hood of SE models and you'll find the standard 3.3-liter V6. Paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, this engine makes 175 horsepower. The standard engine on SXT models is a 197-hp 3.8-liter V6, and it's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The third engine is the one to have -- an optional 251-hp 4.0-liter V6 for the SXT only. It's teamed with the six-speed transmission, and it brings with it a sport-tuned suspension.
The Grand Caravan is also available in four previous generations. The first spans 1987-'90; the second, 1991-'95; the third, 1996-2000; and the fourth, 2001-'07.The fourth-generation Grand Caravan's engine lineup included a 180-hp 3.3-liter V6 and a more powerful 215-hp 3.8-liter V6. The top-of-the-line trim level offered Stow 'n Go fold-flat seating, dual power-sliding doors, a separate rear heating and air-conditioning system, a power driver seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and powered accessories. As you consider trim levels, keep in mind that the naming system for the van's trims changed a few times during this generation.
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has all the features you expect in a minivan—and many more, including in-car satellite TV. Autoblog lists “a removable, cordless, rechargeable flashlight in the cargo area, power sliding doors and rear hatch, adjustable pedals and overhead LED reading lights for all three rows of seating.”For the adults up front there’s an available MyGIG entertainment option that stores up to 20 gigabytes of music and video, which can be uploaded via anything with USB capability.
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks 3 out of 8 Minivans. This ranking is based on our analysis of 20 published reviews and test drives of the Dodge Grand Caravan.
It was one of the last minivans to offer essential safety features like stability control and a rearview camera. The driving experience falls short of the competition, thanks in part to this Dodge's unrefined and often underpowered engines. Three engines are available. Peek under the hood of SE models and you'll find the standard 3.3-liter V6. Paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, this engine makes 175 horsepower. The standard engine on SXT models is a 197-hp 3.8-liter V6, and it's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The third engine is the one to have -- an optional 251-hp 4.0-liter V6 for the SXT only. It's teamed with the six-speed transmission, and it brings with it a sport-tuned suspension.The Grand Caravan is also available in four previous generations. The first spans 1987-'90; the second, 1991-'95; the third, 1996-2000; and the fourth, 2001-'07.The fourth-generation Grand Caravan's engine lineup included a 180-hp 3.3-liter V6 and a more powerful 215-hp 3.8-liter V6. The top-of-the-line trim level offered Stow 'n Go fold-flat seating, dual power-sliding doors, a separate rear heating and air-conditioning system, a power driver seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and powered accessories. As you consider trim levels, keep in mind that the naming system for the van's trims changed a few times during this generation.
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has all the features you expect in a minivan—and many more, including in-car satellite TV. Autoblog lists “a removable, cordless, rechargeable flashlight in the cargo area, power sliding doors and rear hatch, adjustable pedals and overhead LED reading lights for all three rows of seating.”For the adults up front there’s an available MyGIG entertainment option that stores up to 20 gigabytes of music and video, which can be uploaded via anything with USB capability.
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan ranks 3 out of 8 Minivans. This ranking is based on our analysis of 20 published reviews and test drives of the Dodge Grand Caravan.
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