Showing posts with label car 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car 2009. Show all posts
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
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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