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The 2010 Dodge Challenger is a five passenger sport coupe. There are three trim levels.
SE Model-Comes with full power features, an eight way power drivers seat, 17-inch alloy wheels, A/C, a 60/40 split folding rear seat, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and a four speaker CD/MP3 player with auxiliary audio jack. The engine is a 3.5 liter V6 that produces 250 hp and 250 pound feet of torque. The transmission is a five speed automatic. According to their online auto brochure fuel economy is rated at 17mpg city and 25mpg highway.
R/T Model-Adds 18 inch alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel, sport tuned suspension, fog lights, and interior ambient lighting. The engine is a 5.7 liter V8 that produces 372 hp and 400 pound feet of torque. The standard transmission is a five speed automatic with a six speed manual transmission optional. If you choose the manual transmission option the horsepower is increased to 376 and 410 pound feet of torque. Fuel economy is 16mpg city and 25mpg highway.
SRT8 Model-Adds 20 inch alloy wheels, limited slip differential, sportier suspension, automatic xenon headlights, leather interior, heated side mirrors, keyless ignition, Brembo brakes, heated front seats, twin black stripes, dual hood scoops, cruise control, blue tooth, and a premium audio system. The SRT8 comes with a 6.1 liter V8 boasting 425 hp and 420 pound feet of torque. You have a choice of automatic or manual transmissions. According to their online auto brochure the fuel economy is 14mpg city and 22mpg highway.
Optional Multimedia System- This system adds blue tooth, a hard drive based navigation system and digital music storage. There is also a 13 speaker premium audio system with a 6 disk cd changer, satellite radio, and ipod integration option on the SRT8.
Safety- All three models come standard with side curtain airbags and stability control. ABS with brake assists is standard on the R/T and SRT8 and optional on the SE.
The 2010 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is available in three trim levels: LX, Touring and Limited.
According to the Chrysler online auto brochure the base LX comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, full power accessories (including second-row power windows and third-row power vents), front and rear air-conditioning, cruise control, Stow ‘n Go second-row seating, stain-repellent cloth upholstery, a tilt steering wheel, a flip-down kiddie mirror and a CD/MP3 player. The optional Power Convenience Group adds power-sliding doors, a power tailgate and a power driver seat. The LX’s optional Entertainment Group comes with a rear-seat entertainment system with two wireless headphones, satellite radio and a touch screen stereo interface with 30GB of digital music storage.
The T&C Touring comes standard with the Power Convenience Group as well as a larger V6 engine, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, power-adjustable pedals, overhead storage bins with mood lighting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and satellite radio. Even more options are available on the Touring, but they’re typically bundled in packages. The Family Value Group adds second- and third-row sunshades, a sliding front center console and remote ignition. The Premium Group adds 17-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control, an iPod control, leather upholstery, a power-folding third-row seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and Bluetooth. The Entertainment Group is optional on the Touring but adds a single-DVD player and a third-row screen (swivels with Swivel ‘n Go). Also optional are heated first- and second-row seats and Sirius Backseat TV.
The T&C Limited has the features from the Family Value Group and Premium Group as standard. You’ll also get 17-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels, xenon headlights, rear parking assist, driver memory settings, rear climate control and a nine-speaker stereo with uconnect tunes. The optional Entertainment Group includes Sirius Backseat TV in the Limited.
Optional on all trim levels is Swivel ‘n Go seating with a foldaway table. If equipped with the latter, second-row integrated child booster seats are optional. Also optional on the two top trims are a sunroof and a navigation system with real-time traffic reports. The power-folding third-row seat is a stand-alone option on the Limited.
The front-wheel-drive 2010 Chrysler Town & Country can be equipped with one of three V6 engine choices. The base LX trim gets a 3.3-liter V6 good for 175 horsepower and 205 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic is standard.
The Touring comes with a 3.8-liter V6 that produces 197 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque. The Limited gets a more modern 4.0-liter V6 making 251 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque. Both of these engines come with a six-speed automatic. Despite their differing power outputs, they also get the same fuel economy at 16 city/23 highway and 18 mpg combined. The T&C Limited goes from zero to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds, which is rather quick for a minivan.
The 2010 Town & Country comes standard with antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, active front-seat headrests and full-length side curtain airbags. Optional on all trims are second-row integrated child booster seats (requires Swivel ‘n Go). Optional on all but the LX is the Security Group, which adds rear parking sensors (standard on Limited), a blind-spot monitoring system and Rear Cross Path. The latter feature aids drivers any time the vehicle is in reverse by warning of cross traffic in both directions to prevent the minivan from being T-boned.
In government crash tests, the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country scored a perfect five stars in all frontal- and side-impact categories. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the Grand Caravan also scored the best possible rating of “Good” in the frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests.
Like all minivans, the Town & Country has its share of innovative convenience features. The most notable are the various second-row seating choices. Standard Stow ‘n Go features a pair of captain’s chairs that disappear into the floor (as does the third row) creating a perfectly flat load floor with no hernia-causing seat lifts. Unfortunately, due to their short seatbacks, the Stow ‘n Go chairs aren’t as comfortable as conventional chairs. Those offered by the Swivel ‘n Go system feature higher seatbacks and are thus more comfortable. As the name suggests, these seats can be spun around to create a train like face-to-face traveling experience for second- and third-row passengers. Fittingly, a pole-mounted table can be placed between both rows with Swivel ‘n Go. Other innovative features include two rear video screens (one swivels), a power-folding third row, under-floor storage, Sirius Satellite TV, ambient cabin lighting, a pop-out cargo-area-mounted flashlight and a driver-door umbrella holder. You can view colors on their online auto brochure
Hyundai Designers and engineers spent four years developing the new Sonata. Its sleek coupe like design is a refreshing change from other sedans. The new 4 cylinder engine boasts 200hp while still offering great mileage. There are three trim levels available the GLS, SE, and Limited. Below is an overview.
Engine- All 3 trim levels come equipped with a 2.4 liter 16 valve DOHC engine. The GLS has 198 horsepower @6300rpm with 184 foot pounds of torque. The SE has 200 horsepower @6300rpm with 186 foot pounds of torque. The Limited has 198 horsepower @6300rpm with 184 foot pounds of torque. Even with this impressive horsepower from a 4 cylinder engine the Sonata is able to average 22 mpg city and 35 mpg highway according to their online auto brochure. This fuel efficiency is accomplished in part due to a new fuel injection system called “Gasoline Direct Injection”. This gasoline direct injection or GDI system injects a precise amount of fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder allowing it to squeeze the most fuel efficiency out of every gallon. The Hyundai Sonata is the first vehicle in its class with standard “Gasoline Direct Injection” technology.
Safety-Every Sonata comes standard with Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and an advanced ABS braking system. Electronic Stability Control or ESC detects when things are going wrong. Based on how hard or quickly you steer, the sensors which measure yaw, lateral G-force, steering wheel angle, and the speed of all four wheels the ESC system determines whether your intended path or your actual path are in sync. If ESC determines that the car is turning less than you wanted or plowing, it provides extra braking force to the rear inside wheel. If the car is fishtailing or turning more than intended it provides extra braking force to the front outside wheel for correction. All of this happens in fractions of seconds. The “Traction Control System” or TCS monitors your tires. If it detects that you don’t have enough grip it will reduce wheel spin, allowing you to accelerate on snow and other slippery or uneven road conditions. The Sonata’s Advanced Braking System or ABS has many safety features to it. “Break assist”, which measures the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed. This can help determine if the driver is in a panic situation. If the brake pedal is not pressed hard enough in an emergency situation “Brake Assist” adds that extra bit of stopping power. How your car responds to braking can vary depending on your speed, road conditions, and even weight distribution in the car. “Electronic Brake Force Distribution” uses sensors to calculate the appropriate amount of brake pressure to apply to each individual wheel. Sonata also has a reinforced unibody design and advanced front airbags.
Convenience Features- The optional Navigation system not only gets you from point A to point B it also can direct you to gas stations, ATM machines, restaurants, and even playgrounds. The systems voice recognition software is programmed to recognize a range of commands. It even adapts to each individual, actually learning preferences and speech patterns. Every Sonata comes standard with 3 months of XM radio, and navigation equipped models come with real time XM. The navigation system also integrates into the Sonata’s audio system. To use your iPod just connect it to the input jack or wirelessly stream music from mobile phones and potable music devices using Bluetooth. All Sonata’s come equipped with built in iPod and USB input jacks. The trip computer calculates your miles per gallon and tells you exactly how far you can drive with the fuel left in your tank.