Acura demonstrates its commitment to driving enthusiasts by adding a six-speed manual transmission for the all-wheel-drive 2010 Acura TL at no extra charge. Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley appreciates this move from Acura, and he assures readers that the manual TL…
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Ford Motor Co. led the U.S. industry to a 13 percent sales gain in January while topping General Motors Co. in monthly sales for the first time in 12 years.
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The 2011 Sienna has been completely redesigned this year but is still similar in size to the previous year’s body style and can seat seven or eight passengers. An AWD model is still available but Toyota has introduced a few new changes. A new 4 cylinder engine, available recliner seating for the second row, split screen monitor for the rear entertainment system and a six speed automatic transmission. There are five trim levels available, the LE and XLE come in seven and eight passenger configurations while the Base and Limited are seven passenger only. The SE is eight passenger only. Below is an overview of all the trim levels.
Base Model-Includes dual sliding rear doors with power down windows, full power features, 17 inch alloy wheels, telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, four speaker CD/MP3 stereo system with an auxiliary audio jack, and triple zone A/C. The new engine is a 2.7 liter inline four cylinder that produces 187hp and 186 pound feet of torque. According to their online auto brochure the mileage is rated at 19mpg city and 26mpg highway. Standard safety features include stability control, windshield de-icer, ABS disc brakes, traction control, front seat side air bags, driver knee air bag, and full length side curtain airbags.
LE 4 Cylinder-Adds heated side mirrors, steering wheel audio controls, a 3.5 inch backup monitor, privacy glass, and an 8 way manual drivers seat. All safety features are standard and engine specs are the same.
LE V6- Adds power sliding side doors, auto dimming rear view mirror, roof rack, second and third row sun shades, bluetooth, six speaker audio system, satellite radio, USB port, IPod jack, and front seat power lumbar support. The engine is a 3.5 liter V6 that produces 265 horsepower. The mileage for the front wheel drive is rated at 18mpg city and 24mpg highway while the AWD option is rated at 16mpg city and 22mpg highway. All safety features are standard.
SE-This sporty model adds more aggressive styling with leather wrapped steering wheel, fog lights, larger air intake, lower body skirting, 19 inch alloy wheels, and tinted head and tail lights. The stereo system is the base model stereo with six speakers. All safety features are standard and the engine specs are the same as the LE V6. Not available in AWD.
XLE- This trim level adds a power lift gate, sunroof, triple zone climate control, metallic gray grill insert, tow prep package, leather interior, wood grain trim, heated front seats, and a power driver’s seat. The AWD version comes with second row lounge type seats with foot rests. Front and rear park assist is optional on this model. All safety features are standard and the engine specs are the same.
Limited- This top of the line plush model features power folding side mirrors, dual sunroofs, 18 inch alloy wheels, two tone leather interior, leather and wood steering wheel, satin chrome grille, keyless ignition, 10 speaker JBL surround sound stereo system, keyless entry, second row lounge seats, power folding third row seat, front and rear park assist, and driver seat memory settings. Available in AWD, all safety features are standard and the V6 engine specs are the same.
Notable available options are adaptive cruise control, rear DVD player, xenon headlights, navigation system with back up camera, and rain sensing wipers.
For an SUV that many people thought would be the death of the brand, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne has arrived looking pretty strong. And as you can see, the second-generation model also arrives looking much like the current version. …
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After the big week of Congressional testimony, Toyota has announced it will create two new executive positions in the U.S. — both focusing on quality. The idea is to make the giant automaker more responsive when potential safety issues…
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Apparently, this is the Ferrari 599 Hybrid set to be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show on March 2. We still know little about this car, other than that it’s based on the GTB and likely to use two…
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You didn’t really think Lexus unveiled its little nugget of gold, the premium hatchback LF-Ch concept, at last fall’s Frankfurt show for nothing, did you? Of course you didn’t. And for good reason, it turns out, as the LF-Ch…
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Prominent Honda tuner Mugen released official photos and details on its accessory line for the Japanese-spec 2011 Honda CR-Z this week. You’ll remember that a Mugen CR-Z brochure leaked out in late 2009. Of course, the information is all…
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BMW will expand its lineup of hybrid models with a gas/electric version of the new 5 Series sedan. In typical BMW fashion the car pictured above is considered a concept car, which as far as we can figure just…
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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.