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2011 Cadillac STS
Posted in Cadillac, Car Reviews on March 21st, 2011
The STS look bolder, with a larger shiny grille, chrome door handles and functional chrome front fender vents. The new STS has an improved interior with a new steering wheel and such items as supple leather, elegant wood and metal with a sporty metallic appearance.
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STS, bolder, improved, elegant, sporty, engine, exhaust, rear-wheel, options, premium, stability, controll, luxury
The 3.6-liter V6 engine kicks out 302 horsepower. It provides nearly the acceleration of the STS 4.6-liter V8 engine, which produces 320 horsepower. The V6 provides 47 horsepower more than the older V6 engine of the same size largely because ithas variable intake and exhaust valve timing and direct fuel injection. The STS with the V6 engine does 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds, which makes it almost as fast as the STS V8. The V6 achieves 17mpg in the city and 26mpg on highways. Both STS V6 and V8 trim levels have standard rear-wheel drive along with optional all-wheel-drive.
A supercharged 469 horsepower V8 engine is offered in the limited-production STS-V. The V8 needs premium fuel and provides an estimated 15mpg in the city and 24mpg on the highway. All engines delivers power through a 6-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift feature.
All Cadillac STS trim levels are well equipped with many comfort, convenience and safety features. Safety features includes front-seat side airbagsv standard stability and traction control systems and side-curtain airbags. Other options include a lane departure alert system and a Premium Luxury Collection package that has a navigation system and power sunroof.
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Title › 2011 Cadillac STS
The Luxury Performance package contains heated/ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats and steering wheel, wider tires on larger 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, upscale Bose sound system and a discreet rear spoiler. A Premium Luxury option’s include a blind-spot alert system and head-up display system. The Performance Handling Package comes with 18-inch chrome aluminum wheels with extra-wide 45-series summer-only tires and Brembo brakes.
The cabin is quiet, upscale with supportive front seats, and there is good room for five adults. All cupholders are conveniently located, and the front ones have a sliding cover. Doors have storage pockets, and the console bin is deep. The large trunk has a low and wide opening.
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2011 Buick Regal
Posted in Buick, Car Reviews on March 18th, 2011
The Buick Regal is a four door, five passenger mid-size sports sedan, available in two trims, the Regal CXL and the Regal CXL Turbo. The Regal is a handsome car with American look and feel.
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Stadard features in the Buick Regal includes keyless entry, 18-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, cruise control, heated sideview mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, full power accessories, OnStar, a power driver seat, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a trip computer, a 60/40-split rear seatback,
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sports, sedan, handsome, look, feel, premium, turbo, sensors, engine, manual, safet
a seven-speaker audio system with CD/MP3 player, iPod/auxiliary audio jacks, satellite radio, steering-wheel-mounted controls and Bluetooth connectivity. Upgrade option includes a sunroof, a hard-drive-based navigation system with digital music storage and a nine-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
The Regal CXL Turbo adds rear parking sensors and a 12-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, also available on the standard Regal CXL as optional Comfort and Convenience package. Options in the CXL Turbo include xenon headlights, 19-inch wheels and an Interactive Drive Control system.
Two engine option available in the 2011 Buick Regal either a 2.4liter four-cylinder engine that makes 182horsepower and 172lb-ft of torque, or a 2.0liter turbocharged variant that produces 220horsepower and 258lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic with manual shift capability is standard for both engines; the turbo is also offered with a six-speed manual transmission
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Title › 2011 Buick Regal
Standard safety equipment in the 2011 Buick Regal includes stability control, antilock brakes, traction control, OnStar, front seat side-impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Rear-seat thorax airbags are an extra-cost option on all Regals, while brake assist is included only on the turbo model.
The cabin is quiet, luxurious and comfortable inside specially on the front row with comfortable seats. The back seats migh be little uncomfortable for tall passengers due the receding roofline. The Regal has a sizable trunk that measures 14.3cubic feet, and there is a wide opening to both the cargo area and into the cabin when the split backseat is folded.
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2011 BMW 5-Series
Posted in BMW, Car Reviews on March 12th, 2011
The BMW 5-Series is a four door five passenger mid-size premium performance luxury sport sedan, and wagon loaded with technology. Fifth generation of the BMW 5 series has been one of the best automobile available in terms of luxury, performance and reliability. The BMW 5 Trim-levels are grouped as ‘Sedan’ and ‘gran turismo’.
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The BMW 5 series base 528i features a 3.0-liter engine producing 230horsepower and 230lb-ft of torque. The 535i gets a turbocharged 3.0liter inline-6 producing 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque. The 550i comes eqquipped with a 4.4liter twin-turbo V8 that producing 400hp and 450lb-ft of torque. Each model comes standard with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. An eight-speed automatic is optional. BMW xDrive all-wheel drive is optional on the 535i and 550i.
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premium, performance, luxury, sport, sedan, wagon, technology, reliability, gran turismo, turbocharged, rear-wheel, manual, xDrive
The 5 Series is equipped with standard features that include 12-speaker CD audio system with HD radio, dual-zone automatic climate control, the iDrive control interface, a power tilt-telescoping steering wheel, a sunroof, power seats and Bluetooth. Upgrade options include night-vision camera, active cruise control, 14-way front seats, parking sensors, navigation, an automatic parallel parking system, ventilated front seats and adaptive xenon headlights.
Standard safety equipment in BMW 5 series includes front-seat side airbags, stability and traction control, night-vision system, antilock disc brakes, blind-spot monitor, lane-departure warning system, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and the BMW Assist emergency communications system. When equipped with active cruise control, the 5 Series also comes with a pre-collision warning system.
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Title › 2011 BMW 5-Series
Inside the cabin BMW 5 Series is very comfortable for drive and front passenger with good amount of head and leg room. The backseats are also specious and cofortable for two adults. The adjustability of the seats adds to the comfort. The overall look of the dash is clean and eliminated with standard iDrive interface. The trunk can hold upto 14 cubic feet of load, which is decent enough for a sedan.
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Bentley Arnage
Posted in Bentley, Car Reviews on March 9th, 2011
The Bentley Arnage is a four door, four passenger luxurious powerful sports sedan. The is available in 3 trims, the reguler Arnage R, the higher-performance Arnage T and the stretched-wheelbase Arnage RL.
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All Bentley Arnage are powered by 6.75liter V8, twin-turbocharged engine producing massive power. The Arnage R and Arnage RL produces 450horsepower and 645 lb-ft, while the Arnage T, the most powerful of the three produces 738 lb-ft of power from same V8 engine. Arnage comes equipped with a six-speed electronically controlled manually interactive transmission with overdrive and floor mounted shifter.
The super luxurious Arnage comes loaded with comforts and quality including wireless communication access for bluetooth enabled devices, gps navigation, rear sound controls for audio, am/fm radio; 6-disc cd changer, xenon high intensity discharge headlights with automatic leveling, retractable headlight washers, rear seat hvac controls, separate driver/front passenger climate controls, automatic climate control, memory adjustments for driver side include exterior mirrors, seat and steering wheel, tire pressure monitor, voice activated controls for bluetooth hands-free phone, leather steering wheel and power seats.
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Title › 2009 Bentley Arnage
Safety features includes automatic locking retractors, trunk anti-trap device, side guard door beams passenger airbag cutoff sensor, emergency fuel shut-off device, front and rear side airbags, roof-mounted curtain airbags, rear electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors, crash sensor unlocks doors, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, electronic brake assistance, traction control, power door locks, engine immobilizer, exterior monitoring, interior monitoring and anti-lift sensor.
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2011 Audi A5
Posted in Audi, Car Reviews on March 7th, 2011
The Audi A5 is a four seater well designed and luxurious coupe and convertible with all the amenities a modern car should have. Both are available in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. Audi A5 is based on Audi A4 sports, the main difference is A5 having two doors unlike four doors in A4.
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The Audi A5 is available only with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The A5 comes equiped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 211horsepower and 258lb-ft of torque along with a standard six-speed manual and an optional automatic transmission. An option of 3.2-liter V6 engine also available, but only with the automatic transmission. The A5 coupe comes standard with all-wheel drive, optional for the cabriolet.
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luxurious, coupe, convertible, turbo, engine, cruise, control, sport, premium, suspension, performance, hi-tech, comfortable, hardtop
Standard features in the Audi A5 Premium includes eight-way power front seats, 18-inch wheels, a dash-mounted Multi Media Interface controller, foglights, cruise control, leather upholstery and a 10-speaker CD audio system with satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The coupe is equipped with a tilt-only sunroof, while the cabriolet gets a power-retractable soft top and a wind blocker.
The Audi A5 Premium Plus adds LED running lamps and taillights, different wheels, tri-zone automatic climate control, automatic bi-xenon headlights, automatic wipers, heated front seats, Bluetooth and an iPod/USB audio interface. The options includes the Navigation package, voice controls, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, HD radio and a color trip-computer screen. The Audi A5 Prestige adds key-less ignition/entry, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, driver memory functions and a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system. Other options in Prestige includes an optional blind-spot warning system, Audi Drive Select and adaptive cruise control.
The Sport package available for the Audi A5 Premium Plus and Audi A5 Prestige trim levels adds a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, high-performance tires, sport seats and shift paddles for the automatic transmission. The Audi A5 cabriolet ‘Comfort package’ adds ventilated front sport seats, a neck-level heating system, adjustable lumbar for the passenger seat and upgraded leather upholstery.
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Title › 2011 Audi A5
Safety features in Audi A5 includes anti-lock brakes, front-seat side airbags, stability control and side curtain airbags. Optional safety features in A5 Prestige are blind-spot warning system and adaptive cruise control.
Audi A5 is packed with class and sophistication. Its cabin is luxurious, hi-tech and comfortable. The front seats are comfortable, though rear seats lack leg-room and head-room. The trunk can hold 12 cubic feet of load. On folding down the rear seats A5 coupe can accommodate larger items. The A5 Cabriolet features a power-operated fabric top that is stored beneath a metal cover, a lighter and simple arrangement than an expensive retractable hardtop. The Cabriolet also got good amount of space within the trunk when the top is down the load space is around 10cu ft.
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Posted in Aston Martin, Car Reviews on March 4th, 2011
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a two door, two seater sports car full of luxury, available in two trims, the V8 Vantage Coupe and the V8 Vantage Roadster (convertible) with power cloth soft top. The V8 Vantage Roadster’s power-operated cloth soft top can be lowered in 18 seconds.
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Standard equipment in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage includes xenon headlights, 19-inch wheels, eight-way power seats, automatic climate control, a limited-slip differential, rear parking sensors, power lumbar adjustment, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a battery deactivation switch and an audio system with a six-CD changer and an iPod/USB audio interface. The V8 Vantage Roadster adds a power soft top.
Other optional features includes memory functions, cruise control, heated seats, satellite radio, a wind deflector for the convertible, a navigation system, front parking sensors and a pair of upgraded sound systems.
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V8, sports, luxury, convertible, soft-top, control, safety, sensors, paddles, performance, quality, appearance
The Sport Pack adds lightweight forged-aluminum wheels and revised springs, dampers and antiroll bars. Custom paint colors and leather are also available.
Standard safety features in the V8 Vantage includes traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes with brake assist, rear parking sensors and side airbags. The V8 Vantage Roadster adds pop-up roll bars and optional front parking sensors.
Every Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equiped with a 4.7liter V8 producing 420horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic with shift paddles is optional.
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Title › Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The interior of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage identical to larger, more expensive Aston Martin DB9, the difference is in size and performance (a V-8 engine instead of V-12 engine) but V8 Vantage has got better quality, appearance and style. Bothe share the same front seats, center stack and instrument cluster.
The cabin is small but full of modern design elements, well finished with classy, quality-feeling materials. Seats are comfortable with adequate head and leg room for two adults. There is reasonable amount of luggage space under the rear hatch. The cargo area in the V8 Vantage coupe’s hatchback provides 10.6 cubic feet of usable space, while the V8 Vantage convertible can hold 5 cubic feet of load.
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2011 Acura RL
Posted in Acura, Car Reviews on March 4th, 2011
The Acura RL is a 4 door, 5 passenger, generously equipped, midsize luxury sedan. The Acura RL is available in 3 trims, RL Sedan, RL Technology Package and RL CMBS/ACC Package. The Acura is not the best looking car in its segment, but it is reliable and comfortable.
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equipped, luxury, technology, comfortable, engine, AWD, handling, automatic, keyless, leather, stability, control
The Acura RL is equiped with a powerfull V6 engine. The 3.7liter V6 engine generates 300horsepower at 6200 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 5000 rpm. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 7 seconds. An advanced all-wheel-drive system gives the RL enhanced traction and handling abilities. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard.
The Acura RL is packed with features including keyless entry, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights, a power tilt-telescoping steering wheel, a sunroof, heated eight-way power front seats with driver memory functions, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power rear sunshade, rear seat climate controls, an auto-dimming mirror, manual rear side sunshades, bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system, voice commands for the audio and climate control systems, auxiliary audio jack, six-CD changer, satellite radio and a USB/iPod audio interface.
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The Acura RL with Technology package adds heated and ventilated front seats, adaptive headlights, upgraded Bluetooth phone connectivity, a back-up camera, wood-grain steering wheel and shift knob, GPS-linked solar-sensing climate control and a navigation system with real-time traffic. The Acura RL with Technology and CMBS packages adds the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and radar-guided adaptive cruise control.
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Title › 2011 Acura RL
Standard safety features in the Acura RL include front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes with brake assist, active front head restraints and a stability control system. The optional CMBS provides a collision warnings system.
The interior of the RL is roomy, luxurious and functional. The seats are comfortable with soft and wide armrests. Though the back seats might be little uncomfortable for tall adults. The cabin is finished with leather and real wood to give classy feel. The keyless trunk in RL is nicely finished and offers 13 cubic feet of space.
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2010 Toyota Matrix
Posted in Car Reviews, Toyota on February 28th, 2011
The Toyota Matrix is a sporty crossover based on the now Corolla platform with all-new interior. Matrix is available in seven trim level, Matrix Base 5-Spd MT, Matrix Base 4-Spd AT, Matrix S 5-Spd MT, Matrix S 5-Spd AT, Matrix S AWD 4-Spd AT, Matrix XRS 5-Spd MT and Matrix XRS 4-Spd AT with two engine options.
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The Toyota Matrix base model comes with the 1.8liter DOHC 16-valve dual independent VVT-i 4-cylinder engine that produces 132 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 128lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. With the five-speed manual, the Matrix gets 26mpg in the city and 32mpg on the highway with a slight decrease with the four-speed automatic to 25mpg in the city and 31mpg on the highway respectively.
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sporty, crossover, Corolla, DOHC, 16-valve, standard, safety, stability, control, cargo-space, headroom, comfortable, utility
The Toyota Matrix S and Matrix XRS come with the 2.4Liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower, 26 horsepower over the 1.8L engine and an extra 34 lb.-ft of torque. Fuel consumption drops from the 1.8L engine at 21mpg in the city and 28mpg on the highway with the five-speed manual and 21mpg in the city and 29mpg on the highway. The S also comes in an all-wheel drive model (S AWD 4-Spd AT) that comes standard with the four-speed automatic. The fuel consumption drops to 20mpg in the city and 26mpgon the highway respectively.
Standard features in Toyota Matrix are air conditioning w filter, tilt steering column, power steering, AM/FM/CD with four speakers, 115-volt power outlet, 60/40 split rear seats, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, intermittent wipers, outside temperature gauge, remote keyless entry with remote tailgate release, cargo nets and track system with tie-down hooks, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and rear-window defogger with timer.
All models come standard with safety equipments such as an anti-lock brake system with electronic brake-force distribution with Brake assist, vehicle stability control with traction control, front airbags for both the driver and passenger as well as seat-mounted side airbags, active headrests and front and rear side curtain airbags and direct tire pressure monitor system.
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Title › 2010 Toyota Matrix
The new Toyota Matrix is sportier, sexier, with phenomenal cargo space. It offers plenty of headroom for tall drivers and passengers. The upright sitting stance that allows for easy access and comfortable all-over visibility. There is 15 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. The rear seat is split 60/40 and pressing a button flips the seat down to provide a completely flat floor capable of holding 53 cubic feet of cargo. Storage compartments and cargo nets provide owners with maximum utility. Front passenger seat also can be folded down.