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2011 Audi A5
Posted by Alexander 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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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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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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2011 Acura RL
Posted by Alexander 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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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.
2011 Volkswagen Golf
Posted by Alexander in Car Reviews, Volkswagen on February 27th, 2011
The Volkswagen Golf is a five-seater two door or four door compact family hatchback. Golf is available in six trim, 2.5L 2 Door, 2.5L 2 Door PZEV, 2.5L 4 Door, 2.5L 4 Door PZEV, 2.0L 2 Door TDI and 2.0L 4 Door TDI.
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The Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 2 Door is equipped with a standard 2.5liter engine producing 170horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque that achieves 22mpg in city and 30mpg on highway. A 5 speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
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The Golf 2.0L 4 Door TDI is equipped with a standard 2.0liter turbo, diesel engine producing 140horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, that achieves 30mpg in city and 41mpg on highway. A 6 speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. A 6 speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The Volkswagen Golf base 2.5L includes air-conditioning, 15-inch steel wheels, full power accessories, heated outside mirrors, cruise control, a trip computer, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, split-folding rear seats, metallic interior trim and an eight-speaker stereo with a CD/MP3 player.
The Volkswagen Golf TDI trims adds a sport suspension, a leather-wrapped shift knob and brake lever, 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, floor mats, and an upgraded sound system with touchscreen controls, satellite radio, split-folding rear seats with a center armrest and pass-through, Bluetooth, an indash CD changer and an iPod interface.
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Title › 2011 Volkswagen Golf
Other otional features includes Cold Weather package and a sunroof. Bluetooth is optional on the Golf 2.5L. The TDI models comes with options like a premium Dynaudio sound system, adaptive xenon headlights, rear seat airbags and a navigation system.
Standard safety features in VW Golf include front-seat side airbags, antilock disc brakes, stability control and head curtain airbags.
The Volkswagen Golf is an effortless car to drive, and feels composed and solid on the road. Good soundproofing in the cabin makes it one of the quietest in its class. The cabin is surprisingly specious and comfortable. Two adults can sit comforatably on the rear row with enough head room and leg room. The boot is large compared to other hatchbacks and can hold up to 12.4 cubic feet of load.
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Porsche Cayman Overview And Specs
Posted by Alexander in Car Reviews, Porsche on February 20th, 2011
The Porsche Cayman is a driving enthusiast’s dream car, with an exquisitely beautiful design and a powerful engine. Weighing less than 3,000 pounds and sporting a midengine layout, the Cayman handles well and is nimble when driven in a spirited fashion.
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The 2010 Porsche Cayman comes in two models with options the ‘Cayman Base’ and ‘Cayman S’. There are numerous choices exterior paint colors, in seats, upholstery colors, wheel sizes and designs, custom colors and custom leathers.
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Standard equipment on the ‘Cayman Base’ includes front and rear foglamps, 17-inch wheels, summer high-performance tires, eight-way adjustable seats, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, a trip computer and a four-speaker sound system with CD player. The Cayman S gets 18-inch wheels and a nine-speaker sound system.
The Cayman’s comes with other optional features like a limited-slip rear differential lock, ceramic composite brakes, different wheel sizes and designs, adaptive suspension, a rear window wiper, bi-xenon adaptive headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, rear parking sensors, PDK shift paddles, a sport exhaust, automatic climate control, fully powered heated seats, ventilated seats, two different sport seat designs, a navigation system, a heated steering wheel, an iPod interface, Bluetooth, voice controls, satellite radio, an in-dash or remote six-CD changer, a seven-speaker sound system upgrade for the base Cayman and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system for either model. The Sport Chrono package adds a lap timer and adjustable driver settings.
The Porsche Cayman is equiped with a 2.9liter six-cylinder engine producing 265 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. The Porsche Cayman S comes equiped with a 3.4-liter engine producing 320 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque.
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Both cars come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while the seven-speed PDK automated manual is optional. The base car accelerates from zero to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds, while the Cayman S reaches that speed in about 5 seconds.
The Porsche Cayman is a two seater car, there is plenty of room inside for two. There is a 150litre front boot, plus up to 260 litres in the split-level deck atop the mid-mounted engine and gearbox.