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2011 Mazda Mazda2
Posted by Alexander in Car Reviews, Mazda on June 10th, 2011
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- 2011 Mazda Mazda 2
When everyone going for green and fuel efficient cars, Mazda came with all new 2011 Mazda 2, Mazda’s first B-segment vehicle for America since the 323. The Mazda 2 is not only comfortable and reliable but it is priced quite aggressively in its segment. But it falls behind when it comes to cargo space or rear seats leg-room.
Mazda 2 is available in two trim level; Sport and Touring. The Sport comes standard with full power accessories, a tilt steering wheel, air-conditioning and a four-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with an auxiliary input jack. Stepping up to the Mazda 2 Touring trim will get you 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear roof spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, fog-lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, a trip computer, cruise control, upgraded cloth seats with red piping, and two additional speakers for the audio system.
One can also opt for few optional features like an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth, a removable Garmin navigation system and a center console with an armrest.
Standard safety features in the 2011 Mazda 2 include antilock brakes, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and stability and traction control.
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Title › 2011 Mazda 2
The 2011 Mazda 2 is powered by a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine (the only engine option) that produces 100 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a four-speed automatic is available as optional. The fuel economy is around 29 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway for the manual transmission and 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway for the automatic. It can reach zero to 60 mph in 10.3 seconds with the manual.
The interior of the Mazda 2 is compatible with the other cars of this segment. The front seats are relatively comfortable and offer enough room for taller adults but the rear seats lack leg room and looks flat. The Mazda 2 has a relatively small cargo space with capacity of 13.3 cubic feet. With the 60/40-split seats folded the cargo space increases up to 27.8 cubic feet.
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2011 Infiniti G Coupe
Posted by Alexander in Car Reviews, Infiniti on May 12th, 2011
The 2011 Infiniti G Coupe is a performance-oriented four passenger luxury sports coupe. The G Coupe offers a blend of sleek looks, strong performance, high-tech features and aggressive pricing.
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Standard equipment includes navigation system, dual-zone automatic climate control, 8-way power-adjustable front sport seats, sunroof, rearview camera, keyless entry and starting, Bose audio system with 9.3-gigbyte Music Box hard drive, performance brakes, XM satellite radio, USB port, leather upholstery, automatic bi-xenon headlights, Bluetooth cell phone connectivity, universal garage door opener, limited-slip differential, fog lights and P225/45R19 front and P245/40R19 rear summer tires on unique alloy wheels.
Safety equipment includes front side airbags, curtain side airbags, dual front airbags, tire-pressure monitor, active front head restraints, anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, traction control and electronic stability control.
The 2011 Infiniti coupe uses a tuned version of Infiniti’s 3.7-liter V6 engine. It makes 330 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque. Fuel efficiency is around 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. A 7 speed automatic transmission is standard. An option of six speed manual transmission is also available giving 17 mpg city / 25 mpg highway. An All-Wheel-Drive version is also available known as Infiniti G 37x AWD.
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Title › 2011 Infiniti G Coupe
The cabin feels luxurious with lots of details and use of quality materials. Multiple seat adjustments along with the standard power tilt/telescoping steering wheel tmakes driving the G Coupe comfortable. The back seat lacks headroom and legroom. The front seats power forward to allow access to the back seat. The trunk is rather small, at 7.4 cubic feet but the rear seat folds down to allow some longer items to fit.
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2011 Ford Mustang
Posted by Alexander in Car Reviews, Ford on April 20th, 2011
The history of Ford Mustang starts 46 years ago. Mustang had an image of powerful, stylish, performance oriented car but lately it started losing its image with time untill now. The 2011 Ford Mustang is completely revamped int to a modern muscle car. It has all new interior, refined suspension and improved fuel economy
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Based on the engine the Mustang is available in two variations V6 with V6 engines and GT with V8 engines. The Mustang V6 has a new 3.7-liter engine producing 305 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The Mustang GT gets a new 5.0-liter V8 yielding 412 horseppower and 390 lb-ft of torque. Both have a six-speed manual transmission as standard and a six-speed automatic as optional.
Based on the features and equipments Mustang trim-level is further divided in to two variations base and premium. The base Mustang V6 is equipped with keyless entry, side spotter mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a limited-slip rear differential, cruise control, full power accessories and a CD audio system with an auxiliary audio jack. The Mustang V6 Premium adds Ford’s Sync system, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, color-adjustable gauges, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded interior trim and a Shaker 500 stereo system. The Mustang GT adds 18-inch alloys, a rear spoiler and fog-lamps and the GT Premium gets a different 18-inch wheels and the V6 Premium’s roster of features.
Optional package on the base Mustang V6 includs an exterior appearance package and an anti-theft system. Optional upgrade on the V6 Premium includes the Pony package and Mustang Club of America Special Edition, the Comfort package and the Electronics package. One can also opt for features like xenon headlamps, remote start, a performance 3.31:1 rear-axle ratio, a glass roof, a tonneau cover for convertible models and a back-up camera.
The Mustang GT can be outfitted with a Brembo Brake package, which includes more powerful brakes, 19-inch wheels, summer tires and the recalibrated stability control system. The GT Premium can be equipped with all the V6 Premium’s and GT’s options plus an array of 18-inch and 19-inch wheels, a California Special package and a more powerful Shaker 1000 sound system.
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Title › 2011 Ford Mustang
Standard Safety features includes front-seat side airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes, Ford’s MyKey system, side spotter mirrors and stability control.
In the cabin the Ford Mustang retains retro look and feel while boasting respectable materials quality. Both the Mustang coupe and the convertible offer seating for four. Rear seats lack leg-room but front seats are roomy and comfortable with multi way adjustment. The optional Sync system provides useful voice-integration technology for music and Bluetooth functions. Trunk capacity is a functional 12.3 cubic feet in the coupe and 9.7 in the convertible.
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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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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 by Alexander 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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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 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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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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Subaru Outback
Posted by Alexander in Car Reviews, Subaru on February 24th, 2011
The Subaru Outback one of the most versatile and comfortable cars on the road. The five seater Subaru Outback is a tall wagon available in a number of trim levels – Outback 2.5i, Outback 2.5i Premium, Outback 2.5i Limited, Outback 3.6R, Outback 3.6R Premium and Outback 3.6R Limited.
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The Subaru Outbacks 2.5i, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Limited are equiped with 2.5liter engine.The Subaru Outbacks sport 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited are equiped with 3.6liter enigen.
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The Subaru Outbacks base 2.5i come with features like 4-wheel disc brakes, a 6-speed manual transmission, power windows and locks, air conditioning, 16-inch wheels, cruise control, remote keyless entry and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel as standard. Outbacks comes with option of Lineartronic continuously variable transmission.
The Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a leather steering wheel, auto up/down driver’s window and fog lights. Other upgarde options are all-weather package, Lineartronic CVT, a 440-watt Harman Kardon stereo and a sunroof.
The Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited adds all-weather package, a 4-way power adjustable passenger seat, the Harman Kardon stereo, CVT, climate control and a leather-trimmed interior. Going with a Limited opens the door to options such as a navigation system and a sunroof.
The Subaru Outback 3.6R line has a bigger engine and 17-inch rolling stock as standard equipment, the Premium and Limited trims comes with the same equipment as seen in the 2.5i trim, except for the CVT gearbox, which is available only in the 2.5i.
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Title › 2011 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback 2.5i trims are powered by a 2.5-liter engine producing 170 horsepower at 5600rpm and 170lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The Outback 2.5i is equiped with a 6-speed manual transmission. The 6-speed delivers 19mpg city, 27mpg highway, while the CVT delivers 22mpg city, 29mpg highway.
The Outback 3.6R is equiped with a bigger 3.6-liter boxer six engine producing 256horsepower. A 5-speed automatic is the only option in the Outback 3.6R. The Outback 3.6 delivers 18mpg city, 25mpg highway.
The Subaru Outback cargo area is quite large. With the rear seats down, the outbreak sports can store 71.3 cubic feet of cargo volume. Driving position, quietness, comfort and overall quality inside the Outback is on par with the competition.