The 2011 Lexus RX should see no major changes following its redesign for the 2010 model year. This premium midsize crossover SUV seats five and should reprise RX 350 and gas/electric hybrid RX 450h versions.
Both should be available with front- or all-wheel drive. RX 350 should have a 275-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The RX 450h would pair a 3.5-liter gas V6 with an electric motor for 295 horsepower total.
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admin on March 13th 2010 in Car Reviews
The Chevrolet Equinox is a midsize SUV offering five-passenger seating and a relatively low price of entry of $23,185. Now in its second generation, beginning with the 2010 model year, the ‘ute has an all-new look and improved features.
Code-named GMT172, the new Equinox also has strong family ties to the Malibu, which was the first model to feature Chevrolet’s new signature grille design.
The vehicle comes equipped with a 2.4-liter direct-injection four-cylinder Ecotec engine delivering 182 horsepower at 6,700 rpm and 172 pound-feet of torque at 4,900 rpm. That’s about as much horsepower as the previous generation’s 3.4-liter V6, though torque is down from the 210 lb-ft that engine offered. As a trade-off, fuel economy will rise considerably. The entry-level mill promises to deliver an EPA rating of 30 mpg on the highway and 21 in the city.
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admin on February 21st 2010 in Car Reviews
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment, is conquering the road. Through its sporting and elegant looks, driving dynamics typical of the brand, outstanding efficiency as well as innovative comfort and safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium cars throughout the entire process of development.
With the longest wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek engine compartment lid, short overhangs front and rear and a coupé-like, graceful roofline, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan stands out clearly from the competition. Continue Reading »
admin on February 5th 2010 in Car Reviews
After years of waiting to see the newest muscle car addition to the automobile world, Chevrolets Camaro (new and improved) doesn’t just live up to all of the hype but it definitely shows what a muscle car can be if done with excellence.
The new Camaro is powerful regardless if its equipped with the standard direct-injected V6 or the upgraded V8 option. The V6 powered Camaro is able to get up to 60 mph in about 6.0 seconds. The reason is primarily due to the 300 horses it has. But the V8 upgraded model can jump to 60 mph in a blazing 5.0 seconds, thanks to the 426 horses it packs. And the handling of the new 2010 Camaro is superb, able to handle turns and curves while going over 60 mph.
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admin on January 29th 2010 in Car Reviews
The Honda S2000 delivers plenty of knife-edge excitement and very little else. In keeping with the traditional roadster mantra, weight is kept to a minimum, thanks in part to a distinct lack of creature comforts. Power is supplied by a high-strung naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that’s matched to a deliciously mechanical six-speed manual transmission. Precision handling dynamics are also part of the S2000’s DNA, as this high-revving Honda evinces excellent balance during hard cornering with minimal computer intervention. Moreover, there’s no cowl shake to speak of. Even after nine years on the market, this is one of the most rigid roadsters you can buy.
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admin on January 19th 2010 in Car Reviews
