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Saturday, June 1, 2013

2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 Review

Massive. The exact first word that struck me as I walked up to the 2010 Toyota 4Runner the day it was dropped off.

What was once the prototype for compact SUVs has packed on the pounds and the new styling is like putting shoulder pads on top of all that bulk.

No, its not just me. Turns out Sajeev Mehta over at The Truth About Cars thought the same thing...he writes "Its sort of like Fat Elvis, on four wheels."

All that bulk goes straight to the driving experience. As Casey Kasem said in his most famous outtake, "Ponderous, man...ponderous". 270 horsepower feels no more than adequate in overcoming the inertia of this 4400 pound machine...and the EPA estimate of 17 city/22 highway? Let me know when you see that, okay? Here at TireKicker, we get surprisingly close to, and on occasion exceed EPA estimates...but the best this one would do for us was 16 in a mix of urban streets and freeways. Without the freeways, 13-point-something or 14 would have been about it.

Even the interior is set up to convey size, heft, bulk...almost as though the idea were to transform the 4Runner into a junior version of the Land Cruiser. But we like the Land Cruiser....mainly because it is what its supposed to be. Oh, and its EPA is 13 city/18 highway...which is about all the 4Runner will do, based on our weeks test.

Ours was the SR5 4X4...base price a reasonable $30,915...optioned with an audio system upgrade ($585), backup camera (a necessity in this vehicle at $525), a convenience package including moonroof plus front and rear AC power outlets ($1050), leather and power sliding rear seats with extra airbags ($3570) and floor mats and cargo mats ($204). With $800 for destination charges, the bottom line was $37,649.

Not outrageous for this level of equipment. If it had been on the 09 4Runner, I wouldnt have batted an eye. But this strikes me as a chunk of change for a vehicle that appears to be going the wrong direction at the wrong time.

Audi Q5 2010 Review A Little SUV With A Big SUV Mindset

Audi Q5 2010 Review – The new Audi Q5 offers one of the particular finest combinations of impressive operation, an ultra-luxury cabin and so also an amazing outside within its category. The particular 2010 Audi Q5 is truly one of the actual finest bets to get buyers within seek out of for a “fun to drive” though simple small deluxe crossover. Reviewers now have a great deal of reward in order to give this excellent SUV, going and so far as in order to state that have its overall performance competitors sport sedans. The particular Q5 is actually one of the actual the most fun automobiles within this excellent portion. Strength, performance, ease, and furthermore security mix within this kind of tiny SUV along with also a large listing of choices and so pleasurable. Its highway ways should satisfy typically the the greater part of customers within the particular extravagance crossover section, mostly those who else are downsizing out of bigger SUVs or alternatively crossovers. When compared in order for fellow small sumptuous crossovers, the particular Q5’s handling is almost certainly at just the actual top of typically the number, however its car definitely will never overcom that you upward.

The actual 2010 Audi Q5 achieves extremely well to an SUV. Typically the Q5 is available within 3 trims; Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Each 2010 Audi Q5 functions ordinary Quattro all-wheel drive as well as 3.2liter direct injecton V6 engine that creates 270-hp and 243lb-ft of torque. Mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission this kind of vehicle run 0-60 mph within 7,2 secs. Typically the Q5 is available common together with an electronic balance system that will presents 3 modes: on-road, off-road as well as for a setting optimized just for when the particular roof rack is simply holding also a fill. The particular vehicle is really harder rather than for the most part, but influences are never harsh. The actual 2010 Audi Q5 is certainly one of typically the sportiest crossovers on the the particular current market. This would definitely just take many attempt in order to stray starting from typically the highway within the actual Q5, as its suspension, steering, and consequently brakes are carlike, and as a consequence typically the attempt necessary to be able to maintain the actual un-carlike mass of the particular automobile within total manage is really about the actual common as tooling around within the actual family car.

The particular 2010 Audi Q5 offers for a handsome, sporty seem that will sets this separated totally from its type. Typically the outside model is considered to be muscular and as well sporty. On the inside, the particular cabin is simply much of what we’ve arrive for assume totally from Audi. This is really many very intuitively created, right for the actual flip-down back seats, that are quite simply actuated originally from the actual cargo spot. Typically the 5-seat Q5 carries the particular interior deluxe needed for that Audi is actually revered. Regardless of its small dimension, typically the Q5 handles in order to sense spacious whether you’re seated within the actual front or even back. Typically the Q5 arrives together with strength front seats, and in addition heated front seats referring to Premium Moreover and moreover Prestige versions. Typically the back seats are really large intended for two grown ups. Test drivers point out typically the common interface and as a consequence various navigation system are better more than ever, while they surely have complained within the particular previous about typically the complex handles.

Kia Launches 2010 Ghost Soul Limited Edition

2010 Kia Soul Spirit Limited Edition - Kia Motors America, with the actual launch of the special variation Spirit Soul, the real final special model 2010 four souls, is considered today in the showrooms of Kia Motors. In general, the Spirit Alma generally reflects the choices of urban passenger vehicle personalization and therefore has real value, safety and as a result of technological innovation on the common characteristics of the actual vehicle.

As before the special model of Souls, the labor force in 2010 Spirit Soul is simply based mainly in the style of the current + Soul and very well packed together with the special add-on offer, including better audio (High center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier). The individual Soul Spirit 2010 is really the true soul of the second order to provide seats in black leather with heated seats, which offers drivers and also applies sumptuous ease.

To complete the specific general attendance real internal metallic properties and hence chromium. Front fender vents associated with certain lights relay marker and also speaks of the light pulse just to Overcomers evidence, especially more music to add to the real identity exclusive Soul. Ghost Soul certainly also includes a full body kit, sunroof, fog lamps, black alloy wheels with 18-inch machined accents for a sports spoiler trim with leather-wrapped steering wheel and special so, shift knob generally more fully model real individuals Soul packaging.

Volvo S40 2010 Review Stands Between The Regular Cars And The Luxury Cars

Volvo S40 2010 Review – There are ordinary vehicles and also there are sumptuous autos. Between these 2 worlds exists also , a market available for autos just like the actual 2010 Volvo S40. The actual S40 is considered to be that a premium product just for sure, but we wouldn’t call this truly , a sumptuous car. As like, the actual S40 may attractiveness for families who else can’t afford something just like an Audi A4 but still need also , a automobile that’s much more renowned to be able to own more than also , a Mazda 3. In order to its credit, typically the S40 appears even more complex other than several sedans, and so its generally styling which has stayed incredibly new even however the actual automobile offers you entered its sixth year of output.

The actual 2010 Volvo S40 car is definitely obtainable within 2 trim levels, 2.4i and as a consequence T5 R-Design. The particular front-wheel-drive S40 2.4i is considered to be prepared that comes with that a 2.4-liter inline-5 that will makes 168 horsepower and furthermore 170 pound-feet of torque. That a five-speed manual transmission is really common and furthermore , for a five-speed automatic is almost certainly various. The actual T5 R-Design takes that a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 that have pumps out 227 hp and furthermore 236 lb-ft of torque. Also , a five-speed automatic is really conventional. There’s of course an all-wheel-drive model of the actual T5 R-Design obtainable; this carries also , a six-speed manual transmission as typical, that comes with the actual automatic being various.

If that you just like to be able to shop at just Ikea — or maybe a at just least admire the particular business’ new models — then the particular 2010 Volvo S40’s interior should strike your pretty. Quite much everything about the actual S40’s interior style is truly for a direct challenge to be able to the particular fairly austere interiors discovered within competing versions. The particular R-Design within particular includes snazzy two-tone seats and as a consequence blue-faced gauges. This definitely appears cool, but calling this “luxurious” may choose to be that a stretch. This is really a lot efficient, even though, as for the most part handles are for a type of efficiency. Typically the high quality of the particular S40’s interior components is simply wonderful, and so the actual ergonomically created seats are astonishingly more comfortable and in addition encouraging.

2010 Ford Fusion Fords game face

The previous Ford Fusion 2.3-liter four cylinder grows to 2.5 litres. New 2010 models with the upgraded 3.0 liter V6 received the name Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) with the ability to digest fuel E85, and a 3.5-liter version V6 duratec engine is added to the lineup.

Fusion sedans have a long list of new features, which it in the cutthroat mid-sized sedan market very competitive to stay. Highlights include new front end styling, a choice of three very economical and powerful engines, a new sporty version and security reviews, which is hard to be aggressive.

The merger, newly designed front end contains a more aggressive grille and new headlights, a curved hood. To improve the fuel mileage to underbody aerodynamic efficiency improve panels. The merger offers a more sportier look. The Interior also has metallic finished dashboard and steering wheel and door style guide cut on the Middle adapted.

When equipped with the 3.0-litre V6 FFV and an automatic transmission, the merger of 26 mpg highway got mpg in the city test and 18: Ford expects that these figures increase city and 28 highway for the year 2010 at an estimated 19. All-wheel drive versions recorded 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway for 2009 2010 are models expected to be an improvement in overall fuel consumption. The 3, 5-litre V6 is available only in the new fusion SPORT Edition.

Provides only slightly behind the safety and economy, as Americans make - and the 2010. Compared to the previous 2.3-litre, making the 2, 5-litre four cylinder engine 15 more HP and 16 additional pounds-feet of torque for totals 175 HORSEPOWER and 172 pounds-feet of torque. The figures are once reserved for high-performance V6s and smaller V8 engines. Come the old four-cylinder engine with a five speed automatic transmission. Now it has six-speed versions of each. The extra gears help merge to produce adequate acceleration to transport and excellent highway fuel mileage.

The 3.0-litre V6 FFV engine gets 19 more HORSEPOWER and 240 more 17 pounds-feet of torque, at 222. The 3.0 on E85, 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline increases but overall fuel mileage reduced 250 HP. Not long ago were the big numbers for a sporty V8. The new engine in the lineup, the fusion of SPORT 3.5-litre V6 with the 6-speed SelectShift, produces a strong 263 HP and a peak of 249 pounds-feet of torque for a more healthy driving experience.

One way that Ford engineers have is more power from these engines with electric power assist steering, on the new 2.5 l and 3.0 L engines featured. Instead of the previously employed hydraulic assist which rely, engine power, electric power assist none makes when the vehicle in a straight line.

The 2010 Ford Fusion has the Government five star rating, the highest available prior to driver, passenger, and impact tests and rollover test in the all-wheel drive model. It received four out of five stars for side impact rear passenger and front wheel-drive rollers. Electronic stability control and all-wheel, ABS brakes are standard.

For those who regularly occur deep snow, the merger with all-wheel drive is available, if either the engine fitted. To improve the handling, ride comfort and guidance revised sense, Ford and retuned merger suspension, front and rear. To reduce wind and road noise, Fusion is insulation and sound oppressive materials in the doors, trunk and headliner 2010 an acoustic windshield, thicker front door glass, thick hood. In addition to the 263 HP V6 that gets 2010 fusion SPORT 18-inch diameter wheels, a sport-tuned air intake and stiffer suspension tuning. On the outside, the sport Gets a special lower grid side rocker moldings and trunk mounted spoiler. A feature available that can prevent a parking lot Fender Bender is the blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross traffic alert. This radar-based system warns drivers of hidden traffic approaching.

Fords popular SYNC voice activation and entertainment system, compatible with most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and MP3-enabled devices, is a feature available. Fusion offers a Sony surround sound system, which has 12 speakers and 390 Watts.

Car Auto

Saturday, June 1, 2013

2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 Review

Monday, May 20, 2013

Audi Q5 2010 Review A Little SUV With A Big SUV Mindset

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Kia Launches 2010 Ghost Soul Limited Edition

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Volvo S40 2010 Review Stands Between The Regular Cars And The Luxury Cars

Sunday, April 28, 2013

2010 Ford Fusion Fords game face