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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a plenty of features with big cargo capacity, roomy cabin, strong and competent V6 engine and with straightforward controls. The drive and ride quality is good and with 2.4 liter and 3.5 liter engine options this crossover is full of power.
The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is a crossover sports utility vehicle with five-passenger capacity and is offered in three trims GLS, SE and Limited. The Santa Fe GLS and Limited trims offered with a 2.4-liter
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
four-cylinder that pulls-off 175 hp and 169 lb.ft. of torque. The Santa Fe comes standard with front-wheel drive and there is an All-wheel drive option is also available. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The EPA fuel economy of Santa Fe with front-wheel drive estimates of 20 mpg in city and 28 mpg on highway and 23 mpg as combined and with all-wheel drive the EPA estimates 20mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg as combined.
The Santa Fe SE trim comes with a 3.5-liter V6 which turns out 276 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque and this is optional on Santa Fe Limited trims. The EPA estimates 20mpg in the city, 26mpg on the highway and 23 mpg as combined with front-wheel drive and with all-wheel drive EPA estimates 20mpg in the city, 26mpg on the highway and 22 mpg as combined.
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Nissan Rogue Review
The Rogue is a compact crossover SUV with a 4-door, 5-passenger capacity and is powered by a four-cylinder engine. The Nissan Rogue is available with
Nissan Rogue Review
front wheel drive or all-wheel drive in 6 trims, ranging from the S FWD to the S AWD Krom Edition. Competitors of Rogue include the Saturn Vue and Toyota RAV4.
The S FWD trim is outfitted with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 170-horsepower engine that gets 22-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway and the S AWD Krom Edition trim is outfitted with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 170-horsepower engine that gets 22-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both the trims.
The Rogue gets a heavy interior design that gets slight from Nissan cars. The 2011 Nissan Rogue has adequate space to have room for four adults together with their baggage. The cargo space of Rogue even with the back seats up is more than enough and the cargo floor is fairly low. The driver and front passenger sit on bucket seats and feature a fairly minimalist dashboard. Dash vents and control knobs are highlighted with silver-colored surrounds, and the instrument Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Audi Q5
2011 Audi Q5 Overview
The 2011 Audi Q5 is a compact luxury crossover vehicle available in four trims 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 3.2 Premium Plus and 3.2 Prestige. The Audi Q5 2.0T model contains a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive.
2011 Audi Q5
The 3.2 model gains standard S Line exterior trim and 19-inch wheels, whereas adaptive headlights are now incorporated on the Prestige trim. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg in city and 27 mpg in highway and 22 mpg combined. Engine options are a 3.2-liter direct-injection V-6 rated at 270 hp and the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 211 hp. The V-6 groups with a six-speed automatic transmission and the four-cylinder with an eight-speed.
The Q5 has the luxurious interior for which Audi is respected. The Q5 is available with the third generation of Audi’s Multi Media Interface, a multifunction controller. The optional hard-drive-based navigation system presents real-time traffic information and at the present includes HD radio. Interesting features consist of keyless engine start and adaptive cruise control, heated and cooled cupholders. The six-disc CD changer has been replaced by additional storage under the center armrest, and a single-disc CD player is now standard.
The Q5 is one of the most pleasurable automobile in the luxury crossover segment.
2011 Audi Q5
It has the secure handling and alert responses of the A4; however the Q5′s decent cargo hold and liberal passenger room signify it’s attractive in comfort also. Without a doubt, its sliding rear seat is the only one of its kind amongst luxury crossovers of this range.
The Q5 presents a number of active safety features; the most distinguished is Braking Guard. It employs the adaptive cruise control’s radar to monitor the gap in front of the vehicle. If it near to another vehicle or thing, it alerts the driver initially with a sound and warning lights, then by thrust the brake for a moment. The 2011 Audi Q5 comes standard with front side airbags and side curtain airbags, stability and traction control. Rear side airbags are optional on all models, though a blind-spot warning system is standard on the 3.2 Prestige. Read the rest of this entry »