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2012 Buick Verano
The Buick Verano is a luxury sedan with beautiful exterior and interior and is pleasurable to drive. The steering is quick to respond and clear-cut and it feels relaxing. The transmission of Verano is very
2012 Buick Verano Review
smooth, soft and quick responding. The body structure is very strong.
The 2012 Buick Verano comes with an impressive 2.4L dual overhead cam 4-cylinder engine which turns out 180 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque and with a six-speed automatic with manual shift control. The EPA estimates 21 mpg in city and 32 mpg on the highway. The 2012 Buick Verano is available in base, Convenience Group 2 and Leather Group trim levels.
The base Verano trim comes with a foglights, remote ignition, keyless entry, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, split-folding rear seats, full power accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cloth upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 7-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, OnStar telematics and a six-speaker sound system in the company of a CD player, a USB/iPod interface, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and Buick’s IntelliLink smartphone-connectivity system.
The Convenience Group 2 trim puts in rear parking sensors, heated sideview mirrors, a power-adjustable driver seat, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Leather Group comes with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery Read the rest of this entry »
Toyota Camry Review
Posted by Martin in Car Reviews, Toyota on February 18, 2011
2011 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a 4-door family sedan with a capacity of 5 persons, available in four trims. The trim levels are the Base, LE, SE, and XLE. The base Camry comes outfitted with 16-inch steel wheels, cruise control, power windows and locks, MP3/CD player, and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat.
Toyota Camry Review
The LE trim puts in keyless entry and a multi-adjustable power drivers seat. The SE trim carries 17-inch alloy wheels, an optional rear spoiler, sport tuned suspension, fog lamps, and sportier interior and exterior styling nods. The top level XLE brings a moon roof, dual zone climate control, a power adjustable passenger seat, a multi-information display, and in-dash 6-disc MP3/CD player.
The 2011 Toyota Camry is very roomy with sufficient headroom and the seats are relaxing too. The rear section provides adequate space to seat three people with ample of room for legs.
The Camry received a gentle update previous year, with a better four-cylinder drivetrain and more standard safety features being the highlights. The Camry comes with standard cloth seats and express up & down operation for all windows, a feature usually reserved for premium cars is now standard.
Exterior
Toyota Camry 2011 incorporates an aerodynamic styling with projector beam headlights, LED tail-lights; steel wheels of 16 inches, solar energy absorbent glass, Fog lamps, power moonroof, heated side mirrors, and upgraded wheels are some of the optional features.
Interior
2011 Toyota Camry base model features cruise control, cloth seats, a CD player along with mp3, compatibility for XM radio, secondary audio jack, air conditioning with an air filter, power accessories. Some of the upgraded trims features include upgraded stereo, remote keyless entry, DVD navigation, climate control for dual zone, and Bluetooth. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Posted by Martin in Volkswagen on February 15, 2011
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Review
The Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 that turns out 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is comes in in three trim levels: S, SE and SEL and all the trims are available with front or all-wheel drive.
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Review
All-wheel drive is optional on the SE and SEL. A six-speed manual is standard on the Tiguan S, whereas a six-speed automatic is optional on the S and standard on the SE and SEL. The Tiguan appears as a smaller version of VW’s Touareg midsize SUV but its rear appears a compact hatchback.
Modifications for the 2011 Tiguan include the front fascia, although the rear styling is very similar to preceding model. Side airbags for the rear seats and Voice-controlled Bluetooth connectivity are available as standard.
Interior
Rear seats offer ample of space when they are pushed all of the way back and when the back seats are totally folded down, it gives a spacious cargo room. The front seat has sufficient space, whereas the driver’s seat provides comfort and ample of required view for driving. The 2011 Tiguan possess a premium-style cabin with high-end materials, solid craftsmanship and authentic metal trim boost the premium experience.
Driving
The handling of Tiguan is intelligent and striking for a crossover and compact SUV.
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Rear
The ride is somewhat impressive. The Volkswagen Tiguan includes plenty of power for hassle free every day driving requirements. The fuel economy is well again than with the mainstream of Sports Utility Vehicles.
Safety
The Safety features of Tiguan consist of Electronic stability system and traction control, six airbags, including side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows and All-disc antilock brakes. Read the rest of this entry »