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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
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.
The Santa Fe GLS standard equipment consists of full power accessories, cruise control Read the rest of this entry »
2012 Honda Civic Review
Posted by Martin in Car Reviews, Honda on September 23, 2011
2012 Honda Civic is presented in both coupe and sedan and the mainstream model is offered in four trims, base DX, LX, EX and the EX-L. The Civic remains a tough competitor in its class. The drive and handling is superb and this car do not lets you down.
The Civic DX models outfitted with a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, auto-off headlights, a rear window defroster, power windows, intermittent windshield wipers, a one-piece fold-down rear seatback and 15-inch steel wheels. The Civic LX model comes with more features which includes air-conditioning, cruise control, power mirrors, door locks, keyless entry, body-color door handles, floor mats, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and auxiliary/USB audio inputs.
The Civic EX model adds in auto-on/off headlights, variable intermittent windshield wipers, a sunroof, an outside temperature display, 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, Bluetooth, a premium seven-speaker sound system, rear disc brakes and 16-inch alloy wheels. The range toping EX-L model adds some more features like heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather upholstery. An optional navigation system with voice controls, satellite radio and real-time traffic updates is available.
The Civic sporty Si coupe and sedan appear in a only trim level that contain a bigger engine, a sport-tuned suspension, a limited-slip front differential, foglights, a chrome exhaust tip, front and rear spoilers and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Within upgrades consist of nearly all of the items from the Civic EX model’s standard features list in addition a leather-wrapped steering wheel, front sport seats, red backlit gauges, an aluminum shift knob, a special Power Monitor display, Bluetooth and a seven-speaker sound system. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback
Posted by Martin in Car Reviews, Volkswagen on September 6, 2011
The 2011 Volkswagen GTI is a compact hatchback presented in both two-door and four-door body styles. There are four trim levels of GTI Hatchback the base GTI, GTI with Sunroof, GTI with Sunroof and Navigation and GTI Autobahn.
The standard equipment of base GTI‘s consists of cruise control, a rear roof spoiler, heated outside mirrors, fog lights, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel,
a sport suspension, full power accessories, launch control with DSG only, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, alloy pedals, steering wheel-mounted shift paddles with DSG only, air-conditioning, a trip computer, plaid cloth upholstery, heated front sport seats, split-folding rear seats with a center pass-through, 18-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth and satellite radio, eight-speaker stereo with CD player, auxiliary audio input and iPod integration.The GTI with Sunroof trim puts-in a sunroof, a touch screen interface for the stereo, a leather-trimmed sport steering wheel with multifunction controls, and an in-dash CD changer. The GTI with Sunroof and Navigation incorporates a touch screen
navigation system and adaptive xenon headlights. The GTI Autobahn comes with keyless ignition/entry, leather seat inserts, and a premium Dynaudio sound system.
The Volkswagen GTI is power-driven by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates 200 hp and 207 lb-ft. of torque and comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual is available as optional. The dual-clutch automated transmission can be shifted manually through the shift lever or else paddles on the steering wheel; otherwise it can function as a standard automatic. Read the rest of this entry »



