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2011 Mercedes BLK
2011 Mercedes BLK
2011 Mercedes BLK
2011 Mercedes BLK
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Recently redesigned, the SL-Class remains the most premium Mercedes roadster. For the latest model year this German luxury automakers has reduced the offerings from two non-AMG models to just one, ditching the SL600 in the U.S. market.
The biggest changes to the SL line following the update are to the front of the car. The vehicle now has CLS-style headlamps to complement the new bumper and grille. Meanwhile, the taillights have been augmented with LEDs and a refined shape.
The SL550's engine remains unchanged, with a 5.5-liter V8 delivering 382 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 391 pound-feet of torque between 2,800 and 4,800 rpm. Although, the latest model enjoys a slight bump in fuel economy to 14 city, 22 highway.
Both the improved fuel economy and quick zero-to-60 time of 5.3 seconds can give some thanks to the seven-speed automatic transmission.
The car's steering system has been improved to feature a variable rack ratio, which adjusts in line with the steering angle, increasing sharply as soon as this reaches five degrees. All of which means that, compared to a steering system with a constant ratio, the driver does not have to move the steering wheel as much when cornering.
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2010 Nissan Rogue
The 2009 Nissan Rogue adds a few new features and options, but is largely unchanged after its 2008 introduction. This compact SUV from the Japanese automaker is based on Nissan's Sentra compact sedan and is a 4-door wagon with seating for five. S and SL models are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. The sole powertrain is a 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). SLs offer steering wheel mounted paddles for manual shifting. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Optional equipment includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, sunroof, wireless cell-phone link, keyless entry/engine start and xenon headlights.
2010 nissan murano
2010 nissan murano
2010 nissan murano
2010 nissan murano
Since its inception, Nissan has had a winner on its hands in the form of its Murano crossover, which first went on sale in 2003 as a 2004 model and helped popularize the crossover segment. The Japanese automaker is obviously hoping to build on that success with the substantially reworked 2009 Murano making its world bow the 2007 Los Angeles auto show.
The new Murano features a slightly revised version of Nissan's now venerable 3.5-liter V-6 VQ series engine, which is rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque -- up 25 horsepower and four lb-ft over the outgoing model. Nissan's second-generation CVT with the automaker's Adaptive Shift Control system is the only transmission offered.
The front-drive-based Murano is built on Nissan's new D-platform, a version of which is found underneath the 2008 Altima. Nissan claims the new vehicle has one-and-a-half times more torsional rigidity than the outgoing model, along with improved NVH ratings. The suspension reportedly makes "extensive use" of aluminum components to help lighten the Murano's mass, although its final curb-weight ratings have yet to be announced. A refreshing change is that the five-passenger Murano is not significantly larger: At a length of 188.5 inches, width of 74.1 inches, and height of 66.9 inches, it's just 0.9 inch longer, 0.1 inch wider, and 0.4 inch taller than the model it replaces.
Underpinning the Murano's revised suspension geometry is a subframe-mounted independent front strut setup with stabilizer bar in tandem with an independent multilink rear with another stabilizer bar. Other vehicle systems include speed-sensitive power steering, power-assisted vented front and rear disc brakes with ABS, and Nissan's Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control and traction-control systems. Yaw Moment Control is a feature available on higher-end, all-wheel-drive-equipped models.
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2011 kia sorento
It has two transmission options: a 5-speed manual or 4/5-speed automatic transmission (pre-2005 models have a 4 speed automatic, whilst 2005 Sorentos come with a 5 speed tip-tronic style automatic transmission). Sorentos are equipped with a Hyundai-manufactured 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 producing 192 hp (143 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 217 lb·ft (294 N·m) of torque @ 3,000 rpm. The Sorento is very capable off-road, with an automatic four-wheel drive system featuring low range gearing. A sport package is available for the LX base model which adds a 5 speed manual transmission, fog lamps, alloy wheels, step bars, a leather wrapped steering wheel, a roof rack and remote keyless entry. All American Sorentos also come with dual front airbags and dual side-curtain airbags in the front and rear. The 4x4 system is a shift-on-the-fly knob located usually on the lower panel to the left of the steering column. Three modes available are Two-Wheel Drive, Four-High, and Four-Low. On-dash indicators show when the Four Wheel Drive System is active.
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