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The new 2006 Chrysler Crossfire comes in a sophisticated two tone, twin cockpit interior. To add to the sporty Crossfire's appearance is the center spine shape which also appears on the shifter and instrument panel. The new Crossfire center console is metallic from the top of the instrument panel to the center of the...
The depth of design innovations doesn't stop with the PT Cruiser's exterior. Interior amenities like leather-trimmed seats with Preferred Suede® accents and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard on Limited models. In fact, the interior styling of every PT Cruiser is luxurious, refined, and designed to fit you.
Pacifica is specially tuned to deliver agile sport sedan cornering and handling, making it fun to drive. Its sophisticated five-link rear suspension, self-leveling rear shock absorbers, precision variable-assist rack-and-pinion steering, and large tires on wide wheels make it an outstanding sports tourer for the open road. Yet, Pacifica is equally at home in the...
Luxury comes standard on the 2006 Chrysler 300. With 105.8 cubic feet of passenger room, it's more than just spacious. The well-appointed interior features Satin Silver accents and an elegant analog clock. Its handcrafted feel continues with the refinement and sophistication of optional genuine California walnut or available industry-first tortoise shell-style accents on the...
The 2006 Volvo S80 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in two trims, the 2.5T and the 2.5T AWD. Upon introduction, the 2.5T is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. The 2.5T AWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter,...
The 2006 Volvo S60 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2.5T to the R. Upon introduction, the 2.5T is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission...
Designed and built for a life on the move. Compact yet with generous large-car feel. Technical innovation, creativity and youthful lines point the way for a new generation of Volvo cars. Inspiring driving pleasure included in the price. Volvos world-renowned safety features too. An entirely new Volvo that fires your enthusiasm is here.
With its three-piece retractable hardtop, the second-generation C70 promises the best of both worlds: With the top up, it's a sporty coupe with dramatic, head-turning style. With the top stowed below the rear deck, it's an open-air convertible that invites wind-in-the-hair fun and excitement.
We believe we are entitled to it all. Call it The Mine Syndrome, or TMS. It's driving the automobile industry today.Consider the 2006 Volvo XC90 V-8 sport-utility vehicle. You read that correctly. Volvo, automotive exemplar of all things common-sense, has rolled out its first V-8 engine -- a 4.4-liter, 311-horsepower V-8!
Deciding on a Lancer is the easy part. Lancer's roominess and reliability make it a practical choice, while its good looks and tight handling make it sporty and stylish. But Lancer is an exceptional overall value. It comes standard with luxuries like power windows and door locks, as well as an in-dash CD player....
Mitsubishi introduced a Ralliart, or motor sport version, of the Galant at the 2004 SEMA show which the company intends to bring into production for the 2006 model year. With its rear spoiler, side skirts, wire mesh grille and special front and rear fascias, this flashy variant of Mitsubishi's sedan is aimed at roping...
Mitsubishi will be releasing its first pickup, developed in collaboration with DaimlerChrysler, for the 2006 model year. Based on the Dodge Dakota platform, the Raider represents part of the company's attempt to reestablish its brand identity in the U.S. after a year of slumping sales. The name "Raider" was originally used on a Dodge...
Mitsubishi will most likely be bringing the Endeavor Ralliart, which was shown as a concept at SEMA, into production in 2006, along with its sister vehicle, the Galant Ralliart. The wire mesh grille, gaudy exterior and numerous high-performance touches are intended to snare younger buyers into the brand. This midsize will be powered by...
It's not often that an SUV can be all things to all people. But that's exactly what you get with the 2006 Montero. The Montero is a bona-fide off-road legend. Specially prepared versions have won the grueling Dakar Rally for the last five years running. Success like that doesn't come easy. It comes from...
The 2006 Outlander is powerful proof that Mitsubishi isn't afraid to break the rules. Who says you can't couple the ride comfort and engineering precision of a sedan with the versatility and sense of adventure of an SUV? The new 2006 Outlander Limited offers a compelling combination of both. Luxuries include a 210-watt, 6-speaker...
First seen in Detroit, the aerodynamic curves of Mitsubishis shapely Eclipse Concept-E merely hint at its true performance potential. An all-wheel-drive configuration in which parallel engines provide constant power to both the front and rear axles, even when shifting, makes the 2+2 coupe a high-tech study in hybrid engine mechanics. Plasma running lights and...
Comes standard with: a factory performance-tuned (2.0-liter, MIVEC DOHC, 16-valve, turbocharged and intercooled) engine with 286 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque, front-mounted air-to-air intercooler, close-ratio five-speed manual transmission with aluminum shift knob* and Teflon-coated cables, full-time AWD with an electronic Active Center Differential (with three driver-selectable modestarmac, snow and gr...
While the rest of Cadillac's lineup has migrated to a new rear-wheel-drive platform, the next-generation DTS will retain its front-wheel-drive setup when it debuts next year. The new DTS will most likely incorporate some of Cadillac's new design philosophy but the focus will remain on comfort instead of performance. Its size isn't likely to...
With the CTS-V already burning up the streets with its Corvette-sourced V8, Cadillac has turned its attention to the XLR for V-Series treatment. Instead of an LS6 V8, however, the XLR-V is expected to get a supercharged version of its standard 4.6-liter Northstar V8. A full complement of performance enhancements such as larger wheels...
Cadillac has made it clear that it intends to give the V-Series treatment to more than just the CTS, so it wasn't much of a surprise when heavily modified prototypes of the STS were photographed making the rounds at Germany's Nurburgring test track. Power is expected to come from a supercharged version of Cadillac's...
The CTS comes in a single trim level but numerous option packages enable buyers to add varying levels of additional luxury- and sport-oriented features. Standard equipment includes leather seating, side and head-protecting side-curtain airbags, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, dual-zone climate control, a CD player, the OnStar communications system, ABS and traction control. Upgrades...
Considered Cadillac's first crossover utility vehicle by combining the attributes of more than one vehicle class, the SRX wagon debuted for the 2004 model year. Built on General Motors' Sigma platform like the company's CTS sedan, the luxury-oriented SRX comes with a V-6 or V-8 engine and either rear- or all-wheel drive.
Luckily, Saab engineers tightened the flabby ride of an SUV and honed its steering so that the 9-7X handles better. It also has ample pickup from a beefy 5.3-liter, 300-horsepower V-8 engine. It's certainly luxurious enough, with well-proportioned, comfortable seating, ingenious air vents (I know you know, but it's worth repeating) and electric seats,...
The Saturn Relay is styled to look like an SUV, with a long, square nose, exposed C-pillars, and heavy-duty roof rails. It is a minivan, however, with the valuable virtues of sliding side doors and comfortable seating for seven.The Relay's cabin is clean and contemporary, and some neat features are available. OnStar is standard....
If you drive too fast, they'll only see a blur. If the VUE is about taking it anywhere, the VUE Red Line is about taking it further. Big 18-inch alloy wheels on wide, low-profile tires keep you in touch with the street. Front and side ground effects lower the VUE's look and streamline its...
While driving new cars all the time I have to take notes -- mental and with pen and paper. And, its annoying to hop from car to car not knowing where the light switch is or flipping the lightswitch when trying to find the windshield wiper gizmo. Like I said, its tough, but somebody...
Suzuki's largest car trims its model offerings and gets additional standard equipment for 2006. Verona drops its S, LX, and EX trim levels and now comes in base and Luxury Package versions. Both have a 2.5-liter inline 6-cyl engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes front side airbags, and--new for '06--antilock 4-wheel disc...
Youve got places to go. People to see. And the clocks ticking. Thats where Reno comes in. Its
This car-based SUV, which has seen its initial popularity recede over the last few years, will be redesigned toward the end of 2005, at the earliest. It's believed that the Vitara's architecture will no longer be shared with the now defunct Chevy Tracker. Most likely, the new Vitara will be spun off from General...
Minor style changes and new audio systems mark this small hatchback for 2006. The least-expensive model in Toyota's youth-oriented Scion line, xA has a 103-hp 4-cyl engine with manual or optional automatic transmission. Head-protecting curtain side airbags with front torso side airbags are available, as is an antiskid system. Standard equipment includes ABS, air...
In addition to raw power, the tC also boasts low emissions, low noise levels, and an impressive fuel economy. Manual transmissions get 22 city / 29 highway miles, and automatics deliver 23 city / 30 highway.
Look inside the hood of xB and you'll find a 1.5 Liter 16 valve in-line 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-I) technology. This light and compact power plant gives every xB an excellent horsepower-to-weight ratio.The automatic transmissions utilize an advanced powertrain known as grade logic. This technology manipulates the shift logic...
The new 2006 and for next year's (2006) Hyundai XG350 is a roomy vehicle, with a wheelbase of 108.3" allows plenty of leg room up front and is, according to this 2006 Hyundai XG350 review, more than adequate space for passengers in the back seat. This is a great buy for 2006!
Equally at home either around the streets or out on the open road, Tiburon is ideal for the driving enthusiast. With its powerful 2.7L, all alloy, V6 quad cam engine, the Tiburon offers a choice of 6 speed close ratio manual, or the technologically advanced dual-mode Selectronic automatic transmission with HiVec (Hyundai intelligent Vehicle...
Hyundai's compact sport utility vehicle received several refinements for the 2005 model year. Styling changes included a fresh grille and taillights, refined bodyside cladding, a redesigned tailgate handle and restyled 16-inch alloy wheels. A new instrument cluster went inside, and the LX model gained a power driver's seat.
This is the never-before-seen 2006 Azera. Standard operating procedure was traded in for uncompromised engineering and style. The result is a premium high-performance luxury sedan sculpted from aluminum, leather and beautifully designed sheet metal.
When the 2006 Elantra appears in the fall of 2005 as part of Hyundai's mammoth, two-year product offensive, it will feature brand-new sheet metal as well as a completely different interior, most notably, a much larger cabin. This upscale Hyundai model will also receive a brand-new engine, as well as different suspension. The Elantra,...
As part of a major product offensive that will take place over the next two years, Korea's top auto manufacturer wil redesign its redoubtable entry-level compact. The 2006 Accent will borrow its underpinnings and other internal details from the next-generation Kia Rio, although you can expect the two vehicles to look quite different on...
Easy interaction is vital to enjoying life. That's why the ergonomics of the Tucson have been designed to be immediately instinctive. Even the most spontaneous getaways are better when they are shared and you are prepared. With Tucson it takes only minutes to load anything, or maybe everything, you need.
Hyundai has already started trial production (in early June) of the Sonata in the Alabama plant by assembling two or three Sonatas a day," said CEO Kim Dong Jin. "Hyundai will produce a total of 300,000 units of the Sonata and Santa Fe SUV a year in the Alabama plant
The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferraris extraordinary achievements with aluminium technology, begun with the 360 Modena, to a whole new level, and offers a series of extremely significant innovations directly derived from the Ferrari Formula 1 single-seaters. Two of these innovations...
The Lexus GX 470 is an authentic, mid-size SUV, with serious off-road capability based on traditional truck engineering: body-on-frame construction, a rugged four-wheel-drive system, and a live rear axle. But it's also a Lexus: roomy and quiet inside, with a luxurious cabin swathed in leather and bird's-eye maple. Its 4.7-liter overhead-cam V8 and smoothly...
Calling it "one of the most advanced vehicles on Earth," Denny Clements, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, unveiled the striking new 2006 Lexus GS at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. Though the general shape and quad headlamps tie the new Lexus GS to the outgoing model, the redesigned car is...
The two-seat concept blends the performance of an exotic sports car with the luxury refinements of a Lexus. Designed to express a bold new direction in styling for the Lexus brand, the LF-A concept is a vision closely aligned with the company's Formula One commitment to achieving superiority among its rivals in speed, quickness,...
The redesigned IS incorporates the new Lexus design philosophy, L-Finesse. This is made evident throughout the exterior, with such bold styling elements as a wide stance; high, muscular beltline; and an aggressive, wedge-shaped profile. The heart of the IS 350 is a potent 3.5-liter V6 that churns out 306 horsepower, making it the most...
The Lexus RX 400h is the first luxury sport utility vehicle equipped with a hybrid powertrain. It features a version of parent company Toyotas Hybrid Synergy Drive technology thats been modified for SUV duty. Changes include the installation of a new battery, the 3.3-liter V-6 from the RX 330 and a more powerful electric...
Porsche is reportedly working on an all-new Boxster that's anticipated to show up sometime next year. Even bigger news is expected about a year later when a coupe version debuts for the first time. Both cars will get slightly larger versions of the Boxster's current engine offerings with gains in the 10-20 horsepower range.
A new, supreme top-of-the-range model is taking over the leading position within the Porsche Cayenne range; second only to the Carrera GT, the Cayenne Turbo S is the most powerful Porsche homologated for road use. Benefiting from careful improvement and on-going development of the turbocharger system, the eight-cylinder bi-turbo power unit develops maximum output...
The Subaru Baja proves that capability and comfort can go hand in hand. Powered by the Subaru boxer engine and a refined cabin with the latest amenities such as power windows, mirrors and ambient temperature gauge, the Subaru Baja is rugged enough to handle all your adventures, with the civilized versatility for your day...
Powered by a symmetrical, horizontally opposed boxer engine, the Subaru Impreza delivers the kind of stability and performance that lets you attack every twist and turn in the road. Switch your life into high gear and leave everyone else in the dust.
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