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Suzuki is coming out swinging with its all-new Kizashi sedan , striking at the vital midsized sedan segment. Each Kizashi features all-wheel drive and is motivated by a strong 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 180-185 horsepower, depending on transmission fitment. The Kizashi looks poised to compete on personality, feature equipment, and value, with prices starting at $19,000 and peaking at about $27,000, plus $735 in destination charges. Even the base Kizashi S is well equipped with front, side, rear side, and side-curtain airbags; dual-zone climate control; nine-speaker audio system; push-button keyless start; power windows, doors, and mirrors; stability control; and ambient lighting. Starting at $21,500, the Kizashi SE packs additional equipment, such as continuously variable transmission (CVT), 10-way adjustable driver’s seat, leather trim bits, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Suzuki expects this will be the most popular version. For those who want a more sporting character, the GTS starts at $22,500 and ranges to $25,000 with all the goodies. The GTS is available with a choice of six-speed manual transmission or performance-tuned CVT with steering wheel paddle shifters. It...
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Breaking with auto industry tradition, the 2010 Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks are not just better than the outgoing 2009 models, but they are cheaper. The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 regular cab ST 4x2 with an 8-foot bed starts at $28,165 (including $950 destination) or $1,970 lower than 2009 model it replaces. The crew cab model is priced at $31,415, and the Mega Cab begins at $36,865. Five trims are offered for 2010: ST, SLT, TRX, Power Wagon, and Laramie. Beneath the sleeker sheetmetal for the new model year, the freshened Ram boasts a number of mechanical enhancements and more feature content, making it a stronger workhorse. Special attention was given to the towing capability, with the diesel versions benefiting from standard exhaust braking. An available integrated trailer brake control provides better driver control when towing. Trailer brake control information is conveniently displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) that is standard on diesel models and available on gas SLT, TRX, and Laramie models. Larger 7x11-inch trailer-tow mirrors have integrated turn signals, memory function, and puddle lamps. The base engine a 5.7-liter, 383-horsepower Hemi V-8. For...
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Nissan has freshened the Altima for 2010, giving the popular, well-regarded coupe and sedan a midlife update. Most noticeable, the Altima has a new hood, grille, front bumper, and wheels. Inside, the Altima has new upholstery, trim, and revised option packages. Stability control is standard on all models. The infotainment factor is turned up to 11 for the new year, with an available premium Bose audio system. This new stereo boasts nine speakers, 4.3-inch screen, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone operation, XM satellite radio, and a rearview camera. Also available is a hard-drive-based navigation system with a 6.5-inch screen, Zagat ratings, XM NavTraffic and NavWeather, Bluetooth streaming audio, DVD player, and 9.3 gigs for music storage. What hasn’t changed is the base price, which remains at $19,900 for the 2.5 S sedan. The coupe climbs several hundred dollars to $22,440. 2010 Nissan Altima suggested retail prices 2010 Altima Sedan Engine/Transmission M.S.R.P. Altima Sedan 2.5 S 2.5L I4 CVT $19,900 Altima Sedan 2.5 S 2.5L I4 CVT $21,840 Altima Sedan 3.5 SR 3.5L V6 CVT $24,520 2010 Altima Coupe Engine/Transmission M.S.R.P. Altima Coupe 2.5 S 2.5L I4 6MT $22,440 Altima Coupe...
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The all-new, fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner is incrementally larger, more powerful, more capable off-road, and $1,000 less than last year’s model. The 2010 4Runner will be offered in three grades: the top-of-the-line Limited, value based yet well-equipped SR5, and an all-new Trail grade (shown here) aimed at outdoor adventurers who require maximum off-road capability. Pricing ranges from $27,500 for the SR5 grade 4x2 with a four-cylinder engine to $39,800 for the Limited grade 4x4 V6. Despite improvements and added equipment, the MSRP for the most popular 4Runner, the SR5 4x4 V6, remains the same as the previous generation at $30,915. As with the third-generation, the new 4Runner offers a choice of four- and six-cylinder engine. The 2.7-liter inline four produces 157 horsepower and 178 lbs.-ft. of torque – notably 22 horsepower less than the RAV4. With a four-speed automatic transmission, this base four returns 18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway. For more grunt, the 4.0-liter V-6 products 270 horsepower and 278 lbs.-ft. of torque. Compared against the previous, the new V-6 engine produces 34 horsepower more and 10 horsepower more than the optional V-8. (See our fourth-gen 4Runner review ...
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Maybe it was a marketing ploy, or maybe GM's marketing chief Bob Lutz had a change of heart. After announcing that GM would not be holding the fall season truck sale in order to focus on their new "May the Best Car Win" campaign, Lutz has decided to hold a fall truck sale after all, starting tomorrow, September 25th. So what is GM said to be offering you on Chevrolet and GMC trucks? According to a report today in Automotive News: $1000 cash on many GMC 2010 trucks, crossovers and SUVs, including Buick Enclave $500 cash on 2009 and 2010 GMC Canyon pickup trucks Zero percent financing for 60 months on all Chevrolet Silverado and Colorado trucks, plus the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu sedan $1500 cash on 2010 Chevrolet Malibu models $1000 on 2010 Chevrolet Impala sedans, Traverse crossovers, Tahoe and Suburban SUVs, and Silverado and Avalanche trucks The caveat right now, according to some Chevrolet and GMC dealers, is that they currently do not have a lot of 2010 models in stock. The fall sale ends November 2, 2009. Ford's fall truck sale opened September 10 and ends October 5, 2009, with incentives as much as $4500 on F-150 model line trucks and $5000 on F-Series Super Duty...
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It used to be that manufacturers boasted more horsepower with each new model year, and larger size every redesign. Times have changed, and the common message for 2010 is fuel economy. Hyundai promised a year ago that they would focus their engineering muscle on boosting fuel economy. The Elantra Blue edition leads this effort, with Blue variants and hybrids expected to follow from the company’s other product lines. The Elantra Blue evolves the 2009 Elantra GLS manual into a greener machine, with fuel economy boosted two mile per gallon for both the city and highway EPA ratings through several tweaks. The Elantra Blue has a smarter alternator management system, lower friction engine components, revised transmission gear ratios, improved lock-up torque converter, and thriftier engine calibration than the previous GLS. It also adds an upshift indicator and the all-important “Blue” badging. The fuel economy is now rated at 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway. The Blue is the new entry point into the Elantra line, starting at just $14,145 (plus $720 destination charge). Despite the budget price, it has a healthy features roster that includes power heated mirrors, power door locks, power windows...
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The Lexus ES 350 sedan is treated to a midlife freshening for the 2010 model year, with an updated exterior, interior refinements, and a new telematics system, Enform with Safety Connect. The base price has been increased $330 to $34,800, plus a hefty $875 destination fee. The 2010 model is distinguished by a revised front grille, grille surround, chrome body side molding, front bumper, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. In addition, the head lights, lower valence with foglamps, and tail lamps were updated, as well. The standard 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels now have a split five-spoke design. The near-lux sedan is available in four new, less-than-intuitively named exterior colors: Truffle Mica, Peridot Mica, Satin Cashmere Metallic and Cerulean Blue Metallic. Inside, ES 350 receives revised steering wheel controls, new trim choices, and driver's seat memory. A revised center console offers more storage volume than before. In addition, rear coat hooks and an Eco Drive indicator are standard. The premium audio system has been updated, with Bluetooth streaming audio capability and a USB port, in addition to the auxiliary port. When an iPod is connected through the USB port, information...
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Days after the 2011 Infiniti M made its virtual debut at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Nissan’s luxury division has announced the pricing for the last model year of the current M. (Read: “ Sneak Peek: 2011 Infiniti M .”) The outgoing 2010 M is currently on sale, starting at $45,800. Again, it is available in a choice of 303-horsepower V-6 and 325-horsepower V-8 engines and in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, as well with a selection of available premium, technology and sport packages. To keep things simple, Infiniti has held the line on prices - no changes from 2009 . $45,800 M35 $47,950 M35x AWD $52,150 M45 $54,650 M45x AWD For 2010, the Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System Package is now included only as part of the Premium Package (M45), instead of as a stand-alone option. In addition, all models offer revised exterior and interior color selections and combinations. Read our Infiniti M review .
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One of the basic laws of the car business has been reversed - the annual price increase. Toyota signaled this significant sea change with its declaration that many models were holding the line on sticker prices . Now Hyundai has gone one better by slashing $1,800 from the entry-point to its Elantra Touring wagon . The significant price reduction comes with a new trim level that starts at $15,995 with a five-speed manual transmission. (Price begins at $17,195 with a four-speed automatic.) To get there, Hyundai has cut some minor features, leaving the powertrain, entertainment system, and safety gear intact. The Elantra Touring GLS includes air conditioning, power windows, heated mirrors, power door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm, four-way adjustable driver’s seat, and a cooled glovebox. Cruise control is also standard on all GLS models equipped with automatic transmissions. For audiophiles, an integrated 172-watt AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs is standard. The optional Popular Equipment Package on the GLS adds roof rails, a telescopic steering wheel, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, trip computer, eight-way driver’s seat with...
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The consummate sports car gets a subtle makeover and a new engine for 2010. Porsche revealed photos and announced updates for the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo in advance of its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Lighter, faster and more fuel efficient, although maybe a little too cute (with its Beetle-esque face), the new 911 Turbo ups the competitive ante by housing the Carrera S’s 3.8-liter direct-injected flat six, with two variable-vane turbochargers and 500 horsepower. Starting at $132,800 for the coupe and $143,800 for the cabriolet, we’re not sure the mileage increase from 22.1 to 24.1 mpg with the manual transmission will be realized by or even matter to the person who can afford to buy and drive any car that costs significantly more than $100k, but that’s what you get with direct injection technology. Optional is Porsche’s seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (Double-Clutch Gearbox, and PDK for short) that nets an even better 24.8 mpg. Porsche says, “Unlike most other cars in its segment, the new Turbo remains even further below the crucial level of fuel consumption for gas guzzler tax in the USA, the special tax imposed on cars with substantial fuel consumption...
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As fall approaches, so do the the 2010 models. Toyota has released pricing on several vehicles, revealing minor increases and in some cases no changes. Avalon - Toyota's flagship sedan adds rear-passenger auto up/down windows and one new exterior color, Sandy Beach Metallic, for 2010. The base MSRP for the 2010 Avalon ranges from $27,945 for the XL to $35,285 for the Limited, an increase of $100, or 0.3-0.4 percent. FJ Cruiser - The mighty 2010 FJ Cruiser is treated to several upgrades, including dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms on the 4.0-liter V6. Together, the enhancements add 19 horsepower and more significantly also give the off-road warrior a one mpg increase. Minor suspension changes reduce the turning radius by more than a foot, and a new Army Green exterior color is offered. The base MSRP for FJ Cruiser will range from $23,680 for the 2WD automatic to $25,270 for the 4WD automatic, an increase of $360, or 1.4-1.5 percent. Highlander - The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries over unchanged for 2010, but the traditional Highlander adds an available backup monitor on the multi-informational display for the Base grade V6, and a power tilt/slide moonroof for the Base grade four...
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Both Transformers movies were instrumental in launching the new Chevrolet Camaro and making it one of the most recognizable cars on the road today. Twenty years from now, Millenials will look back at Bumblebee, the transforming Camaro Autobot, with similar affection to how Gen X remembers the Pontiac Firebird with “Smokey and the Bandit” and the “Knight Rider” television series. As with those kitschy legends, the most dedicated fans will be able to drive their very own Bumblebee. (Read: " Transformers 2: Autobot heroes wear GM Bow Ties .") Introduced at the Comic-Con geekfest in San Diego today, the Camaro Transformers Special Edition awed fans, young and old. The production car is Rally Yellow, and it will be offered as an LT or SS model, with an optional RS appearance package. Even the base version can put the hurt on would-be Decepticons and underpowered Ford Mustangs with its 306-horsepower V-6 engine. The real action is with the SS delivering 400 or 426 horsepower, depending on transmission. The exterior is unmistakable with black stripes featuring the Transformers logo on the hood. The franchise logo also appears on the door sills. The classic Autobot shield is placed...
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Acura has provided an official look at its new ZDX four-door sports crossover thingy, and it looks much like the concept vehicle last seen at the 2009 New York auto show . The ZDX is based on the MDX SUV platform, and it will be positioned between the MDX and flagship RL luxury sedan . While it shares basic bodystyle with the upcoming Honda Crosstour , the two vehicle are not related. The ZDX touts a 3.7-liter V-6 engine with 300 horsepower and 270 lbs.-ft. of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. All ZDX models will use Acura’s “Super Handling” all-wheel-drive system, and standard wheels measure 19 inches. Befitting a premium car, the ZDX will be outfitted with a panoramic glass roof, hand-stitched leather interior, Bluetooth connectivity, power tailgate, and AM/FM/XM stereo with CD player and USB input. The Technology Package adds a navigation system, premium surround-sound audio system, and rearview camera. The Advance Package adds a blind-spot detection system, active anti-collision system, and adaptive cruise control. Pricing has not been announced yet, but it is expected to start in the low to mid $40k range when it goes on sale this coming winter. For a more...
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The world’s first dedicated hybrid luxury vehicle arrives in dealerships in late August. Lexus announced pricing this morning for the all-new sedan, which starts at $34,200 for the standard model, and $36,970 for the Premium edition. An additional $875 for delivery and handling will apply. The HS 250h is Lexus’ fourth luxury hybrid and the most affordable. It also offers the best combined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mileage rating of any luxury vehicle in the U.S., and produces 70 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new car, according to Lexus. EPA estimated city/highway mpg is 35/34, with a combined 35 mpg result from 87-octane fuel. Read our 2010 Lexus HS 250h complete test drive review , and Vie to Win a 2010 Lexus HS 250h Luxury Hybrid . ~ Deborah Neal, Editorial Director, autoMedia.com
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Kia injected some much-needed personality into its lineup with the funky, Scion-fighting Soul . (Read the full Kia Soul preview .) Without skipping a beat, the Korean automaker is bringing out its first special edition model, dubbed Denim Soul. The name reminds of a certain Levi jeans partnership that resulted in a memorable AMC Gremlin with denim upholstery . Not to worry, Kia has just played off the name for a blue with white cosmetic treatment. A blue-jean body color is offset by white side-view mirrors with matching white 18-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and a single white racing stripe. The Denim Soul is based on the Soul+ model, which includes cruise control, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and dual 12-volt power outlets. In addition, the Denim features a hamster-pleasing Audio Upgrade Package (center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier, and speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music), an iPod connection cable and steering wheel controls, moonroof, and fog lights. Denim Soul pricing starts at $17,300 with a five-speed manual transmission and $18,250 with an automatic. See how the Kia Soul compares against the Nissan Cube and Scion xB .
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