2010 Toyota RAV4

September 29th, 2009 by Arman

As on e of the most popular Sport Utility Vehicles by Toyota, RAV4 is a strategic product for the Japanese manufacturer. So for 210 model it comes with numerous updates and improvements.

Available in three variants of Base, Limited and Sport editions, 2010 RAV4 can be had two engines. There is a 2.5 liter four-cylinder with 179 horsepower and 172 lb.-ft. of torque. The other option is a 3.5 liter V6 engine which has 269 hp and and 246 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine returns 19 city/27 highway for 4×2 models and 19 city/26 highway for 4×4 models.

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Being a compact SUV, the RAV4 is packed with electronic controls for a good behavior both on the road, where it will spend most of its time, and also off the road occasionally. It comes with four-wheel independent suspension and Electronic Power Steering (EPS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) to name a few.

The car can be fitted with P215/70 R16 tires with 16-inch steel wheels or P225/65 R17 tires with steel or five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels as standard, while the Sport models gets 18-inch wheels.

Toyota RAV4is on eof the roomiest cars in this segment with a wheelbase of 104.7 inch, it also has an optional third-row seating on Base and Limited grade models. Thanks to the clever Split-and-Stow system, back seats can be folded in to the ground for the sake of a flat luggage area.

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There is also no shortage of equipments with the new model. Some of the standard equipments on all three grades include air-conditioning; a tilt/telescoping steering wheel; AM/FM CD stereo with six speakers, a universal mini-jack, MP3/WMA playback capability; outside temperature gauge; remote keyless entry; ten bottle/cup holders; power windows and door locks; foldable power mirrors; illuminated entry system; and three 12-volt auxiliary power outlets.

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2010 Kia Sorento

September 28th, 2009 by Arman

Kia Motors has recently unveiled the new generation of its very successful SUV, the Sorento. The new model is totally new and has been redesigned from scratch! It has now become a Crossover rather than a medium size Sport Utility. In fact the only thing it shares with the previous gen is the name!

2010 Sorento is bigger than its predecessor and features Kia’s new designline, in which all models share a similar front grille. The car also comes with new equipments like third row seats and panoramic roof. It is also quit luxurious considering its class. It comes standard with a top-notch multimedia/navigation system with satellite radio and USB jack.

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As for the powertrains, the new generation Sorento comes with two engines, one of them a 2.4 liter four-cylinder developing 173 hp and the other a 3.5 liter V6 with 273 hp. The car is fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission and can be had with two or four-wheel-drive system.

Like the previous model, new Sorento offers very good value for money. It also comes with an astonishing warranty and support program which gives its owner peace of mind for the entire time of the ownership! New Kia Sorento will go on sale next year as a 2011 model and by the looks of things, it seems to have everything to challenge Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Holland & Holland Range Rover Overfinch

September 28th, 2009 by Arman

This car is the result of a joint project between Overfinch, exclusive tuner for Range Rover cars, and Holland & Holland, the best sporting gun maker in the world. They had one goal in mind: absolute luxury!

H&H Overfinch Range is based on the 2010MY Vogue and is fitted with special equipments you see nowhere else. It features gun cabinets as well as a mini bar at the back, all made of very special and very expensive wood. So is the leather they have used for trimming the interior, these materials are of the private jets level of quality!

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The car has been turned into a four-seater, because at the back the middle seat has been replaced with a fancy drinking lounge! Which has a refrigerator and a serving table with glass holders.

Although the engine of this car has not been changed, you may have it with TDV8 diesel of the new 5.0 liter supercharged V8, but Overfinch improves the looks of the car using their own parts.

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They also give the RR a new set of 20” Tiger wheels (fitted with all season Mud & Snow tyres). These wheels are also available in 22 inch size. The price of this unique Range Rover which is limited to only 100 units, is 139,650 GBP in the UK.

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2011 Ford Super Duty

September 25th, 2009 by Arman

One of the best-selling full-size trucks in America is indeed the Ford Super Duty. Its gigantic size and stunning statics definitely fits in the Yanks culture very well! Now this mighty fella will be having a new model for next year which will be presented as a 2011 model.

The new Super Duty will get two new diesel and gasoline engines. First there is the .7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine which can be fed by up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel, and then a 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline which has two spark-plugs per cylinder.

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Benefits of the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine:

First use of a compacted graphite iron (CGI) engine block in a Super Duty-class vehicle in North America; CGI is stronger than cast iron, and Ford successfully has used the material in engine blocks in products around the world. The block structure was optimized for reduced weight and maximum strength to meet the demands of higher torque and more horsepower and enable class-leading fuel economy.
Unique inboard exhaust and outboard intake architecture, an automotive-industry first for a modern production diesel, reduces overall exhaust system volume, which leads to better throttle response; a reduced exhaust system surface area minimizes heat transfer to the engine compartment and improves NVH (noise, vibration and harshness).
The turbocharger features an industry-first dual-sided compressor wheel that works in a single housing. The unit is uniquely center-mounted on a pedestal low in the back of the valley for improved NVH. The design allows the single unit to deliver the advantages of a twin-turbocharger system in a smaller, more efficient package, combining the benefits of a small turbocharger (faster response) and a large turbocharger (ability to compress and force more air into the engine for more power) in one unit.
The high-pressure fuel system injects fuel at more than 29,000 psi. The system delivers up to five injection events per cylinder per cycle using eight-hole piezo injectors to spray fuel into the piston bowl. The direct-injection system is calibrated and phased for optimum power, fuel efficiency and NVH.
Aluminum cylinder heads for reduced weight; the mid-deck construction with dual water jackets provides increased strength and optimal cooling; six-head bolts, instead of four as found on other engines, help improve sealing and maintain cylinder integrity even with the higher firing pressures.
Compatible up to B20 fuel, allowing greener fueling options of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel.

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Benefits of the new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine include:

SOHC valvetrain with roller-rocker shafts: The single overhead camshaft (SOHC) per cylinder head design results in a stiff valvetrain that allows optimized camshaft lift profiles and results in great low-speed torque. The roller-rocker shafts allow valve angles to be splayed, resulting in optimized intake and exhaust port layout for better breathing.
Dual-equal variable cam timing: Intake and exhaust valve opening and closing events are phased at the same time to optimize fuel economy and performance throughout the engine speed range and throttle positions.
Two spark plugs per cylinder: Due to the large bore size, two spark plugs per cylinder are used to more efficiently burn the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber, enabling better fuel economy and increased engine torque. The twin plugs also help the engine maintain a smooth, stable idle.
Dual knock sensors: A knock sensor on each bank of cylinders of the V-8 engine allows the spark timing of each of the cylinders to be individually optimized real time, throughout the engine speed range. The engine learns the optimum timing via an adaptive algorithm.
Better engine crankcase “breathing” and efficiency: Significant development work and computer-aided engineering optimized the cylinder block for more efficient airflow in the crankcase as the pistons move up and down in the bores, resulting in improved torque at higher engine speeds. Piston-cooling jets squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions. The cooling jets also allow for a higher compression ratio for better engine efficiency and faster engine oil warm-up on cold starts, also improving fuel economy.

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Both engines are mated to the all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission and comes with a range of electronic and mechanical features to help the car holding to its “Best In Class” towing and payload title. Some of these features include: Live Drive PTO (Power Take Off), Ford’s lauded Trailer Sway Control (TSC), AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, integrated trailer brake controller with ABS and…

Other enhanced towing, off-road control features and safety improvements include:

Hill Start Assist, which applies brakes to prevent rollback
Hill Descent Control™, which uses the accelerator and brake to set, and then hold, the speed
Electronic Locking Differential, which provides maximum traction by forcing the rear wheels to turn at the same speed
Standard tire pressure monitoring system on all SRW (single rear wheel) models
Optional side air bags and air curtains
A new available 4.2-inch LCD screen includes information on specific features such as Trailer Brake Control and Tow Haul

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2010 Toyota 4Runner

September 25th, 2009 by Arman

Toyota introduces the all new completely revamped 2010 4Runner featuring new design, engines and equipments. Born in 1984, the 4runner has always been a versatile and rugged SUV, and for the new generation Toyota wanted to emphasize these qualities.

2010 4Runner is available in 4×2 and 4×4 models with different option levels. There is the limited edition which is the most luxurious version, the SR5 which is somewhere in the middle and the trail grade as the tough off-road prepd version coming with special equipments.

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You can have the 4Runner with two 4 and 6 cylinder engines both upgraded for more power and better efficiency. The 2.7 liter four-cylinder has 157 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque and comes with a four-speed automatic gearbox. This engine is standard for entry-level 4×2 models. The better option is the 4.0 liter V6 with 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque and a clever five-speed ECT-i transmission. Both engines has VVT-i system.

In comparison to the previous models both engines are now doing much better in terms of fuel efficiency. The six-cylinder has an average fuel consumption of 17 city/23 highway for the 4×2, and 17 city/22 highway for 4×4 models. These figures are 18 city/23 highway mpg for the four-cylinder 4×2 models.

2010 4Runner comes with a great number of electronic and mechanical systems to make it a better offroader. For example the A-TRAC system is now standard equipment on all 4×4 models. The system can distribute driving force to any one wheel in contact with the ground, making terrain irregularities and slippery patches transparent to the driver. Then there is the Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System which improves terrain-following ability by disconnecting stabilizer bars to allow for more axle travel, and better suspension articulation in slow, difficult terrain.

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We can also mention Toyota’s Crawl Control which is an electro-mechanical system that can be tuned to match the terrain by selecting any of five speed levels and minimizes the load on drivetrain and suspension components, Multi-Terrain Select system which allows the 4×4 operator to dial in wheel slip control to match the terrain, the Downhill Assist Control and Hill-start Assist Control. As you see you got all kinda stuff to hit the dirt hard with piece of mind!

Toyota has also thought of your on-road safety and fits the car with systems to provide good road manners, such as Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control (TRAC), an Anti-Lock Brake System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) helps to ensure stability by compensating for oversteer or understeer. The system uses selective braking and modulated engine output to keep the vehicle in line with the driver’s intended course. On 4×2 vehicles, the Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) system allows for better traction on slippery sections of roadway.

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However, should this systems fail to operate and you got stuck anyway, do not despair because the 4Runner has a special SOS button which connects you to a response center so you can get help at any time. It also automatically sends notifications to the center in case of a crash.

The car also has a Party Button! Which provides outside music for tail-gating fun! How cool is that! All in all, the 4Runner has received a dramatic upgrade and we can already see a brilliant market ahead for it.

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