2010 Lexus GX460

November 23rd, 2009 by Arman

Lexus unveiled the second generation of its GX mid-size, or as they call it “right sized”, family SUV for 2010. The car slots between the full-size LX model and the crossover RX. You may also consider it as a luxurious version of Toyota Land Cruiser Pardo.

The GX460 is built with rugged body-on-frame construction and has a standard seven-passenger configuration. The new model is also equipped with full-time four-wheel drive and the advanced Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) to have decent off-road capabilities.

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The car is powered by an all-new 4.6-liter V8, replacing the old 4.7, promising better fuel efficiency.It develops 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque and with a new six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift, averages 17 mpg (15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway).

The 2010 GX 460 wheels and tires are also upgraded in the new model! It rides on larger standard 18-inch alloy wheels with 265/60 R18 tires.

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The GX 460, like all Lexus models, is equipped with an array of dynamic safety systems such as Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), anti-lock brake system (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), The optional Pre-Collision System (PCSS), Monitor and Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Adaptive Front lighting System, (AFS)high intensity discharge (HID) headlights and…

The GX 460 is also equipped like a Lexus should. Standard features include: eight-way power-adjustable, heated/ventilated front seats; automatic climate control; leather trimmed seats and surfaces; steering wheel audio controls; rain-sensing windshield wipers; power moonroof; a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; memory system for the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirrors; and an overhead console with integrated HomeLink transmitter.

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There are also two optional packages: a Convenience Package and a Comfort Plus Package. The Convenience Package includes electrochromic exterior mirrors with power retract, and Intuitive Parking Assist. The Comfort Plus Package includes semi-aniline leather; heated second-row outer seats; wood-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; and three- zone automatic climate control.

All new Lexus vehicles come with a 48-month/50,000-mile basic limited warranty with roadside assistance for 48 months/unlimited miles. Powertrain and restraint system coverage is provided for 72 months/70,000 miles. Corrosion perforation protection is covered for 72 months, regardless of mileage.

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Mopar Dodge RAM Bianco

November 23rd, 2009 by Arman

Dodge RAM is a perfect example of a perfect example of a mighty American truck. And when it gets Mopar treatment for extra power and appeal, it certainly becomes a super pickup truck!

Mopar RAM Bianco is based on the 1500 Sport model which is powered by a 5.7 liter HEMI V8 tuned to give 395 hp and 552 Nm of torque. It is also fitted with a sport exhaust system giving it a rumbling noise just like a muscle car!

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The appearance of the RAM is also enhanced by modified by a front spoiler and cargo area cover. The suspension is also lowered for extra sportiness, and it’s completed with 22-inch 5-spoke sporty rims.

The interior is upgraded too, with high quality leather upholstery and a top-notch audio system with amplifiers and subwoofers.

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More details on 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser

November 19th, 2009 by Arman

Toyota recently revealed the pricing and full options list of the European version of 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser facelift. Also known as Prado in some markets, the car will be available as a 5-ddor full size SUV with three trim levels: LC3, LC4 and LC5.

It comes with a redesigned boy which has become more muscular than the previous generation and is also bigger. You may have this car with 5 or 7-seat configurations.

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2010 Land Cruiser is powered by an updated version of Toyota’s 3.0-litre D-4D engine which is mated to 5-speed automatic transmission. The car also features a wide range of electronic systems to help with its on and off-road capabilities:

Electrically modulated Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which minimizes body roll and gives positive steering on-road, and increases wheel articulation off-road.
Full-time All-wheel drive with Torsen limited slip differential.
Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), with four driver-selectable modes to tailor vehicle settings for different off-road conditions.
Multi-Terrain Monitor, a world-first system of front and side view cameras that give the driver a real-time view of areas immediately around the vehicle that can’t be seen from the wheel.
Crawl Control, which controls the engine and brakes to maintain a slow, safe speed when driving off-road or wading, so the driver only needs to concentrate on steering. This operates in both forward and reverse gears.
Active Traction Control (A-TRC), Multi-Terrain ABS and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) are fitted as standard on all models.

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As for the luxury equipments the basic standard features inlcude 17-inch alloys, roof rails, fog lamps, climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth and Smart Entry and Start system. While the mid-range model adds triple-zone climate control, 18-inch wheels, powered folding third row seats, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated front seats, dusk-sensing headlights, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, rear parking monitor, 17-speaker JBL premium audio package and a hard disc drive (HDD) navigation system with a 10GB sound library. With the top of the line model you get Adaptive Variable Suspension with Active height Control, sunroof, Crawl Control, Multi-terrain Monitor, Steering Angle Display, Multi-terrain Select and a rear seat entertainment system for DVD playback and gaming.

Pricing for the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser starts from £29,795 and goes up to £44,795 for a fully loaded model.

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Mercedes Benz offers ML450 HYBRID in the U.S.

November 13th, 2009 by Arman

Now that BMW is unveiling the hybrid version of its X6 model, Mercedes Benz is also playing the ball by announcing the ML450 Hybrid 4Matic for the American market.

The ML450 HYBRID joins the S400 HYBRID and our BlueTEC diesel models in our portfolio of fuel-efficient and environmentally compatible vehicles and will be offered as part of a special lease only option (no purchase) for a monthly lease price of $659 per month for 36 months and $549 per month for 60 months.

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ML’s hybrid powertrain consists of a 3.5 liter gasoline V6 engine which is optimized via the Atkinson cycle and delivers 275 hp, plus two electric motors which develop 80 hp and 192 lb.-ft of torque and 83 hp and 173 lb.-ft of torque.

So the car has a combined power of 335 hp and 381 lb.-ft. of torque, which is the same sort of power you get from a 550 V8 engine but with 46 percent better fuel economy. The car manages 21 miles per gallon around town and 24 mpg on the highway.

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2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

November 12th, 2009 by Arman

BMW has introduced a new model from its ActiveHybrid series which is based on the X6, and it’s one of the finest examples of hybrid 4x4s ever built.

The hybrid powertrain of the X6 consists of a regular V8 engine and two electric motors which are fed by Li-Io batteries installed in the rear compartment. So it manages to be powerful and economical at the same time. Considering its capabilities, this car delivers great values.

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The main source of power is a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 300 kW/407 hp, it is mated to two electric motors developing 67 kW/91 hp and, respectively, 63 kW/86 hp, so the system chucks out a combined power of 357 kW/485 hp and peak torque of 780 Newton-metres/575 lb-ft. This make the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 the most powerful hybrid vehicle in the world.

Over and above the electric motors, the high-performance battery also supplies electrical energy to the power-consuming items linked to the 12-volt on-board network. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is equipped with electromechanical power steering and an electrical climate compressor both remaining fully functional also when the combustion engine is switched off and enhancing the overall efficiency of the vehicle to an even higher standard through their on-demand consumption and uptake of energy.

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As for the performance and fuel economy, the X6 AH delivers great numbers for both! It takes the car only 5.6 seconds to reach 100km/h from stand still, while the average fuel consumption is fairly low at 9.9 litres/100 km (equivalent to 28.5 mpg imp), the CO2 emission rating is 231 grams/kilometre.

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