2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Already sold in most of the world, the Chevrolet Cruze makes its debut in the U.S. in fall of 2010 as a 2011 model, replacing the Cobalt. Cruze will be sold with a 1.4-liter, turbocharged engine or a 1.8-liter, normally aspirated unit depending on model. Four models will be offered, starting at less than $17,000.

Powering the Cruze LS is a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 136 horsepower and 123 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Eco, LT and LTZ are powered by the 1.4-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder, which produces 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft. of torque. The Eco and LS come with a six-speed manual as standard and the six-speed automatic is an option. LT and LTZ models only come with the automatic. Washington DC Cobalt or Chevy videos Washington DC have all the details on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze or the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Standard features include 10 airbags, stability and traction control, antilock brakes, OnStar, air conditioning, power windows and door locks. The LT adds 16-inch steel wheels, while the upgraded 2LT upgrades to alloy wheels, six-way power driver’s seat, heated leather seats, leather steering wheel and shift knob. Cruze Eco, which is expected to get 40 mpg on the highway, comes with 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires and aerodynamic enhancements. For more about the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze or 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, go to Washington DC Cobalt or Chevy videos Washington DC.

Top-of-the-line Cruze LTZ comes with standard Bluetooth phone connection, USB port with audio interface, automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror and ultrasonic rear-parking assist, 18-inch alloy wheels and four-wheel disc brakes. RS appearance packages are available on the LT and LTZ models and include front and rear fascias, rocker moldings, front fog lamps and rear spoiler. An available in-dash navigation system includes a 40 GB hard drive that enables pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs and transferring of MP3 files from a USB memory device. Learn all about the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze or 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt at Washington DC Cobalt or Chevy videos Washington DC.

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Now in its fourth year, the seventh generation Malibu receives several enhanced features for 2011. The car continues to receive high praise, as it did when it debuted in 2007 for the 2008 model year. Malibu continues to be offered with a choice between two engines, both mated with six-speed automatic transmissions.

Three models of Malibu are offered for 2011: LS, LT and LTZ, all with the 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine standard. For the 2LT and LTZ models, a 3.6-liter V-6 is available. The four-cylinder engine produces 169 horsepower and 160 lb.-ft. of torque and delivers fuel economy of 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Producing 252 horsepower and 251 lb.-ft. of torque, the V-6 achieves fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Washington DC Chevrolet Malibu or Chevy videos Washington DC has all the details on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.

Both engines are mated to six-speed automatic transmissions with manual shift control. Also standard on models are four-wheel antilock brakes, stability control, traction control and brake assist. Depending on model and options, Malibu comes with either 17-inch or 18-inch wheels. Rack-and-pinion, electric power steering comes on four-cylinder models, while those with the V-6 use rack-and-pinion, hydraulic power steering. Visit Washington DC Chevrolet Malibu or Chevy videos Washington DC to learn more about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.

Chevrolet uses noise-reducing materials, including spray-on sound deadener, laminated steel, composite wheel liners and laminated glass to isolate the cabin from noise. The interior features ambient lighting in the overhead console and door-pull pockets. LED floodlights mounted in the overhead console provide subdued lighting of the center console area. Get more information on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu at Washington DC Chevrolet Malibu or Chevy videos Washington DC.

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2011 Toyota 4Runner

Toyota’s 4Runner has been on the market for twenty six years with five generations of the SUV having evolved from a basic 4x4 in 1984 to near-luxury model for 2010. For this latest version, Toyota adds the Trail grade model, which only comes with the V-6 engine and four-wheel drive.

4Runner Trail grade comes with a two-speed, part-time 4x4 system; an electronic-locking rear differential; Toyota’s A-TRAC system, which distributes power to any wheel in contact with the ground; and Crawl Control, which has five speed settings and maintains appropriate speed to maximize control and minimize load on drivetrain and suspension components. A dynamic suspension capable of disconnecting anti-sway bars is optional. Toyota dealers Minnesota or Toyota dealerships Burnsville has details on the 2011 Toyota 4Runner Trail.

A multi-terrain select system on the Trail grade allows the driver to adjust wheel-slip control to match terrain. All 4Runner 4x4s come with Downhill Assist Control, which holds the vehicle to a target speed while descending, and all V-6 4Runners come with start assist, which keeps the vehicle stopped while starting on an incline. Get more information on the 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail at Toyota dealers Minnesota or Toyota dealerships Burnsville.

Trail grade also comes with front and rear skid plats, 17-inch alloy wheels, black bumpers, heated power outside mirrors, black over-fenders, hood scoop and a roof rack with rail system. Available as an option is a premium audio system with voice-activated, touch-screen navigation, four-disc CD changer, XM satellite radio, iPod connectivity, Bluetooth phone system and integrated backup camera.

On-road safety features include stability and traction control, antilock brakes with electronic force distribution and brake assist. Eight airbags are standard, including front, side-mounted, knew airbags for driver and front passenger and side-curtain airbags for the second and third rows. Toyota dealers Minnesota or Toyota dealerships Burnsville can tell you about options for the 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail.

The Trail is powered by a 4.0-liter, V-6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to five-speed automatic transmission. Improvements to the engine and the body’s aerodynamic drag have improved fuel economy to 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds and maximum payload is 1,550 pounds.

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2010 Toyota Tundra

Toyota continues to evolve the Tundra, its entry into the full-size pickup market. Topping the list is an all-new 4.6-liter V-8 engine, which produces 310 horsepower and 327 lb.-ft. of torque. The new engine joins the 5.7-liter V-8 and the 4.0-liter V-6. Engine availability varies among the Regular, Double Cab and CrewMax models and the Tundra and Limited grades.

Toyota’s 5.7-liter V-8 was specifically designed for use in full-size pickups and delivers more power than before: 381 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. Both V-8s are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The 4.0-liter V-6 produces 236 horsepower and 266 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Auto-LSD helps provide better acceleration in sand, mud and mixed surfaces. Auto-LSD and stability control are standard on all models. Stability control integrates traction control, enhancing on or off-road grip. Drivers can switch between normal, traction control off and stability control off to deal with various driving conditions. For more details on the 2010 Toyota Tundra, visit Toyota dependability or Burnsville Toyota dependability.

For some buyers it’s all about towing. The available Tow Package on the V-8 models increases towing capacity to as much as 10,800 pounds depending model and drive train. A one-piece integrated receiver, special spring, transmission cooler, pre-wired connections for an electric brake controller with seven- and four-pin connectors near the hitch, an up-rated alternator and telescoping towing mirrors on the 5.7-liter model. The six-speed transmission gains a tow/haul shift mode. For more information on the 2010 Toyota Tundra, click Toyota dependability or Burnsville Toyota dependability.

Tundras come with Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes, brake-force distribution and brake assist. Front, side, side curtain and knee airbags are all standard. The side and side curtain airbags are roll-sensing.

Comfort and convenience options include Bluetooth cell-phone compatibility, premium audio, navigation and wide-screen backup camera. All the audio systems can play back MP3/WMA files. Satellite radio, auxiliary/USB input with iPod connectivity and music streaming via Bluetooth are available. For more information, click Toyota dependability or Burnsville Toyota dependability.

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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

The Honda Accord is often considered the best midsize sedan on the market. So how do you top that? By making a premium crossover with all of Accord’s features and reliability blended with five-door versatility. To that end, the Crosstour’s features and options are all at the upper end of Accord’s offerings, and is offered in EX and EX-L models.

Crosstour is powered by a 3.5-liter, i-VTEC, V-6 engine with Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management, which can shut off half the cylinders while cruising to save on fuel. The engine produces 271 horsepower and 254 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that features automatic RPM rev-matching on downshifts. Two-wheel drive is standard and Honda’s Real Time 4WD is available. Fuel economy is rated at 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway for the two-wheel drive Crosstour and 17 city, 25 highway for the 4WD model. Learn more about the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour at Holmes Honda Crosstour or Crosstour Honda commercial.

Crossover shoppers are focused on utility and versatility. Crosstour offers both. Conveniently located levers near the rear hatch opening allow for easy conversion of the rear seats into flat cargo floor, creating 51.3 cubic feet of space. Under the rear floor is a removable box that adds nearly two cubic feet of space. The cargo box lid can be flipped over to protect the carpet from dirty items. Holmes Honda Crosstour have all the details on the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.

Standard features on the EX include: dual-zone, automatic climate control with second row ventilation; a 360-watt, AM/FM, six-disc, seven-speaker audio system; 60/40 split rear seat; 17-inch alloy wheels; hidden removable utility box; projector beam headlights and auto-off fog lights. The EX-L adds or upgrades: leather seats with heated front seats; leather steering wheel and gear shift knob; auto dimming rearview mirror; 18-inch aluminum wheels; auto on/off headlights; memory driver’s seat and side mirrors; cargo cover; upgraded speakers and USB audio interface. Get more information at Crosstour Honda commercial.

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2011 Honda Pilot

Honda’s Pilot SUV is currently in its second generation. With seating for eight and available four-wheel drive, the Pilot offers the ability take people and cargo to places not reached by paved roads. Buyers can choose among four models, LX, EX, EX-L and Touring.

A 3.5-liter, i-VTEC, V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission powers the Pilot. The engine develops 250 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque. An available four-wheel drive system shifts power among the wheels based on which of them has more traction. The engine uses Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management allows the engine to run on six, four or three cylinders, providing power when needed and fuel economy while cruising. The two-wheel drive Pilot achieves 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, while the four-wheel drive model gets 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Honda dealer LA or Honda dealers Shreveport has all the details on the 2011 Honda Pilot.

The Pilot provides 18.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row seat and a hidden storage well adds 2.8 cubic feet and can be combined with the above-floor area. The second and third row seats fold flat into the floor creating 87.0 cubic feet of space and accommodate items up to four feet wide. Get more information about the 2011 Honda Pilot at Honda dealer LA.

Honda’s Grade Logic Control helps keep the Pilot in the correct gear when driving up or downhill, preventing the transmission from gear hunting. The automatic four-wheel drive applies power to all four corners as needed. The system’s manual lock mode can be used in first or second gear at speeds up to 18 mph and delivers maximum torque transfer to the rear wheels. Pilot can tow up to 4,500 pounds when equipped with 4WD and 3,500 pounds on 2WD models. Honda dealers Shreveport can provide more about the 2011 Honda Pilot.

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2011 Infiniti M Sedan

When it came time to create the new generation of Infiniti’s M sedan the automaker pulled out all the stops. Keeping with the company’s performance-minded idea of luxury, the new M56 boasts a 420-horsepower V-8, while the M37’s V-6 puts out 330 horsepower. The 90-horsepower difference sets the new models apart from the M35 and M45, which were only separated by 22 ponies. Both engines are connected to a seven-speed automatic transmission and are available with all-wheel drive. Learn which models feature these by visiting Boston Infiniti M or Infiniti dealers Boston.

As the brand’s flagship, the M is available with every one of Infiniti’s high-tech driver aids except the Around View Monitor. Among those features are Blind Spot Warning and the newly developed Blind Spot Intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control, Distance Control Assist, Intelligent Brake Assist with Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention.

One of the more interesting luxury items is the Forest Air system, a radical departure from standard climate control. The system modulates air flow from the vents to produce gentle breezes with optimal humidity at the temperature of your choice with the smells, smog and pollen filtered out.

Another creature-comfort feature is Active Noise Control, which cuts undesirable engine harmonics making for a quieter cabin. Rounding out the interior luxuries are optional white ash wood trim with silver powered rubbed into the finish, premium audio and climate controls. Standard are XM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth hands-free phone system and power moon roof. To find out about more of Infiniti’s technology, visit Boston Infiniti M or Infiniti dealers Boston.

Returning to the performance side of the M, there’s Drive Mode Selector, which includes four settings that control throttle and transmission mapping for optimum performance; and Active Trace Control, which adjusts engine torque and controls braking at each wheel to enhance cornering performance. The Sport Package, available on rear-drive models, includes 4-Wheel Active Steer, sport-tuned suspension, sport brakes and 20-inch wheels and tires. Find more information at Boston Infiniti M or Infiniti dealers Boston.

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2010 Honda Fit

Basic, entry level transportation has had a reputation of being downright Spartan. The Honda Fit defies that stereotype with nice complement of standard features, the cargo options and capacity of larger vehicles, all wrapped up in a sharply styled exterior. All of it starting at less than $15,000. Learn more about the 2010 Honda Fit at Honda dealers Maryland.

The Fit is powered by a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 117 horsepower and 106 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic with dual-mode paddle shifters. With either transmission, the Fit Sport delivers fuel economy of 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway; the Fit with the automatic achieves 28 city mpg and 35 highway mpg. Fit comes with 15-inch steel wheels, while Fit Sport rides on 16-inch alloys. Maryland Honda dealerships have all the details about the 2010 Honda Fit.

Cargo carrying is a Fit strong point. The 60/40 split rear seat can be configured in several ways to carry tall or long objects. With the back seats folded flat, the Fit has a cargo volume of 57.3 cubic feet, which is more than some midsize crossovers. Unfold the back seat and there’s room for five passengers and 20.6 cubic feet of cargo. Mountain bike, surf board or large house plant, the Fit’s rear seat can be configured to deal with any of those. Get more information about the 2010 Honda Fit at Honda dealers Maryland.

The standard model Fit comes with air conditioning; an AM/FM/CD, four-speaker audio system with MP3/WMA playback, Radio Data System and auxiliary input jack; power windows, mirrors and door locks. Fit Sport adds alloy wheels; underbody aero kit; rear roofline spoiler; fog lights; security system; and cruise control. The Sport’s audio system has six speakers, an equalizer and USB audio interface. The available navigation system has voice recognition and 6.5-inch screen. Find out about the 2010 Honda Fit at Maryland Honda dealerships.

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2011 Nissan Versa

With the subcompact market more competitive than ever, entry-level cars now sport features once found only on more expensive models. The 2011 Nissan Versa is no different. Among the six models—four sedans and two hatchbacks—there are several advanced features paired with a choice of two engines and four transmissions. Learn more about the 2011 Nissan Versa at Nissan dealers Seattle.

Sedan models of the Versa come with the 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine or the 1.8-liter, four-cylinder unit. The 1.8-liter engine powers both hatchbacks. Power output figures are 107 horsepower and 111 lb.-ft. for the 1.6-liter and 122 horsepower and 127 lb.-ft. for the 1.8-liter. The four transmissions are a five-speed manual, six-speed manual, four-speed, overdrive automatic and a continuously variable automatic. Nissan dealership Seattle has all the details on the 2011 Nissan Versa.

Among the available technology features are smart key, Bluetooth phone system, XM Satellite Radio and navigation system with XM NavTraffic and Real-time Traffic Information. The 1.8 S models feature a 120-watt, AM/FM/CD audio system with auxiliary input and iPod interface. Versa 1.6 models come with 14-inch wheels, while the 1.8 S features 15-inch wheels. The 1.8 SL offers 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels or optional 16-inch alloys. Get more information about the 2011 Nissan Versa at Nissan dealers Seattle.

Fuel economy for the 1.6-liter sedan is rated at 26 mpg city, 34 mpg highway with the five-speed manual. With the 1.8-liter, Versa achieves 28 mpg city, 34 mpg highway with the CVT, while the four-speed automatic is rated at 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. The 1.8-liter with six-speed manual achieves 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Nissan dealership Seattle has more specs and pricing for the 2011 Nissan Versa.

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2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Before Toyota moved the Land Cruiser up-market to compete with the Range Rover, it was the beefiest model in the company‘s lineup—considered one of the best off-pavement vehicles in the world. While the Land Cruiser continues to have good off-road capabilities, its price can be a barrier to a lot of enthusiasts.

Flash forward three decades to now and the Cruiser name is on a model priced within reach of more buyers with a desire to get deep in the wilderness: the FJ Cruiser.

The FJ Cruiser’s styling is reminiscent of the classic FJ40, a 4x4 utility vehicle Toyota sold for 23 years in the U.S. With the 4x4 FJ Cruiser, styling is merely frosting on the cake. The new FJ is built for to contend with serious off-road conditions. The FJ uses a boxed steel, ladder-braced frame, independent front suspension with nearly eight inches of wheel travel and a solid rear axle with four-link, coil-spring suspension in back providing nine-inches of wheel travel. Approach and departure angles for the 4x4 FJ are 34 degrees and 31 degrees. With the automatic transmission the crawl ratio is 33.76:1, and with the manual gearbox it’s 41.84:1. An electronic locking rear differential with an eight-inch ring gear is available, and the 4x4 also comes with an eight-inch front ring gear.

An off-road package includes Bilstein shock absorbers, rear differential lock, active traction control, front and rear skid plates, rock rails, beadlock wheels and a pre-air cleaner to keep sand and dirt out of the engine. Water-repellent fabric seats, all-weather floor and cargo mats make it easier to clean things up, while 12-volt, 100 watt and 115-volt, 400 watt outlets cover powering any civilized amenities you carry along. Get more information by clicking Toyota Dealers Massachusetts and Boston Toyota.

Back on the highway, the FJ Cruiser protects you with a full complement of safety features: front, side and curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with force distribution and brake assist, traction and stability control.

While you might want to rough it while on the trail, you can still enjoy come creature comforts in the FJ. Three audio systems are available. A six-speaker, AM/FM/CD is standard. The ceiling is converted to a speaker diaphragm by using a pair of surface transducers, creating omni-directional sound dispersion.

The premium audio system includes eight speakers, six-disc, in-dash CD changer is part of an option package, and an amplified subwoofer can be added. An auxiliary jack provides input for devices such as an iPod and MP3 player. Front seats are eight-way adjustable for the driver, four-way adjustable passenger. The 60/40 split rear seat with folding bottom and back cushions converts to a nearly flat floor.

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