Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe:
is available with a range of three engines and two equipment levels. It is distinguished by a good relationship between price and equipment.

An equal to one engine and similar equipment, the 2200 Alfa Romeo GT Coupe costs more than € 156. The price difference between a BMW 3 Series coupe and sedan is € 1200 that between a C and CLK Class is € 6700. It is a coupe based on the 156, with a body designed by Bertone. This model does not replace the GTV.

The long wheelbase is almost the same as a 156 (2,596 mm), measured 54 mm longer (4,489) and 20 mm in width (1,763 mm). It is lower than the saloon (1362 to 1430 mm) but slightly higher than what is usually a coupe that is not derived from a closed model with a body, not as low as a Toyota Celica, but more like an Astra Coupe, a 3 Series or a Peugeot 406 Coupe.

During the exterior dimensions it is more like a BMW 3 Series Coupe, but it is clearly a wheelbase longest 2725 mm. The 320 liters of luggage fell short of what it offers the most coupe of similar size, has the backing Hinged 60/40 proportions.
Its maneuverability is worse than the 156, turning diameter increased from 11.1 to 11.4 meters. It is approved for five passengers when it is customary in coupe four (except the BMW 3 Series Coupe).

You can have two petrol engines and one diesel. The gasoline is the 166 hp 2.0 JTS and 3.2 V6 239 hp. In the 1.9 Multijet Diesel has 150 hp, which is an evolution of the 140 PS version has the 156 and 147.

Since June 2004 there will be a version of 1.8 liters and 140 hp version will be the cheapest Alfa Romeo GT Coupe (€ 25,200) is associated with a different level of equipment, called "Impression".

A motor equality, the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe is slower and spends more than 156. It's heavier than similar sized Coupe traction front, but less than a BMW 3 Series Coupe and Mercedes CLK.

All Alfa Romeo GT Coupe will speed scheduler (which runs from 30 km / h), VDC stability control (not off) and radio with CD, with versions equipped with MP3 player and optionally there is a 10-discs installed in the trunk.

The VDC includes the functions of servo emergency (HBA) and the MSR avoids the blocking of the driving wheels in strong holds. Also available is also the option Connect and Connect Nav + (which includes radio with MP3 player, computer travel, telephone headset, browser, color screen, 7 ", voice recording and SOS button to contact the Contact Center).

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

Restraint systems are the norm in cars of this type. The front seatbelts and emergency tensors lead voltage limits. In the rear seat has three headrests and three three-point safety belts anchorage. It has two front airbags (42 and 90 liters of driver and passenger, respectively) two sides (small, 12 liters) and two head to protect the occupants of the front seats and rear.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

On the structure and layout of the dashboard of its elements is closer to 147 to 156, but the material that coats the entire surface is smoother and has a different appearance to the eye.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

Unlike the 156, it is not the three indicators in the center of the dashboard. The computer screen is not traveling in the upper dashboard, the air outlets. Moreover, the piece of plastic around the gear shift is different at both the 147 and 156.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

There are two types of interior decoration, with a dashboard panels and black, the other with two-tone (black and gray). In versions "Progression" is a tapestry woven microfiber (Alfatex). The more expensive versions have leather upholstery (a choice of five colors). The leather upholstery covers the dashboard, in addition to the doors and seats. In this case, the panel may be black or beige.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The Alfa Romeo plans to sell 1,500 units of this model in 2004, of which more than 50% will be the diesel version of 150 hp. In addition, Alfa Romeo has decided to start 10-02-04 commercialization of Kamal and also intends to sell the sporty Brera. Also it is possible to produce the 8C Competition in a very small number.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The most powerful engine that can have is 3.2 liters V6 239 hp. This engine is the same as the one with the GTV and the new 166. The other option is the 2.0 JTS 2.0 liters of displacement and direct fuel injection, which also have the 156 and the GTV.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The engine is the latest Diesel 1.9 Multijet 16V which gives 150 hp. It is an evolution of the 1.9 Multijet 16V which is 156, which gives 140 hp. The cylinder is the same as the force that develops (305 Nm at 2,000 rpm), change the compression ratio (18.0 to 1 instead of 18.45: 1). This engine comes with a manual gearbox six speeds. There are currently no markets in a coupe with a diesel power and a similar size to the Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 M-Jet 16v.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The 2-liter GT JTS 1.9 Multijet 16V and are slower in speed and acceleration and spend more than 156. This may be due to the coupe has more aerodynamic drag (Alfa has not provided the data), and is heavier. WG gasoline weighs 35 kg more than the 156 and more than 60 Diesel Alfa 156.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe 2.0 JTS weighs 1395 kg, while a 406 weighs 2.2 Coupe 1374, a Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 1333 kg, and an Astra Coupe 2.2 16V 1295 kg (albeit smaller). The 156 is lighter than Coupe pull back as the BMW 320Ci Coupe (1,470 kg) or the Mercedes CLK 200 K Coupe (1,540 kg).

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

Later, there will be the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe 1.8 TS with the engine that currently is not used in any Alfa Romeo. Engine blocks 1.8 TS, 2.0 JTS and 1.9 JTD supplied Teksid (which also provides a crossbar for the dashboard in fact magnesium).

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The seating position in the lowest position possible, the ceiling is sufficiently far from the driver's head to avoid feeling overwhelmed (in an Alfa GTV, even medium-size can rub the head on the roof). On both sides of the center console there are two pads to avoid banging against the plastic leg to drive on twisty roads.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The coating of the dashboard is made of a plastic than the 147 and 156; another is more granular and soft to the touch. It has to give a rough skin and is lightly padded.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

With respect to a 156, the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe is less than 5 cm in width in the rear seats, four less height, and four other less legroom. For width and leg room for two passengers of average height can be comfortable and not pinch, but most lack the ceiling height available.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

It has only 85 centimeters in height between the seat and the roof, which is enough to not be constantly rubbing on the ceiling. In general terms a BMW 3 Series Coupe or an Opel Astra Coupe are more comfortable for four occupants, mainly because it has more free space to the roof.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

For this fifth occupant car is worth, lack width and the square is very high compared to the other two, the roof is at a distance quite inadequate.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe trunk does not have a large volume of cargo and the high (76 cm) but several points that make it very comfortable to use. Firstly, the tailgate has a large opening angle, the interior is very regular (not diminished by the elements of suspension), with flat walls and has elements of both systems to place holds, and four metal rings at the ends.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

At the top of the gate there are two drawers with two caps and buttons look good can hold tools, triangles signaling, or the shipper of compact discs. No spare wheels, what is in place below Carpeted holes are more or less deep in a structure made of cork.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

Dynamically, the Alfa Romeo GT more reminiscent of an alpha 147 to 156. Although it has a tougher suspensions clearly equivalent to a 147, it lacks the feel of a direct address of 156.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

Looks like a nice car to drive, with adequate flexibility for suspension not much to isolate the occupants of the road and to not allow uncontrolled movements of the body strong support, but it is uncomfortable for daily use. Perhaps as a car to enjoy driving fast cornering style does not convey as much as an Alfa GTV, but the relationship between efficiency, speed and ease of driving.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The 1.9 JTD engine of the Alfa Romeo GT Coupe is 150 hp these engines, which shows a very significant increase in strength when it reaches about 2,000 rpm (as Volkwagen TDI group of similar power) and maintains a significant amount of acceleration and energy when going from 4000 rpm. The level of vibration and harshness that reaches the interior seems small, not a noisy vehicle under acceleration but thoroughly appreciates a high-pitched sound that is not typical of diesel engines.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

The Alfa Romeo GT Coupe has made changes to this change to make it faster. The interval between when the driver touched the lever and engages a gear system is shorter than in other Selespeed and also pull the hand that gives the occupants is shorter but sharper than in other versions. The manual changes are similar to a working one other Alfa Romeo, with a rather long journey, but smooth and fast.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe

Both versions were tested a large aerodynamic noise is perceived clearly going from about 140 km / h. The three four rear visibility is not good for the thick roof pillars.

Jeep Cherokee

The new Jeep Cherokee :
retains its legendary 4x4 heritage and offers customers while driving more comfort and amenities. It takes over the indestructible Jeep body design and now has the new permanent all-wheel drive system Selec-Trac II.
In addition to the new interior design, comfort facilities, innovations, as well as loading and storage space to improve. A completely new, exclusive design feature is available on request Sky Slider fabric folding roof, which Jeep Cherokee buyers an open-air experience.
Jeep Cherokee :

The body design of the new Jeep Cherokee applies its core elements directly from the over 65 year history of the brand. Known design features such as the bowl-figuratively curved bonnet, the typical Jeep grille with seven vents, and the trapezoidal wheel niches impression of indestructibility give the car its classic Jeep-style. The spare wheel is now under the car floor and can be more space in the interior.
Jeep Cherokee :
With the in the automotive industry unique Sky Slider folding fabric roof of the Jeep Cherokee delivers a new open-air experience. The Sky Slider roof can be conveniently and easily via switch into different positions.

Jeep Cherokee

The wish for the Jeep Cherokee Limited and Limited Sky Plus available slider folding roof consists of an acrylic-reinforced material (similar to a convertible roof) and is weatherproof and waterproof.
Jeep Cherokee

The interior of the new Jeep Cherokee is characterized by pure, functional styling and offers plenty of stowage space and sorting. The front and rear seats have a wide seat and pronounced side cushion and give the passengers a good feeling of security. The seats have large, broad shoulders, the situation of the inn run cushion has been extended.

Jeep Cherokee

The seats of the Sport and Limited are equipped with YES Essential related substances. At the request provides for the Jeep Limited heated leather seats.


Jeep Cherokee

For the Jeep Cherokee is a variety of audio systems available, including the hard drives MyGIG multimedia infotainment system with integrated navigation system. About a monitor with touch-screen function can be audio systems, navigation and the free use. The system includes a 20 gigabyte hard drive with space for photos and music. On the hard drive fit around 1,600 songs - more than 100 hours of music. In addition, the system has a voice memo function.

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Jeep Cherokee

The navigation system has a 2D and 3D display and offers several versions of the route calculation. Map and route guidance will be on a 6.5-inch TFT screen.

Jeep Cherokee

All audio systems of the Jeep Cherokee include a 3.5 millimeter jack for connecting to an MP3 player. The Infinity premium sound system offers a total of nine speakers, including a 6.5-inch subwoofer and an eight-channel amplifier with 368 watts.

Jeep Cherokee

In the large cargo space of the Jeep Cherokee are diverse congestion and comfort items. Two bars on each side give access to a ten centimeters deep, under a watertight door specialist free - the perfect place for dirty boots or flowers shells.

Jeep Cherokee

For the Jeep Cherokee is a 2.8 liter DOHC common-rail turbo diesel available. The modern turbo diesel turbocharger with variable geometry (VTG) and four valves per cylinder makes 130 kW (177 hp) at 3,800 rpm and delivers fast response. With this engine and the five-speed automatic gearbox the Jeep Cherokee reached the class torque of 460 Nm at 2,000 rpm, the outstanding attachments load of up to 2,800 kilograms and a range of 725 kilometers.

Jeep Cherokee

The turbocharger with variable turbine geometry now has an electronically controlled regulator. This improves the cold start behavior and accelerates the launch of the turbocharger from the idling, which minimizes the turbo hole and plenty of torque at low and high speeds provides.

Jeep Cherokee

The special order available in 3.7-liter SOHC V6 petrol engine of the Jeep Cherokee brings competitive power and torque and delivers smooth running simultaneously and proven reliability. The engine develops 151 kW (205 hp) at 5,200 rpm and maximum torque of 314 Nm at 4,000 rpm.

Jeep Cherokee

This premium system has a car 4WD mode, for the permanent operation is exactly right. In Auto Mode 4WD system uses the vehicle sensors to the torque distribution between the front and rear axles based on the actual driving conditions to regulate and to provide optimal traction.

Jeep Cherokee

For the Jeep Cherokee, depending on the motorization three gear for the election - a six-speed manual gearbox and a five course and a four-speed automatic gearbox.

Jeep Cherokee

The six-speed manual gearbox is the 2.8 CRD Sport offered and offers perfect switching, quiet running and high quality. In addition, all models with the 2.8 liter engine CRD a five-speed automatic available. This unit is the same as in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and thanks to some improvements, the gearbox now even quieter. The four-speed automatic gearbox is standard in conjunction with the 3.7 liter V6 engine.

Jeep Cherokee

For the new Jeep Cherokee with automatic transmission, the system developed by Jeep Hill Descent Control available. The system operates in the position 4WD low and steep slopes facilitated by the speed of the system more accurate and more evenly than the limited with no easy brake handle possible. Unlike most of its competitors, the new Jeep Cherokee with Hill Descent Control extremely soft-speed transitions and allows the rider, gas and brake use, without being off the system would have.
Jeep Cherokee

Hill Descent Control was possible for soft transitions developed - even after a full stop on extremely steep and slippery surfaces. The standard for all models Hill Start Assist system is also new to the Jeep Cherokee. It gives the driver time for the transition from brake to the accelerator, so that it can easily start on a slope. After the driver has solved the brakes, the system stops the brakes two seconds upright.

Jeep Cherokee

The standard equipment of all Jeep Cherokee includes, in addition to the above-described safety equipment, among other things already automatic climate control, electrically heated and retractable door mirrors, sound system with CD player and 4 speakers, electric windows with comfort circuit on the driver side and front fog lights and alloy wheels.

Jeep Cherokee

The top model Jeep Cherokee Limited Plus also offers the above-mentioned MyGIG multimedia system with navigation, 20 GB hard drive and 9 speakers, leather upholstery, including heated seats, leather interior applications in space, an automatically blacking out interior rear-view mirror and dark tinted windows in the Fund and free.

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2010 Honda Insight

Honda is introducing the advanced Insight to meet the needs of customers in a new era of widespread demand for hybrid vehicles. The 2010 Honda Insight is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the LX to the EX... read more w/ Navigation. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 1.3-liter, I4, 98-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 40-mpg in

Acura MDX 2009 2010

Acura MDX 2009 2010 Reviews
Whats New: Revised Gen II MDX arrives shortly with a stout 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, and a magnum load of premium standards. Luxuriously appointed, this midsize SUV boasts leather upholstery, 253 watts of premium sound, a power moonroof, and seats for seven, though room is tight. Key options include an Entertainment Package with rear-seat DVD, a Technology Package, and a Sport Package with active damping

Acura MDX Specifications

Acura MDX Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

1. 3,471 cc 3.5 liters 6 V front engine with 89 mm bore, 93 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
2. Premium unleaded fuel
3. Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.2
4. Multi-point injection fuel system
5. Main 73 liter premium unleaded fuel tank
6. Power: SAE and 179 kW , 240 HP @ 5,300 rpm; 245 ft lb , 332 Nm @ 3,000 rpm

Acura MDX
Price Range: $40,990 - $48,890 Body Style: SUV Sum Up: Japan takes aim at bmw x5. misses.
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Acura RL 2009 2010

Whats New: They made it bigger, softer, and more luxurious, so don't expect the sport sedan it used to be. Its 201-hp i-VTEC four can mate with either a 6M or paddle-shifted 5A trans. You get a huge roster of standard equipment, and the TSX with Technology Package adds a 415-watt premium audio upgrade plus nav with real-time traffic/weather and Acura Link.



Acura TSX Specifications

• Acura TSX Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
• 2,354 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87 mm bore, 99 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 32 and EPA city (mpg): 23
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 17.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 149 kW , 200 HP SAE @ 6,800 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,500 rpm

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acura TSX 2009 2010

Whats New: They made it bigger, softer, and more luxurious, so don't expect the sport sedan it used to be. Its 201-hp i-VTEC four can mate with either a 6M or paddle-shifted 5A trans. You get a huge roster of standard equipment, and the TSX with Technology Package adds a 415-watt premium audio upgrade plus nav with real-time traffic/weather and Acura Link.



Acura TSX Specifications

Acura TSX Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
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2,354 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87 mm bore, 99 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder

Premium unleaded fuel 91

Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 32 and EPA city (mpg): 23

Multi-point injection fuel system

17.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank

Power: 149 kW , 200 HP SAE @ 6,800 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,500 rpm

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Suzuki Equator Truck

The 2009 Suzuki Equator has a 4.0-liter, V6 DOHC engine with an output of 261 hp with 281 lb.-ft. of torque, or a 2.5-liter DOHC inline four engine developing 152 hp and 171 lb.-ft. of torque. The Equator is matched to either a five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (I4 and V6) or five-speed manual transmission (I4), and offers an available shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive

Toyota Supras

The Toyota Supra is the hottest cars on the road today. The Toyota Supra is a street legal twin turbo or single turbo sports car that get guarantees an adrenalin rush. The toyota supra equipped with a 5.0-litter V-8 producing 450 bhp, this engine will not be available for open air model. The last will get 3.5-litter V-6 producing 350 bhp, the same power train used in the Lexus IS350 and GS350.

Plymouth Barracuda AAR

More so than any of the other great offerings from the Big Three, the 3rd generation Plymouth Barracuda came to epitomize the muscle car look with its take on the iconic “coke bottle” design.
To compete with the Ford Mustang Boss 302 and Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in the Trans-Am racing series, Plymouth designed this special edition AAR (All American Racing) Barracuda with a purpose-built 340 cube V8 topped with three 2-barrel carburetors, heavy duty suspension and brakes, side pipe exhaust, a unique ram air hood, and some visual changes in terms of stripes and spoilers.
The result was a factory-built race car designed as much for cornering as it was for churning out tire smoke. And somehow Plymouth managed to merge all this engineering together into the aesthetic high watermark for all other muscle cars to strive for. It might not have been the fastest of them all, but it definitely got more than its fair share of head turns, like any proper muscle car should.
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Most Beautiful Car Design

Last week, we showed you what happens when automotive design goes horribly wrong. In the interest of balance, it seems only fair to show you what happens when designers totally nail it, and create cars that exemplify sheer brilliance in automotive design aesthetic.

I think Bob Lutz is right about the potential “emotional connection” between a car and its driver. For many of us gearheads out there, cars are as much of an object of desire as any long legged dame. Tell me you couldn’t just stare at any of these cars for an unhealthy amount of time

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Buggati Veyron 16.4

The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engine grand touring car produced by Bugatti headquarters in Château St Jean in Molsheim (Alsace, France). It is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti company. 133 examples of the Veyron are known to have been built since production began. There will be a total of 300 built. All the Veyron editions contribute to the 300 being built. The editions that are contributing are the Veyron, Veyron 16.4, Pur Sang, Hermes Edition, Sang Noir, Targa, Vincero, and the Bleu Cenetaire. It will be replaced with the Grand Sport, which is essentially a Veyron Convertible

Development of this vehicle began with the 1999 EB 16/4 "Veyron" concept car, which itself had a chassis based on that of the Bugatti 18/3 Chiron concept car. It was similar in design and appearance to the final Veyron production car. One major difference was the EB 18/4's use of a W18 engine with three banks of six cylinders. The Veyron's chief designer was Hartmut Warkuss, and the exterior was designed by Jozef Kabaň of Volkswagen, rather than Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign, who had handled the three prior Bugatti concepts.

The then – Volkswagen Group chairman Ferdinand Piëch announced the Veyron at the 2000 Geneva Motor Show. It was promised to be the fastest, most powerful and most expensive car in history. Instead of the W18, it would use a VR6/WR8-style W16 engine. First seen in the 1999 Bentley Hunaudières concept car, the W16 would have four turbochargers and produce a quoted (metric) 1001 horsepower (see engine section for details on the power output). Top speed was promised at 407 km/h (253 mph), and the price was announced at €1 million.

Development continued throughout 2001 and the EB 16/4 Veyron was promoted to "advanced concept" status. In late 2001, Bugatti announced that the car, officially called the "Bugatti Veyron 16.4", would go into production in 2003.

Piëch retired that year as chairman of the Volkswagen Group and was replaced by Bernd Pischetsrieder. The new chairman promptly sent the Veyron back to the drawing board for major revisions. Neumann was replaced as Bugatti president by Thomas Bscher in December 2003, and substantial modifications were made to the Veyron under the guidance of a former VW engineer, Bugatti Engineering chief Wolfgang Schreiber.

The Veyron costs €1,100,000 (net price without taxes);[citation needed] prices vary by exchange rates and local taxes (like value added taxes). Prices for the UK or the US are over £880,000, or around $1,400,000. The car is often compared to the Concorde as a feat of technology.
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Camry 2009

The 2009 Toyota Camry is unchanged. This midsize car lineup includes CE, LE, SE, and top-line XLE models. Also available is a Hybrid model that offers a standard equipment level similar to the XLE. All but the Hybrid come with a 158-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on CE, LE, and SE models. A 5-speed automatic is standard on XLE and optional on the others. LE, SE, and XLE also offer 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 versions, which use a 6-speed automatic. The Hybrid teams a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gas engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 187 hp. Like Toyota's other hybrids, it runs on one or both of its power sources depending on driving conditions and requires no plug-in charging. It uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and a driver knee airbag. SEs have a firmer suspension and, like the Hybrid, specific interior and exterior trim. A split-folding rear seat is standard except on SE, which has a center pass-through. Leather upholstery is standard on the XLE V6 and optional for automatic transmission equipped SE, 4-cylinder XLE, and Hybrid models. A navigation system with wireless cell-phone link is optional for SE, XLE, and Hybrid models, as are heated seats. A keyless-entry and -starting system is included on the Hybrid and is available for the V6 XLE.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family-oriented sedans and wagons. Our Best Buys include the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 5, Saturn Aura, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, and Nissan Maxima.

Cadillac CTS 2009

The 2009 Cadillac CTS lineup gains a revived CTS-V high-performance model. The CTS-V is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged version of the Chevrolet Corvette's V8 engine. It produces 556 hp and is mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The CTS-V comes standard with GM's Magnetic Ride Control suspension, which automatically adjusts firmness within two driver-selectable modes. GM also is offering its "Performance Traction Management" system on the CTS-V. This system is similar to GM's Stabilitrak antiskid system, but it is set to aid performance in spirited driving. The V also gets an upgraded interior that includes available Recaro-brand seats with 14-way adjustment and a suede-like microfiber wrap for the shift lever and steering wheel. The rest of the 2009 Cadillac CTS lineup is largely unchanged following its 2008 redesign. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available on all but the CTS-V. Base CTS models have a 263-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine. Uplevel Direct Injection models have a 304-hp 3.6-liter V6. Both engines team with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Available features include steering-linked headlamps and keyless entry and ignition. A navigation system is optional.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize Cars sport interior dimensions similar to Midsize Cars. Premium Midsize Cars offer more luxury, performance, and prestige when compared to Midsize Cars.

Our Best Buys include the Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G37, and Lexus ES 350. Our Recommended picks are the Infiniti M, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo V70.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RL, Acura TL, Cadillac CTS-V, Jaguar XF, and Volkswagen CC. The BMW X6 is scheduled to receive a gas/electric model for 2009, and the Infiniti G37 is scheduled to receive a convertible model.