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Ford

Ford F150 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 28, 2009

From $21,565
Smooth and quiet ride, multiple cab and bed configurations, beefy towing and hauling capacities, attractive and functional cabin, responsive handling.

Engine performance still not equal to its most potent rivals, steering wheel doesn’t telescope.

The 2009 Ford F-150 has been fully redesigned, with styling changes inspired by the Super Duty Series trucks and mechanical changes inspired by the competition. The former include a taller hood line and more macho grilles, while the latter includes higher-output engines along with a new six-speed automatic transmission.

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Dodge

Dodge Durango 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 27, 2009

From $28,130
Powerful V8 engines, generous towing and cargo capacities, simple interior controls, hybrid model’s fuel economy and power.

Poor gas mileage of regular models, cramped second-row legroom, rough ride, numb steering, subpar interior quality, hybrid sticker shock.

The big news for the 2009 Dodge Durango is the addition of a hybrid model that combines V8 power with V6-like fuel efficiency. For the regular Durango line, the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 makes more power for 2009 with no fuel-economy penalty, thanks to cylinder deactivation. Sirius Backseat TV is now included with the rear-seat entertainment system. The Adventurer trim level has been discontinued, while the SXT trim level is renamed SE.

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Dodge

Dodge Rampickup1500 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 26, 2009

From $21,520
Unmatched ride quality for a truck, well-made interior, nifty storage spaces, powerful Hemi V8, loads of interior space.

Weak base engine with poor fuel economy, five-speed-only transmission, optional touchscreen’s jumbled stereo menus.

The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 has been fully redesigned. Highlights include a new rear suspension design, updated styling, more power and up-to-date technology.

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Dodge

Dodge Challenger 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 25, 2009

From $22,220
Nostalgic exterior styling, ripping performance with R/T and SRT8, agile handling for such a big car, SRT8’s strong braking, comfortable ride, generous cargo capacity.

Narcolepsy-inducing interior styling, poor rearward visibility, V6’s frumpy four-speed automatic transmission.

Dodge fills out the Challenger lineup for 2009 with the introduction of a base V6 model and midlevel R/T. Joining the pavement-searing SRT8 trim, the V6 trim sports a 250-horsepower V6, while the R/T boasts a 370-hp 5.7-liter V8. Also new this year is the availability of a manual transmission for the R/T and SRT8.

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Chevrolet

Chevrolet Corvette 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 24, 2009

From $48,565
Exotic-car performance for real-world money, daily-driver functionality, surprisingly respectable fuel economy.

Not as nimble and communicative as some competitors, interior lacks pizzazz, Z06 and ZR1 look too much like the standard Corvette.

The big news this year is the late introduction of the Corvette ZR1, which boasts a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 producing 638 horsepower. It’s the most powerful (and expensive) road-going Corvette ever. The rest of the Corvette lineup heads into 2009 with just minor changes, the most significant of which is the availability of Bluetooth phone connectivity.

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Cadillac

Cadillac Ctsv 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 23, 2009

From $58,575
Neck-wrenching acceleration, excellent handling, agreeable ride, distinctive looks, reasonably priced.

Too much supercharger whine and not enough V8 rumble, rough-around-the-edges automatic transmission, standard seats lack support.

The Cadillac CTS-V is new for 2009.

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BMW

Bmw X5 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 22, 2009

From $47,500
Nimble handling, powerful engines, luxurious and comfortable interior, huge list of features, excellent iPod interface.

Ride is on the firm side for some, munchkin-sized third-row seat, hefty price, frustrating iDrive interface.

A new twin-turbo diesel engine debuts on the 2009 BMW X5, which promises robust power and enhanced fuel economy. Optional and standard equipment has been adjusted throughout the X5 lineup, as have the trim level names.

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BMW

Bmw 3Series 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 21, 2009

From $33,600
Near-perfect vehicle dynamics, potent and refined engines, high-quality interior, four body styles, convertible’s sleek retractable hardtop.

Not much interior storage space, pricey.

The 2009 BMW 3 Series sedan and wagon variants receive a variety of mild styling updates as well as a slight increase in rear track width. A redesigned iDrive controller debuts for the optional navigation system, which is now hard-drive-based and features real-time traffic. Later in the model year, the 3 Series sedan gets an optional twin-turbocharged clean-diesel engine. Finally, all-wheel-drive models are now badged xDrive, and a handful of features are new or revised.

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Audi

Audi Tt 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 20, 2009

From $35,200
Upscale interior, distinctive design, available all-wheel drive, superb sequential-shift manual transmission, coupe’s hatchback utility.

Expensive, handling not as sharp as competitors.

After a redesign last year, the Audi TT receives minor changes for 2009. All trim levels get standard hill-hold assist, steering-wheel-mounted controls, an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio. The 2.0 T models are now available with Quattro all-wheel drive. For the convertible TT, a manual top is now standard on the 2.0 T; a power top is optional. Lastly, a high-performance TTS coupe and roadster will debut midway through the model year.

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Audi

Audi Q7 2009 Detail Specification Video Reviews

Post author By Thong Tran
Post date April 19, 2009

From $43,500
Athletic handling on air-suspension-equipped models, high-tech luxury and safety features, superior interior design and craftsmanship, available diesel model.

Heavy curb weight hampers acceleration and fuel economy, cramped third-row seat, no factory rear-seat entertainment system.

For 2009, Audi debuts the diesel-powered Q7 TDI, which will be available later in the year. Other Q7 models are unchanged, save for some feature and trim level updates: The base 3.6 gets a standard premium sound system, a trip computer, telescoping sun visors and satellite radio. Also, Audi’s MMI control interface is now optional on that model. Standard front parking sensors are dropped from the midlevel Premium trim. Q7s with the 4.2-liter V8 engine receive a cleaner ULEV tailpipe emission rating and see a slight improvement in fuel economy. The Prestige trim on the 4.2 model gets voice recognition and a blind-spot warning system.

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