Saturday, February 28, 2009

Toyota Land Cruiser


The Land Cruiser is Toyota’s flagship full-size luxury SUV, a descendent of the Model BJ that was the first vehicle to reach the sixth station on Mt. Fuji in 1951. The BJ was renamed Land Cruiser in 1954 and first imported to the U.S. in 1958. The 5-door wagon debuted in 1965 and the 5th-generation Land Cruiser debuted for 1998.

Toyota Camry Hybrid


The Camry Hybrid is the gasoline-electric hybrid version of Toyota’s midsize sedan. Using the Hybrid Synergy Drive, the engine is powered by gasoline, electricity, or both, as needed. In the 2007 model year, Toyota set out to redefine the Camry, trading in the conservative image for a more modern and stylish look while offering a higher level of performance and driving dynamics. The Camry has been the best-selling car in America for the past five years and nine of the past ten years. The Camry was first introduced in 1983 and the first U.S.-built Camry was produced in 1988.

2009 Toyota Camry


The 2009 Toyota Camry continues essentially unchanged after the sixth-generation model debuted as a 2007 model.

2009 Cadillac CTS


Redesigned for 2008, the 2009 Cadillac CTS sedan continues unchanged and the high-performance CTS-V returns to the lineup. The 2009 CTS-V is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine that delivers 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque. According to General Motors, the CTS-V will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and covers the quarter-mile from a standing start in 12 seconds at 118 mph. The CTS-V also features a new version of Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control suspension and a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift manual control.

2009 Cadillac XLR


The 2009 Cadillac XLR is updated for 2009 with a more dramatic exterior design inspired by the Sixteen concept and the redesigned CTS, including a new side vent. The XLR is offered in two versions, XLR Platinum powered by a 320-horsepower 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine and XLR-V powered by a 443-horsepower supercharged 4.4-liter Northstar V8 engine. Inside the 2009 XLR features revised interior trim and the next-generation OnStar 8.0 system.

2009 BMW 3-Series


The 2009 BMW 3-Series gets a refreshed exterior that includes a slightly restyled front end as well as new headlights and taillights. Inside there are upgraded materials and redesigned power window switches. Also featured is a new-generation of BMW's iDrive with new direct-select keys and more programmable memory keys than before. An enhanced navigation system offers greater functionality. A new 335d with an inline 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine has also been added to the 3-Series lineup.The 335d runs clean enough to meet emission standards in all 50 states and produces 265 hp and an impressive peak torque of 425 lb-ft.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class


The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds Comfort Suspension for the C300 Luxury. New optional color interiors for C300 Sport and C350 Sport include Grey/Black and Almond/Mocha, and Burl Walnut trim is available. Technological upgrades include an available integrated compass in the rear-view mirror and the optional navigation system includes a larger 40 gigabyte hard drive with more space reserved for music and Zagat Restaurant Survey. A total of eight airbags are standard including new Pelvic airbags for front-seat occupants.