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The 2009 Mazda RX-8 receives updated exterior and interior styling, improved handling, better acceleration and new technology features. Exterior changes include new front and rear bumpers, redesigned headlights, new 18-inch alloy wheel design, LED taillights, larger exhaust tips and a rear lip spoiler when equipped with a manual transmission. The new RX-8 R3 trim level includes 19-inch forged alloy wheels, Bilstein shocks, foam-injected front suspension cross member, DSC with Traction Control, fog lights, rear wing spoiler, distinctive front bumper design, side sills, Xenon headlights front Recaro seats with leather side bolsters, Bose audio system and advanced keyless entry system. All trim levels include improved body rigidity, revised rear suspension geometry, new seat design and new steering wheel. Grand Touring adds automatic air conditioning, Bluetooth hands-free phone system and driver’s seat memory.
The 2009 Volkswagen CC is a new model for 2009, offered in four different trim levels. The CC Sport and CC Luxury are powered by Volkswagen’s 200-horsepower 2.0T 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 207 lb-ft of torque and can be combined with either a 6-speed manual transmission (Sport) or a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic. The CC VR6 Sport and VR6 4Motion are powered by a 280-horsepower 3.6-liter version of Volkswagen’s narrow-angle V6 engine combined with a 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic. All trim levels include sport-tuned suspension and electromechanical power steering.
The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is virtually unchanged from 2008. Upgrades for the new model year include a standard auto door-lock function and four new exterior color choices: Red Brick, Navy Blue, Sonoran Sand and Mystic Jade.
The 2009 Maybach 62 is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 that produces 543 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque combined with a 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Touch Shift. The Maybach 62 S is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 that produces 604 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque.
The 2009 Infiniti QX56 remains primarily unchanged for the new model year. Having just had a major refresh in 2008, the 2009 QX56 gets one new exterior color, Deep Garnet, and the addition of an automatic speed-sensing door lock function to the standard power door lock system. Still available with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, the QX56 gets its power from a 320-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine. Standard amenities are plentiful, including a hard-drive-based navigation system, 12-speaker Bose audio system, heated seats in the front two rows, leather trim , Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and power-folding rear seats.
The 2009 Chrysler 300 features a comfort-tuned suspension for the 300 Limited and 300C while the 300C Heritage offers the same performance steering, suspension and shocks as the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for drivers look for a more sport-tuned suspension. The 300C is powered by a new 360-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with MDS that shuts off fuel delivery to four cylinders when full-power is not needed, resulting in fuel-economy improvement of up to 20 percent. For 2009 all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 versions are now equipped with Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect. The 300C Heritage features a chromed grille and 20-inch chromed wheels, while the 300 LX receives standard 17-inch machined aluminum wheels. The 2009 300C SRT8 features a new grille, new ABS and ESP calibration, revised suspension tuning and improved fuel economy.
The all-new 2009 Audi A4 sedan is longer, wider and slightly lower than the previous model with new signature headlights similar to those first introduced on the Audi R8, with LED running lights. The 2009 Audi A4 sedan is powered by either an all-new 2.0-liter TFSI 4-cylinder engine or the 3.2-liter FSI V6 engine. Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system is available with the 2.0-liter engine and the 3.2-liter engine is available exclusively with quattro and a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter produces 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, significantly more power than the engine it replaces and is rated at 21/27 mpg city/hwy. Optional Audi Drive Select includes adjustable engine/throttle mapping, suspension damping and dynamic steering.
