Tuesday, October 18, 2011

2012 BMW 3-series Review

Following a Refresher for 2009, BMW has introduced an all-new 3-Series sedan for 2012. The 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan features more room, less weight, and new engines. The 230-hp 3.0-liter base engine in the 328i is now replaced with a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine.The BMW 335i rolls on with a turbo straight-six 3.0-liter engine developing 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Will it offer similar performance as the outgoing car: 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds and a top speed limited to 155 mph.
BMW says handling characteristics and the dynamic nature of the 3-Series have also improved. Options include Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Pro and Eco modes. Optionally available for the new
2012 BMW 3-Series is an Adaptive M Sport suspension with electronically controlled dampers, Variable Sports Steering to replace the electromechanical power steering system, brake and an M Sport package. The Sport, Luxury, and Modern Lines Their own will from each add character to the sports sedan.

2012 Chevrolet Orlando Review

Typically, the exceptions to the rule are vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz B-Class or Nissan X-Trail - That compact utility vehicles are fuel efficient and priced in the lower end of Their segments. With vehicle prices around 30% higher than the United States, and fuel prices beyond $ 5/gallon, Canadians growing niche to buy vehicles similar to Those purchased by European consumers.The Chevrolet Orlando is one Such vehicle intended for world markets, That Will not make it to America, but Will be sold in Canada thanks to its low prices, a small footprint and efficient 4-cylinder engine. Since the vehicle already met every other unified North American standards, it was an easy choice to sell it in Canada, where the Mazda5 enjoys brisk sales and a near monopoly on the small minivan market.The Orlando is built in Korea and engineering was largely overseen by GM Daewoo (yes, that Daewoo), GM's Korean engineering arm. GM Daewoo also worked on the Cruze compact car, a vehicle That has gained widespread market acceptance, even if it's no longer The Pinnacle of compact car engineering. The Orlando isn'ta total bore to drive, but the 2.4L Ecotec 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed gearbox do not hold up Their end of the bargain.

Monday, October 17, 2011

2012 Hyundai Sonata Review

Sounds daunting, right? With That in mind, the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is being placed right back into the middle of the hotly-contested family sedan segment, already occupied by established players Such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu, to name just a few.
Completely redesigned for 2011, the Sonata is freshly styled and more spacious than its predecessor.

Erase everything you know about yesterday's Sonata. Forget Those memories, delete the images. Reformat the hard drive. Created by the team Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, California, the sleek new four-door is a fresh face in a segment full of cookie-cutter sedans. Interesting and stylish, the Sonata offers an Engaging mix of traditional four-door sedan and coupe rolled into one.

For the 2012 Sonata, Hyundai adds a new Telematics service (Blue Link), a higher-resolution touchscreen display to the optional navigation system and a panoramic sunroof to the Limited trim levels. Among midsize sedans, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata is the Korean automaker's Contender. Inside, the Sonata is big enough That the EPA deems it a "large" car.

2012 Buick Verano Review

In Spanish, the word, Äúverano, Äù means summer. Befitting a Buick, AOS image, the Verano, AIA mechanical cousin of the new Chevrolet Cruze, the which means it, AOS a notch Smaller than the Regal, Äîwill be quiet and luxurious. To That end, the front-drive Verano Will have laminated glass, triple door seals and premium leather upholstery, plus 10 standard airbags, an available heated steering wheel and the latest OnStar That system permits seamless communications the between the   Buick Verano and the driver, AOS smartphone .