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The 2009 Volvo C30 is very much mechanically related to the S40 sedan and V50 wagon, but it is much smaller and promises a sportier ride with a greater fun factor.
The C30 hatchback has a unique interior treatment with four bucket seats; in back they fold flat to expand the cargo capacity to 20.2 cubic feet.
All C30s derive their power from a 227-horsepower, 2.5L turbocharged inline five-cylinder..... |
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Honda's Accord got a completely new, more sophisticated and detail-oriented look in 2008, along with a complete mechanical redesign. The result is a car that stands out in the automotive world.
Seats and seating are a particular strong suit of the new Accord. In front, they are generously apportioned, and Honda claims an equal level of comfort for both front and rear passengers. Overall interior v..... |
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The Accent comes in three trim levels -- the most expensive of which starts around $15,000. The GS hatchback is the bare-bones option, the SE hatchback is the most luxe, and the GLS four-door sedan is the happy medium. All three have a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine making 110 hp mated to a 5-speed manual, but a 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.
The GS is basic, but not stripped. L..... |
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The 2009 Scion tC is still powered by a single engine option, a sporty 161-horsepower, 2.4L 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). It powers the front wheels through either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The VVT-i aids in responsiveness throughout the rev range as well as fuel-efficient operation. The tC is certified as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (..... |
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The Mustang lineup now includes Mustang and Mustang GT models, both offered in base or Premium trim, along with the high performance Shelby GT500. All models are offered as either a coupe or convertible.
Both body styles are four-passenger coupes, though the back seat is only fit for smaller occupants. Convertibles get a power-folding soft top that, does not take up additional cargo space in the ..... |
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For 2009, Volkswagen's value-priced Rabbit and the performance-oriented GTI are both available in 2- or 4-door hatchback body styles.
A 170-horsepower, 2.5L 5-cylinder engine powers the Rabbit; in 2-door models it is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, which has a Sport mode, while the 4-door Rabbit is available only with the automatic.
The GTI fe..... |
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For 2009, Volkswagen's value-priced Rabbit and the performance-oriented GTI are both available in 2- or 4-door hatchback body styles.
A 170-horsepower, 2.5L 5-cylinder engine powers the Rabbit; in 2-door models it is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, which has a Sport mode, while the 4-door Rabbit is available only with the automatic.
The GTI fe..... |
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The 2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan has a starting price of $ 33,250 while the coupe has a starting price of $35,900
Both the Infiniti G37 sedan and coupe have similar styling and mechanical underpinning. For 2009, both now feature a new 3.7 liter V6 engine paired with an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission. Both are equipped with rear wheel drive with the option of all wheel drive.
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BMW's 3-Series has always been an exemplar of how to combine luxury and sportiness, and this continues with the 2009 versions. The 328i features BMW's exceptional 3.0L engine, which uses double-VANOS technology to steplessly adjust both the intake and exhaust timing on way to producing 230 horsepower. The 335i models are powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the same 6-cylinder engine. This ge..... |
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