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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO Review
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| The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO. |
Comes now our third test of a Chevrolet Cruze in the past five months. Each one has been a different flavor. We started out with the loaded Chevrolet Cruze LTZ. Loved it, but for $24,000 and change as tested, wed better have.
Then just about two months ago, it was almost the opposite end of the spectrum...the Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (one level up from the base Cruze). Also a thumbs-up, and at a more reasonable $18,995.
Now its the Chevrolet Cruze ECO. What makes an ECO an ECO? Well, mostly its the 1.4 liter ECOTEC engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission with ECO overdrive. But to tell it apart from the other Cruzes in traffic, youll probably have to look at the trunklid.
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| The lone giveaway...the discreet "eco" badge on the trunklid of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO. |
If the ECO otherwise looks like a well-equipped Cruze, thats because it is. The base price of $19,245 brings with it the expected practicalities (stability control, ABS, multiple airbags) and some uplevel niceties that the ECO name doesnt imply (security system, keyless entry, OnStar, tire pressure monitor, deluxe cloth seat trim, USB, Bluetooth, XM, a tilting, telescoping, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17 inch alloy wheels and an Aero Performance Package...lower front grille air shutter, mid-body aero panels and front fascia air dam).
Now, that Aero package, while making the Cruze ECO look sporty, is actually there in service of the ECOs primary mission...fuel economy. Through aids like that, the substitution of a tire sealant and inflator kit for a spare tire, a smaller gas tank (12.6 gallons instead of the 15.6 gallons in other Cruze models), economy-minded gearing and the marvels of computers working to squeeze every mile out of every drop of fuel, the ECO takes the same 138-horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four cylinder and gets an EPA estimated 28 city/42 highway miles per gallon. Its 24/36 in the 1LT and LTZ.
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| The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO interior. |
Of course, as the EPA says "your mileage may vary", and as my Dad used to say "its all about the nut holding the wheel". Our friend and colleague Nina Russin at Carspondent got 44.8 miles per gallon driving it like she stole it. A week later, it was in my hands and in 300 miles (about 20% urban freeway and the rest city streets), I only managed 29.2.
Still, thats in the ballpark for the EPA city estimate, and not a lot of cars get there. In fact, most dont. And overall, the ECO is our favorite Cruze. It looks good, is well equipped, has a nice interior and one of the best manual shifters weve found in a domestic car (not Honda-level, but close). Ours had one option, the Driver Convenience Package, which gives the driver a six-way power-adjustable seat and rear parking assist for $495. So with a $750 destination charge, the bottom line was $20,490. Thats a sweet spot for a car in this class and with this level of equipment.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO
Base price: $19,245
As tested: $20,490
Likes: Styling, comfort, economy, slick manual shifter.
Dislikes: USB not fully compatible with iPhone.
EPA estimate: 28 mpg city/42 mpg highway.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Chrysler 300 2010 Review Good Style And Performance At Affordable Price
Chrysler 300 2010 Review – Chrysler 300 2010 is a large sedan that offers the styling and very good performance but at affordable prices. It’s a large car so it can carry passengers and goods with comfortable and freely. It has a classic body style that is American typical. And this is an interesting thing in the streets. 300 comes with some trim choices from LX, Touring, Limited, C, to SRT8. In addition there are also RWD and AWD drivetrain options. The price offered for the Chrysler 300 2010 ranged from $ 27,260 to $ 40,050. And especially for the Chrysler 300 SRT8 is $ 44,865. Only SRT8 trim that has the best engine specifications and this will be discussed later.
Let’s talk about Chrysler 300 starting from the exterior that has a very good score. When you see 300, you’ll see a handsome, dramatic, classic, and looks luxurious car. You will feel you are in a luxury and classy car. But do not expect you’ll find luxury in the car. There are 5 wide seats wrapped by standard materials. Adults will not get in trouble when sitting in the back seat. Although good in cabin but the Chrysler 300 received some complaints in the seats and windows. The seats are wide but it was flat so that passengers feel uncomfortable sitting in it for a long time. The windows are also rather high so that disrupt your view of the surrounding. 300 really suitable for a large sedan class. In addition to a wide cabin space, the cargo is also satisfactory.
The performances of 300 votes overall good. 3 engines available are divided for 5 trims. 300 Touring get a 2.7-liter V6 engine that produces 178-hp. 300 LX, 300 Limited, and 300 Touring AWD has 3.5 liter V6 engine that produces 250-hp. 300 C has a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine that produces 360-hp. And 300 SRT8 has 6.1-liter V8 engine 425-hp. For the basic trim, 300 engine performance is less fierce. But if you want a better performance you can choose the SRT8. It is capable of moving 0-60 mph in 5 seconds. This is amazing for a large car like Chrysler 300.
Honda Odyssey 2010 Review Sets High Standards Of Refinement And Versatility
Honda Odyssey 2010 Review – Typically the 2010 Honda Odyssey keeps in order to remain separately coming from typically the minivan bunch associated with truly , a name created referring to innovation, high quality and furthermore , engineering excellence. Typically the Odyssey’s alignment of includes just like an engaging-to-drive figure, also , a 3rd-Row Magic Seat®, also , a premium look as well as economical engine operation mix to be able to provide that a complex commuter surroundings that comes with area just for up in order for eight families (7 at LX versions).
The current 2010 Honda Odyssey is almost certain that is available in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring both. Overall, the 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC ® in the Odyssey EX LX normally, so that makes 244 horsepower and, in addition, 240 lb-ft of torque. For a five-speed automatic transmission is certainly typical devices. Overall, the Odyssey EX-L and the types of tourism offers a 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC ® V-6 engine that comes with VCM for fuel efficiency improvement. The engine generates 244 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque excellent. The system offers particular, V-6 power during acceleration also climbing, and overall fuel efficiency as a smaller engine cruise.
Actual door Odyssey won numerous awards and therefore critical recognition, including the real price Kelley Blue Book as one of the 10 Special "Best car brand new family of 2009" and also "the Resale Price Price 2009 Greatest Van for special honors class cars by the fact that their number is estimated to have absolutely the finest law typical resale price after five years of ownership.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
New Chevrolet Equinox 2010 Review Picture Trying To Compete In The SUV Class
Chevrolet Equinox 2010 Review - Another option is to put the Chevrolet SUV. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has attempted to compete with rivals Class SUV. And now the Equinox is in position 4 and 22 affordable compact SUV. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has received a number of improvements to its predecessor. Comes with a series of lists and choices 2WD-AWD. Chevrolet Equinox is a front engine, 5 places and 4 pääovista. This is a small family-owned.
Talked about the machine, 2010 Equinox has two engine options. First, versions of which were in line 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 182-HP 172 pounds-feet of torque. In the second quarter to be 3.0-liter V6 producing 264 hp 222 lb-ft of torque. light machine makes very pleasant car to drive both near and long distances. Chevrolet Equinox, the six-speed automatic transmission.Equinox appearance, even if people do not immediately recognize him at first sight. The interior has been studied in detail so that passengers can enjoy sitting in it. Rear seat room was spacious and does not interfere knee. Large cargo area makes the value of the car still good.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Nissan Juke 2011 Review The Rare Combination Of Cheap Fast And Reliable
Nissan Juke 2011 Review - What Car and parsimonious conformers, Juke very successful. Although it is not its aesthetic defects, will generate enough experience of driving pleasure. When the starting price of $ 18,960, Juke may also be a rare combination of affordable, fast and reliable. Only the stuttering block is that, instead of packed with dazzling, sexy wrap, it is the public under the guise of a clumsy, ungainly package surface types can write off for no reason.
The 2011 Nissan Juke is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine has 188hp. 6-speed manual transmission, available in front-drive models only, is not as good as the gearbox MINI, but it is nice to use, with strong throws and a clutch that is easy to modulate around the city and offers good feedback. A CVT is also available in models with front-or all-wheel drive. The manual is aimed at some of those concerns, with six "gears" to choose from, and a reasonable facsimile of a gas in a short time, but this is nothing next to the manual.
Although it looks masculine and authoritarian, the unusual design is a pastiche of shapes and surfaces that are visually unpleasant. The interior is another mixed bag with some very innovative touches mixed with some equally bad, hard plastic at low prices. The rear seats are very narrow, even for someone under 6 feet tall, with little in the way of the head or legs. The design of the seat itself is rather too upright and cushioning, and is presented as an afterthought.
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