One of the best compact car GM has ever made (been 25 years since I bought a Chevy compact). A friend (BMW 5 series owner) asked if I wanted to trade cars after he drove it. It is fun to drive, looks contemporary, has outstanding features for the price, and is averaging over 34 MPG for the first 1,400 miles of mostly city driving (47 MPG is best 50 mile average). The Eco 6M is one of the most sophisticated cars GM makes; virtually every aspect of the car was optimized for (MPG) performance to make it lighter, more efficient and more aerodynamic. These changes also improve handling. Hey now smile now.
Chevy Cruze Review – Appearance
The chevy cruze review indicates some of the various features of the car. Some people prefer to have this car unlike the other modes that are in the market. One of the reasons is the fact that it is quite affordable and various people have the ability to afford it and pay for the upkeep and service of the vehicle. This car is ideal for the middleclass society and has a strong presence in Europe and Middle East. The previous models from this company have enabled them to get this brand new model into the market. It is quite affordable since it has the latest style and fits the class life of many social elite in the society.
The S trailing the name of this Vantage stands for “sport”—hardly astonishing news—but the differences between sport and standard (one simply cannot employ so mundane a descriptor as “base” in connection with an Aston Martin) are a bit elusive. S means a little more motor, a little more brake, a little more rubber, a little less weight, some small trim distinctions, and, of course, a little more money.
The engine is Aston’s familiar 4.7-liter aluminum V-8, with improved intake airflow, new mufflers, and new programming that keeps the exhaust system’s bypass valves open longer. The net is 430 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque, gains of 10 ponies and 15 lb-ft. Although it’s a small gain in output, the S’s new transmission (more on that in a moment) should help it whittle the Vantage’s 0-to-60-mph time down from the 4.3 of the to about four flat. Beyond that, the menacing V-8 sounds that emerge when the bypass valves open up and the engine soars toward redline are almost worth the price premium on their own, with or without the extra thrust.
There’s just one asterisk. The single-clutch gearbox, chosen for packaging and weight-saving reasons, doesn’t quite measure up to the car’s other mechanical elements. Nor does it match the performance of the dual-clutch boxes found in many of the Aston’s peers. It offers two modes, sport and normal, but upshifts in the base setting are a little slow and convulsive, reminiscent of BMW’s unlamented SMG tranny. In sport, there’s more urgency, particularly when shifts are tucked close to redline, but even then the responses are a bit deliberate compared with something like the whap-whap shifting of, say, a Ferrari 458 Italia.
The Jeep Liberty is a 4-door SUV offered in 4WD 4dr Limited , RWD 4dr Sport , RWD 4dr Limited , 4WD 4dr Sport , RWD 4dr Limited Jet , 4WD 4dr Arctic and 4WD 4dr Limited Jet . The powertrains include 3.7-liter V6 (210 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear, part-time, or permanent 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 15 mpg city to 21 mpg highway. The Liberty uses Regular fuel.
The Liberty has a 3,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes No/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Toyota RAV4 , Kia Sportage and Subaru Forester .
2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine with eAssist Technology or 3.6L VVT V6 Engine With SIDI
Optimize your driving experience by choosing either the 2.4L ECOTEC Direct Injection 4-cylinder engine with eAssist Technology that offers estimated fuel economy of 25 MPG/36MPG city/highway - or opt for the 303 horsepower V6 with EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 27MPG.
StabiliTrak® with Traction Control
Drive with confidence with LaCrosse’s StabiliTrak and full-time traction control. This system monitors the road and steering input to help LaCrosse grip the road when you need it most.
HiPer Strut Suspension
Short for High Performance, the available HiPer Strut Front Suspension integrates with LaCrosse’s performance systems so you can enjoy a smoother, more balanced and controll.
