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2009 Jaguar XF

2009 Jaguar XF Luxury Sedan Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 4,196 cc 4.2 liters V 8 front engine with 86.0 mm bore, 90.3 mm stroke, 11.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder AJ-V8
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 18.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.3
- Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 310 ft lb , 420 Nm @ 4,100 rpm
2009 Jaguar XF Luxury Sedan Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS
- Brake assist system
- Cornering brake control
- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
- Electronic hand brake
- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
- Stability control
- Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 Jaguar XF Luxury Sedan Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Chrome/bright trim around side windows
- Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 195.3, overall width (inches): 73.9, overall height (inches): 57.5, wheelbase (inches): 114.5, front track (inches): 61.4, rear track (inches): 63.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.6
- Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood & leather on dashboard
- Metallic paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Glass electric front sunroof
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,017
- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2009 Jaguar XF Luxury Sedan Interior Standard Features
- 12v power outlet: front and 1
- Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
- Roof antenna
- Peripheral interior monitoring anti-theft protection
- Front and rear ashtray
- RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3 and digital media card
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 28.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 17.7
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Coming home device
- Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
- Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, overhead console
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
- External temperature
- Floor mats
- Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Garage door opener
- Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
- Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
- Illuminated entry system
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.0, rear headroom (inches): 37.4, front leg room (inches): 41.5, rear leg room (inches): 36.6, front shoulder room (inches): 56.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 93.0
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions
- Parking distance sensors rear and radar
- Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
- Vehicle speed proportional power steering variable rack
- Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
- Front and rear reading lights
- Rear fog lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side with pre-tensioners
- Rear seat center armrest
- Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
- Automatic operation rear view mirror
- Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
- Remote fuel filler door release
- Electric remote trunk/hatch release
- Front and rear side curtain airbag
- Front seat back storage
- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
- Seating: five seats
- Front side airbag
- Nine speaker(s)
- Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment easy entry
- Tachometer
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation

2009 Lincoln Navigator

2009 Lincoln Navigator Base Sport Utility Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 5,408 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 90.2 mm bore, 105.9 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and three valves per cylinder 995
- E85 fuel with additional unleaded 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 28.0 gallon main E85 fuel tank 23.3
- Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 365 ft lb , 495 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
2009 Lincoln Navigator Base Sport Utility Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS
- 3.730:1 axle ratio
- Brake assist system
- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
- Electronic brake distribution
- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
- Stability control
- Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs
- Automatic front and rear suspension levelling
2009 Lincoln Navigator Base Sport Utility Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on side of body
- Driver and passenger power heated chrome door mirrors indicator lights
- Electric trunk/hatch pull down
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 208.4, overall width (inches): 78.8, overall height (inches): 78.3, ground clearance (inches): 9.0, wheelbase (inches): 119.0, front track (inches): 67.0, rear track (inches): 67.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.8
- Electric foldable mirrors
- Front fog lights
- Projector beam lens Xenon bulb headlights
- Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood & leather on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
- Remote control operation opening rear ¼ windows
- Pearl paint
- Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
- Roof rails
- Rear and side platform step
- Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
- Trailer towing preparation includes tow hook
- Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 7,700, curb weight (lbs) 6,100, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 6,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,600
- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2009 Lincoln Navigator Base Sport Utility Interior Standard Features
- 12v power outlet: cargo, front, rear and 1
- Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
- Element antenna
- Front ashtray
- Manufacturer's own RDS audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 103.3 and all seats in place (cu ft): 18.1
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Coming home device
- Compass
- Computer with average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
- Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, full overhead console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
- External temperature
- Floor mats
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger ventilated seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Garage door opener
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats
- Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
- Height adjustable pedals
- Illuminated entry system
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.5, rear headroom (inches): 39.7, front hip room (inches): 60.2, rear hip room (inches): 59.9, front leg room (inches): 41.1, rear leg room (inches): 39.1, front shoulder room (inches): 63.3 and rear shoulder room (inches): 63.7
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions pedals
- Online information system
- Parking distance sensors front and radar, parking distance sensors rear and radar & camera
- Digital keypad power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
- Vehicle speed proportional power steering
- Front power windows with two one-touch, rear power windows
- Front and rear reading lights
- Rear air conditioner
- Rear heater
- Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
- Rear seat center armrest
- Two symmetrical bucket front facing reclining heated rear seats with zero adjustments tip/tumble
- Rear separate audio control
- Automatic operation rear view mirror
- Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
- All three rows side curtain airbag
- Front seat back storage
- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
- Seating: seven seats
- Service interval indicator
- Front side airbag with occupant sensors
- Smart card / smart key manual and includes memory seat adjustments
- Fourteen speaker(s) manufacturer's own
- Wood & leather electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment easy entry
- Tachometer
- Telematics 0.00 and 0
- 3-point reel third row seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Split bench front facing asymmetrical third row seats with three seat capacity that fold flat to floor folds electrically
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system
- Voice activating system

Lincoln Town Car

Lincoln Town Car Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 4,606 cc 4.6 liters V 8 front engine with 91.4 mm bore, 91.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder 99W
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 25 and EPA city (mpg): 18
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 19 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
- Power: 178 kW , 239 HP SAE @ 4,900 rpm; 287 ft lb , 389 Nm @ 4,100 rpm

2009 Lincoln MKX

2009 Lincoln MKX Base Sport Utility Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 3,496 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 92.5 mm bore, 86.7 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 99C
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 20.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 16.7
- Power: 198 kW , 265 HP SAE @ 6,250 rpm; 250 ft lb , 339 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
2009 Lincoln MKX Base Sport Utility Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS
- 3.390:1 axle ratio
- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
- Electronic brake distribution
- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
- Stability control
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 Lincoln MKX Base Sport Utility Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Part-painted front and rear bumpers
- Chrome/bright trim around side windows
- Driver power heated chrome door mirrors with automatic operation, passenger power heated chrome door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 186.5, overall width (inches): 75.8, overall height (inches): 67.5, ground clearance (inches): 8.0, wheelbase (inches): 111.2, front track (inches): 65.1, rear track (inches): 64.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.6
- Front fog lights
- Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and alloy look on dashboard
- Metallic paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
- Roof spoiler
- Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
- Underbody protection for fuel tank
- Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,590, curb weight (lbs) 4,420, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 2,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,170
- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2009 Lincoln MKX Base Sport Utility Interior Standard Features
- 12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2, 12v power outlet: rear and 1
- Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
- Roof antenna
- Peripheral anti-theft protection
- RDS audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 69.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 32.0
- Cellular phone Bluetooth
- Clock
- Coming home device
- Compass
- Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
- Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
- External temperature
- Floor mats
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver ventilated seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger ventilated seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Garage door opener
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
- Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
- Illuminated entry system
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.0, rear headroom (inches): 39.3, front hip room (inches): 54.8, rear hip room (inches): 56.2, front leg room (inches): 40.7, rear leg room (inches): 39.6, front shoulder room (inches): 58.9, rear shoulder room (inches): 58.8 and interior volume (cu ft): 108.4
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Memorized adjustment on door mirror position with five driver's seat positions
- Parking distance sensors rear and radar
- Digital keypad power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
- Power steering
- Front power windows with two one-touch, rear power windows
- Front and rear reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Rear seat center armrest
- Three asymmetrical split bench front facing reclining rear seats
- Automatic operation rear view mirror
- Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
- Front and rear side curtain airbag
- Front seat back storage
- Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
- Seating: five seats
- Service interval indicator
- Front side airbag
- Six speaker(s)
- Wood & leather multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
- Tachometer
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system
- Voice activating system

2009 Lincoln MKZ

Overview:
The 2009 Lincoln MKZ is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that makes 263 horsepower and 249 ft-lb of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission tuned to make especially smooth gear changes. The MKZ's intelligent all-wheel-drive system is oriented for slippery road conditions and can seamlessly send more torque to the back wheels even before the front ones slip. The system adjusts power from side-to- side as well as front-to-back. As is expected in a Lincoln, the MKZ has a smooth and quiet ride; a front perimeter subframe helps reduce noise and vibration, yet a stiff body structure and special attention to suspension tuning allow sharp handling response. The sedan offers an especially roomy back-seat area, with best-in-class legroom according to the automaker, and a 60/40-split back seat that is spring-assisted and folds forward to expand the trunk space when needed. At 15.8 cubic feet with the back seat up and in place, the trunk is said to be the largest in its class also. The MKZ comes with anti-lock brakes, plus front side airbags and side curtain airbags that protect outboard occupants in both rows. The standard-equipment list for the MKZ is extensive, including heated and cooled ten-way-adjustable front seats, a reverse-sensing system, dual-zone climate control, painted aluminum wheels, SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system, a 6-disc CD stereo, and LED taillights. Standout options include the THX II- certified audio system, voice-activated DVD-based navigation, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, satin nickel aluminum appointments, and a power moonroof.

2009 Acura TL

Introduction

From now on, there will be no more chicken-(expletive) designs from Acura. At least, that's what one company official tells us. Acura's new goal is to be bold and brash, with aggressive lines and audacious details. The 2009 Acura TL accomplishes just that. Gone is the previous TL's wedge shape with side cut lines, replaced by prominent wheel arches and a new-look front end dominated by a shiny alloy grille. Some say the grille resembles a guillotine, or a vegetable slicer. Folks have gotten creative in their derision, but as BMW has proven, changing the status quo with a bold new styling direction can pay dividends. Acura is hoping to follow in those footsteps.

Underneath the midsize TL's radical new styling is a car that addresses many key customer complaints and requests. There's more interior room, a more powerful V6 engine, new technology features and lighter steering weighting to help with parking lot maneuvers. There are also two TL models available: the base car and the more athletic SH-AWD model. The latter's name indicates the sophisticated all-wheel-drive system that manages the model's 306 horsepower (the base car makes 280) by eliminating torque steer and providing impressive cornering abilities. Though last year's TL Type-S and its available manual transmission are no more, the SH-AWD carries on most of that car's finely tuned performance characteristics.

Like all Acuras, the TL is a showcase for the latest automotive gadgets. The base car comes standard with iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, and the optional Technology Package is a cornucopia of electronics goodies. An excellent hard-drive navigation system, real-time traffic and weather forecasts, adaptive climate control and a superb surround sound system will have technophiles playing around in their car while it's parked. Given the TL's price, it all comes at quite the bargain and Acura predicts most TLs will be so equipped.

Our opinion of the 2009 Acura TL varies depending on the model. The base TL with no options is really nothing more than a dressed-up Honda Accord V6, and as such, it's not the best choice. The Technology Package makes it slightly more persuasive, but we really think the SH-AWD model with its more powerful V6, better handling and all-wheel-drive traction is the one to get. But there are many other choices in the entry-level luxury sedan game such as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, along with non-luxury choices like the Hyundai Genesis, Nissan Maxima and Volkswagen CC. Acura's new TL stands out thanks to its roomy interior, competitive price, high-tech features and reputation for reliability, but we certainly suggest taking a good look around as each vehicle here has its own area of appeal.


Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2009 Acura TL is a midsize luxury sedan available in base and sport-oriented SH-AWD trim levels. The base TL comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, a sunroof, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear ventilation controls, eight-way power front seats with heating and driver memory functions, a tilt-telescoping steering column, leather upholstery and Bluetooth phone connectivity. Also standard is an eight-speaker stereo with in-dash six-CD changer, satellite radio, Bluetooth audio connectivity, auxiliary audio jack, USB port and dedicated iPod interface.

The TL SH-AWD adds all-wheel drive, a more powerful engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, upgraded brakes, more aggressively bolstered front seats, upgraded metallic trim and upgraded leather upholstery with contrasting stitching.

The Technology Package available on both trims adds a hard-drive-based navigation system with voice recognition, real-time traffic, real-time weather forecasts, GPS-linked and solar-sensing adaptive climate control system, keyless ignition/entry, a rear spoiler, rearview camera and a 10-speaker Panasonic/ELS surround-sound system with DVD audio and 12.7 GB of digital music storage. All TLs can be equipped with more aggressive tires, while the SH-AWD can be equipped with 19-inch wheels.


Powertrains and Performance



The base model 2009 Acura TL is front-wheel drive and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 280 hp and 254 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel-drive 2009 TL SH-AWD gets a 3.7-liter V6 that makes 306 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel-drive system is capable of transferring different levels of power to individual wheels to maximize traction and grip through turns and in inclement weather. Both TL models come standard with a five-speed automatic that includes automanual steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Fuel economy for the 3.5-liter TL is 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, while the SH-AWD returns 17 city and 24 highway.


Safety

All 2009 Acura TL models come with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front restraints.


Interior Design and Special Features

Along with the litany of standard and optional high-tech features, the 2009 Acura TL features a thoroughly high-tech design. The center stack juts out in a waterfall fashion toward the driver, which puts climate, audio and navigation controls right at hand. The steering wheel also features a number of buttons for audio, cruise control, the trip computer, Bluetooth and the Technology Package's large number of voice commands. With either trim (and its subsequent LCD display), a direct iPod interface is standard and one of the best available.

Interior quality and craftsmanship are quite good, but some may feel that it lacks the luxurious, glossy wood ambiance of competitors like the Lexus ES 350, Cadillac CTS and Hyundai Genesis. In particular, TLs without the Technology Package feature cheaper-looking metallic trim and audio switchgear, which gives the cabin the impression of belonging to a snazzied-up Honda Accord. On the flip side, the SH-AWD model's available two-tone color scheme, higher-quality alloy trim and contrasting stitching are a nice touch.

The TL's cabin is quite roomy, and drivers will appreciate the wide adjustment range for the well-bolstered driver seat. The rear seat is spacious and offers enough headroom for passengers more than 6 feet tall. Large flip-up headrests provide protection for occupants, while clearing rear vision when nobody's back there. The trunk holds 13.1 cubic feet of luggage, a bit less than typical for this class of car.


Driving Impressions





Since both 2009 Acura TL models feature different engines, different drive wheels, different wheel sizes and different electronic steering calibrations, they are very different to drive. The base TL is more for comfort-minded buyers who should find the 280-hp V6 more than ample for commuting. The steering's low-effort response, however, feels decidedly artificial, and the car lacks the previous TL's nimble nature.

The SH-AWD is a different story, as the "Super Handling" part of its acronym proves to be more than just hyperbole. By apportioning more power to the outside wheels during cornering (it's the same principle that makes a tank turn), the TL exhibits excellent grip and control. The SH-AWD TL's electric steering also exhibits more weighting and feedback, resulting in a more natural feel. It's not as communicative as the old TL's power hydraulic steering and the car doesn't feel as agile, but the newfound maneuverability at lower speeds is a trade-off most consumers should be happy to make. In addition to the inclement weather benefits of all-wheel drive, SH-AWD also allows for the model's 306 hp to offer lively thrust without the torque steer

2009 Ford Expedition

2009 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Sport Utility Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- Auxiliary transmission cooler
- 5,408 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 90.2 mm bore, 105.9 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and three valves per cylinder 995
- E85 fuel with additional unleaded 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 28.0 gallon main E85 fuel tank 23.3
- Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 365 ft lb , 495 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
2009 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Sport Utility Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS
- 3.310:1 axle ratio
- Brake assist system
- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
- Electronic brake distribution
- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
- Immobilizer
- Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
- Stability control
- Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Sport Utility Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Toned front and rear bumpers
- Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors indicator lights
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 206.5, overall width (inches): 78.0, overall height (inches): 77.2, ground clearance (inches): 8.7, wheelbase (inches): 119.0, front track (inches): 67.0, rear track (inches): 67.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.8
- Front fog lights
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
- Two-tone pearl paint
- Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
- Roof rails
- Rear and side platform step
- Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
- Trailer towing preparation includes tow hook
- Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 7,500, curb weight (lbs) 5,854, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 9,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,640
- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2009 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Sport Utility Interior Standard Features
- 12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2, 12v power outlet: rear and 1
- Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
- Element antenna
- Peripheral anti-theft protection
- RDS audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
- Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 82.5, front width (inches): 56.7, width between arches (inches): 49.2, height (inches): 34.6 and loading floor height (inches): 34.4
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 108.3 and all seats in place (cu ft): 18.6
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Compass
- Computer with average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
- Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, full overhead console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
- External temperature
- Floor mats
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket passenger seat with lumbar adjustment
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three head restraints on rear seats, two height adjustable head restraints on 3rd row seats
- Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
- Height adjustable pedals
- Illuminated entry system
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.6, rear headroom (inches): 39.8, front hip room (inches): 60.2, rear hip room (inches): 59.9, front leg room (inches): 41.1, rear leg room (inches): 39.1, front shoulder room (inches): 63.2, rear shoulder room (inches): 63.7 and interior volume (cu ft): 160.3
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position with three driver's seat positions pedals
- Online information system
- Parking distance sensors rear and radar
- Digital keypad power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
- Vehicle speed proportional power steering
- Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
- Front and rear reading lights
- Rear air conditioner
- Rear heater
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Three asymmetrical 40/20/40 front facing reclining rear seats with fore/aft adjustment and zero adjustments tip/tumble
- Rear separate audio control
- Automatic operation rear view mirror
- Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
- All three rows side curtain airbag
- Front seat back storage
- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
- Seating: eight seats
- Service interval indicator
- Front side airbag with occupant sensors
- Smart card / smart key manual and includes memory seat adjustments
- Seven speaker(s)
- Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
- Tachometer
- Telematics 0.00 and 0
- 3-point reel third row seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Split bench front facing asymmetrical third row seats with three seat capacity that fold flat to floor folds electrically
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system
- Voice activating system

2008 Hyundai Tiburon

2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS Hatchback Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 1,975 cc 2.0 liters in-line 4 front engine with 82.0 mm bore, 93.5 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
- Power: 103 kW , 138 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 136 ft lb , 184 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS Hatchback Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Electronic brake distribution
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS Hatchback Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 173.0, overall width (inches): 69.3, overall height (inches): 52.4, wheelbase (inches): 99.6, front track (inches): 59.1, rear track (inches): 59.1 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
- Front fog lights
- Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim alloy look on gearknob
- Pearl paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Trunk/hatch spoiler
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,972
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS Hatchback Interior Standard Features
- Air conditioning
- Element antenna
- Peripheral anti-theft protection
- Front ashtray
- Kenwood RDS audio system with satellite and CD player CD player reads MP3
- Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
- Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.8
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Front seats cup holders fixed
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- Driver and passenger front airbag with multi-stage deployment
- Bucket driver seat with tilt adjustment, bucket passenger seat
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
- Illuminated entry system
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.0, rear headroom (inches): 34.1, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 44.7, front leg room (inches): 43.1, rear leg room (inches): 29.9, front shoulder room (inches): 53.9, rear shoulder room (inches): 50.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 81.9
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Remote power locks
- Power steering
- Front power windows with one one-touch
- Front reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
- Two symmetrical bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
- Rear view mirror
- Remote fuel filler door release
- Electric remote trunk/hatch release
- Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
- Seating: four seats
- Front side airbag
- Six speaker(s) manufacturer's own
- Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system

2008 Mazda RX-8

Mazda has announced the pricing and specifications for its updated RX-8 range – the car that Mazda likes to refer to as, “the world’s most successful rotary-powered sports car”.

Since its launch in July 2003 worldwide sales of the RX-8 have exceeded 170,000 units with Australia accounting for a modest 5,400 of those.


The refreshed 2008 RX-8 has seen its exterior styling sharpened in addition to a number of interior and suspension changes. There are now three models of the RX-8 available, the entry level RX-8, the RX-8 Luxury for those who like their kit and the RX-8 GT for those who like their corners.



Mazda claims that extensive modifications have been made to the Renesis 1.308-litre rotary engine. Manual equipped cars boast the same 170kW’s as the outgoing model with changes made to enhance low-to-mid range response. The standard gearbox across the range is a 6-speed manual unit adapted from the MX-5 and Mazda have shortened the final drive ratio to 4.777:1.

Only the Luxury variant can be optioned with an automatic gearbox, now a 6-speed Aisin unit dubbed the Activematic. Option the auto gearbox and you’ll get the booby prize, a 158kW version of the Renesis rotary and while that might be an increase of 17kW over the outgoing model, it’s still paying more for less. Oddly, the torque output for both versions has dropped by 8Nm to 211Nm.



Mazda has improved the useability and refinement of the interior and if you opt for the Luxury then you will also enjoy the standard inclusion of a sunroof, 300W Bose® sound system (developed jointly with Mazda), leather trim and an 8-way powered driver’s seat.

If you’re looking for a sportier drive then the new GT model is the one to buy. It includes upgraded suspension for improved handling, lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels with Bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R19 tyres and a sports body kit that includes front fog lamps. Inside the GT the big ticket items are a pair of Recaro front seats.



On the safety front, the standard kit is impressive and includes front and side airbags for both the driver and front passenger along with curtain airbags for both front and rear passengers. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) round out the active safety inclusions.