Compared to last year, the 2011 Ford Mustang GT Premium has a more powerful, lighter, and amazingly (because it’s a Ford Mustang) more fuel efficient engine. If you’re stunned, so were we. Last year’s engine was a 4.6-liter 24-valve V8 that could deliver up to 315 hp @ 6200 and had fuel economy ratings of [...]
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2011 Toyota Camry SE
29
Jan
All those issues about sticking gas pedals and intrusive floor mats may have taken some luster out of this best selling car. The question is, how much? Would you really walk away from the 2011 Toyota Camry SE? The Camry still bests its direct competitors in the midsize sedan category in terms of comfort, efficiency, [...]
2011 Ford F-250 SD XL
29
Jan
Touted as the ultimate workhorse of this year’s F-250 roster (all of them are workhorses, if you can call them that), the 2011 Ford F-250 SD XL already packs 17-inch steel wheels, manual-telescoping trailer tow mirrors, 40/20/40-split front bench, and tilt/telescope adjustable steering wheel, among others. This truck is powered by a 6.2-liter Power Stroke [...]
2011 Ford F-250 SD XLT
29
Jan
Here is a super duty pickup packed with lots of power and safety features. The 2011 Ford F-250 SD XLT is one of 4 trims (with lots of variants to boot, if I may mention) under Ford’s full-sized pick-up truck F250 lineup that’s got some nifty tech features to augment its hard working capabilities. Powered [...]
2011 Honda Pilot LX
29
Jan
The LX FWD is the most affordable variant among all Honda Pilots. What we have below are feature highlights of the 2011 Honda Pilot LX FWD. Powered by a 3.5-liter 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC V-6 Engine that can deliver up to 250 hp @ 5700 rpm and 253 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm, the Pilot LX has [...]
2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited
29
Jan
Subaru cars have always targeted a niche market. The same holds true with the car company’s midsize sedan, the Legacy. On this page, we’ll take a closer look at the 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited, the latest version of the most expensive trim in the Legacy family. The Legacy 2.5 GT Limited, with its [...]
2011 BMW 5-series 535i
29
Jan
Despite its slightly cheaper price tag – almost 2 grand less – the 2011 BMW 5-series 535i still boasts of improvements over its immediate predecessor, last year’s model. This year’s 535i is more fuel efficient: 28/19 mpg against 24/16 mpg (highway/city). There’s no change in terms of power though – still 300 hp from the [...]
2011 BMW 3-series 328i
29
Jan
The BMW 3-series is comprised of a wide range of cars including sedans, coupes, convertibles, and even a couple of sports wagons. This article will be about the 2011 BMW 3-series 328i, a handsome convertible that’s great value for your money. This luxury convertible can accelerate you from a standstill to 60 mph in just [...]
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium
29
Jan
Able enough to provide one of the best driving experiences you’ll ever have, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium is one sedan that performs best under close scrutiny. When you talk about a Subaru, two things should come to mind: the Boxer engine and the Symmetrical All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. You can’t separate these [...]
2011 Toyota Sienna Limited 7 Passenger
29
Jan
Forget all your preconceived notions of minivans because Toyota is about to change all that with this year’s Sienna. For this article, we’ll zoom in to the 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited 7 Passenger. The Limited trim is the most expensive the Toyota Sienna’s lineup. Like all other 2011 Siennas, this one has a tough-looking body [...]
2011 Toyota Avalon LTD
25
Jan
If you’re looking for a full-sized sedan, you might want to include the 2011 Toyota Avalon LTD in your short list. This car takes pride in its stylish and roomy interior, smooth and powerful acceleration, great fuel efficiency and the comfortable ride it delivers. With a 3.5 L V6 engine sending about 268 hp to [...]
2011 BMW 1-series 135i Coupe
25
Jan
It’s amazing how the 2011 BMW 1-series 135i manages to cough up those mileage ratings despite its massive 3.0L inline 6-cylinder 24-valve engine. This is certainly one plus factor when it comes to making a buying decision on this car. That 3.0-liter I6 can actually generate an astounding 300 horsepower @ 5800 RPM and 300 [...]
2011 BMW 3-series 335i
25
Jan
BMW has certainly done a lot of tweaking with its engines lately. Just look at those mileage ratings. Are those the kind you usually see on a car running on a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder? But that’s what the 2011 BMW 3-series 335i is capable of achieving. It didn’t used to be that way before. But when [...]
2011 Ford Mustang V6
25
Jan
Staying true to the spirit of pony cars, that being affordable, sporty, and performance-oriented, the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible is reminding us once again which car opened up the market for this stylish class of sports cars. This year, Ford added some muscle to the Mustang’s V6 engine, giving it an all-aluminum build, dual [...]
2011 BMW 3-series 328i xDrive
25
Jan
Wagons aren’t meant to be sporty – unless you’re talking about the 2011 BMW 3-series 328i xDrive. BMW classifies this vehicle as a sporty wagon and perhaps you’d like to know why. Under that hood is a 3.0-liter 24-valve I6 engine that can generate up to 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque. Not impressive [...]