Saturday, June 26, 2010
2010 Acura RDX Rewiew and Photos
Luxury SUVs have become such a common sight that the notation for the 2010 Acura MDX on our schedule didn't raise much interest around the office. But then we saw the thing. Rather than the somewhat delicate, beak-nosed vehicle of the past, this one's squarish stance and big air scoops made it look like a hardened criminal.
OK, an exterior styling update. Fine. But Acuras have always seemed like upscale Hondas, never embodying the real luxury found in competitive brands such as Mercedes-Benz or BMW. We got in the cabin expecting to find the usual midlevel cabin appointments, but were instead greeted with beautiful wood-grained trim elements and thick leather seats.
Facing us in the center of the dashboard was the usual Acura controller, a large knob that works as a joystick and dial, surrounded by buttons with an LCD above. We weren't thrilled to see the same old maps on the navigation system, strictly 2D with somewhat jaggy resolution showing on street names.
Given that Acura uses an in-dash hard drive for the navigation system, we can't imagine these older generation maps take up a whole lot of space. Twisting the big knob around to delve into the navigation system's menus, we found the latest Zagat listings for restaurants and one of our favorite features, a database of scenic drives, listed by state.
Entering a destination into the system proved as easy as ever, the proximity of the knob to the screen making inputs seem nearly as direct as using a touch screen. Maneuvering the MDX out onto the route it calculated, we noticed the traffic flow and incident information overlaid on the maps, and dug into the settings to ensure that the car would dynamically change the route when bad traffic cropped up.
The navigation system guided us through city streets, its route guidance enunciating street names, and the MDX proved very drivable. In the madness of downtown streets, where random double-parked cars and road construction require quick lane changes, the MDX's light steering and responsive low-speed acceleration helped us jump the car from lane to lane.
Further assisting quick maneuvering was the MDX's blind-spot detection, which lit up an icon at the base of the A-pillar when it detected a car in the lane next to us. Given the high sides of the MDX, cars in the next lane were often completely invisible. Blind-spot detection is one of our favorite safety features, and it is nice to see Acura employing it in the MDX.
During this excursion we had the suspension in Comfort mode, which made it feel like we were driving a waterbed. The car moved along with a slow motion wallow, softening the ride and absorbing the bumps and pits mining the asphalt.
Power on
At a freeway onramp, we hit the gas hard to see how the MDX handled acceleration at the top end. Here, the 3.7-liter V-6 brought its 270 pound-feet of torque to bear, spooling up the car and engine speed, reaching toward 6,300rpm where the horsepower peaks at 300. This engine isn't the most high tech compared with what other automakers are offering, but it does have Honda's VTEC valve timing.
At freeway speeds, the suspension didn't hunker down, and we were still left with the soft wallow. But it didn't adversely affect the handling, either. The steering had the usual slack built in for an SUV, allowing for effortless driving. Since the beginning of this drive, we were eager to push the button on the console that would put the suspension into Sport mode, but restrained ourselves in the interests of testing the comfort setting completely.
We left the transmission in its standard drive mode, too, holding off on using its sport setting until we found an appropriate road. But flicking the paddle shifters on the steering wheel, we noticed the gear indicator showing 6. Acura has finally caught up with the rest of the world, installing six-speed transmissions. At 70 mph, the engine hummed along at a little under 2,000rpm, which should improve fuel economy.
The EPA rating for the MDX is 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway, not particularly great numbers, but the vehicle does have third-row seating. In our driving, which combined city, mountain roads, and the freeway, we came in at 17.6 mpg.
2009 Lexus GX470 Specifications And wallpapers
The GX 470 midsize SUV continues the Lexus tradition of offering high levels of luxury in a vehicle that is both quiet and comfortable. With three rows of seating, a smooth V8 engine and refined interior, the GX is a top-tier luxury SUV in every sense of the term. In addition, this particular Lexus has the ability to venture further off-road than most of its owners will have the desire, or courage, to take it.
However, the Lexus GX 470 has been on the market for more than a few years now, and in that time the crossover SUV market has become much more popular. Although its rugged truck-based underpinnings provide advantages in terms of towing or going off-road, the resulting higher weight, lower fuel economy and decreased space efficiency means this Lexus may not be the best choice for the type of on-road driving that most luxury SUV owners spend the majority of their time doing. In addition, the GX 470 falls a bit short in terms of the latest luxury features when compared to newer competition.
Current Lexus GX 470
The current Lexus GX 470 is a traditional body-on-frame SUV. Mechanically, it's related to the Toyota 4Runner. There are two trim levels: base and Sport. Both are powered by a 4.7-liter V8 that produces 263 horsepower and 323 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard and it sends engine power to a full-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing.
The Lexus GX 470 is also equipped with Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Rear Adjustable Height Control (AHC). During a low-speed descent, DAC can help keep speed in check without constant input from the driver. HAC helps keep the vehicle stationary while starting on a steep incline or slippery surface. AHC offers the ability to increase or decrease the rear height of the GX 470 over a nearly 3-inch range, enhancing either off-road ability or cargo loading, depending on setting.
This Lexus SUV is also available with a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS). When equipped, KDSS automatically adjusts the front and rear stabilizer bars to enhance handling under a variety of conditions, both on- and off-road.
Luxury is what Lexus is known for, and the interior of the GX 470 offers fine leather on the seats and lustrous wood on the dash and steering wheel. However, some luxury features found on some competitors' vehicles are not available on the GX 470. These include automatic tri-zone climate control, an extra-large sunroof, power liftgate, blind spot sensors, adaptive headlights and ventilated front seats. Other shortcomings include third-row seats that don't fold flat into the floor and a rear cargo door that swings to the curb instead of upwards.
Past Lexus GX 470 Models
The Lexus GX 470 was introduced for the 2003 model year. The following year saw safety upgrades that included a roll-sensing feature for the side curtain airbags, a tire-pressure monitoring system and an optional rear back-up camera system (for those vehicles with the navigation system installed). The optional KDSS was available as a late-year addition.
A Sport trim joined the lineup for 2005. Other GX option changes included an upgraded navigation system with better graphics and additional functions, Bluetooth compatibility and voice commands for the climate control, audio and navigation systems. Horsepower increased to 270 (up from 235). For 2006, the GX 470 offered a new optional second-generation Lexus Link system and featured minor interior trim changes. In addition, new SAE engine-testing procedures resulted in a slight drop in the amount of stated power for the V8, from 270 to 263.
Lexus upgraded the navigation system for 2007 with voice activation and an enhanced display. Other changes include the addition of an input jack (for digital music players) and DVD-Audio capability for the optional Mark Levinson premium audio system (which also plays conventional and MP3/WMA-formatted CDs). The Levinson system also allowed a DVD movie to be played on the navigation system's screen. That year also saw the display for the available rear-seat entertainment grow to a 9-inch wide-format screen.
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MODIFIKASI Toyota Land Cruiser 200 2009
Evan Tjandra, which is an engineering dropout from the University of Tarumanegara this, understand very well how to change the look of this favorite car. "I wanted an elegant concept, let me different from others," said the man who single origin of this flower. first modifications besides MOTOR Magazine: Modified Cars & Lifestyle, of course, to focus on the reference of the virtual world, you name it-web.jp www.roadhouse address and eBay. Unmitigated, through the virtual world reference. Evan ordered a set of wheels Vellano VTA type who has a giant size 26x10 inches. "At that time, I ordered directly from Japan. Because the modifier here is still rare to provide that much size wheel. Yes there is, but his type is not sporty elegance is what I want, so it had to be ordered from the internet, "said homeowner music is one Citra Harmoni. Fortunately, the room is very spacious fenders able to accommodate the size of the clad alloy wheels tires Toyo 305/30ZR26 Proxes ST II is. Especially with the legs of the system standard factory default, not necessarily a lot of changes that are made. One set of wheels and tires must be redeemed for Rp 120 million. According to Eka Pradanawidi senior mechanical workshop in the region Eurostar Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. When ordering, are in accordance with the specifications of the car, which means no problems during installation. "Jump into kok. I just had to replace the wheel bolts again, because the old drat it was due to the installation of dol by force, "when found in his shop. Combination pretty as a pair of giant feet is the application of body kits. Not much design body kit for Toyota Land Cruisers. One option is to Elford. One set of body kit that he Boyong Elford worth USD 80 million, consisting of front bumper, rear, side skirts, and triangular-shaped tip mufflers. One set of body kit is also ordered over the same store through eBay's shopping sites. So for the shipment together with the wheels and tires, "It took about three months, from a message to Indonesia," said Evan. Up in Jakarta, then straight body kit painted and fitted in Sunter Hero Motors, which specializes in painting and the installation of body kits cartridge. The result, an elegant concept that dimau Evan realized, only through the touch of the sector and interior legs whose value reached USD 200 millions. Satisfaction was not only enjoyed Evan, SUV-even now as one video clip one property band is one label orbitan Citra Harmoni, T-Green origin of Cirebon. Steady.
SPESIFIKASI Motor Radikal | Lotus dan Proton
The combined company Lotus and Proton is preparing a radical sports car. It is said that because his presence later, the car will shake the luxury car market. Like what?
Obviously, the intention was ambitious enough because Lotus and Proton trying to steal a luxury car market from Porsche, Ferrari and Aston Martin as part of what is called 'The Dawn of a new era. "
As reported by Autocar, Saturday (06/26/2010) starting from the concept of radicalization that Showcase Lotus founder Colin Chapman, that is a car that was 'light and simple'.
Thus, our corporate philosophy will also be changed for future models and concept cars goodbye a complex, high cost manufacturing technique with the upper class.
As expressed by Proton and Lotus Chairman, Datuk Mohd Salleh Mohd Nadzmi which outlines the company's plans to build a car with a new motto, 'Tomorrow's luxury sports cars, today'.
Car will cost an average 110 thousand to 80 thousand pounds, which includes application of technology was a double 7-speed transmission, active aerodynamics, dampers variable, hybrid systems, and alternate fuels.
Its realization will begin with a concept car that had the Golden Proton displayed at the Geneva Motor Show, which offers competition from Aston Martin Cygnet and the Toyota IQ.
SPESIFIKASI Subaru Impreza Berlinetta
Subaru brand certainly have enough history in terms of performance, but to be more exotic, an Italian design studio Beestudio need to do a re alter.
Impreza would Berlinetta manifold two-door coupe, powered by Subaru's boxer engine and equipped with All wheel drive, so it does not eliminate the characteristic of the Impreza.
Subaru, as reported by Insideline, Monday (18/1/2010) using a new blower, sport exhaust system is also new, as well as re-setting the ECU. The result milihnya-4 turbo engine was able to power up to 325 hp melonjakkan and reaches peak torque 318 ft-lb.
The legs also faces made. Congenital STI suspension shock now be added too, coils, and new stabilizers. Plus combined Bridgestone RE070 tires that bind 18-inch alloy rims. As a tool vehicle rate freeze, select Brembo brake calipers on the front six and four calipers in the rear.
By supporting the aerodynamics, R205 also uses a roof wing, rear apron, and front lip spoiler that resembles the Impreza STI.
If all of that it is less enough to make the R205 resembles the WRX STI, the addition of options Recaro seats, clad in a red leather interior, and the typical WRX unique rim, just add pockets to Rp320 million.
But once again, Impreza R205 just for the domestic market in Japan. If interested must be directly imported from countries such sunrise.
And most striking change is the engine Berlinetta Subaru Impreza is already moving to the back, done by rotating the whole platform as many as 180 degrees, while wheelbase maintained.
And interestingly, this Berlinetta Impreza material using tubular steel for the chassis and fiberglass, and aluminum and carbon fiber for panel body.
Although the car has not really built, but a pre-feasibility studies have been made by the engineer Mauro Forghieri. Subaru Impreza Berlinetta so that later it will compete with the Ford GT40 or even a Ferrari Enzo.
SPESIFIKASI Bentley Coupé GT
The British luxury car manufacturer, Bentley is preparing a five-door Fastback to rival the Porsche Panamera, which will be realized in the next generation of the Continental model.
A five-door Fastback style with the Panamera is believed to be the most preferred version, although it will not be sacrificed Bentley said the four-door saloon models that are still in great demand.
The plan, a new generation of Bentley Continental Panamera competitor is likely to be a substitute for Bentley GT Coupé, which will go on sale possible in 2012.
Manufacturer indicates that the most recent Bentley Continental will retain four-wheel drive chassis and 12-cylinder engine with a traditional torque converter automatic gearboxes.
Bentley's engineers also are working hard to ensure that the latest model of the Continental will be much lighter than the current version without sacrificing comfort and refinement.
ABT Treats New Audi A8 with 385-Diesel
The new ABT AS8 – data and facts
ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine: 4.2 TDI, 4134 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT Power
Performance: 385 HP/283 kW (standard: 350 HP/257 kW)
ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT front wing
ABT side skirts
ABT rear wing (three-part)
ABT rear skirt with exhaust covers
ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
ABT CR wheel in 20 and 21 inches
Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tires