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The Hyundai Sonata name has been a part of the American car market since its debut in 1989. Now in its fourth generation, and wearing new skin for 2009, the car offers a level of refinement usually reserved for more expensive cars.
The Sonata is offered in three separate trim levels-GLS, SE, and Limited. Each trim is available with either a 2.4L inline four-cylinder or 3.3L V6. The I4 delivers 175..... |
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BMW redesigned the 750i and the 750iL based on buyer feedback. This resulted in a whole new 7-Series for 2009. The exterior design focuses on a sharp, full-length front to back crease to give the cars a stretched look. The kidney-shaped grill is set further forward than other BMW models for prominence. Gone is the bulbous trunk as well as other controversial styling from previous models. The in..... |
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Toyota's 2009 Camry is available in many different trim levels, ranging from basic to luxurious, with either a four-cylinder engine or a V6. The 2.4L four-cylinder smoothly generates 158 horsepower and 161 lb-ft of torque, and it comes with either a five-speed manual or automatic. The 3.5L V6 develops 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 has To..... |
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Like last year, there are three engines available for the Legacy. The 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, and 2.59 Limited all have the 2.5L 4-cylinder boxer engine that makes170 hp; the 2.5GT and 2.5GT Limited utilize a turbo 2.5L that makes 243 hp. The 3.0R and 3.0R Limited feature a 245-hp 3.0L 6-cylinder engine under the hood.
There are four transmissions available, with the 5-speed manual being used..... |
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The 2009 Town Car remains Lincoln's entry into the luxury sedan segment. Accordingly, it is very well equipped with power leather seating, cornering lamps, automatic headlamps, Keyless entry, heated exterior mirrors with a left-hand auto-dimming feature as well as a memory function, a 6-disc CD changer, dual-zone climate control, power adjustable pedals with memory, remote trunk closing and an ele..... |
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The new Galant lineup consists of four different models: the ES, Sport (also called Sport Edition), Sport V6, and sporty, top-of-the-line Ralliart. ES and Sport models are powered by a 160-horsepower, 2.4L four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission, while Sport V6 models get a 230-horsepower, 3.8L V6 and five-speed automatic. The Ralliart comes with a more powerful, 258-horsepow..... |
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The Sebring Limited sedan stands alone this year, with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and 4-speed automatic transmission that sips fuel at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway. The two other Sebring sedan engines, a partial-zero emissions (PZEV) 2.4L 4-cylinder and a more powerful 3.5L V6 are available as options, as is a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, Chrysler bumped the roofline up a bit for 2009, giv..... |
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All 2009 Kia Rio models are powered by a 110-horsepower, 1.6L four-cylinder engine, matched with either a 5-speed manual of 4-speed automatic transmission, and all are front-wheel drive. With the 5-speed manual, the Rio returns 32 mpg city, 35 mpg highway in the EPA cycle.
The fun-to-drive aspects are emphasized in the Rio's economical design. The engine utilizes continuously variable valve timin..... |
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The three trim levels for the 2009 Toyota Avalon range from the comfortable and well-appointed XL to the luxurious and technology-laden Limited. Across the line, Avalons are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine with Dual VVT-i variable valve timing, which makes 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that provides exceptional performance.The Avalon can reach..... |
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