The Super Duty’s V-8 diesel delivers 350-horsepower and 650-pound-feet of torque.
2008 F-Series Super Duty
The Super Duty series comes in a number of variations depending on cab, bed and engine size and when loaded with special packages and options the most expensive models can top $60,000.Retail price:F-250: Starts at $23,305F-350: Starts at $24,025F-450: Starts at $40,130Engines:5.4-liter […]
2007 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro
TYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-door, seven-passenger, full-size SUV.PRICE: $49,900 base.WHERE BUILT: Bratislava, Slovakia.KEY RIVALS: Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Lexus LX.POWER: 4.2-liter V8; six-speed auto transmission.FUEL ECONOMY: 14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined mpg.CHASSIS: Independent, adjustable air suspension with front double wishbone, multi-link rear; power rack-and-pinion steering; power disc brakes with ABS, […]
2007 Suzuki SX4
TYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-passenger, four-door, subcompact wagon.PRICE: $15,999 (includes delivery charge)WHERE BUILT: Kosai, Japan.KEY RIVALS: Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, Nissan Versa, Toyota Scion X, Honda Element, Subaru Impreza.POWER: 2-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, 143-horsepower 4-cylinder engine; four-speed auto transmission.FUEL ECONOMY: 24 city, 30 highway mpg; 11-gallon tank; estimated annual fuel cost $1,530.CHASSIS: Steel unibody; front-strut/rear torsion-beam […]
2007 Mazda CX-9
Type: A front-wheel drive seven-passenger crossover. All-wheel drive is available.Retail price: $29,035 - $39,000Trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand TouringEngine: 3.5-liter V-6 DOHC, 6-speed autoPower: 263-horsepower, 249-pound-feetDimensions: Length: 16-feet, 7-inches; Width: 6-feet, 4-inches; Wheelbase: 9-feet, 5-inchesEPA mileage: FWD: 18 city/24 highway; AWD: 16 city / 22 highwayEstimated 12-month insurance costs,according to AAA Michigan: $636
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2007 Chrysler Pacifica TouringComplaints: There were occasional rough shifts in the Pacifica Touring’s six-speed automatic transmission, which also can be operated manually.
Ride, acceleration, and handling: The Pacifica Touring gets good ratings in all three categories. That means it meets or exceeds the driving expectations of most commuting families.
Head-turning quotient: Attractive, mainstream.
Body style/layout: The Pacifica is […]
2007 Jaguar XKR
Base price: $86,500Price, as tested: $88,700Powertrain: Supercharged 4.2-liter, 32-valve V8 with variable valve timing; six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode; rear-wheel driveHorsepower: 420 at 6,250 rpmTorque: 413 pound-feet at 4,000 rpmCurb weight: 3,814 pounds0-60 mph: 4.9 secondsWheelbase: 108.3 inchesOverall length: 188.6 inchesEPA fuel economy: 17 miles per gallon city, 25 mpg highway
2007 Jeep Patriot
Type: A front-wheel-drive compact SUV. Four-wheel drive is available.
Retail price: $14,985- $28,315 (including shipping)
Trim levels: Sport and Limited
Engines: 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, 158-horsepower; 141-pound-feet torque;2.4-liter, 4-cylnder, 179-horsepower; 165-pound-feet torque.
Transmission: five-speed manual or CVT2
Dimensions: Length: 14-feet, 7.7-inches; Width: 5-feet, 9.1-inches; Wheelbase: 8-feet, 7.7-inches
EPA mileage:24 mpg city / 27 mpg highway, 2.0-liter, FWD, CVT;26 / 30, 2.4-liter, […]
2007 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XTComplaints: There are two ways to look at this: Either the Forester Sports 2.5 XT’s clutch was a tad too light, or my left foot was a tad too heavy. At any rate, working the clutch in this one took some getting used to.
Ride, acceleration and handling: This is an […]
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LimitedTYPE: Four-wheel-drive, four-door, five-passenger, full-size SUV.WHERE BUILT: Detroit.PRICE: $41,715.KEY RIVALS: Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Trail Blazer, Toyota 4Runner, Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano, Hyundai Santa Fe.POWER: 3-liter, 215-horsepower, V6 Common Rail Diesel engine; five-speed auto transmission.FUEL ECONOMY: 20 city, 24 highway mpg.CHASSIS: Quadra-Drive II; 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels; power disc brakes with […]
The ‘01 Escape doesn’t look as bold as its updated model.
2008 Ford Escape
Type: A front-wheel drive compact SUV. All-wheel drive is available.
Retail price (including shipping): $19,245 - $30,000
Trim levels: XLS, XLT and Limited
Engines:2.3-liter I-4, 153-hp, 152-lb-ft3-liter V-6, 200-hp, 200-hp, 193-lb-ftGas-electric hybrid version is available.
Transmission: Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic
Dimensions: Length: 174.7-inches; Width: 71.1-inches; Wheelbase: 103.1-inches
EPA […]
2007 Infiniti M45 Sport
Complaint: The lane-departure warning system is an option that should be avoided. It is more annoying than it is protective with its incessant chirping. It becomes maddening on roads under repair or reconstruction where lane markings are redundant or poorly drawn.
Ride, acceleration and handling: Excellent in all three categories. The M45 Sport […]
The tail is bluntly curved, and the profile is the traditional wedge that shouts performance car.
2007 Pontiac G6 GTPTYPE: Front-drive, five-passenger, mid-size sedan.PRICE: $24,400 base, ($23,228 invoice), $28,’20 as tested.WHERE BUILT: Orion Township, Mich.KEY RIVALS: Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Mitsubishi Galant, Honda Accord, Dodge Stratus, Mazda 6, Volkswagen Jetta.POWER: 3.6-liter, DOHC, 252-horsepower V6; six-speed auto […]
