BREAKING: Mini Countryman official photos leaked [w/video]
Here is your new Mini Countryman, the latest model from the ever expanding Mini range. As you can see, the Countryman (also sometimes called the Mini Crossover) is a bit bigger than other Minis, and sports four doors – five if you count the hatch. You’ll also note the “All4″ badge on the back, indicating that the Countryman is AWD, a first for the brand. Which means it will be great in the snow!
I don’t know about you but I know I am excited for the new mini. It is a little chunkier, it feels like a tiny SUV. There’s definitely a bit of baby Porsche Cayenne going on up front and in the stance, though it’s clearly still a Mini. Read more
2009 Toyota Venza AWD Crossover Review & Test Drive
July 29, 2009 by Harvey
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Test Drives, Toyota
The all-new 2009 Toyota Venza crossover brings cutting edge design and more passenger comfort and amenities to the growing crossover segment. Passenger car power and handing plus versatile and functional five-passenger interior enhancements make the all-new Venza one of the best crossover vehicles on the market.
2010 Lexus RX350 Review & Test Drive
May 26, 2009 by Harvey
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Lexus, SUV, Test Drives
Lexus introduced the first luxury crossover back in 1998 with the RX300. From that time Lexus has sold more than one million RX models making it the most successful luxury utility ever. The all-new 2010 RX350 once again raises the bar for design, engineering and luxury innovation in the segment by refining, retuning and adding the latest in automotive high technology.
2009 Ford Edge Sport Review & Test Drive
May 18, 2009 by Harvey
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Ford, SUV, Test Drives
A brand new model, the Ford Edge ‘Sport’ arrives as the first factory-customized crossover, with class-exclusive 22-inch wheels, an eight-piece body kit for a sportier look, and a tuned independent suspension for better performance on the road.
2009 Lincoln MKX Luxury Crossover Review & Test Drive
April 22, 2009 by Harvey
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Lincoln, SUV, Test Drives
Lincoln refines its award-winning MKX Crossover for 2009 with more innovations including available voice-activated navigation with industry exclusive SIRIUS Travel Link, standard power liftgate, and important customer conveniences like a front passenger grab handle, cargo compartment hooks, cargo net and universal garage door opener.
The 2009 Lincoln MKX is strength and elegance perfectly blended in a refined yet dynamic design. The MKX’s confident exterior and luxurious, quiet interior underscore the direction of Lincoln’s modern design. The high beltline is defined by a stroke of chromed trim that caps broad shoulders, pronounced wheel lips and short overhangs that give the MKX its wide, athletic stance. Standard chrome door handles and chromed caps on each side-view mirror add a dramatic finishing touch. Black rocker panels plant the vehicle to the ground, accentuating the standard 18in. wheels and tires. You can choose 20in. chrome-clad aluminum wheels for an added touch of upscale flair. Side marker light cut into the simple, clean fascia and bend around to the side of the vehicle. Chrome-ringed fog lamps are integrated into the lower fascia and echo the chrome-lipped dual exhausts. Distinctive lighting is a hallmark of modern Lincoln design, offering the perfect balance of art and functionality. An available adaptive front lighting system consists of motor-driven halogen low beams based on steering wheel input that swivel around curves. When cornering, the headlamps can illuminate a stretch of road up to 36 feet longer than conventional headlights.
2009 New York International Auto Show: Acura ZDX Debuts
As a follow-up to our previous post on the teaser images of the upcoming Acura ZDX we have new official photos including one from Autoblog of the Acura ZDX on display at the New York International Auto Show.
It is rather obvious that the Acura ZDX is aimed directly at the BMW X6 with the low swooping roof line very reminiscent of the Bavarian crossover. The production ZDX will be powered by a V6 via an SH-awd 6 speed transmission setup similar to other current Acura models. While a bit sportier than the Acura MDX, the ZDX approaches to be even more car-like. Below is the press release of the new Acura ZDX with additional specs and information.
[source: Acura, Autoblog]
2009 New York International Auto Show Preview: Acura ZDX Crossover
March 30, 2009 by Larry
Filed under Acura, Auto Show, Automotive, Concept Vehicle, Featured, SUV
We already knew everyone was going after BMW right? Even Honda’s luxury division, Acura, has its eyes on targeting the Bavarian pacesetter even when it comes to BMW’s latest sports crossover vehicles including the X6. What is Acura’s answer to the BMW X6? It is the Acura ZDX crossover which is slated to debut at this year’s New York International Auto show this week. Also news about the new Acura ZDX is that it will be going on sale this fall. Expected power plants may include a turbocharged version of the widely used 3.7-liter 305hp V6 found in the MDX and RL or it could be derivative of the TL’s 3.5-liter engine with the addition of a turbo.
[source: Acura]
Images and Press release below after the jump:
2009 Audi Q5 Identity Theft Commercials – Sorry Lexus
What Does Audi and Identity Theft Have in Common? Nothing really, except a couple of commercials to promote the new 2009 Audi Q5 which happens to attack Lexus.
We have to slightly agree with Audi’s newest commercials when they have a street lined full of Lexus RX’s all the same color. That’s about right when you venture down the streets of a US suburb. Make sure it is one that does not have too many foreclosed houses and you may run out of hands to count the number of Lexus RX’s that you see. Yes, Audi has brought to our attention as to the mass over-population of certain cars but will we really ever see as many Audi Q5’s on the road as the Lexus RX’s? Probably not, unless this stinky economy turns around abruptly and I just do not see that happening any time soon.
Enough of the jargon, here are the 2009 Audi Q5 commercials “Identity Theft” below after the jump…
