2009 New York International Auto Show: Acura ZDX Debuts
April 10, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Acura, Auto Show, Automotive, Featured, SUV
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: 510hp 2010 Range Rover Sport
April 8, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Featured, Land Rover, SUV
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Turtle necks! For some odd reason every time I see a Land Rover Range Rover I see someone with a turtle neck shirt or sweater driving it. Maybe it is a status symbol for the preppy people. Don’t tell my uncle I said this because he happens to drive one.
The newest Range Rover Sport offers a 5.0L direct-injection V8 which in supercharged form puts out 510hp which is good for pushing this mammoth from 0 to 60mph in 5.9 seconds. The Sport version is all about sport with a slightly tweaked exterior but remains to have the classic look of distinguished people who wear turtle necks.
Below is the press release including high-resolution images and additional specs on the new 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport appearing at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.
2009 New York Auto International Auto Show: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
April 8, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Featured, Jeep, SUV
I bet when you start to think of JEEP you reminisce over the Wrangler, Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee right? Well, maybe you think about M.A.S.H. or an old war movie where they used the old-school Jeeps that made a lot of nose. What about the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has not been so “Grand” lately with all of the new crossover vehicles and other SUV’s the choose from. Well, that is suppose to end now with the introduction of the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee that is suppose to put the “Grand” back into the Jeep Cherokee.
Jeep… ahhh, the Chrysler Corp. actually managed to pump out and sell about 300,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s in the late 1990′s. Now, with the shaky economy and all of the drama that comes with it the Grand Cherokee tried to hold its own by selling around 100,000 units making it still a big part of Chrysler’s loyal fleet of vehicles.
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be on display at the 2009 New York Auto International Auto Show.
Below is the full press release of the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee including high-resolution images, specs and new features being introduced.
2009 New York International Auto Show Preview: Acura ZDX Crossover
March 30, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
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:
Porsche Enters The Hybrid Game With The Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
March 11, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Hybrid, Porsche, SUV
One question for auto manufacturers, such as Cadillac and Porsche… “Why do you plaster big Hybrid stickers and graphics on the side of your new Hybrid SUV’s?”
Okay, so we are not going to elaborate on car graphics today, we will leave that to the Fast and Furious post to do that. Anyway, Porsche has it’s new Cayenne S Hybrid on the road in Stuttgart. So what’s it compromised of? We thought you would never ask.
The new Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid sports an 8-speed gearbox matted to a 333hp 324lb-ft of torque 3.0 liter supercharged V6 with a 52-hp electric motor making a complete hybrid system.
2009 Audi Q5 Identity Theft Commercials – Sorry Lexus
March 4, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, Lexus, SUV, Video
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…
2009 Acura RDX SH-AWD w/ Technology Package Test Drive
February 18, 2009 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Acura, Automotive, Featured, SUV, Test Drives
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When you drive the new 2009 Acura RDX SH-AWD crossover you are not only piloting a versatile sport utility but also a high-performing sedan.
The evolution of the luxury performance SUV crossover took a significant leap forward with the arrival of the Acura RDX turbocharged crossover vehicle. The immediate response of power from Acura’s first-ever turbocharged engine, combined with the breakthrough technology of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), delivers adrenaline pumping performance in an efficient SUV package. It is a unique blend of performance and superior handling for buyers looking for more than just the status quo from a SUV. The RDX was conceived as the ideal vehicle for drivers with active lifestyles who are in search of a compact, sporty and responsive weekday ride, and a weekend getaway vehicle with the versatility to match their active recreational lifestyles.
2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Test Drive
January 6, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Cadillac, Featured, Hybrid, SUV, Test Drives
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid – World’s First Hybrid Large Luxury SUV
The new 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the world’s first fuel-saving hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV, delivering a 50% fuel economy improvement in city driving. It is powered by GM’s innovative, fuel-saving two-mode hybrid system and offers the same dramatic design, interior luxury and full-size capability that has made the Escalade an icon.
Once behind the wheel and on the road this new model is terrific to drive. No other auto manufacturer can seat eight luxuriously while simultaneously carrying or trailering lots of cargo comfortably.
