Hyundai Tucson 2010

Hyundai Tucson 2010 Starts at $19,790

The stylish new 2010 Hyundai Tucson will start at $19,790 in GLS trim with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Standard equipment in GLS guise is generous and includes six airbags, iPod connectivity, hill-start and downhill-braking assist, air conditioning, and more. The GLS with automatic transmission is $20,790.

Moving up to the Popular Equipment package Tucson GLS requires $22,490 and nets a standard six-speed automatic, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a telescoping steering wheel, automatic up/down power windows, tinted glass, and some exterior dress-up trim. The Navigation package costs $24,490 and adds a navigation system, a rear-view camera, a higher-output stereo, and automatic headlights on top of the Popular Equipment package.

For $25,140, the Tucson Limited comes with all the toys from the Popular Equipment package, plus 18-inch wheels; leather, heated, and power seats; automatic headlights; fog lights; some exterior chrome trim; and dual-zone climate control. The Premium Package tacks on navigation, a panoramic sunroof, a rear-view camera, an upgraded stereo, and removes the Tucson’s roof rails, for $27,990. All-wheel drive is available for an additional $1500 on all but the base GLS trim.

Redesigned for 2010 with a new, aggressive face and a handsome, sporty interior, the Tucson remains a Honda CR-V competitor as a five-passenger crossover sport-utility. Europe will get a diesel engine, but initial U.S. versions will have only a 2.4-liter, gasoline four-cylinder.

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front- or 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $19,790
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 144 cu in, 2391cc
Power (SAE net): 170–176 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 163–168 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.9 in Length: 173.2 in
Width: 71.7 in Height: 65.2 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3350–3700
FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 21­–23/28–31 mpg

Chrysler 300 2010

Base Price: $28,010 - $40,800

Chrysler’s 300 still looks good. It is a classic rear-wheel-drive American sedan, with ample interior space, lots of powertrain choices, and few competitors for the price, particularly with the death of the Pontiac G8. A new version is expected for 2011.

Vehicle Details
$28010 300 4dr Sdn 300 Touring RWD
4-Door Rear Wheel Drive Car, 178 bhp, 190 lb-ft, 4-sp Automatic, 18 (2009)/26 (2009) mpg
5 passengers, 3725 lb, 2.7-liter, V-6 engine, 20.9 lb/bhp

Engine
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 2.7L/167
Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 178 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 190 @ 4000

Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code DGV
Trans Type 4
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.21
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.90

Vehicle
EPA Classification Large
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score N/A

Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 26 (2009) MPG
Cruising Range - City 324.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 18 (2009) MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 21 (2009) MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 468.00 mi

Ferrari 458 Italia 2010

Ferrari 458 Italia Style

Overview:
Replacing the F430 as Ferrari’s entry-level screamer, the 458 has a new, direct-injected, 570-hp 4.5-liter V-8 and a sultry bod shaped for better aero. The cockpit layout is heavy on F1 style, and the seven-speed gearbox is paddle-shift only. Competitors? Only real, actual sex.

Top Competitors
* Aston Martin DBS
* Audi R8
* Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
* Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
* Nissan GT-R

Specifications:

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $226,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 274 cu in, 4497cc
Power (SAE net): 562 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 398 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in Length: 178.2 in
Width: 76.3 in Height: 47.8 in
Curb weight: 3450 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.5 sec @ 128 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 202 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 12/17 mpg

Toyota Camry XLE Overview 2010

MSRP Range: $20,445 - $29,045
Bodystyles: Sedan
Transmissions: 0-Speed Continuously Variable; 6-Speed Automatic; 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

The Toyota Camry was first introduced in the 1983 model year and has been a huge winner for Toyota. From 1997 to current it has been one of the best selling cars in the US market, in fact in most years it outsold all of its competitors. It is rated as a mid-sized sedan. The Camry has gone through 6 generations and now comes with a perkier engine and manual or automatic transmissions. The MPG rating is 24/33 city and highway mileage rating.

This fuel-efficient model is also designed to be sleek looking, with great interiors and comfortable handling. The extremely well thought car has shown the way for the entire car industry...The Toyota Camry was first introduced in the 1983 model year and has been a huge winner for Toyota. From 1997 to current it has been one of the best selling cars in the US market, in fact in most years it outsold all of its competitors. It is rated as a mid-sized sedan. The Camry has gone through 6 generations and now comes with a perkier engine and manual or automatic transmissions. The MPG rating is 24/33 city and highway mileage rating.

This fuel-efficient model is also designed to be sleek looking, with great interiors and comfortable handling. The extremely well thought car has shown the way for the entire car industry for years. The reputation the Camry enjoys as to durability and reliability with the buying public makes it very difficult for the brands that compete head on with the Camry.

MSRP: $25,925 - $29,045
Value: N/A
Recalls: 1 Recalls

2010 Camry XLE Overview
* 2,494 cc 2.5 liters in-line 4 front engine with 90.0 mm bore, 98.0 mm stroke, 10.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2AR-FE
* Unleaded fuel 87 and petrol
* Multi-point injection fuel system
* 18.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 15.4
* Power: 126 kW , 169 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 167 ft lb , 226 Nm @ 4,100 rpm

Volkswagen Scirocco R 2010

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE:
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 3-door hatchback

BASE PRICE (GERMANY): $47,922

ENGINE TYPE:
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection.

Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984cc
Power (SAE net): 265 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

TRANSMISSIONS:
6-speed manual, 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 101.5 in Length: 167.2 in
Width: 71.7 in Height: 54.9 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 3000 lb

PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 62 mph: 6.0 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
European combined cycle: 29 mpg

Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD - 2010

Highs and Lows

Highs: Still a sweet-driving Accord, now with nearly twice the cargo space.

Lows: Questionable looks, no four-cylinder option, and why does an Accord wagon have to weigh two tons?

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED: $36,930 (base price: $34,730)

ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471cc
Power (SAE net): 271 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.1 in Length: 196.8 in
Width: 74.7 in Height: 65.7 in
Curb weight: 4068 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 18.6 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 30.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.6 sec @ 92 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 121 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg
C/D observed: 21 mpg

Toyota Sienna 2010

Base Price: $25,335 - $38,720

Vehicle Details

$25340 Sienna 5dr 7-Pass Van CE FWD (Natl)
4-Door Front Wheel Drive Minivan, 266 bhp, 245 lb-ft, 5-sp Automatic, 17/23 mpg
7 passengers, 4175 lb, 3.5-liter, V-6 engine, 15.7 lb/bhp

Engine
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.5L/211
Fuel System MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 266 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 245 @ 4700

Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.24
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.36
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.05
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.08

Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI Quattro - 2010

Base Price: $115,400 - $156,300

Vehicle Details

EPA Classification Compact
$117500 R8 2dr Cpe 4.2L Man quattro
2-Door All Wheel Drive Car, 420 bhp, 317 lb-ft, 6-sp Manual, 12/19 mpg
2 passengers, 3600 lb, 4.2-liter, 8-cylinder engine, 8.6 lb/bhp

Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.2L/254
Fuel System FSI Direct
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 420 @ 7800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 317 @ 4500-6000

Transmission
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.37
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.71
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.88
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.13
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.93
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.71
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.46