In the ‘Master G’ version of the Blade, happy new owners will find the same 3.5 Litre V6 that powers the Lexus RX 350 nestled between the strut towers and mated to an intelligent 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
The Audi Q7 TDI large crossover with a diesel engine receives yet another tuning program from a reputable tuner. The German B&B company has presented two tuning sets for both current Audi Q7 3.0 TDI and the upcoming Q7 with a more powerful diesel V8 with a displacement of some 4.2 liters.
For 2007, the Nissan Murano crossover sport utility vehicle continues to combine innovative design with dynamic performance and multipurpose SUV functionality.
Sources have confirmed that the 350Z replacement will be codenamed Z34 and will feature the VQ37VHR 3.7-litre DOHC 24-valve V6 expected to be the basis of the 2008 GT-R twin-turbo powerplant.
Chrysler has officially launched its 2007 Dodge Nitro mid-size SUV. The vehicle will be produced at the group's Toledo North Assembly Plant, known for its Jeep Liberty SUVs.
The new TRD Aurion is the world’s first production car to use the Eaton TVS (Twin Vortices Series) supercharger. Fitted to the standard Aurion’s 3.5-litre V6, TRD have managed to extract a handy 241kW from the warmed over engine and claim that it is enough to see the TRD Aurion dispatch the 0-100km/h dash in 6.1 seconds.
Toyota continue to steadily fuel the anticipation surrounding the pending official release of their TRD Aurion. This time the Toyota press release hints at a combined engine and supercharger package that is performing ahead of expectations.
If like us you think that most cars wearing the Toyota badge are snooze worthy then the following news may be of interest. We are not doubting for a moment that Toyota know how to build a good car but only the most staunch ‘Toyota-head’ would ever think they built interesting cars.
The latest offering from the most feared competitor in the game, is the new V6 variant of the successful RAV4 compact SUV. Powered by the Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5-litre V6, or in English the same motor that propels the Aurion, Tarago V6 and Kluger. With 201kW it is now also the most powerful in the ‘compact SUV’ market.
It’s time for the ‘good oil’ on the engine that is set to replace the venerable ‘Barra’ in-line six-cylinder in Ford’s Falcon and Territory range in 2010. While we lament the eventual departure of the excellent local built 4.0-litre there is plenty to look forward to in its replacement.
Ford hopes that the crossover will help the company to compensate for the slowing down sales of large SUVs, which market position has been severely damaged by record-high oil prices. Although being much smaller than a real truck, the Edge will offer significantly better mileage.
That will the base price of the entry-level Nitro with a RWD drivetrain when it arrives in dealerships in October. The Dodge's first mid-size SUV will be available in three trims: the SXT, SLT and R/T.
Toyota has just unveiled the price list for its updated Highlander mid-size crossover SUV. The car's got a little bit more expensive than the outgoing, which is no wonder considering FRS' policy on 'a weaker dollar'.
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