By: kennith, Thu Oct 26th, 2006
Since its launch in spring 2005, the all-new third-generation GS has been a successful standard bearer for Lexus’s advances in individual style, refined performance, innovative safety and advanced technology.
It’s natural to wonder if Suzuki knows what it’s doing with its SUVs. The past is filled with entries like the Sidekick, the 80-horsepower thing that looked like a golf kart and didn’t go much faster. Then there was the X-90, the world’s first subcompact sport-economy utility off-road convertible, and finally every lawyer’s favorite, the Samurai, which spent as much time driving on its roof as on its wheels. I think Suzuki always knew what it was doing.
The all-new 2006 Pontiac Torrent is the biggest of the compact SUVs. Based on a car chassis, the Torrent offers a nice ride and good power. The 2006 Pontiac Torrent comes with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Torrent is powered by GM’s 3.4-liter V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. Only one trim level is offered, but with a variety of options. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, AM/FM/CD with six speakers, remote entry and automatic door locks, fog lamps, roof rails, daytime running lights, a rear window wiper, and 16-inch aluminum wheels.
Taut and toned, the Mitsubishi Outlander looks bolder and more aggressive than its better-established competitors, the 2006 Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Outlander offers a manual transmission; the RAV4 and CR-V do not. And its aggressive pricing makes the Outlander an attractive alternative to the big-name brands. Otherwise, Outlander is similar in size and character to the CR-V and RAV4.
The Mitsubishi Galant represent a viable alternative among mid-size sedans.The Mitsubishi Galant does everything well. It rides comfortably and quietly and offers competent, responsive handling.
The Ford Escape won the 2005 North American Truck of the Year award in 2005. One thing we should know about the Escape Hybrid is that, for the most part, it drives just like a regular Escape.
The Audi A6 keeps the legacy of dynamic excellence and exceptional comfort as its identity. The A6 was made by technology, enhancing convenience and driving dynamics.
Following the official launch of the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, General Motors showed off its larger and more sophisticated hybrid offering, the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.
According to Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said Nissan is not developing a hybrid program and they make a nice story, but they’re not a good business story yet because the value is lower than their costs.”
By driving the new Lexus GS 450h sedan automobile lovers can get a taste of the F1 gas-hybrid future today.
