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For 2009, Volkswagen's value-priced Rabbit and the performance-oriented GTI are
both available in 2- or 4-door hatchback body styles.
A 170-horsepower, 2.5L 5-cylinder engine powers the Rabbit; in 2-door models it is
available with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic
transmission, which has a Sport mode, while the 4-door Rabbit is available only with
the automatic.
The GT..... |
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Pontiac's 2009 G6 includes three different body styles-sedan, coupe, and convertible. The sedan is available in base, GT, or GXP trim, while the coupe is offered in either GT or GXP models. The convertible is only available in GT trim.
The G6 convertible has room for four and a unique, tight-folding hardtop arrangement designed by German coachbuilder Karmann, which can stow away in about 30 second..... |
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Audi's 2009 A5 is powered by a 3.2L FSI (direct-injected) V6 engine that makes 265 hp and 243 ft-lb of torque. The engine has Audi's Valvelift System for variable valve timing and lift, which offers better throttle response across the rev range. The sportier S5 model is powered by a 354-hp, 4.2L FSI V8 engine. Both versions have impressive acceleration, with the A5 getting to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds..... |
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All the Coopers in the MINI lineup are praised for their agility and fun-to-drive factor, and all of that returns for 2009.
With the addition of the Clubman, there is a MINI to suit all tastes. The cars come as 2-door hardtops, longer Clubman wagons and as convertibles. The base powertrain across the range is a normally aspirated 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. In the hardtop models the engine is capable..... |
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The 2009 Audi TT is offered as both a coupe and a roadster. The roadster has a power-retracting soft convertible top, which can open in just 12 seconds and operated at road speeds up to 25 mph.
Two engines are offered on the TT. A turbocharged 200-hp, 2.0L direct-injection 4-cylinder engine is standard on the 2.0T model, while 3.2 models get the 250-horsepower, 3.2L V6. 2.0T models are available i..... |
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