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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.
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The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is available with two different engines, a 3.6L direct-injection V6 making 280 horsepower and a 4.2L V8 producing 310 horsepower. Later in the 2009 model year, a 221-horsepower, turbo direct-injection 3.0L diesel V6 will be available as well.
With the gas V6, the Touareg boasts decent acceleration, with a 0-to-60 time of 8.3 seconds. The V8 hits the mark in just 7.6 se..... |
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The 2009 Lexus RX is offered in two primary models: the RX 350, which is powered
by a 270-horsepower, 3.5L V6, and the RX 400h, which has an advanced hybrid
system combining a 3.3L V6 and an electric motor system, making a combined total
of 268 horsepower.
The 400h's Lexus Hybrid Drive is a "full hybrid" system, meaning it can operate on
electric power in some low-speed stop-and-go conditions,..... |
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