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From its debut in 1998 through its previous redesign in 2003, the Subaru Forester appealed to people who want the cargo room of a wagon and the nimble handling of a car. For 2009, the same versatility returns, with plenty of newly added features.
The all-new Forester is available in five trim packages, powered by one of two engines. A naturally aspirated, 2.5L 4-cylinder boxer engine making 170 hp..... |
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For 2009, Buick's Lucerne is offered in three different trim levels-CX, CXL, and Super. These models cover a broad range of automotive expectations, from a comfortable full-size car to a sporty, loaded luxury cruiser. The CX model has the softest suspension, while the CXL gets a slightly firmer "Ride and Handling" setup, along with 17-inch wheels. Top Super models upgrade to a sport-tuned suspensi..... |
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The Equinox comes with a standard 3.4L overhead-valve V6 engine, making 185 horsepower and 210 ft-lb of torque. It's paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The top Sport model gets a 264-horsepower, 3.6L DOHC V6 and 6-speed automatic. Each of the four Equinox models-LS, LT, LTZ, and Sport-are available either in front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive configuration.
The Equinox has a roomy in..... |
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Two different engines are now offered on the Toyota Corolla for 2009-a 132-horsepower, 1.8L four-cylinder and a 158-horsepower, 2.4L four. Both engines come with a standard five-speed manual gearbox, but the optional automatic transmission has four speeds with the 1.8L and five with the 2.4L.
The Corolla comes in five different grades, including a base model, the mid-range LE, the well-equipped XL..... |
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Nobody executes the combination of performance and luxury like Mercedes-Benz, and the 2009 CLS Class represents Mercedes' take on those two attributes in a mid-size sedan. The interior dimensions are on the small size-particularly in the rear seat-so Mercedes has elected to call it a "four-door coupe."
Both CLS coupes are motivated by impressive engines. The 5.5L V8 in the CLS550 generates a more-..... |
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