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Three different variants of the Mercedes SLK roadster are again offered for 2009, and they all get minor facelifts in keeping with their more mature SL-Class siblings. As for power, the SLK280 retains its 228-hp 3.0L V6, while the SLK350's 3.5L V6 gets a nice boost from 268 hp to 305 hp, and the high-performance SLK55 AMG carries over with its potent 355-hp 5.5L V8.
Both of the V6 models have all-..... |
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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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North American Jaguar XF models will get either a 300-horsepower, 4.2L V8 for 2009, or a supercharged 4.2L V8 worth 420 horsepower. With either engine, the XF has rapid acceleration on par with some of the fastest German sports sedans. According to Jaguar, the standard XF can accelerate to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds while the supercharged model can do it in just 5.1 seconds.
The XF's gear selector uses..... |
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