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The 2009 Scion xB maintains the status quo from last year's major redesign. Still standard is a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The engine is also found in the Scion tC and Toyota's Camry, and it makes a sprightly 158 horsepower. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. All xBs are front-wheel drive.
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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 Chevrolet Avalanche comes in three trim levels--LS, LT, and LTZ. Each is available in both two- and four-wheel drive for 2009. A Vortec 5.3L V8 with 310 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque is standard on Avalanches, while an all-aluminum 6.0L V8 that produces 366 hp and 380 ft-lb of torque and utilizes variable valve timing is available. All engines are mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Ac..... |
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The 2009 Scion tC is still powered by a single engine option, a sporty 161-horsepower, 2.4L 4-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). It powers the front wheels through either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The VVT-i aids in responsiveness throughout the rev range as well as fuel-efficient operation. The tC is certified as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (..... |
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The Milan can be specified with either a four-cylinder engine or a V-6. The base 160-
horsepower four-cylinder engine provides adequate performance with the five-speed
automatic transmission; it rates at an economical 20 mpg city, 29 highway. Also
available is a 221-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6, which provides more impressive
performance and strong passing power; it's only offered with a responsiv..... |
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