 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Toyota's Avalon is available in four different models for 2008, ranging from comfortable and reasonably well-appointed to luxurious and technology-laden. Across the line, Avalons are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine with Dual VVT-i variable valve timing, making 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft. This engine is paired with a new six-speed automatic transmission that provides improved performance and has a ma..... |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Toyota 4Runner is offered in variants powered by V6 or V8 engines, and with rear- or four-wheel drive. V6 models are powered by a 4.0L DOHC engine making 236 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, while V8 models have a 4.7L "i-Force" V8 making 260 horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque. Both engines have an intelligent variable valve timing system, to improve response at low and mid revs, and b..... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Toyota's Tundra is available in numerous variants to meet different truck users' needs for 2008, including three different engines with two- or four-wheel drive, three cab styles (regular, Double Cab, and CrewMax), three bed lengths (short, standard, and long), and three wheelbases. New for 2008 is an entry-level "Tundra Grade" trim level on Double Cab and CrewMax variants, which adds 13 vehicles ..... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chevrolet's 2008 2500HD (three-quarter-ton) and 3500 HD (one-ton) are heavy-duty versions of the standard-duty Silverado pickup, all of which were completely redesigned for 2007. The HDs are available in three cab styles (regular, extended, and crew cab) and two box configurations (standard and long). Extended cab models come with smaller rear access doors that open 170 degrees and have fully open..... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Toyota's Tundra is available in numerous variants to meet different truck users' needs for 2008, including three different engines with two- or four-wheel drive, three cab styles (regular, Double Cab, and CrewMax), three bed lengths (short, standard, and long), and three wheelbases. New for 2008 is an entry-level "Tundra Grade" trim level on Double Cab and CrewMax variants, which adds 13 vehicles ..... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The 2008 MINI Cooper coupe, fresh off of a complete redesign for 2007, uses a punchy all-aluminum inline-four that is rated at 118 horsepower in normally aspirated form and 172 horsepower with the turbocharger. Fully variable valve lift and timing help deliver that power in an extremely smooth fashion, and also benefits fuel economy. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while an automatic ..... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The 2008 Toyota Corolla comes in three different models: the base CE, sporty S, and better equipped LE. Each can be equipped with either a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The 126-horsepower, 1.8L four-cylinder engine that powers all Corollas has variable valve timing with intelligence, which helps give it good response through the rev range without hampering fuel efficiency..... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All Odysseys get a 3.5L V6, the same engine that's in Honda's Ridgeline. On the base Odyssey, it puts out 244 horsepower and 240 lb-feet of torque, and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Odyssey features plenty of minivan comfort features such as dual sliding doors, a retractable center tray table, and beverage holders galore. Remote keyless entry is standard, as is a folding thi..... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The 2008 Honda Civic comes as six distinct models: sedan, coupe, Si sedan, Si coupe, Hybrid sedan, and natural-gas GX sedan.
The sedan and coupe both have a 1.8L i-VTEC four-cylinder engine, making 140 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque and bringing a fuel economy figure of 25 city, 36 highway with the optional five-speed automatic transmission. A five-speed manual is standard. The sedan and coupe..... |
|
|
|
|