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The super-frugal Prius, with its Hybrid Synergy Drive, has sophisticated electric-drive componentry and a battery system that allows energy to be recovered from coasting and braking. In the Prius, a 76-horsepower, 1.5L four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle gasoline engine is paired with a 50-kilowatt electric drive motor. Together, the two produce 110 horsepower, delivered through a planetary-gear continuo..... |
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The 2008 Suzuki SX4 comes in two distinct body styles-the popular hatchback crossover with standard three-mode intelligent all-wheel drive (iAWD), and a new sedan called the Sport. Each is powered by Suzuki's all-aluminum 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 and comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic is optional.
Both the base hatchback and sedan share some good standard fe..... |
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The full-size 2008 Nissan Titan only has a single powertrain, but like other trucks it comes in a vast array of models and configurations. Now available in basic XE, mid-level SE, off-road focused PRO-4X, and luxurious LE trims, and in two cab styles, King Cab and Crew Cab, along with four bed lengths, the Titan can serve a wide range of needs.
The 5.6L V8 engine, making 317 horsepower and 385 lb-..... |
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Toyota's 2008 Camry is available in many different trim levels, ranging from basic to luxurious, with either a four-cylinder engine or a V6. The 2.4L four-cylinder engine smoothly generates 158 horsepower and 161 lb-ft of torque, and it comes with either a five-speed manual or automatic. The 3.5L V6 develops 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6..... |
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The all-new 2008 Toyota Sequoia boasts plenty of space, power, and amenities for everyone. It comes in three different trim levels-SR5, Limited, and Platinum-and each is available in either rear- or four-wheel drive. A 276-horsepower 4.7L V8 with 314 lb-ft of torque is standard in the SR5 and mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, while the 381-horsepower 5.7L V8 is optional in that model a..... |
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Subaru's 2008 Impreza, denoted "2.5 i," and its high-performance sibling, the WRX, are available as either a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback. The four-door sedan is about six inches longer than the hatchback, and the trunk can now hold three golf bags. On both models, the rear seats can be folded forward for more cargo capacity; on hatchbacks they fold forward for a flat loading floor.
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Like the regular-duty F-150, Ford's Super Duty F-250 and F-350 are available in a very wide range of configurations for 2008, with three cab styles-regular, SuperCab and Crew Cab-and two bed lengths.
Three different engines are offered on the Super Duty trucks, too. A 5.4L V8 making 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque is standard, and for heavier duty there is either the 6.8L V10, with 362..... |
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The most striking feature of the 2008 Sierra 1500, which GMC completely redesigned a year ago, is the interior. The new cabin offered on the top SLT trim is similar to that currently offered on GM's full-size sport-utility vehicles such as the GMC Yukon and offers standard luxury features like power heated front leather seats, six-disc CD/MP3-capable audio system, satellite radio, and heated winds..... |
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