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Taking the compact agility of its brother the Mazda3 and adding the convenience of fold away third row seating and dual sliding rear doors the Mazda5 truly becomes a multi-tasking giant. The second row seats recline and come equipped with under-seat storage and a fold-out table that offers storage as well as dual cup holders. With just one touch the second row seats slide over and seatbacks tilt..... |
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The Routan offers two different V-6 engines, both strong enough to bring sprightly performance and adequate acceleration even when the van is full loaded. Base S and better-equipped SE models come with a 197-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine and luxurious SEL models get a more powerful 253-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6. All models get a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. In additio..... |
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Buyers have a choice of two engines in the Rondo; a 175-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, or a 192-hp, 2.7-liter V6. Both engines are only offered with an automatic transmission; with the V-6 it's a 5-speed, but 4-cylinder versions have just four gears. In either case, the transmission has Sportmatic manual control.
The Rondo shares some components with the mid-size Optima sedan, so it's more of ..... |
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The Quest has rather unconventional styling for a minivan, but its powertrain fits right in with the pack. All Quest models get a smooth 3.5-liter V6 engine and front-wheel drive. The engine makes 235 horsepower, which isn't as much as some competing models, but it feels quite perky, thanks to variable valve timing, and the standard 5-speed automatic transmission quickly finds the best ratios for ..... |
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The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is available in three different trims-LX, Touring, and Limited-and each one offers a specific powertrain. The LX is powered by a 170-horsepower, 3.3L V6 engine that can also run on E85, and it is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Touring gets a 198-horsepower, 3.8L V6 and a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the top Limited comes with a new 240-horsep..... |
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On all Siennas, a 266-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 provides power through a 5-speed automatic transmission. The engine has variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves to help maximize torque and fuel efficiency. Fuel economy ratings for the Sienna range up to 17 mpg city, 23 highway, and as is the case with most minivans, the Sienna has driving manners that are very car-like, including re..... |
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With its "Respect The Van" advertising campaign, the Honda Odyssey embraces the form and function of the minivan and showcases the true beauty and versatility of this convenient people-carrier.
To start, all levels of the 2009 Honda Odyssey come equipped with a formidable 3.5L V6 VTEC engine and 5-speed automatic transmission which provides comparable power, better mileage and cleaner emissions ..... |
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The Sedona comes in two different lengths-short-wheelbase (SWB), and long-wheelbase (LWB). The LWB models are about a foot longer overall. In either length, the front-wheel-drive Sedona is powered by a 250-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine, mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic manual control.
The Sedona's interior configuration really makes the most of the available space, with ..... |
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Two Grand Caravan models are offered for 2009: SE and SXT. The SE is powered by a 3.3L V6 that makes 175 horsepower and 205 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, while the SXT comes with a 3.8L V6 making 197 horsepower and 230 lb-ft. At the top of the engine range is the optional 4.0L V6, making 251 horsepower and 259 lb-ft. Both the 3.8L and 4.0L V6s are mated ..... |
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