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Wheels 2011 special edition

Grand Vitara

Kizashi

This tough-little offroader trades V6 muscle for four-cylinder fuel efficiency and was revised in 2009 with a wheelbarrow-full of changes to the chassis, engines, and cabin.

For the 2011 model year, however, the GV comes with a 166-horsepower 2.4litre four-cylinder engine, which means there’s no more 230-horsepower 3.2-litre V6. The four-cylinder is teamed with a four-speed automatic transmission whereas the V6 has a five-speed unit.

There’s still standard four-wheel-drive: a dual-range unit (with a low-speed setting for serious off-roading) with a dashmounted transfer-case switch. Helping things out is traction and stability control that keeps the vehicle pointed in the right direction when the wheels start to lose grip.

The GV also features a reinforced cabin for greater crash safety and a rigid platform that’s intended to aid both ride and road-holding capability. For the 2011 model-year, Grand Vitara trim levels are JX and JLX with a number of packages available. Base models come with plenty of stuff for your $30,000 investment, including climate control, all the

Tthe Kizashi is an interesting mix of form and function. In terms of size, this family-oriented fourdoor slots almost exactly half-way between other vehicles. It would appear that there’s a new mid-small — or is that junior-large — category.

The Kizashi has become Suzuki’s flagship and represents a bold move by the automaker to shift to more upscale products. The wrap-around grille — with new chrome bits blended in for 2011 — and hood appear influenced by the SX4 model and the short rear deck and hunkered-down suspension transmit a sporty vibe.

Inside, the well-bolstered front seats are of a type rarely found in conventional sedans, even as an option. The split-folding rear seat provides a decent amount of room in back for two adults. The one and only engine is the 185-horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder unit and a sixspeed manual transmission. Swap in the continuously variable transmission and the horsepower rating drops to 180. You’ll need the CVT to get all-wheel-drive.

For the 2010 model year, Kizashi was available in one fully-loaded fully loaded model and

Type: Four-door hatchback/sedan Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (150) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, front- /all-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; continuously variable l/100 km (city/highway): 9.0/6.3 (MT, est.)

Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,210

usual power accessories, alloy wheels and pushbutton start. Even though it has a four-cylinder engine for 2011, the Grand Vitara can still tow 3,000 pounds, which is good enough for a small travel trailer. Passing a transport truck at highway speeds on a busy two-lane, however, might be a thing of the past.

SX4

Equator

The 2011 collection continues in sedan and hatchback models, while the new-last-year Aero hatchback has been discontinued. A 150horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine provides the motivation and Suzuki explains that its architecture is actually based on the 2.4-litre four-cylinder that powers the Kizashi four-door sedan.

Transmission choices include a sixspeed manual or optional continuously variable units. The sedan is front-wheeldrive only, while the hatchback can be had in front- or all-wheel-drive. The optional AWD system in the hatch has three driver-controlled modes: frontwheel-drive for dry pavement; all-wheeldrive automatic that varies the torque split depending on available traction to a maximum of 50 per cent to the rear; and all-wheel-drive lock (30-50 per cent rear bias) that’s “designed to facilitate escape,” which is defeated once the SX4 is travelling beyond 50 km-h.

For 2011, the hatchback comes in JA, JX and JLX while the sedan comes in JA and Sport, the latter of which includes special cladding, blacked-out grille and a lowered ride height.

Common to all are four-wheel four wheel disc

The Equator pickup is now in its second year.

The Equator displays a distinctive grille and bumper for a bold, aggressive look.

The four-door Crew Cab body style has been fitted with a 261-horsepower 4.0-litre V6 and a five-speed automatic transmission.

Also standard is a shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive system with both high/low range operated by an electronically controlled part-time transfer case. A four-wheel limitedslip system helps transfer power to the drive wheels with more grip when traction becomes iffy.

The Equator is meant to be driven off-road, so key underbody hardware is tucked up to the frame rails for 23 centimetres of ground clearance.

The standard-features list includes air conditioning, cruise control, remote keyless entry and power mirrors, locks and windows and a sixspeaker audio system. You also get a factory-applied spray-on bedliner that helps prevent corrosion and damage.

Although the base Equator is priced at slightly less than a comparably comparably

Type: Four-door hatchback/sedan Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (150) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, front- /all-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; continuously variable l/100 km (city/highway): 9.0/6.3 (MT, est.)

Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,210

brakes with anti-lock, 16-inch alloy wheels, six airbags, power windows, locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, four-speaker CD audio system and tilt steering. New this year are standard rear-seat side-impact airbags, bringing the total to eight.

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Type: Four-door, front- /all-wheel-drive compact sedan Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (180-185) Layout: Front engine, front- /all-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; continuously variable (opt.) l/100 km (city/highway): 8.9/6.5 (CVT) Safety: Front airbags; front, rear sideimpact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,450 (est.)

in all-wheel-drive. For 2011, you’ll have your pick of S, Sport, SXi AWD. That means, of course, that the base price drops. Even still, the S comes nearly fully loaded with the exception of leather seats. The Sport is the only model to come with a manual transmission.

Type: Four-door pickup Base engine (hp): 4.0-litre DOHC V6 (261) Layout: Front-engine, four-wheel-drive Transmissions: Five-speed automatic L/100 km (city/highway): 14.4/10.4 Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 2,050

equipped competitor model, it now includes Hill Start and Hill Descent Control systems that keep the pickup from rolling backward when stopped on an incline while in gear, or from travelling faster than intended down a slope.

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CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: ALL-IN-ONE PR1CE means there are no surprises; our Purchase Financing and Clearance Cash Price offers include Delivery & Destination, $100 A/C Excise Tax (where applicable), $399 Dealer Administration Fee and Customer Cash Incentive (includes Dealer Participation where required). Your only additional costs are the applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. Selling Price of a new 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD Model 6B23V41, 2010 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3LB1J0), 2010 SX4 Hatchback with manual transmission (Model H3NB1H0), 2010 SX4 Hatchback JX AWD with manual transmission (H3NB2J0) and 2010 Grand Vitara JX with automatic transmission (Model L2NB5T0) is $32,389/$19,589/$19,589/$23,489/$30,089 includes Delivery & Destination, $100 A/C Excise Tax (where applicable), $399 Dealer Administration Fee and Customer Cash Incentive $2,250/$2,250/$500/$500 (includes Dealer Participation where required). Offers do not include applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Certain conditions apply. Dealers may sell for less. Selling Price of models shown: 2010 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (Model S3LB1K0), 2010 SX4 Hatchback JLX with CVT transmission (H3NB720) and 2010 Grand Vitara JLX with automatic transmission (Model L2MB5V0) is $21,589/$26,589/$31,589 includes Delivery & Destination, $100 A/C Excise Tax (where applicable), $399 Dealer Administration Fee and Customer Cash Incentive $750/$500/$500 (includes Dealer Participation where required). Offers do not include applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. *Limited time finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Special bi-weekly purchase finance offer is available for a 84/84/84/84 month term or for a total of 182/182/182/182 bi-weekly payments. The bi-weekly payment at 0.9%/0.9%/0.9%/0.9% purchase financing APR is $99/$99/$131/$168 with $0/$0/$0/$0 down payment.

Cost of borrowing is $555/$555/$735/$945 for a total obligation of $17,892/$17,892/$23,722/$30,533 includes Delivery & Destination, $100 A/C Excise Tax (where applicable), $399 Dealer Administration Fee and Customer Cash Incentive (includes Dealer Participation where required). Offers do not include PPSA up to $72, applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Customer Cash Incentive of $2,250/$2,250/$500/$500 included when purchase financing a 2010 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3LB1J0), 2010 SX4 Hatchback with manual transmission (Model H3NB1H0), 2010 SX4 Hatchback JX AWD with manual transmission (H3NB2J0) and 2010 Grand Vitara JX with automatic transmission (Model L2NB5T0). Dealer Participation Required. 10.9% purchase finance APR is equivalent to a 4.18% effective finance rate. **CASH CLEARANCE PRICE of a new 2010 Grand Vitara JX with automatic transmission (Model L2NB5T0) is $24,995 includes Delivery & Destination, $100 A/C Excise Tax (where applicable), $399 Dealer Administration Fee and Customer Cash Incentive $5,094 (includes Dealer Participation where required). Offers do not include applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Certain conditions apply. CASH CLEARANCE PRICE of model shown: 2010 Grand Vitara JLX with automatic transmission (Model L2MB5V0) is $27,089 includes Delivery & Destination, $100 A/C Excise Tax (where applicable), $399 Dealer Administration Fee and Customer Cash Incentive $4,500.

Offers do not include applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance. Dealers may sell for less. Customer Cash Incentive on Grand Vitara cannot be combined with special finance offers. †Don’t Pay until 2011 offer: No payments for 120 days applies to purchase finance offers on new 2010 Grand Vitara and SX-4 models, concluded, respectively between August 1, 2010 and November 5, 2010. The purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract, commencing 91 days after the contract date. Information shown is based on latest available at time of print. See participating dealers for conditions and details. Dealer may sell for less. Choose One Offers end November 5, 2010. Purchase Financing and Cash Clearance offers end November 5, 2010. 6AWD available as an option on the SX4 Hatchback. Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Fuel economy estimates are determined by using Transport Canada approved testing methods.

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Wheels 2011 special edition

Forte

Optima

The vehicle has generous dimensions, with an ample trunk that ranks second in its class. For those who need more flexibility hauling bulky objects, a fivedoor hatchback joins the four-door sedan and two-door Koup in the Forte family.

To better distinguish it from the sedan, the hatchback gets a different grille, alloy wheels, lower valence design and centre console. Both models share a logically configured dashboard/control panel with its minimum of dials and switches.

The Forte’s platform provides a reasonably agile behind-the-wheel experience.

This is especially true of the Forte SX that possesses a sport-tuned suspension plus larger-than-standard front brake rotors for added stopping power.

The Forte starts with a 156-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder in base LX and mid-range EX trims. Opting for the more performance-minded SX gets you a 173horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder. The biggest mechanical change for the 2011 model year is that both engines now use either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions (formerly a

Based on the same midsized car platform as the new Hyundai Sonata, where the Hyundai is organic, the Kia is more chiseled and more European. The Optima also shares the Sonata’s range of four-cylinder engines, which is a real gamble in a market so obsessed with power. But those four-bangers are nothing to sneeze at.

The entry-level engine is a 2.4-litre unit that produces a very healthy 200 horsepower. If that doesn’t sate your taste for speed, there’s a 271-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. There’s also a hybrid-electric version of the 2.4, but with only 169 horses. As you might expect, the hybrid is the most fuel efficient, but even the base engine produces a respectable 11.7/8.1 l/100 km (city/ highway).

The hybrid system uses never-beforeemployed lithium-polymer batteries that are lightweight and can actually be formed into shapes. The hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 100 km-h without the gas engine assisting.

Very well equipped for the class with standard air conditioning, power everything, a cooled glovebox, tilt and telescop telescop-

Type: Four-door, front-wheel-drive compact sedan, hatchback Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (156) Optional engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (173) Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 8.0/5.4 (2.0, AT, est.)

Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 2,710

five-speed automatic). Choosing the auto also brings new steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. LX content is modest, but does provide power windows, heated outside power mirrors, manual tilt steering and a four-speaker audio system with steering wheel mounted controls. steering-wheel-mounted-controls.

Sorento

Sportage

The Sorento, Kia’s truckish big wagon that specialized in travelling well past the point where the pavement or the trail ends, has now become a lot more urbanized.

Although the off-road fraternity loved the previous model, Kia saw greener pastures in selling the next-generation Sorento to a broader group seeking a stylish, comfortable wagon that takes its highway-cruising role seriously, regardless of weather or road status.

The 2011 edition, available in front- or all-wheel-drive, also offers a split-folding third-row-seating option for folks needing to transport up to seven passengers.

Buyers can choose between a 175horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and a 276-horsepower 3.5-litre V6. Both are closely matched in terms of fuel economy, which means your final choice will likely boil down to affordability and the amount of grunt you require. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard with the four-cylinder, with a six-speed automatic optional, but standard with the V6.

All-wheel-drive is available with either engine, except on the base manual-transmission model. Standard features include air conditioning, tilt and telescopic steersteer

The third-generation Sportage follows the similarly sized and focused Hyundai Tucson (Kia is part of Hyundai) in receiving a whole new look and a shared purpose in life. They also share the same basic platform and are roughly the same size.

Styling aside, the most significant change to the Sportage is what you’ll no longer find under the hood and that’s an optional V6. The sole powerplant is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder that generates 176 horsepower when hooked up to a sixspeed manual transmission (available only on base front-wheel-drive models), or 170 horses with the optional sixspeed automatic. Later in the model year, Kia will reportedly introduce a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that will pump up the volume to the tune of 270-plus horses.

The Sportage is the beneficiary of a brand new all-wheel-drive system that under normal driving conditions directs 100 per cent of the engine’s torque to the front wheels. However, once tire slip is detected, the required degree of power is instantly deployed to the rear wheels. Additionally, a manually selected “Lock Lock Mode Mode”

Type: Four-door tall wagon Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (175) Optional engine (hp): 3.5-litre DOHC V6 (276) Layout: Front-engine, front- /four-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic (std. on V6) l/100 km(city/highway): 10.6/7.4 (2.4, MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; stability control Weight (kg): 1,620

ing column and steering-wheel-located audio controls. The LX includes a few extra touches, while the EX adds dualzone climate control, power-adjustable driver’s seat, push-button-start ignition, backup warning and 18-inch alloy wheels (17 inchers are standard).

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Type: Four-door sedan Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (200) Optional engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (274); 2.4-litre DOHC I4 with electric assist (169, hybrid) Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: six-speed manual (2.4 only); six-speed automatic (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 24/35 (2.4) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; brake assist; hill assist control; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 3,200

ing steering wheel and keyless entry, once you move up to mid-range EX or top-range turbo-only SX models, features such as front and rear heated seats, leather upholstery, back-up camera, a premium Infinity sound system and a navigation system are available as options.

Type: Four-door sport-utility vehicle Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (170-176) Optional engine: None Layout: Front engine, front- /four-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 10.0/6.9 (MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; stability control; traction control Weight (kg): 1,430

allows for a fixed 50:50 torque split at speeds up to 40 km-h for those times when sustained maximum traction is required. The base edition includes air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth short-rage wireless connectivity and Hill Start Assist (that prevents the vehicle from rolling backward down a hill while in gear).

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Wheels 2011 special edition

Jetta/GLI

Touareg

The Jetta is now dimensionally similar to its major competitors since it’s about eight centimetres longer than the outgoing version.

Most of that stretch occurs between the front and rear wheels for increased passenger comfort.

Pop open the hood to find the previously retired 115-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. VW claims a sub10-second zero-to-60 mph (96 km-h) time and VW lopped off a whopping 200 kilograms of base curb weight. Last year’s standard 170-horsepower 2.5-litre fivecylinder gas engine returns as an option, as does the popular 140-horsepower 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (called the TDI).

Arriving later will be the Jetta GLI with its 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder.

The gasoline engines are mated to fivespeed manual transmissions, or optional six-speed automatics. The turbo-diesel offers a six-speed manual or optional sixspeed automated manual transmission called the DSG (short for Direct Shift Gearbox) that does away with the pesky torque converter, which means improved fuel economy and much quicker shifts to aid acceleration.

The 2011 Touareg has a completely redesigned interior space that gives as much comfort to the passengers as the driver.

It has an intelligent crash response system which automatically unlocks all doors, disconnects the battery terminal from the starter, shuts off the fuel supply and turns on the warning hazards and interior lights when a severe crash is detected.

There are many-driver friendly functions like the electronic parking brake which can be set and released at the touch of a finger, a tire pressure monitoring system, auto-dimming interior mirror, and 4Motion all wheel drive system with Torsen differential giving you a 31 degree climbing angle and stability on any type of ground surface. There’s also a standard navigation system, and available rear view camera.

A multifunction steering wheel keeps power and control at your fingertips.

The newly reshaped Touareg is lighter than its predecessor giving higher fuel efficiency. Both the TDI and the 3.6 Gas engines now come equipped with an 8 speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic. pt o c. More o e gears gea s reduce educe engine e g e speed

Type: Four-door sedan Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (115, sedan) Optional engines (hp): 2.5-litre DOHC I5; 2.0-litre SOHC I4 turbo-diesel (140); 2.0-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (200, GLI, sedan only) Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual; six-speed manual (GLI and TDI); sixspeed automatic (opt. on 2.5); six-speed automated DSG manual (opt. on GLI and TDI) l/100 km (city/highway): 9.1/6.0 (2.0, MT); 6.7/4.6 (TDI, sedan) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,290

Volkswagen’s Jetta TDI Clean Diesel won the AJAC Award for “2011 Best Family a y Ca Car u under de $30,000 $30,000”..

Tiguan

Golf/GTI

The Tiguan is the kind of ride that price- and size-conscious buyers look for in a vehicle that also offers enough space for their friends and/ or family and their gear. And the fact that sure-footed all-wheel-drive is available makes this Volkswagen more enticing.

Of course an attractive design also adds to the Tiguan’s appeal, including an attractive chrome grille and bulging flanks that transmit a sense of stability and four-season competency. Equally sharp-looking is the interior that could easily pass as originating from BMW’s design studio, considering the high-endstyle dash, cleanly tailored seats and premium carpeting. Rear passengers will appreciate the 15 centimetres of fore/aft travel as well as the reclining 60/40 split seat back. For more cargo space, the rear seat back, as well as the front passenger bucket, can be folded flat.

Tiguan is powered by a 200-horse 2.0litre turbocharged four-cylinder connected to a six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic.

Tiguan runs the spectrum with three trim levels and plenty of base equipment of the air/cruise/power variety as well as alloy wheels and six standard airbags.

Volkswagen clearly believes there are ways to build fuelefficient small cars other than following the hybrid route. For proof, the German automaker offers up the Golf with its cleanburning and affordable turbodiesel engine option.

The Golf is available in two- and four-door hatchback variants as well as wagon with a base 170-horsepower 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine. There’s also a 140-horsepower 2.0-litre turbodiesel (on four-door Golf hatchbacks and wagons) that’s quite torquey and pulls down 6.7 l/100 km in the city and 4.7 on the highway, which is about 35 per cent better than the base 2.5. As before, the sporty GTI is available in two- and four-door models and comes with a carryover 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-litre gasoline four-cylinder along with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional paddled-shifted six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with “launch control”. The DSG creates lightningquick manual shifts without the driver having to manually operate the clutch (there’s no pedal). The TDI gets the same transmission choices, but the base 2.5 gas engine comes with a five-speed five speed manual

Type: Four-door tall wagon Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (200) Optional engine: None Layout: Front engine, front- /all-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic (opt.) l/100 km (city/highway): 11.2/7.6 (MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; rear sideimpact airbags (opt.); anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,540

Along with VW’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive (which is only available with the automatic transmission), the options include rear-seat side-impact airbags, a 300-watt premium audio package, touch-screen navigation system, rear-view park assist, bigger wheels and oversized moonroof.

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Type: Four-door sport-utility vehicle Base engine (hp): 3.6-litre DOHC V6 (280) Optional engine (hp): 3.0-litre DOHC V6, turbo-diesel (221) Layout: Front engine, all-wheel-drive Transmission: Six-speed automatic l/100 km (city/highway): 14.8/10.3 (3.6, est.)

Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 2,330 for better fuel economy. With Think Blue technology helping you to become a more efficient and eco-friendly driver, fuel consumption can be drastically reduced. The TDI clean diesel uses engine technology to reduce emissions and ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel.

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Type: Two-/four-door hatchback; fourdoor wagon Base engine (hp): 2.5-litre DOHC I5 (170) Optional engine (hp): 2.0-litre SOHC I4 turbo-diesel (140); 2.0-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (200, GTI) Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual; sixspeed automatic (opt on 2.5); six-speed manual (TDI and GTI); six-speed DSG automated manual (opt. on TDI and GTI) l/100 km (city/highway): 10.4/7.0 (2.5, MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side curtain airbags; rear sideimpact airbags (opt.); anti-lock brakes; traction control (opt.); stability control (opt.)

Weight (kg): 1,350

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Wheels 2011 special edition

Tucson

Elantra

For 2011, Hyundai offers the Tucson in five model trim levels.

While the main four models (GL, GLS, Limited, Limited with Navi) all depend on the 2.4-litre four-cylinder “world engine”, Hyundai this year slid in an entry-level L model with 2.0-litre engine into the lineup.

The 2.4-litre with variable valve timing produces 176 hp and 168 lb/ft of torque with a six-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual function.

On-demand AWD is optional on the GL and GLS and standard on the two Limiteds. The GLS AWD tested here has fuel consumption ratings of 10.1L/100 km city, 7.1L/100 km highway and 8.8L/100 km combined.

In terms of safety equipment, the Tucson leaves nothing out with antilock braking system (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control system (TCS), dual front, side, and curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Downhill Brake Control (DBC) and Hillstart Assist Control (HAC).

On the inside you will find: AM/FM/ XM/CD/MP3/Aux/USB stereo with six speakers, power windows and door locks,

The 2011 Elantra has wholesale changes starting with the switch to the latest generation four-cylinder engine known in-house as the “Nu”. At 1.8-litres, it replaces the 2.0-litre Beta engine in the outgoing Elantra.

Also new is a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission that replaces the former five-speed manual and four-speed automatic.

Hyundai claims best in class fuel economy, power and power-to-weight ratio in the class.

According to Hyundai Canada, the new Elantra should be good for 1,000 kilometres on a single tank of regular fuel.

The 2011 Elantra is equipped with just about every safety and drive aid you can think of such as six airbags, electronic stability control with traction control and four-wheel disc brakes that stop it shorter than a Civic and Corolla according to Hyundai.

As is usual with Hyundai, there are five basic trim levels (L, GL, GLS,

Type: Four-door sport-utility vehicle Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (165); 2.4-litre DOHC 14 (176) Layout: Front engine, front-wheel-drive, optional AWD Transmissions: Five-speed manual (2.0); six-speed automatic (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 10.1/7.4 (2.0, MT); 9.5/6.3 (2.4, AT) Safety: Front airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; Weight (kg): 1,424

Bluetooth hands-free phone system, air conditioning, steering wheel audio controls, cruise control, cloth inserts with leatherette bolster seats and front heated seats. And just for the record, the GLS on the outside features power heated outside mirrors, rear wiper/washer, rear spoiler, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with 225/60R17 tires, roof rails and fog lamps.

Santa Fe

Sonata LTD

The Santa Fe’s claim to fame is that it is comfortable, stylish and affordable.

There’s a standard 2.4 litre four cylinder engine with 175 horse power as well as an optional 276 horsepower 3.5 litre V6.

The starting model includes six airbags, traction and stability control (to prevent a skid or spin), power windows/locks,doors, heated outside mirrors, air conditioning and tilt/ telescoping steering. Basically the base model is not so base.

At the top end of the spectrum is the Limited with Navigation that adds leather seating surfaces (heated in front) dual climate control, backup camera, auto dimming rearview mirror, among other niceties as well as a premium audio system and a power sunroof.

The Santa Fe’s smart design means it has generous head, leg and shoulder room. A fuel saving eco indicator helps you adjust your driving to save you gas and money while benefiting the environment.

As with all Hyundai’s it offers a 5-year/100,000 km comprehensive limited warranty, 55-year/100,000 year/100,000 km

One look at the 2011 Sonata and it’s easy to see why Hyundai has been on such a roll of late.

The Sonata is sleek, sexy and as is the norm with Hyundai offerings, provides value for the dollar.

Seeing the strides Hyundai has made in the past few years, one shouldn’t be too surprised that the Sonata may be one of the best bargains on the market for a mid-size sedan that has the interior of a full-size sedan.

If you don’t want all the bells and whistles that the Limited trim offers, even the base GL is well equipped compared to almost any entry-level car.

Where Hyundai has always excelled is offering standard features on lowerpriced cars that would be options elsewhere.

Case in point, the base GL model Sonata offers items like heated front seats (in automatic only), active front headrests, heated power adjustable side mirrors, remote keyless entry, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control and Bluetooth hands free phone system as standard

Type: Four-door sport-utility vehicle Base engine (hp): 16-valve, 2.4-litre DOHC I4 four-cylinder(175, est.)

Optional engines (hp): 3.5-litre DOHC V6 (276) Layout: Front engine, front- /all-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual (2.4 only); six-speed automatic (opt., but std. with the V6) l/100 km (city/highway): 11/7.7 (2.4, FWD) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,670

Powertrain warranty and 3-year/ unlimited km roadside assistance program to give you peace of mind.

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Type: Four-door sedan Base engine (hp): 1.8-litre DOHC I4 (148) Layout: Front engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic (opt.) l/100 km (city/highway): 6.8/4.9 (MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,200

Limited and Limited with Navigation) starting with the base L. The volume leader will probably be the GL automatic with air and cruise.

With everything, and that includes leather and navigation/audio system, thehighest quality Elantra will be the Limited with Navigation.

Type: Four-door sedan Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (198) Layout: Front engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; sixspeed automatic l/100 km(city/highway): 8.7/5.7 (2.4, MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; stability control Weight (kg): 1,440

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Wheels 2011 special edition

Prius

Yaris

With more than one million of these gasolineelectric cars whirring away around the globe, the Prius is acknowledged as the car that took its unique fuelsipping technology from pie-in-the-sky science experiment into the mainstream. It has also proven to be one of the most practical and cleanest ways so far to significantly reduce emissions and fuel use.

The 2011 Prius maintains most of the model changes brought in for the 2010 model year. The comfortable seats, the expansive instrument panel, and the fact that up to three sets of golf clubs can be stowed in back, means the Prius feels roomier than the tape measure indicates.

The improved gasoline/electric-motor duo comprises a 98-horsepower 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine teamed with a 27-kilowatt electric motor to produce 134 horsepower. Since vehicle weight has been kept in check, the Prius’s seemingly moderate output can be felt the moment the powerplant kicks in under acceleration. The standard continuously variable transmission helps achieve a rating of 3.7 l/100 km city (which is 76 miles per gallon, by the way) and 4.0 highway,

If you think a Prius hybrid is just too much technology voodoo to handle, good fuel economy at a much lower pricepoint is still possible; social responsibility at a personally responsible price.

The popular Yaris is available in three body styles: a traditional four-door sedan that resembles a three-quartersized Camry; and two- and four-door hatchback versions that feature roomy split-folding rear seats and can carry quite a load when those seats are folded flat.

With a light base weight of 1,040 kilograms, the one-engine-fits-all 106horsepower 1.5-litre four-cylinder feels rather peppy. It’s mated to a five-speed manual transmission or optional fourspeed automatic.

Base equipment for all is relatively spartan, while up-level models add air conditioning, power-controlled accessories and upgraded audio systems. The RS four-door hatchback is the sporty one in the group and arrives with colour-keyed body bits, sport seats, 15-inch wheels (14-inchers are standard), CD-equipped CD equipped stereo and

Type: Four-door mid-sized hatchback Base engine (hp): 1.8-litre DOHC I4 (98 hp) combined with 27-kilowatt electric motor (134 net) Optional engine: None Layout: Front engine, front-wheel-drive Transmission: Continuously variable l/100 km (city/highway): 3.7/4.0 Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; driver’s knee airbag; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,380

while a dashboard display monitor tracks your “green” status and will also tabulate average fuel economy over specific intervals or per trip.

The Prius delivers an impressive array of standard gear, while the optional content list offers a unique power moonroof/ solar panel that runs an electric fan to cool interior temperature on hot days. days

Tacoma

Sienna

While the smaller Tacoma gives away some size and cargo capacity/towing ability to the larger Tundra, how often – if ever – do you need the extra capacity?

Consider that the four-cylinder Tacoma provides an impressive 10.0/7.7 city/highway rating, making it one of the more fuel-efficient small trucks in its class.

If, in fact, towing/hauling is more of a concern, the Tacoma turns up the wick to the tune of 236 horsepower via the optional 4.0-litre V6. Outfitted with six standard airbags and traction and stability control to help keep the driver on track when the road surface becomes disagreeable, the Tacoma comes in extended Access-Cab and four-door Double-Cab models and your choice of rear-or four-wheel-drive.

The box (available in two lengths) floor and walls in all cases are made of composite plastic that obviously won’t dent or rust. Base Tacomas are bare-bones work trucks and are a bit light in the content department, but do include a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a six-speaker audio system and power windows and door locks.

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As before, there’s seating for up to eight passengers, or seven if the optional second-row high-back chairs are selected to replace the three-person bench.

On the top-level Sienna Limited, those chairs turn into reclining lounge seats that also feature swing-up foot rests for maximum self-indulgent travel (just try to pry the kids out of them). The third-row bench folds flat into the load floor when not needed.

Along with being the only minivan available with all-wheel-drive (frontwheel-drive is standard), the Sienna now features a segment-exclusive four-cylinder base engine: a 187-horsepower 2.7litre powerplant. The now-optional 266horsepower 3.5-litre V6 carries over from the 2010 model and is mandatory when all-wheel-drive is selected. Interestingly, the V6’s economy is close to that of the four-cylinder. Both engines connect to six-speed automatic transmissions that replace the previous five-speed unit.

The Sienna LE comes with tri-zone air conditioning (driver, passenger and rear), multi-adjustable driver’s seat, tilt and telescopic steering wheel plus the usual power-controlled goodies. The Sport Edition includes a mesh mesh-style style grille,

Type: Two-/four-door mid-sized pickup Base engine (hp): 2.7-litre DOHC I4 (159) Optional engine (hp): 4.0-litre DOHC V6 (236) Layout: Front-engine, rear- /four-wheel drive Transmission: Five-speed manual; four-speed automatic (opt. on I4); sixspeed manual (std. on V6); five-speed automatic (opt. on V6) l/100 km (city/highway): 10.0/7.7 (2.7, MT, 4x2) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,610

rig by selecting the optional SR5 Power Package, consisting of cruise control, remote keyless entry, steering-wheel audio controls and chrome bumpers and grille.

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Type: Two- /four-door hatchback; fourdoor sedan Base engine (hp): 1.5-litre DOHC I4 (106) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual; four-speed automatic (opt.) l/100 km (city/highway): 6.9/5.5 (MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control Weight (kg): 1,050

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Picking an RS also gets you air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, keyless remote entry and fog lamps. From a pricing standpoint, loading up on options, while obviously tempting, might just make a larger Corolla or Matrix a more appealing alternative.

Type: Four-door minivan Base engine (hp): 2.7-litre DOHC I4 (187) Optional engine (hp): 3.5-litre DOHC V6 (266) Layout: Front-engine, front- /all-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed automatic l/100 km (city/highway): 10.4/7.5 (2.7) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain anti-lock brakes; stability control Weight (kg): 1,900

sporty body trim, taillights with tinted lenses, special instrumentation and interior trim, sport-tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels (17-inchers are found on base models). At the top end, the Limited, with its living-large lounge chairs, also has keyless remote entry and push-button start, sliding first- /second-row floor console and a dual dual-sliding sliding moonroof.

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Wheels 2011 special edition

Murano

Frontier

Murano is a finely detailed tall wagon with a passenger-car-based platform. After only a couple years since a major redesign, the 2011 model year proves to be a season of fine tuning. A new grille, front bumper and LED taillights top the changes.

Inside, there are new colours for the gauges and centre console, along with some changes to standard content.

As before, the Murano’s 265-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 is your only pick. It’s connected to a second-generation continuously variable transmission designed to be smoother and quicker to respond to driver commands than the original. Even the Murano’s standard all-wheel-drive system was reprogrammed with shorter reaction time to more quickly move the power around when traction is dicey.

For 2011, a new SV trim level splits the gap between base and mid-level versions.

Entry-point Murano models come with climate and cruise control, six-speaker audio system, assorted power accessories, six airbags plus traction and stability control to help keep the vehicle pointed in the right direction. Moving up the price list adds fog lights, power telescopic

Being about 550 kilograms lighter (base weight to base weight) than the Titan and having a smaller engine(s) translates into a 10.7/8.7 l/100 km city/ hwy rating (2.5-litre fourcylinder).

The base Frontier comes with 152horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder or the optional 261-horsepower 4.0-litre V6 that’s better suited to towing and offroading since it’s the only way to get the optional 4x4 system. The 4.0-litre engine is a direct offshoot of the award-winning 3.5-litre V6 that has appeared in many other Nissan vehicles over the years.

The Frontier continues to be offered in both extended-length King Cab and fourdoor Crew Cab body styles and in several trim levels including a base four-cylinder S (formerly XE) 4x2 King Cab and uplevel SV (called the SE in 2010), ritzy SL (formerly the LE) and the off-road-inspired PRO-4X model available in either King or Crew Cab body styles. Frontier does not offer a regular-cab model. PRO4X, available in two- or four-wheel-drive includes off-road tuned Bilstein-brand performance shocks, skid plates, unique 16 inch wheels and electronic locking 16-inch

Type: Four-door sport-utility vehicle Base engine (hp): 3.5-litre DOHC V6 (265) Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive Transmission: Continuously variable l/100 km (city/highway): 11.8/8.7 Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; rear-seat side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,830

steering wheel, leather seats, eight-way power driver’s seat, four-way power passenger seat and a split-folding 60/40 rear seat. Loaded-up versions come with a power liftgate, heated front seats and outside mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, 20-inch wheels (new-design 18-inchers are standard), premium 11-speaker sound system, 17-centimetre information display/rearview monitor and a dual-panel moonroof with a second-row second row fixed skylight.

Juke

Titan

The Juke’s front end sports a pair of audaciously shaped fenders that dominate the overall look. The headlights appear countersunk into the nose between the bumper and the grille while the integrated turnsignal pods are positioned on either side of the hood.

The five-passenger cabin confirms more free-form sculpting, especially the centre console that’s supposed to resemble a motorcycle fuel tank. The twin primary gauges are oversized, the sports car-like front seats are well bolstered and the split-folding rear bench seat can be flattened to maximize cargo space. The compact Juke is nearly 60 centimetres shorter than Nissan’s mid-size Rogue.

However, its generous width provides sufficient shoulder room for adults.

The music for this Juke box is provided by a 188-horsepower 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission (frontwheel-drive models only), or optional continuously variable (CVT) unit. The available all-wheel-drive splits the torque up to 50 per cent between the front and rear wheels when called upon and can also direct available rear-axle torque to the outside wheel in a turn for greater

Titan makes an appeal to hardworking individuals with four choices in bed length, ending at 7’3” (2.2 metres). You can only get the extra length, however, on extended-cab models and not the four-door Titans.

From the outside, the Titan mimics the dimensions and attitude of its domestic rivals and attempts to match them under the hood with an allaluminum 317-horsepower 5.6-litre V8.

More important than peak horsepower numbers is the torque, as in close to 400 pound-feet of it, most of which is available from just 2,500 rpm. That helps the Titan tow about 4,320 kilograms when appropriately equipped.

Two cab styles are offered: extended King Cab (with a pair of reverse opening rear access doors that swing 180 degrees); and a four-door Crew Cab. Both two- or four-wheel-drive versions are available. There’s enough interior room to hold five tall adults with front and rear legroom that’s practically identical. Interior amenities include a choice of bench or bucket seats as well as adjustable foot pedals. Four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock are standard as well as side side-impact impact and side side-curtain curtain

Type: Four-door hatchback wagon Base engine (hp): 1.6-litre DOHC I4, turbocharged (188) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, front- /all-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; continuously variable (opt.) l/100 km (city/highway): tba Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,350

cornering stability. Base models are fairly basic, with a six-speaker audio system with redundant steering-wheel controls, Bluetooth short-range wireless connectivity and 17-inch wheels.

All front-wheel-drive units have a special storage area beneath the rear seat that would otherwise be consumed by the all wheel drive hardware. all-wheel-drive

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Type: Two- /four-door pickup Base engine (hp): 2.5-litre DOHC I4 (152) Optional engines (hp): 4.0-litre DOHC V6 (261) Layout: Front-engine, rear- /four-wheeldrive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; five-speed automatic (opt.) l/100 km (city/highway): 10.7/8.7 (2.5, MT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control (opt.)

Weight (kg): 1,680

rear differential. For bigger loads, try the Long Bed four-door Crew Cab model that tacks an extra 32 centimetres onto the Crew Cab’s standard 65.8-inch (167 centimetre) box for a total of about six feet, seven inches. (198 centimetres).

Type: Two- or four-door pickup Base engine (hp): 5.6-litre DOHC V8 (317) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, rear- /four-wheeldrive Transmission: Five-speed automatic L/100 km (city/highway): 16.1/10.9 (4x2) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes Weight (kg): 2,215

airbags and rear-proximity sensors that alert you when your backup path is blocked. Back for more is the off-roadinspired PRO-4X model that comes with a lower final drive ratio, unique wheels wrapped in off-road rubber, additional skid plates to protect the Titan’s underbelly and electronic-locking rear differential.

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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Wheels 2011 special edition

Accord

Civic

Both the sedan and swoopy coupe receive front and rear resculpting for the 2011 model year,.

Honda’s thrifty 2.4-litre engine, when equipped with the optional five-speed automatic transmission (a five-speed manual in the base model), improves fuel economy by seven per cent in the city and 11 per cent on the highway, thanks to a raft of small changes including improved aerodynamics, revised gearing and reduced engine friction.

The base SE (replacing the LX) sedan gets a 177-horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder while all EX and EX-L models feature a 190-horsepower version of the 2.4.

To stay competitive with vehicles such as the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry, an optional 271-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 offers additional horsepower and torque.

A five-speed manual transmission or extra-cost five-speed automatic are available on all four-cylinder models, while the five-speed automatic is standard with the V6. A six-speed manual gearbox is part of a special V6-coupe-only performance package that also enhances low- and mid-range engine torque.

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Even after all these years, the Civic is still the car to beat. Since the Fit arrived for the 2007 model year, the Civic has been pushed slightly upmarket, but still features the qualities that made this small car such a hit over the years.

The base engine continues to be a 140horsepower 1.8-litre four-cylinder while a 197-horsepower 2.0 is the domain of Si models.

A five-speed manual is standard while a five-speed automatic is optional. The Si, in appealing to sports-minded drivers, gets a six-speed manual.

The instrument cluster features a digital-readout speedometer pressed high up on the dash against the windshield with the rev gauge dropped in behind the steering wheel.

The instrument cluster features a digital-readout speedometer pressed high up on the dash against the windshield with the rev gauge dropped in behind the steering wheel. No fewer than six airbags, including side-impact and sidecurtain protectors, come with all models, along with anti-lock brakes. Most Civics, except for the frugally priced DX, get

Type: Two-door coupe; four-door sedan Base engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (177) Optional engine (hp): 2.4-litre DOHC I4 (190); 3.5-litre SOHC V6 (271) Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual; fivespeed automatic (opt.); six-speed manual (opt. on V6 coupe) l/100 km (city/highway): 8.8/5.8 (2.4, AT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,470

Management (V6, automatic-transmission models) allows the engine to function using three, four or all six cylinders depending on load and throttle position, with the intention of maximizing fuel economy while cruising, coasting and decelerating.

CR-Z

Odyssey

This nifty little sport coupe is Honda’s attempt to target a younger eco-aware demographic looking for something fun and affordable to bop around in. The CR-Z actually bears some resemblance to the CRX, Honda’s fondly remembered Civicbased runabout.

Lifting the mostly glass rear hatch reveals an abundance of cargo room as well as a hidden console directly behind the passenger seat that’s ideal for storing valuables. Since the CR-Z borrows from the four-door Insight hybrid’s architecture, the wide cabin has plenty of elbow room, something the skinny CRX (and original two-seat Insight, for that matter) lacked. A 1.5-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine combines with a helper electric motor/generator for a total of 122 hp.

Transmission picks consist of a supersmooth and super-fun six-speed manual (currently the only one available on any hybrid), or optional continuously variable (CVT) unit with paddle shifters.

The six-speed isn’t as fuel-efficient as the CVT, but the manual makes the CR-Z more fun to drive. Hill Start Assist eliminates the stress of launching the car on an incline. Both transmissions provide the driver with a selection of operating

With each successive generation, Honda has honed its fullsize people mover to the point that every aspect of the vehicle functions in perfect harmony.

The distance between the front and rear wheels remains unaltered, but overall length has been slightly increased and the body structure sits ever-so-slightly lower to the ground.

The Odyssey’s 3.5-litre V6 is mostly carryover, but given a number of small improvements it has gained four more horsepower (now 248) and a touch more torque. The engine’s standard variable cylinder management program seamlessly cuts out two or three of the cylinders under light loads and helps contribute to significant fuel-economy gains. LX, EX and EX-L Odysseys equipped with fivespeed automatic transmission are now rated at 11.7 and 7.2 l/100 km (city/highway), previously 13.3 and 8.5. Meanwhile, the Touring edition’s six-speed automatic helps improve those numbers to 10.9/7.1, compared to the previous 12.3/7.8 rating.

Fuel economy aside, the Odyssey drives noticeably flatter and truer than the outgoing version with much reduced body roll in the turns. Interestingly, Honda engineers shunned electric power steer steer-

Type: Two-door hatchback Base engine (hp): 1.5-litre SOHC I4, with 13-hp electric motor (122, net) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Six-speed manual; continuously variable (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 6.5/5.3 (MT); 5.6/5.0 (CVT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,205

modes: Normal for everyday city/highway activities; Sport, which provides noticeably more zip and steering effort; and Econ for maximizing fuel economy.

Selecting either the Normal or Econ activates either a blue- or green-colored ring inside the tachometer/rev gauge to indicate your driving style. The more green displayed, the better your fuel economy.

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Type: Two-door coupe; four-door sedan Base engine (hp): 1.8-litre SOHC I4 (140) Optional engines (hp): 2.0-litre DOHC I4 (197) Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual; five-speed automatic (opt.); six-speed manual (Si) L/100km (city/hwy): 7.4/5.4 (1.8, MT); Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes Weight (kg): 1,200

air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, power outside mirrors and locks, height-adjustable driver’s seat, tilttelescoping steering wheel and a 160-watt sound system.

Leather seats are available in both the coupe and sedan.

Type: Four-door minivan Base engine (hp): 3.5-litre SOHC V6 (248) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transmissions: Five-speed automatic; six-speed automatic (opt.) l/100 km(city/highway): 11.7/7.2; 10.9/7.1 (6AT) Safety: Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control Weight (kg): 1,970

ing in favour of a belt-driven hydraulic system, which they say is sharper and reduces general numbness. Base models carry all of the essentials plus a power driver’s seat, keyless entry and cruise control. The Touring has self-leveling headlights, 16.2-inch (41-centimetre) rearvideo screen and a 650-watt 12-speaker surround sound system.

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