The business end of the new Montero is its 3.5-liter 24-valve V6 engine. Typical of Mitsubishi powerplants, this 200-horsepower unit is vibration-free and glass-smooth. And because the Montero purports to be a truck, the V6 delivers a full 235 foot-pounds of torque at 3500 rpm. The Sportronic manual ...
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Montana is built from the same design as the Chevrolet Venture and Oldsmobile Silhouette. It offers regular- and extended-length bodies, both with dual sliding side doors. A power right-side sliding door is optional, and extended versions offer dual power doors. Seating ranges from six to eight pass ...
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This is familiar territory for anyone who has ever ridden in a fullsize American sedan. A pair of bench seats carries six people in stretch-out comfort. The wagon adds a small third seat for two children or flexible adults, and the Impala has individual front seats
Suzuki's midsize SUV gets a tire-pressure monitor and new model names for 2005. XL-7 is basically a stretched version of Suzuki's compact Grand Vitara, with a 12.6-inch-longer wheelbase, 22.9 inches of added length, and a larger 2.7-liter V6. LX and uplevel EX models seat five passengers. Versions l ...
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The F-150 is Fords full-size, half-ton pickup. F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for 26 straight years and the best-selling vehicle overall for 21 years. The F-150 was the first truck to feature a standard fourth door on all SuperCab trims and the redesigned 2004 F-150 was the firs ...
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Pontiac Montana SV6 has the rugged looks of an SUV and the versatility of a mid-van. It is a crossover sport van for customers who want it all: spacious passenger room, multi-configurable interior, and a smooth, sedan-like ride all wrapped up in bold, SUV-like styling. Montana SV6 also offers segmen ...
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Previously optional dual exhausts are now standard on the 1994 Town Car. As a result, all three models now provide drivers with 210 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque
The 1998 DeVille is available in three models: Base DeVille, dElegance and Concours. New exterior colors include Baltic Blue, Gold Firemist, Moonstone and Crimson Pearl. In addition there are two new interior colors available: Camel and Pewter. For 1998, Cadillac offers the StabiliTrak system on all ...
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The 2003 Lincoln Town Car has been completely re-engineered for 2003. The result is substantially improved ride and handling.Town Car is appealing for its spacious seating for six people and a trunk that provides cavernous storage for luggage and golf clubs. This is a traditional American luxury sed ...
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The Suburban full size sport utility comes standard with daytime running lights, four wheel anti-lock brakes and a PassLock Theft-Deterrent System. The PassLock Theft-Deterrent System disables the vehicle from being started for 10 minutes if the correct key is not used. The Suburban is available in ...
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Odysseys 3.5-liter V6 engine gained 30 hp and replaced its 4-speed automatictransmission with a 5-speed for 2002. Minor cosmetic changes, retuned suspension, and standard rear disc brakes vs. drums also were new. Front side airbags joined standard ABS and traction control. Newly optional were leathe ...
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The 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the FWD and the 4WD. The 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid's competitors include the Chevrolet Tracker, the Mitsubishi Outlander, and the Toyota RAV4. Upon introduction, the FWD is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I ...
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The 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan. The 2005 Maserati Quattroporte's competitors include the Audi S4, the Cadillac CTS-V, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Upon introduction, the Quattroporte is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, ...
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Consumers just love their Odyssey vans. The vehicle is comfortable, versatile, reliable, durable, and every other "able" you can think of. The Odyssey has stayed on top of nearly every consumer magazine and best of list since its' redesign in 1999. With competitors trying to keep up wit ...
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The 4Runner is available in six models: Base, SR5 and Limited in either 2WD or 4WD. The 2000 model has only a few revisions from the previous year. Toyota has added a rear defroster, rear intermittent wiper, and chrome bumpers to the list of standard features on the Base model. In addition to the re ...
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Notable for a smooth and quiet ride, along with a spacious and well-appointed interior, the new 2002 Ford Crown Victoria is ready for another season. It features solid performance, an impressive array of safety standards, and a lovely, sophisticated design.
The 1999 7 Series remains unchanged except for a few minor revisions. The engine has been tuned to meet Low Emission Standards (LEV). A refreshed front-end design, new side indicator lights and a new trunklid molding are some of the exteriors styling that have been updated. A new Sport Package optio ...
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The 2002 Acura MDX sport utility vehicle is offered in a single trimline. The drivetrain consists of a 240-hp 3.5L VTEC V-6 engine, a five-speed automatic transmission, and a VTM-4 four-wheel drive system. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, independent front and rear suspension, and the VTM-4 system ...
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Call the segment ultra-luxury, that stratospheric portion of the market populated by Bentley, Rolls-Royce and, now, Maybach. Resurrected after more than 60 years, the Maybach brand name will be pinned to the most luxurious sedan ever to be assembled by Mercedes-Benz. Two models are offered: the opul ...
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Chrysler has expanded the PT Cruiser line for 2002. The Base model is now joined by the Touring Edition, the Limited Edition, and the Dream Cruiser. All models are powered by a 2.4L four-cylinder engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic is optional on all but the Dr ...
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The Ford F250 SuperCab is available in six models: XL, XLT, and Lariat, in either 2WD or 4WD. The standard transmission has been upgraded from a five-speed to a six-speed manual. Also, all models now come equipped with auxiliary springs that activate under heavy loads. New optional features include ...
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Introduced for 1980, Fords full-size pickups came in three series: F-150 for 1/2-ton capacity; F-250 for 3/4-ton; and F-350 for 1-ton. An F-250 Heavy Duty model also was available. Ford had dropped Flareside trucks with flared rear fenders in 1988, so all F-Series models were called Styleside. The s ...
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The 1996 DeVille is available in two models-(Base) DeVille and Concours sedans. New for 1996, the DeVille is fully equipped with power windows, power door locks, cruise control, remote keyless entry system and daytime running lights. Both the Base and the Concours models come with standard safety fe ...
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With contemporary styling and a personality to call its own, it's the big, comfortable sedan you'll be proud to be seen in. The Amanti has all the real-world luxury you want at a price that you can afford. Like more headroom. More luxurious standard features and a superior safety system that include ...
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As Chevrolets largest sedan, the four-door Impala will seat six very comfortably. Matching size with power, the Impala also offers a strong set of engines that give excellent acceleration and holding power. With the highest fuel economy of any V6 in the industry, the 2003 Chevrolet Impala provides a ...
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The Sienna is availible in three trim lines: CE, LE, and XLE. Standard safety features on all models include daytime running lamps, child safety locks, and driver and passenger airbags. Front seat side-impact airbags are optional on all three models. The CE Extra Value Package, available at an addit ...
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The F150 SuperCab 4WD is available in six models: XL, XLT, and Lariat trims in both Styleside and Flareside body styles. Revisions for this year include standard air conditioning on all models, the FX4 Off-Road Equipment Group, and the availability of the King Ranch Package on Lariat models. The Kin ...
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Its not a big surprise then that Mazda has replaced the 2.5 litre DOHC 24 valve V6 engine with a new 3.0 litre DOHC 24 valve Ford engine which develops 200 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and a substantial 200 lb-ft of torque at just 3,000 rpm (the same engine is used in the Mazda Tribute). As the MPV is sm ...
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