2009 Acura TSX revealed
Audi Announces Pricing for All-New A5 Coupe
BMW 1-Series pricing announced
Infiniti EX35 pricing announced
Nissan Murano pricing announced
Toyota Venza Crossover sedan unveiled at 2008
NAIAS
Dodge Journey will have a starting price of only $19,995
when it goes on sale first quarter of 2008
Category winners of 2008 AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards
All-new Subaru Impreza will have starting price of $20,695
Jeep Liberty completely resdesigned for MY 2008
Audi R8 will have a starting price of $139,000 when it goes on
sale in September
Audi TT clubsport quattro design study
Acura MDX earned the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety
Pick” for 2007
2008 Ford Taurus and Mercury
Sable earn “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety
Acura
Canada has announced that the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan will debut at
the 2008 New York International Auto Show. In advance of its debut, an exterior
photo of the new model has been released. Scheduled to go on-sale later this
year, the 2009 Acura TSX will be the second generation of this popular Acura
performance sedan and will feature numerous advancements in performance,
styling, technology and safety.
"The new 2009 TSX highlights the design direction of Acura’s sedans," said Jim Miller, executive vice president, Honda Canada Inc, "The TSX is an important next step in the advancement of our sedan lineup and in the continued enhancement of the Acura brand."
Acura unveiled the redesigned 2009 RL luxury sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week and also announced the company will introduce an-all new TL sports-performance sedan later this year. The 2009 Acura TSX will be introduced during the New York International Auto Show media days which take place on March 19 and 20.
Audi Announces Pricing for All-New A5 Coupe
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Audi Canada today announced retail pricing for its all-new 2008 A5 coupe
starting at $51,850. The A5 Coupe will be available in Audi retailer’s showrooms
at the end of the first quarter of 2008.
"Audi has a Grand Touring coupe once more," said Diego Ramos, Executive Vice President of Auto Canada. "The 2008 A5 mirrors the DNA of the Audi brand in a beautiful manner. It is ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ with a luxurious ambience that makes every kilometre driven a delight."
The new A5 successfully unites Audi’s highly acclaimed design language, acknowledged dynamic driving characteristics and refinement with the brand’s traditional quality and sophistication in an all-new two-door coupe.
Progressive styling gives the A5 coupe an appearance that is both elegant and dynamic. With its muscular 3.2-Litre, 265 horsepower six-cylinder FSI engine, its newly developed high-precision running gear and a raft of innovative, luxury amenities, the Audi A5 has been crafted to be a modern grand tourer - a sports coupe in the finest tradition.
Reflecting Audi’s ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ philosophy, the all-new 2008 Audi A5 is characterised by a comprehensive array of high-tech standard equipment. The inclusive standard amenities list contains such items as 18-inch quattro GmbH five-arm alloy wheels, automatic 3-zone climate control, the MMI information and operating system, the Audi sound system with ten speakers, a six-disc CD changer and separate screen, memory system for the driver’s seat and mirrors, heated front seats, cruise control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, bi-xenon headlights with auto-levelling and an LED strip of daytime running lights, a large power tilting sunroof, and an automatically opening trunk lid. The new comfort key and the electromechanical parking brake are also among the items included in the standard equipment package.
"When the new Audi A5 arrives in retailer showrooms in the coming weeks, it will open an entirely new chapter in the Audi product portfolio. It follows the function of movement in design and technology, and inspires a pure desire to get inside and drive," explained Audi Canada’s Director of Marketing and Product Management, Karsten Ruwoldt. "For the engineers and designers behind this exciting new model, perfecting the driving experience was their motivation. The A5 will become a benchmark against which the power of ultramodern technologies and progressive design will have to be measured from now on."
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 Audi A5 Coupe starts at $51,850 for the all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual version, which will be in Audi retailer showrooms in March, and $53,350 for the A5 featuring a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox, which will be available shortly thereafter. Optional equipment and other pricing information for the all-new A5 Coupe will be available closer to the launch date.
Infiniti EX35 pricing announced
The 2008 EX35 offers an exceptional combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems, including the world production car debut of the advanced Around View Monitor (AVM) system recently referenced as one of the best new automotive innovations of 2007 by Popular Science Magazine. The AVM system utilizes four small cameras strategically positioned on the vehicle to give the driver a 360 degree "bird’s-eye-view" of the vehicle and the objects around it while parking or backing up. The new EX35 also becomes the second Infiniti production vehicle to offer the new Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system and the first to feature "Scratch Shield," a patented "self-healing" clearcoat paint designed to eliminate swirl marks and fine scratches in the paint that can result over time. The result is a high-gloss surface appearance that maintains its new look for years.
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 Infiniti EX35 starts at $40,400 and includes a host of standard luxury equipment, such as: 297-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 engine, ATTESSA E-TS AWD, 17-inch alloy wheels, intelligent key with push button start, heated leather seats, 8-way power driver’s seat and 4-way power passenger seat, XMTM satellite radio, ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and six airbags.
Available options include:
The Journey Package retails for $1,600 and includes: power slide/tilt moonroof, power fold-up rear seats, Homelink universal garage door opener, auto-dimming interior mirror with electronic compass, auto ON/OFF headlights and front and rear corner sensors.
The Premium Package retails for $3,100 and includes: larger 18-inch wheels & tires, Bi-Xenon HID headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting system (AFS), 6-Disc CD changer, premium Bose® audio system with Burr Brown DAC & 11 speakers, iPOD® interface system, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone system, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Memory Driver’s Seat, mirrors and steering column system. The Premium Package requires selection of the Journey Package.
The Custom Leather Package retails for $3,700 and includes: all equipment in the Premium Package plus Maple Wood door trim and centre stack accents, unique leather seat materials and instrument panel accents and an integrated coat hanger built into the front-seat headrest. The Custom Leather Package requires the Journey Package.
The Navigation Package retails for $3,250 and includes: Infiniti’s Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Navigation system with voice recognition, HVAC and audio functions, rearview backup monitor, 9.3 GB HDD Music Box feature with compact Flash media slot. The Navigation Package requires the Premium or Custom Leather Package.
The Technology Package retails for $1,700 and includes: the industry first Around View Monitor, Intelligent Cruise Control and Lane Departure Prevention feature. The Technology Pack requires the Navigation Package.
A fully loaded EX35 with Journey, Custom Leather, Navigation and Technology Packages retails for $50,650.
BMW announce pricing for 2008 BMW 1 Series Coupé and Cabriolet models
Arriving at BMW retailers on March 22 with an MSRP of $33,900, the BMW 128i
Coupé represents a new entry point to the BMW brand, while the BMW 128i
Cabriolet carves out a new niche in the premium open-air realm with an MSRP of
$39,900.
Both the BMW 128i Coupé and 128i Cabriolet will be powered by BMW’s latest
generation lightweight 3.0-litre inline 6-cyinder Valvetronic engine generating
230 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque providing not only scintillating
performance, but, following BMW’s philosophy of Efficient Dynamics,
unprecedented levels of fuel economy.
The BMW 128i Coupé, equipped with 6-speed manual transmission, sprints from
0-100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds while the manual-transmission equipped 128i
Cabriolet demonstrates similarly potent prowess, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in
6.7 seconds. Both 128i variants match this performance with a thrifty Combined
fuel consumption rating of 9.3 L/100 km.
Notable standard features on both BMW128i models include:
* Six-speed manual transmission.
* 17" light-alloy wheels with run-flat tires.
* Dynamic Stability Control with extended functionality.
* Six Airbags.
* Heated front seats.
* Automatic Climate Control with separate controls from driver and front
passenger.
* HiFi Sound System with 10 speakers, including 2 subwoofers and auxiliary
input.
Additional standard equipment on the 128i Cabriolet includes Xenon headlights
and a Transport Bag providing exceptional versatility.
The BMW 135i Coupé goes on sale March 22 with a MSRP of $41,700, while its
stablemate BMW135i Cabriolet arrives later this spring with an MSRP of $47,200.
Both BMW 135i models are equipped with BMW’s remarkable twin-turbocharged
3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine with high-precision injection and
air-to-air intercooler. Winner of the 2007 International Engine of the Year
award, this remarkable engine produces 300 horsepower and an incredible 300
lb-ft of torque, launching the 6-speed manual-equipped BMW 135i Coupé from 0-100
km/h in just 5.4 seconds, while delivering a Combined fuel consumption rating of
10.1 L/100 km.
The 135i Cabriolet version equipped with 6-speed manual demonstrates similar
alacrity, achieving the 0-100 km/h threshold in just 5.7 seconds while achieving
a Combined fuel consumption rating of 10.3 L/100 km.
Distinguishing equipment on the BMW 135i Coupé and 135i Cabriolet includes an
exclusive M Aerodynamics Package, Sports Suspension with 18" wheels and
performance tires, a high-performance brake system incorporating six-piston
fixed front calipers combined with two-piston fixed calipers on the rear.
Both 1 Series Cabriolet models feature a fully automatic soft-top with
push-button operation that opens in a mere 22 seconds at speeds up to 40 km/h.
Further enhancing safety during open top motoring is the roll-over protection
system, which includes rollover bars integrated behind the rear seat headrests,
a reinforced A-pillar and windshield header, and lateral motion sensors to
detect the threat of rollover and deploy the rollbars and side airbags in
fractions of a second if required.
2009 Nissan Murano will have a starting price of $37,648
Nissan
Canada announced pricing on the all-new, totally redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano
crossover with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $3,450
lower than the previous generation vehicle. The 2009 Murano goes on sale
this month at Nissan dealers across Canada.
"When Murano was introduced in 2003, there were only nine vehicles in the middle crossover segment. Since then, the segment has grown to more than 30 model offerings," said Ian Forsyth, Director, Corporate and Product Planning, Nissan Canada Inc. "We’re pricing the all-new Murano to take advantage of the growing interest in the segment and adding standout value to its standout design, quality and safety features to ensure Murano continues to be the segment benchmark."
For the 2009 model year, all Murano models come standard equipped with Nissan’s intuitive all-wheel drive system that adjusts torque to the wheels, depending on the road conditions, in a mere tenth of a second. This advanced system links the Murano VDC system yaw sensors, wheel slip sensors and steering angle sensors to the AWD system to maximize traction in all weather conditions. The 2009 Murano will be offered in three models: Murano S AWD, Murano SL AWD and a new Murano LE AWD model. FWD models are discontinued in Canada for the 2009 model year.
The 2009 Murano S AWD starts at an MSRP of $37,648 and comes fully equipped with intelligent Xtronic CVT™, dual
-zone, automatic air conditioning, privacy glass, push button start ignition, 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat, in-dash, 6-disc CD changer with six speakers and auxiliary audio input jack, 18-inch alloy wheels, tilt/telescope steering wheel, Traction Control System (TCS) with Vehicle Dynamic Control System (VDC), front side seat airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and much more. The S AWD model now starts at a price $1,450 lower than where the entry-level Murano SL FWD began in the 2007 model year.The Murano SL AWD, starting at $39,348 offers all the features on Murano S plus: front fog lights, steering wheel mounted audio controls, a leather wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver’s seat, power flip-up rear seats, an 11 speaker Bose® audio system with XMTM satellite radio feature,
seven-inch LCD colour display screen with rearview camera, heated front cloth seats and much more. The starting price of the 2009 SL AWD model is actually $1,750 lower than the starting price of the 2007 SL AWD model and includes almost $2,000 worth of new features not available on the previous generation Murano.Available options on the SL AWD model include the new top-load Moonroof Package with second row skylight that retails for $1,500 as well as a new Luxury Package which includes: bi-functional xenon headlights, a power liftgate, Intelligent Key System and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System for the same $1,500 retail price.
The new Murano LE AWD, starts at $47,498 and includes all the luxury and technology features of the SL Moonroof and Luxury Packages, plus: 20-inch alloy wheels, an iPod® connector that integrates into the audio system controls, driver position memory system (seat, mirrors and power tilt and telescopic steering wheel), leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated seats both front and rear, woodgrain trim accents and more. The starting price of the leather-equipped 2009 LE AWD model is $1,100 lower than the starting price of the leather-equipped 2007 SE AWD model it replaces and includes over $3,500 more in added feature value content.
There are two option packages available on the Murano LE AWD. The Technology Package retails for $2,950 and includes a hard disc drive (HDD) Navigation System complete with voice recognition, touch screen functionality and a 9.3 GB Music Server capability. Also new to the 2009 Murano is a roof-mounted DVD Entertainment Package that includes: an extra wide nine-inch drop down screen, wireless headphone and DVD remote control. The roof-mounted DVD Entertainment Package requires loss of the top-load moonroof feature and is priced identical to the base LE AWD MSRP at $ 47,498.
Dodge Journey will have
a starting price of only $19,995 when it goes on sale first quarter
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Chrysler Canada announced today the Canadian Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Price (MSRP) of the 2009 Dodge Journey is $19,995 (excluding $1,300
destination). The 2009 Dodge Journey gives buyers a crossover vehicle that meets
life's changing demands by offering unsurpassed versatility and flexibility in a
sporty, stylish package.
"The Dodge Journey's $19,995 price tag and fuel efficient four-cylinder engine should make it the next Dodge-brand vehicle to have a big sales impact in Canada," said Mark Bosanac. "The Dodge Journey lines up nicely with the Caliber and the Grand Caravan giving Dodge a hard to beat multi-purpose vehicle trifecta."
The Dodge Journey is built on the company's global D-segment platform. In the Dodge brand line-up, this new crossover falls between the compact Dodge Caliber and the Dodge Grand Caravan. It is designed to win the hearts of customers ranging from young singles, couples and families with small children to mature families who want the flexibility to do more in terms of carrying passengers in comfort or storing all their gear.
Clever, flexible seating and storage combinations include standard five-passenger seating with spacious cargo room and available third-row seating for carrying up to seven passengers. Spacious storage bins, hidden in the floor and under the front passenger seat cushion, combined with the standard Chill Zone(TM) for beverage storage provides comfort and versatility.
A choice of the fuel-efficient 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine on the SE model or 3.5-liter V-6 engine with six-speed Auto Stick and dual exhaust on the SXT and R/T models, make Dodge Journey incredibly flexible, functional and fun-to-drive.
Safety also is at the top of mind for customers, and the Dodge Journey delivers with standard multi-stage front driver and passenger air bags, standard front-seat-mounted side air bags, standard three-row side-curtain air bags, standard four-wheel disc antilock brakes (ABS), standard Panic Brake Assist, standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP), standard Electronic Roll Mitigation, standard Trailer Sway Damping and available back-up camera.
The 2009 Dodge Journey will be available in Canadian dealerships in the first quarter of 2008 and in global volume markets outside North America in both left-hand and right-hand drive, starting in mid-2008. The 2009 Dodge Journey is available in three models: Dodge Journey SE equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine and Dodge Journey SXT and R/T models equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transaxle with Auto Stick.
Journey SXT and R/T models also are available with a state-of-the-art
all-wheel-drive (AWD) system that comes with 19-inch wheels and tires and a
performance suspension. Journey's AWD system starts at a very affordable price
of $27,595 (excluding $1,300 destination).
2009 Dodge Journey Pricing (All prices exclude $1,300 destination): Dodge
Journey SE - $19,995; Dodge Journey SXT - $24,995; Dodge Journey SXT AWD -
$27,595 (includes 19-inch aluminum wheels and tires, fog lamps, performance
suspension); Dodge Journey R/T - $27,995; Dodge Journey R/T AWD - $29,995
CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR: Audi R8
CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR: Chevrolet Silverado
SMALL CAR
Entries: Ford Focus SE; Mitsubishi Lancer GTS; Saturn Astra; Subaru Impreza Sedan; Suzuki SX4 Sedan
Best Small Car: Saturn Astra
FAMILY CAR
Entries: Chevrolet Malibu; Dodge Avenger; Honda Accord Sedan; Kia Rondo; Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid; Subaru Impreza Wagon
Best Family Car: Honda Accord Sedan EX
LUXURY
Entries: Cadillac CTS; Mercedes-Benz C-Class; Volvo S80
Best Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
PRESTIGE (over $75,000)
Entries: Audi R8;
Jaguar XKR Coupe;
Lexus LS600hL; Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Best Prestige Car: Audi R8
SPORTS / PERFORMANCE under $50,000
Entries: Dodge Caliber SRT4;
Honda Accord Coupe;
MINI Cooper S;
Nissan Altima Coupe;
Nissan Sentra SE-R;
Subaru WRX;
Volvo C30
Best Sports / Performance under $50,000: MINI Cooper S
SPORTS / PERFORMANCE over $50,000
Entries: Audi TT Coupe 2.0;
Audi S5;
Infiniti G37 Coupe
Best Sports / Performance over $50,000: Audi S5
CONVERTIBLES
Entries:
BMW 335i Cabriolet;
Chrysler Sebring Convertible;
Volvo C70
Best Convertible: BMW 335i Cabriolet
PICK-UP
Entries:
Chevrolet Silverado;
Dodge Dakota;
GMC Sierra;
Toyota Tundra
Best Pick-up: Chevrolet Silverado
MINIVAN
Entries:
Chrysler Town & Country;
Dodge Grand Caravan;
Hyundai Entourage
Best Minivan: Hyundai Entourage
SUV / CUV under $35,000
Entries: Ford Escape Hybrid;
Jeep Liberty;
Jeep Patriot;
Mitsubishi Outlander;
Nissan Rogue;
Saturn Outlook XE;
Saturn Vue Green Line
Best SUV / CUV under $35,000: Nissan Rogue
SUV / CUV $35,000 - $60,000
Entries: GMC Acadia SLT;
Hyundai Veracruz;
Infiniti EX;
Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel;
LandRover LR2;
Mazda CX-9;
Nissan Pathfinder;
Saturn Vue;
Subaru Tribeca;
Toyota Highlander;
Volvo XC70
Best SUV /CUV $35,000-$60,000: Saturn Vue XR
SUV / CUV over $60,000
Entries: BMW X5;
Buick Enclave;
Mercedes M-Class;
Mercedes G-Class
Best SUV / CUV over $60,000: Buick Enclave
Pricing of all-new Subaru Impreza announced
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced pricing for the third generation of its fun-to-drive Impreza lineup. With all-new sheet metal, more interior space, and a great new 5-door model, the new Impreza remains an outstanding combination of sporty performance and great value.
The 2008 Impreza 2.5i, 2.5i Sport Package and turbo-charged WRX will all be offered in both sedan and 5-door body styles, with a choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with SPORTSHIFT™.
Impreza pricing, for models with the standard manual transmission, is as follows:Impreza 2.5i sedan $20,695
Impreza 2.5i 5-door $21,595
Impreza 2.5i Sport Package sedan $23,195
Impreza 2.5i Sport Package 5-door $24,895
Impreza WRX sedan $32,995
Impreza WRX 5-door $33,895
Every Impreza is equipped with Subaru’s outstanding Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive System, which delivers enhanced handling, performance and safety. Side curtain airbags are now standard across the lineup as well, and the added safety of Vehicle Dynamics Control is now standard on the 2.5i Sport Package and WRX. A new double-wishbone rear suspension replaces the previous strut-type configuration which allows for increased cargo area as well as improving ride characteristics.
All-new 2008 Jeep Liberty completely redesigned and will have lower starting price
The Chrysler Group today announced pricing for the all-new 2008 Jeep® Liberty. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the mid-size SUV features classic Jeep exterior styling paired with a functional interior, increased cargo length and rear seat legroom, and the industry-exclusive Sky Slider™ full-length, open-canvas roof.
The base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new Jeep Liberty is $27,695, not including $1,300 destination. Three models, all 4 x 4, are available: Jeep Liberty Sport, Jeep Liberty North Edition and Jeep Liberty Limited. The Jeep Liberty will begin to arrive in dealerships later this summer.
"The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty is a critical next step in our Jeep product offensive," said Judy Wheeler, Vice President Marketing, DaimlerChrysler Canada. "Our goal with the new Liberty is to leverage a lower MSRP price and our 4 x 4 leadership to appeal to a wider range of Canadians who desire an authentic sport utility vehicle."
Standard on all models is a 3.7-litre SOHC V-6 engine that generates 210 horsepower (157 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm. On-road ride and handling is improved with the addition of a new independent front and new five-link rear suspension systems.
The 2008 Jeep Liberty has a full range of active and passive safety systems. Among the vehicle’s standard equipment are side-curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed Traction Control, Brake Assist, advanced anti-lock brakes and tire pressure monitoring. Available options include rain-sensing wipers and ParkSense Rear Park Assist System.
Staying true to legendary Jeep heritage, all Jeep Liberty models come with a low-range and standard Command-Trac II Part-Time four wheel drive system. Optional on all Liberty models is Selec-Trac® II -- the most advanced four-wheel-drive system available in its segment.
Command-Trac® II Part-Time is a shift-on-the-fly, fully electronic system that provides peace of mind with available four-wheel-drive capability delivered through a two-speed transfer case for use on slippery or loose surfaces such as snow, mud or sand.
The all-new Selec-Trac® II full-time, active on-demand system anticipates and prevents wheel slip before it occurs. The system is ideal for a range of road settings, including dry pavement conditions not typically suited for conventional part-time four-wheel-drive systems typically seen on competitors.
MSRP for the Jeep Liberty Sport is $27,695 (not including $1,300 destination). Compared to the previous generation, the new Jeep Liberty Sport offers significant additional content, but the MSRP has been reduced by $2,695. The Jeep Liberty Sport comes standard with a proven and durable 3.7-litre SOHC V-6 engine (210-hp/235 lb.-ft. torque) mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
Standard features include side curtain air bags; body colour fascias and wheel flares; cloth, low-back bucket seats; 16-inch aluminum wheels; P225/75R16 all-season black side wall (BSW) tires; tire pressure monitor lamp; reversible cargo floor; fold-flat, reclining second row seats and AM/FM/MP3/CD stereo system with four speakers.
MSRP for the Jeep Liberty North Edition is $28,545 (not including $1,300 destination). In addition to those standard features on the Jeep Liberty Sport, the North Edition comes with deep-tinted glass; fog lamps; speed control; compass and temperature gauge; six speaker surround stereo system and a fold-flat passenger seat.
MSRP for the Jeep Liberty Limited is $32,795 (not including $1,300 destination). Compared to the previous generation, the Jeep Liberty Limited MSRP has been reduced by $1,340, but has significant additional content. The Jeep Liberty Limited is powered by the 3.7-litre SOHC V-6 engine (210-hp/235 lb.-ft. torque) that is mated to a four speed automatic transmission.
In addition to those features found on the Jeep Liberty North Edition, the Liberty Limited standard features include power front seats; leather trimmed heated bucket seats; Infinity premium audio speakers (eight) and a subwoofer; SIRIUS Satellite Radio; electronic vehicle information centre; remote start and security alarm; power heated folding-exterior mirrors; steering wheel mounted audio controls; memory package (radio, seat, mirrors); 17-inch aluminum wheels; P235/65R17 VSB performance all-season tires; automatic headlamps; universal garage door opener; tire pressure monitoring system with display and auto-dimming rearview mirror.
The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty brings the "Only in a Jeep" open-air experience with the industry-exclusive Sky Slider full-length, open-canvas roof.
With an MSRP of
$1,525, the Sky Slider roof is versatile and can be moved to several positions, including full forward, full rear or partially open to any position in-between with a convenient express one-touch switch.The Sky Slider roof is made of a reinforced-acrylic cloth, similar to a convertible top, that is weather resistant and leak proof. The top panel nests into a weather strip seal to help minimize wind noise. The roof uses anti-pinch software that prevents the roof from moving should it detect an object in its path. The Sky Slider roof was designed and tested for safety to meet all regulatory and Chrysler Group requirements. The Sky Slider roof is an optional feature on all the Jeep Liberty models.
The Jeep Liberty is built at the Chrysler Group’s Toledo North Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio, alongside the Dodge Nitro.
Audi R8 will have a starting price of $139,000 when it goes on sale in September
Audi
Canada has announced the starting price of its new Audi R8 sports car. The R8
will start at $139,000 for the mid-engined, quattro all-wheel drive equipped,
aluminum sports car.
Audi has incorporated the name and the genes of the five-time 24 Hours of Le
Mans winner, the Audi R8, into a spectacular sports car. As the first Audi mid-engined
sports car, the R8 combines Audi's experience gained from numerous motorsport
triumphs with groundbreaking design and the acknowledged technological expertise
of the brand.
The mid-mounted V8 FSI engine, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and Audi Space Frame aluminum body form the basis for truly outstanding driving dynamics. At 7,800 rpm the 4.2-liter engine delivers 420 hp of power output. Peak torque is 317 ft.-lbs. from 4.500 to 6,000 rpm. No less than 90 percent of this maximum torque is maintained consistently throughout a wide engine speed range from 3,500 all the way to 7,600 rpm.
The performance figures are equally impressive: the R8 accelerates from a standstill to 100 kph in 4.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 301 kph. Among the multitude of unique design fixtures found on the R8, the integrated side blade, which is available in three different and distinct styles, allows for greater personalization while giving the body contour and texture. The aerodynamics experts at Audi have done their work so thoroughly on the R8 that, as an added benefit of its elegant shape, the body actually produces a downforce - unlike many other sports cars.
The ability to personalize the vehicle to the customer's personal preferences
continues with the interior, where a wide array of options such as the 12
speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, trim options to accent the exterior, and a
variety of perfectly accentuated leather colours are available. Customers in
Canada will also be able to choose from a wide array of Audi R8 branded
merchandise and luxury goods including a specially fitted R8 luggage set, a
unique R8 watch and more.
Audi R8 will go on sale in Canada this September.
Acura MDX earned the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick” for 2007
The new 2007 Acura MDX
earned the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick” award
for 2007. The award recognizes vehicles that perform best in protecting
passengers in front, rear and side crashes based on ratings in the Institute’s
tests. The all-new 2007 Acura RDX luxury crossover-utility vehicle (CUV) also
received this award in earlier testing.
The new Acura MDX, built at the Honda of Canada Mfg. facility in Alliston, Ontario, is equipped with the latest safety technologies. Like the entire Acura lineup, it features the application of front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), side curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seats and Vehicle Stability Assist™ as standard equipment. In addition, MDX utilizes Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure which helps to disperse collision forces over a larger frontal area.
The MDX also features Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system that actively distributes the optimum amount of torque not only between the front and rear axles, but also between the left and right rear wheels. The SH-AWD™ system is designed to improve traction and reduce understeer for improved handling and safety.
Working in conjunction with the MDX’s standard Vehicle Stability Assist™ with traction control, Acura’s SH-AWD™ is designed to provide enhanced traction and driver control, on- or off-road, in rain, snow or ice. When towing, special Trailer Stability Assist algorithms built into the Vehicle Stability Assist™ logic help stabilize the vehicle after sensing oscillations of the vehicle and trailer system.
2008 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable earn “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The 2008 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable will arrive in showrooms this summer bearing Top Safety Pick ratings by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the government’s highest available five-star ratings in all crash test categories.
The IIHS' "Top Safety Pick" rating can only be earned by vehicles that achieve the best-available safety performance in frontal, side and rear collisions and offer electronic stability control. In addition to being the only large family cars to merit IIHS' Top Safety Pick rating, these sedans stand alone for also earning five-star driver and passenger crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“It’s a true testament to the safety engineering of these vehicles that they achieved top crash test ratings from both IIHS and NHTSA,” said Sue Cischke, senior vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company. “Ford and Volvo worked together to leverage our technical and intellectual resources to create this outstanding vehicle architecture, and now it's better than ever. These cars offer it all: safety, power, spaciousness, comfort and great features, all at a great value."
The Insurance Institute also gave both vehicles its highest rear impact rating for offering effective protection against neck injuries, as well as its highest front and side impact ratings for withstanding intrusion into the occupant compartment.
The structure of the Taurus and Sable is engineered with crush zones designed to direct excess energy around the passenger compartment into a high-strength safety cage. An innovative cross-car beam “SPACETM Architecture” under the front seats reinforces the structure between the B-pillars, which helps direct energy away from passengers.
Both vehicles offer an industry first two-row Safety Canopy™ side air bag system that provides additional protection not only in side impact collisions, but also deploys in rollover accidents. Side-impact protection comes from a combination of air bag technology and structural features that help safeguard occupants from intrusion by channeling crash energy away from the passenger compartment.
An advanced air bag controller uses front passenger classification sensing to determine if the seat is occupied, and if so, whether the passenger is a larger or smaller person. Air bag deployment is tailored – or altogether suppressed – to help provide an appropriate level of protection. The lower anchors and tethers for children, or LATCH system, provide mounting points for compatible child seats in the second row.
Both cars are available with AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control and all-wheel drive to provide drivers with a confident ride and smooth handling in all weather conditions. All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail cars and trucks will have standard electronic stability control by the end of 2009. ESC currently is standard on all Ford sport utility and crossover vehicles.
Ford Motor Company and its global brands have built more than 4 million vehicles globally with electronic stability control systems. More than one million of those vehicles feature Ford's industry exclusive AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control, the world's only system with two gyroscopic sensors to actively measure and help control both yaw and roll movements.
“We believe our electronic stability control systems enhance vehicle safety by helping the driver prevent many accidents from occurring in the first place,” Cischke said. “Making families safer is a key part of our pledge to drive safety innovation.”
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control is standard equipment on most 2007 model year Ford Motor Company SUVs and crossovers. ESC will be standard on the 2008 model year Taurus X.
Pricing starts at $30,899.00.
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