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2013 Honda CR V Review

The new 2013 Honda CR-V has become more dynamic, while at the same offers even more space.

Honda CRV 2013

The fourth-generation Honda CR-V was launched in late 2012. Visually, the new CR-V is an evolution of its predecessor, despite more dynamic appearance and recognize immediately again as CR-V. The new off-roader featuring a sporty nose in the new Honda-brand look and a very bulky tail, which offers plenty of space.

Honda has launched the new CR-V improves in any direction, regardless of whether space, workmanship, material quality or thrift, the new CR-V will be matured in all aspects.

Honda CRV with on board are there already, ABS, ESP, six airbags, Hill Assist, a hill descent control, a 2-zone automatic climate control, an adjustable front armrest, a CD radio including 360 watt sound system, cruise control, parking aid front and rear, a reversing camera, a high-beam assistant, cornering lights, a Bluetooth handsfree, power windows and much more.

Even at first glance, the new CR-V has even higher quality than its predecessor without it already was. The processing in the interior reaches a premium level, and the choice of materials like, especially the cozy seat cover on the comfortable sitting tight.

Honda CRV 2013

The new CR-V has also become even more clear, the unit is divided valves very clear, and all functions can be operated intuitively, even when the steering wheel at first glance looks a bit cluttered.

Also the newly designed valves are easy to read, and the speedometer on the right and left bound with a light bar, depending on the driving style changes color. Is it a particularly efficient way, the bars are green. So shall the drivers are encouraged to place an efficient driving style of the day.

A class by itself is the space of 457 cm long SUV. All passengers will appreciate the royal space, and the completely flat floor in the rear also allows the housed in the center passenger still a good sitting position. The luggage compartment with a volume of 589 liters dimensions also very large and can be expanded by folding down the rear seats still to 1,669 liters.

Honda CRV 2013

The American taste, we also have many trays and drinks holders owe inside that make the CR-V will be more practical.

Quite to the European taste towards the 2.2-liter diesel engine was tailored capable with an output of 150 hp boasts (110 kW). Its maximum torque of 350 Nm, the engine at 2,000 r / min, but even before that has a lot of powerful diesel thrust. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h is done in 9.7 seconds, top speed is 190 km / h.

Succeeded perfectly in this case is the noise insulation, whether highway or full acceleration, it hardly penetrate the engine or road noise in the interior. Here, too, reached the CR-V Premium-class level.

Honda CRV 2013 interior

Very good for diesel fits the 6-speed manual transmission. The possible variations are translated quite long and also allow a switch lazy driving, without the same way would not ecological. The gear stick is also very well positioned, and the gears can be sorted easily and readily.

Especially for an SUV with a higher center of gravity of the CR-V can also be the subject of fun full points. It has even during fast cornering never felt that the car could tilt or would leave the path chosen. One reason for the very good road is also the all-wheel drive, which distributes the power perfectly to the two axes.

So that even off-road looks good, the CR-V has a Bergan and Hill Descent Control on board. In combination with the higher ground clearance can be realized so also easy terrain and is perfect especially in the winter with no problems at their destination.

Honda CRV 2013

Despite all the sporty and versatility of the CR-V is also very economical to move. The factory specified 5.8-liter consumption, we have only just missed, but in the area of ​​the attainable. On average we have used without loss of driving pleasure around 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers, which can be called the Honda in terms of size and performance as very economical.

The CR-V presents itself as an excellent long-distance vehicle for every application. Even in the city is the large Honda looks good. By its light steering and good visibility including very large mirror to get even in the maze of the city along well. Thanks to the standard parking aid and rear camera can be designed to handle tight parking spaces easily.

Honda, with the new CR-V succeeded definitely a winner. He has grown in every field of instrumentation even better than its predecessor and is processing and noise reduction in premium-class level. The price holds in terms of facilities and services in the context, and the splashy Diesel prepares not only fun to ride, but is also very economical.

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2013 Subaru Recalls Review Price Interior Exterior Engine

2013 Subaru Recalls

2013 Subaru Recalls

Welcome to inex-cars.blogspot.com, will give you the latest information about the 2013 Subaru Recalls. The 2012 Subaru Forester drives more like a car than like an SUV and it features a superb all-wheel-drive system giving it excellent foul-weather capability. A compact SUV that seats five, the Forester offers good cargo capacity. 

It competes with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but the Forester offers much better handling than those two, on dry pavement but especially on wet pavement, snow, ice or dirt. 

The current-generation Forester was launched as a 2009 model. For 2011, Subaru gave the Forester a new standard engine with chain-driven dual overhead camshafts rated at 170 horsepower and 21/27 mpg City/Highway. The turbocharged Forester 2.5XT models retain their belt-driven twin-cam engine, which produces 224 horsepower on Premium fuel, with EPA estimates of 19/24 mpg. 

For 2012, there are only minor changes. Among them: 2012 Forester Limited and 2012 Forester Touring models offer an integrated navigation system with a 6.1-inch touch-screen display. Included in the navigation package is a rearview camera and an AM/FM/HD/CD stereo with six speakers (seven on Touring), voice-activated controls, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming, iPod control capability, iTunes tagging, USB port, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack, SMS text messaging capability, and satellite radio capability. The old removable Tom-Tom nav system is still offered on 2.5X Premiums with automatic transmission. Also new, the front-passenger seat adjusts for height on all 2012 Subaru Forester models. 

The Subaru Forester is a very practical vehicle. The rear seats are split 60/40 and easily fold flat to make a gigantic cargo area capable of carrying lots of gear. Rear-seat legroom is excellent, at 38.0 inches. That alone is a big plus, and its one of the reasons the Forester is such a good family vehicle. The front doors are wide, and the rear doors swing open 75 degrees and feel light, making it easy to get in and out. 

2013 Subaru Recalls
2013 Subaru Recalls
2013 Subaru Recalls
The 2012 Subaru Forester comes in four trim levels, each with all-wheel drive. The 2.5X models come with the 170-hp engine that was all-new last year; 2.5XT models get the familiar 224-hp turbocharged engine.

Forester 2.5X ($20,595) comes with rugged cloth upholstery, air conditioning with rear vents and an air filtration system, a 60/40 split rear seat, four-speaker AM/FM sound system with single-disc CD, height adjustment for both front seats, cruise control, rear window wiper, a trailer wiring connector, and 16-inch steel wheels with wheelcovers. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard. The only options are a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual mode ($1200), and 16-inch alloy wheels, which come with roof rails ($400). 

Forester 2.5X Premium ($23,295) adds 17-inch alloy wheels with wider-profile all-season tires, privacy glass, 10-way power drivers seat, tilt-and-telescope steering, a reclining rear seat with retractable tray, roof rails, power moonroof, and an upgraded six-speaker audio system that adds steering wheel-mounted controls, an auxiliary input jack, Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, iPod control capability, USB port and Sirius satellite radio capability. An all-weather package ($500) includes heated front seats and side mirrors, plus a windshield wiper de-icer. The 2.5X Premium with automatic transmission ($24,295) makes available a package ($1,095) combining the all-weather equipment with a removable TomTom navigation system. 

Forester 2.5X Limited ($26,595) features perforated leather seats in black or platinum, seatback storage pockets, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, an even more deluxe sound system with 4.3-inch display screen, automatic climate control, and foglights. It comes with the automatic transmission and cold-weather package as standard. All-new integrated navigation ($1200) includes a rear camera and additional sound system upgrades. 


2013 Subaru Recalls
2013 Subaru Recalls
Interior of 2013 Subaru Recalls.
The Forester cabin is comfortable and the seats are good. We like the leather better than the cloth. The cloth seats come in gray or black, are more conservative than sporty, and the material doesnt feel as rugged as the material that Mazda uses. The available perforated leather is a whole new ball game, eclipsing the mundane cloth. Forester XT gets sporty aluminum pedals. 

Visibility is excellent through the windshield, with a modest hood, tight front fenders, and A-pillars designed to minimize blind spots. Visibility in the rearview mirror is not so good. The rear glass fills the mirror, but the rear seat headrests, middle seatbelt hanging from the ceiling, and rear center-mounted-stoplamp all intrude. Over your shoulder around the C-pillars, visibility is okay again, the blindspot a small one. 

We drove the Forester in summer and winter, and found that the air conditioning cools fast, but the heater heats and defrosts less fast, not a feature when its cold. The fan is louder than in other models, also. 

The dash has a beautiful sweep like sculpture, from the center stack off to the passenger side, in dark titanium plastic that looks nice, with more of that trim on the center stack, instrument panel, and doors. The glovebox is big. Theres a thin digital display inserted at the top center of the dash for time, temperature, and fuel mileage. 

The tachometer is on the left and larger speedo in the center, both with blue rims at the numbers. Theres a smaller fuel gauge to the right, in a space where there could and should be an engine temperature gauge, but its been erased by an idiot light, which we only knew because it comes on blue when the engine is cold.

Just forward of the shift lever is a big deep slot for storage, although you have to reach around the lever to use it. Climate and audio controls on the center stack are simple to operate, no touch screen that doesnt always respond or menus to figure out and navigate, just old-fashioned knobs to turn. We like this, because old-fashioned knobs always work, at a time when always working seems not to be in fashion. The front doors have a nice elbow rest and large pockets each with a recess for 24-ounce bottles. The center console is deep, and slides forward four inches to make an armrest, on all models but the base 2.5X. 


2013 Subaru Recalls
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Mustang GT 2013 Review

 The newest Mustang, in GT form, makes 420 horsepower, and is good for 390 pound-feet of torque, and starting at only $31,000 it’s a steal.

But let’s start with the new things on the 2013 Mustang.
First off the tail lights now have a "smoked" look to them, and the turn signals are in sequential function, some people dislike the idea, but honesty in person it looks fantastic. Inside the car you can now order Recaro racing seats, a $1600 option, and no power adjustment, but hey, who buys Recaro seats for comfort? The new Mustang also has a new option called Track Apps, it is located in between the tachometer and the speedometer, you can track the acceleration, braking, and even G-forces that are being applied to your car in corners, other things you can check on include, cylinder head temp, intake temp, and oil temp.
More new goodies on the GT are the new Gotta Have It Green paint scheme, which looks stunning and is a real head turner. You also may notice the new HID headlights on the car, which offer great visibly at night and look great in the day. more options include a new hood which has functional vents that cool the monster V8. The front grill has also been resigned, with a more aggressive look than before, the new Mustangs also come with a new air-splitter which increases corner capabilities, and of course looks.

The new Mustang includes a 6-speed auto transition that uses a push-to-shift control which is located on the side of the shifter, which is sadly, horrid, the shifts feel slushy and slow, and down shifts feel very unresponsive, but why would you buy a 420 horse power beast and buy a automatic? go ahead and buy the manual version, which shifts as good as you do. On the positive note the car handles much better than the car it replaces, which is partly because of the new Electric Power Assist system available on the 2013 model of the Mustang, even more nerdy assists include the Hill Assist control, which applies the brakes for two seconds on steep hills, making it much less complicated pulling away from hills.

All in all this is a great car, with loads of options to choose from, the possibilities are endless. It combines comfort, with power, and practicality, with every day fun. With the new touches that make a great car even better, there’s no reason not to love a 2013 Mustang GT.




2013 Mustang in Gotta Have It Green
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2012 Mercedes Benz SLK 350 Review Page 1


By David Colman

The Carreview Window Sticker
Specs: $67k price, 302 HP, 19/26 Mileage and 0-60 in 5.5 seconds
Pros:
  • The best SLK styling in years
  • Slingshot Acceleration and excellent handling
  • Custom Tailoring
  • Slick Roof with on-the-fly adjustable tint
  • A roadster that appeals to many of the buyer’s instincts
Cons:
  • Lack of Storage
  • No Manual Tranny
  • Steep price of $67k
The Review:
The SLK is the closest thing Mercedes makes to a sports car. It is small, nimble and fast, seats only two, and functions as a convertible or a closed coupe. The SLK is a stunning piece of design. You can learn more about a car’s true mettle if you wash and dry its metal. In the process of cleaning the SLK for a photo shoot, I marveled at the complexity of its shape. This roadster has more flutes than a champagne glass. In fact, you can hardly find a single flat plane on the entire body. The bodywork looks muscular and buffed, with short overhangs fore and aft, and bulging fenders to accommodate the beefy tires and AMG alloys. 7.5 inch front rims carry 225/40ZR18 Pirelli P Zero rubber, with 8.5 inch back rims equipped with 245/35ZR18 Pirellis. The simple AMG 5-spoke rims are part of a $2,500 Sport Package that includes appealing “Sport Body Styling” plus haunting interior illumination in “SOLAR red.”
What prevents the SLK from full sports car status is lack of manual transmission availability. Like so many other manufacturers, Mercedes sees no point in Federalizing a separate (manual) gearbox for a customer take rate of 5 or 10 percent. Still, those are the very customers who will buy an Audi TTS or Porsche 911 expressly because those companies offer them the choice to shift gears by depressing a cutch pedal. Not that the SLK’s 7-speed automatic is a bad piece of engineering. To the contrary, it offers the driver Efficiency, Sport and Manual modes, while providing small steering wheel-mounted paddles to control up and down changes. Even so, the SLK is less driver-involving than it could be with a slick stick shift.

Packaging is tight in this baby Benz, Pretty much anything you carry on an outing will need to store in the compact trunk because there’s almost no ancillary storage in the cockpit, save two small door pockets, a lockable cubby between the seats, and the glovebox. There is absolutely no storage behind the seats. If you chose to retract the nifty folding hardtop, available trunk space becomes even more circumscribed. Use of the folding hardtop restricts you to a small central bin in the trunk, fitted with a latchable lid. Weekend outings for 2 will require backpack-size take-alongs.
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2012 Cadillac SRX Review Page 2



The SRX’ base price also includes a 10 speaker Bose 5.1 Surround Sound system with links to an AUX jack, and a USB port, so you can source your entertainment as you like, with a free 3 month subscription to XM satellite radio added to the mix. Our SRX also included an optional $1,395 dual rear DVD entertainment system which provides headphones and remote control for back seat passengers. All 5 riders are well looked after, with heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel for the driver. Although direct rear vision is somewhat occluded due to the SRX’ down swept roofline and small back window, Cadillac includes a standard backup camera which displays its image on the Navigation screen when Reverse gear is engaged. Interior spaciousness also benefits from a huge and standard “Ultraview Power Sunroof” which consists of a sliding front section, a fixed rear section, and a separately controlled sliding interior cover. With both roofs unmasked, the effect is almost like riding in a convertible.
Thanks to its newly available V6 power source, bevy of amenities, and sound Caddy construction, the SRX AWD is a valuable addition to the Cadillac line’s Premium Collection. While it doesn’t offer the gas-sucking horsepower of the SVT, the SRX has more than enough punch to lay down reputable passes on a two-lane highway. Because its standard amenity list is so long, its option list is blissfully short. Now that’s a sure formula to keep the bottom line affordable.

2012 Cadillac SRX AWD Premium Collection
  • Engine: 3.6 liter SIDI V6
  • Horsepower: 308 at 6,800rpm
  • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. at 2,400rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 16 MPG City/23 MPG Highway
  • Price as Tested: $51,550
Overall Rating: 4 STARS OUT OF 5











By David Coleman - CarReview.com
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Latest 2014 Volkswagen XL1 Car Complete Review – Different Views

2014 volkswagen-xl1
While looking it, this car attracts every one. If you not impressed by this car, see the images. It was debuted on 2013 Geneva motor show by Volkswagen. This Volkswagen XL1 runs off by the parallel combination of a 27-HP electric motor that obtains current from a 5.5 KWH lithium ion battery pack, plus 47-HP 800 CC turbocharged 2 cylinder diesel engines. The powertrain is placed in back, and 12v battery for ancillaries can be powered through plug and gets some charge from brake recuperation.

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VOLKSWAGEN XL1 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:800cc Turbo-Diesel I2 + e-motor
Power68 HP / 103 LB-FT
Transmission7-Speed DSG
0 - 60 Time:12.5 Seconds (est.)
Drive Train:Rear-Wheel Drive
Curb Weight:1,953 LBS
Seating:Two
Cargo:4.2 CU-FT
MPG:261 (max est.)

Volkswagen Reports that the XL1 can run up to 31 miles in pure electric mode. This Volkswagen XL1’s fuel tank holds 2.64 US gallons of diesel. The diesel hybrid powertrain produces 68 HP and 103 LB-FT of torque, its excellent for a 0 to 60 run in 12.5 seconds. The main thing, this XL1 has no suspension. 

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All of the people will open his mouth when they hear about this cars mileage. Yes, this XL1 consume 1 liter of fuel for 100 kilometer or 62.1 miles travel. To Maintain the Car speed and efficient, XL1 designers replaces the heavier materials like steel and aluminum with lean carbon fiber. Totally XL1 weighs just 1800 pounds.

Volkswagen XL1 upper view

Volkswagen XL1 interior

Volkswagen XL1 side mirror
 Coming to Volkswagen XL1 interior, designers replace the side view mirrors and used the cameras to show the rear view. This will useful to reduce the wind resistance. You can see this in above figure. The Volkswagen plans to start sale at the end of the year in Germany and Austria at the cost of over $130,000.

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Toyota Tundra 2012 Spec review release date

Toyota Tundra begins behind truck in the class when it involves top-level changes, and Toyota might be pleased to play second fiddle to Ford and Chevrolet. a brief history from the tundra performance and robustness is unquestionably above average, but the organization might be thinking about a method money compared to competition.



 
2012 Toyota Tundra Design Features
Very couple of changes are required with this vehicle, 11 Tundra CrewMax has chrome rear bumper, heated energy mirrors, deck rail, not to mention the effective 4.6L V-8. The Tundra Mattress time is really a 4×4 truck with 5.7L enormous, which two kinds of automobiles ought to be readily available for 2012 too. The double cab side doorways once again, however these mixtures of the cabin and also the engine might be all thats offered.

The more compact V-6 engine will probably be available, a minimum of within the optional 2-wheel drive. Toyota continues to be striving to pay attention to elevated gas mileage in the automobiles, and could add a new, powered, 6-cylinder as standard about the tundra. If thats the case, energy is reduced which may still be described as a large truck.



 
2012 Toyota Tundra Security Features
Like several new Toyota vehicles, the Tundra 2012 continues the company’s innovative thinking and can include all modern security features present in current models. The Star Safety System, Trailer Sway Control, Driver Side emergency securing retractor, front and mounted airbags, airbag sensor, and also the LATCH product is standard equipment. thief security alarm and engine immobilizer is optional in many if not completely the trimmings.

Competition from the 2012 Toyota Tundra
The Ford F150 and Chevrolet Silverado full-size trucks have been in exactly the same class because the tundra, by 2012 these automobiles will most likely possess a size beds available, and selection of engine and cabin packages. The engines in the present Tundra 11 again, meaning Toyota wont be surpassed by any competitor when it involves horsepower generally. But Tundra wont have the ability to contend with Ford and Chevrolet in the quantity of cuts, because all of the listed packages readily available for both of these vehicle producers already sell a lot more than Toyota.














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