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The Mighty 2011 Toyota Sequoia

October 16th, 2011

2011 Toyota Sequoia

For one of the most reliable manufacturer names in the industry, style and class, and a great safety packed SUV, the 2011 Toyota Sequoia is a great choice for all consumers looking for a top of the line SUV today. Although it is a little on the pricier end, with the base model coming in at $40,030, it is well worth it if you want a quality and powerful SUV. It features a massive interior space with roomy seating, even in the third row seats, an extremely quiet and smooth ride on the highway, offers quick acceleration, and offers a high towing capacity.

The SR5 base model offers a powerful 4.6 liter, V8 engine, with an automatic transmission. Although not the best in gas mileage, getting 14 miles per gallon in the city and 20 miles per gallon on the highway, it is still comparable with other SUVs as far as gas mileage. It features Bluetooth wireless technologies, a 4 wheel drive, iPod input connections, satellite radio, side and curtain airbags, a navigation system, stability and traction control, and fold-down third row seats. So, although it is at a high price range, the features on the inside are luxurious features, and the safety features are at the top of the industry standards.

There are several prices for the 2011 Toyota Sequoia starting with the base, and going all the way up to the Platinum FFV model, with a price tag of $60,405. This model offers a much more powerful engine at 5.7 liters, V8 flex-fuel engine, with an automatic transmission. It also adds in a DVD player, leather interior seats, additional cargo space, all-season tires, touch-screen navigation system, heated and adjustable front seats, automatic transmission, and all the interior class you can imagine. So if you want luxury, class, style, and most importantly optimal safety for you and your family, the Platinum FFV might come at a cost, but you won’t be sorry about the purchase. Not only that, it offers a great re-sale value on the market as well.
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Honda CRV 2012 Review

October 16th, 2011

Honda CRV is one of the most successful compact crossover SUV’s of all time and has been a best seller for many years in it’s category. What makes it distinct from other vehicles is that the ingenious design that packs comfort, reliability, handling, styling and fuel efficiency into a compact form

The CRV was introduced in 1995 and was the first SUV from Honda. The most awaited 2012 model with a complete redesign from it’s previous version, is it’s fourth generation. Yes, the latest model has undergone a complete redesign with lots of added features. This model gives increasing importance for safety and space too. The major change to this vehicle could be the addition of third row of seat.

The main competitors are Toyota Rav4, Chevrolet Equinox and Ford Escape. Although CRV is costliest of all in this category, it still remains the best seller in the US.

Features and specifications

It is powered by a 2.4L 4 cylinder petrol engine which produces a maximum power of 180 bhp at 6800 rpm. It will also be available with a diesel heart in the Europe and subsequently be introduced in India. The valve train is 16- valve DOHC and comes with real time all wheel drive mechanism. It has got a five speed automatic transmission apart from the manual gearbox.
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