Junkmail Cars: June 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011

Review: 2011 Volkswagen CC

Review: 2011 Volkswagen CC - The Volkswagen CC is a four-door coupe, a four-seat sedan with a sleek, low stance. It looks more expensive than it is. The Volkswagen CC, a Comfort Coupe, was launched as an all-new model for 2009 and carries through 2011 unchanged.

The interior design and materials are exceptional. The optional two-tone stitched leather bucket seats are downright Italian-like. The cabin feels racy due to the steeply raked windshield and distant dash. It's cozy inside and there isn't as much front legroom as in the Acura TSX, Nissan Maxima or Lexus IS. The rear bucket seats accommodate just two in cozy comfort with decent legroom but limited headroom. Cargo space is small for the class, comparable to that of the Lexus IS.

The Volkswagen CC is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 200 horsepower. We found it impressively powerful and amazingly smooth. It uses front-wheel drive and is available with a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox. The 2011 Volkswagen CC with the 2.0-liter engine gets an EPA-estimated 22/31 mpg City/Highway on Premium fuel with the DSG, 21/31 mpg with the 6-speed manual. A Volkswagen CC Sport with the manual gearbox can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, the company says.

The Volkswagen CC VR6 4MOTION features the narrow-angle 3.6-liter V6 rated at 280 horsepower an 17/25 mpg. It comes with all-wheel drive. The 2011 Volkswagen CC VR6 4MOTION can accelerate from 0-60 in just 6.6 seconds, according to Volkswagen. The VR6 4MOTION is a pricey package, however.

We took the road turns smooth and solid, firm but not hard. This is not a high-performance sports car, but it is lighter than the maximum number, or the Lexus IS. The electromechanical steering make parking easier. The brakes work very well.

Expert Review: 2011 Mazda CX-7

Expert Review: 2011 Mazda CX-7 - The Mazda CX-7 is sporty, sleek and distinctive, yet functional, spacious and comfortable, with decent interior space and all the proper safety equipment. It is available with an agile four-cylinder turbo as the Kia Sportage SX or the Acura RDX, or a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine as the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.

You will find the Mazda CX-7 is fun to drive, excellent stability at high speed and maneuverability. Mazda CX-7 shines curves, something known as the Mazda.

The Mazda CX-7 is in its fifth year, introduced for 2007 when crossovers (SUVs with the chassis of a car, not truck) were a new idea. They offer the SUV high seating position and cargo capacity, with the more agile steering and smoother ride of a car. Also, fuel mileage is better than with a heavier and boxier truck-based SUV. The CX-7 was revised for 2010, with increased body rigidity, stiffened dampers, and reduced noise, vibration and harshness. Inside, it got a new dashboard with electronic equipment upgrades. The biggest change for 2011 is a new model, the i Touring, which adds equipment to the base model with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder.

Under the hood is 2.5-liter engine making 161 horsepower and using a 5-speed automatic transmission. A 244-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is also available, using a 6-speed automatic.

The base 2.5-liter engine is well matched to the Mazda CX-7, providing adequate acceleration from a stop, though it lacks a bit in midrange punch. It's smooth and works well with the 5-speed automatic transmission, well enough that the costlier and more complex 6-speed isn't needed, reserved instead for the sportier turbo.

The turbocharged engine has more midrange power than the base engine, making passing a much easier prospect. Power builds smoothly from a standstill. The 6-speed automatic transmission shifts well and adapts well to different driving situations with impressive torque at low engine speeds.

The base engine is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/28 mpg highway. You pay for the extra power in the 2.3-liter turbo, with fuel mileage of 17/24 mpg with FWD and a lackluster 15/21 mpg with AWD.

Even though it's been around since 2007, the Mazda CX-7 sports the latest version of Mazda's styling theme, and it still looks sleek and fresh. The interior makes no less of a statement than the exterior. Some design features work well, others not so well. Overall, the CX-7 interior seems chunky and a bit complicated, not as friendly and functional as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4.

In the interior of the Mazda hit the CR-V and RAV4 legroom in the front seat and rear seat headroom, but there is at least the legroom in the rear seats is a substantial two inches with 36.4 inches. Kia Sportage hit the CX-7 also, with 37.9 inches. The cargo space with rear seats folded, the CX-7 is a distant third behind Honda and Toyota, but the Kia wins.

Over rough pavement, the suspension is firm without being rigid, but sharp bumps can be severe. And despite good engine compartment and underbody insulation, transmit tire road noise in the cabin, which is also very quiet. We found the CX-7 AWD worked reasonably well on paved roads.

Overview: 2011 Volvo C30 T5

Overview: 2011 Volvo C30 T5 - The Volvo C30 revised the style for 2011. A new front fascia, redesigned bumpers, a honeycomb new trapezoidal grille and headlights give the C30 a new look in 2011. The new style in the 2011 Volvo C30 front complements the unique styling of the rear of the car. The 2011 Volvo C30 T5 comes with more standard equipment for 2011, too.

The 2011 Volvo C30 T5 is a compact premium, which competes with the Audi A3 and Volkswagen GTI sports hatchback. A two-door hatchback, the C30 shares most of its mechanical Volvo S40 compact sedan. All the same nature, have less standard C30, Volvo to make the lowest price car.

The 2011 Volvo C30 T5 continues to be offered in two models, the C30 T5 and the more upscale T5 R-Design, which comes with leather upholstery. Both come with a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine rated at 227 horsepower and a choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic Geartronic with Auto-stick. The C30 uses front-wheel drive.

Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21/30 mpg City/Highway with the automatic, 21/29 mpg with the manual gearbox.

The 2011 C30 T5 R-Design features a retuned suspension aimed at sharpening chassis dynamics and steering reflexes. Spring stiffness has been increased by 30 percent while the dampers feature a new mono-tube design that build-up pressure quicker for 20 percent increased low-speed damping. Steering is more precise with stiffer bushings and a 10 percent quicker steering ratio.

Youthful and fun to drive, the C30 is Volvo's best handling car. It has good steering feel, stays flat in corners, and is nimble enough to slice through traffic. The turbocharged five-cylinder engine provides plenty of punch to keep the fun coming. Ride quality is generally good, though it can become a little hard with the available 18-inch wheels.

Inside, the 2011 Volvo C30 T5 offers a pleasant cabin, roomy enough for four people. The standard cloth upholstery is a unique fabric that resembles the combination of materials. Room at the front is plentiful, and the controls are easy to find and use. The body style two-door in the back seat takes a little nuisance, but the rear seat is comfortable for two passengers. The rear seats fold down to create an area of great tailgate, with great capacity.

Overall, the 2011 Volvo C30 T5 is an attractive premium compact equipment, and cut useful and fun to drive. The C30 is equipped with Volvo's safety features and security techniques is loaded.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Car Review: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche

Car Review: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche - 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche adds a standard transfer case for 2-speed 4WD LTZ, body-color mirrors LS, which is available 20-inch chrome wheels and three new exterior colors: Steel Blue Metallic, Mocha and Steel Metallic Blaze Orange Metallic. -car review

ConsumerReports.org: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is a full-size truck equipment cabin with a cabin bed and unified. This allows an innovative partition can be folded to expand the landfill at the rear of the cabin. The ride is comfortable and quiet. The 5.3-liter V8 provides decent acceleration but is thirsty. There is a large blind zone defense. -car review

Professional: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche moves and handles very well. It is comfortable and both my wife and I really like. There. In fact, this is our third avalanche.-car review

Consumer: There are two things about 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche: access to the truck bed is difficult for my wife because she is only 5 feet tall. Our Avalanche was the first step in a footprint in the bumper that you could use to help acessing back. The last two avalanches. Chevrolet needs to solve the problem. Ford, for example, has solved this problem with a folding ladder arrangement, which helps when the tailgate is down. Fuel consumption can be improved. -car review

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Car Review: 2011 Hyundai Azera

Car Review: 2011 Hyundai Azera - The Hyundai Azera 2011 is updated with the changes in style, more powerful engines and better fuel efficiency. The 2011 Hyundai Azera with a new 6-speed automatic is standard on both engines. The V6 250-horsepower 3.3-liter is reached about 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, while the 272 horsepower 3.8-liter V6 is rated at around 18 mpg city and 28 mpg on the highway. 2011 Hyundai Azera updates include new exterior lights with LED accent lighting, grille, taillights, fog lights, bumpers, mirrors, trunk lid, windows and moldings, alloy wheels.

The 2011 Hyundai Azera has a smooth 3.8-liter V6. The spacious interior is well finished and quiet, with simple controls. The ride is comfortable and stable, and the handling is very sensitive. IIHS side the results of crash tests that were acceptable. The 2011 models have more horsepower and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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