Kia Forte Koup (2010)

Kia Forte Koup (2010) has been debuted by Kia Motors America at New York International Auto Show. The new 2010 Kia Forte Koup has been previewed in a concept form at the same spot in 2008.

Kia Forte Koup may outputs 156 hp and 144 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels, as it’s powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine which coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission or a electronically controlled 4-speed automatic gearbox.

However, Kia also announced that the 2010 Kia Forte Koup will also be available with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine developing 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque.

Kia Forte Koup also comes equipped with multi-port electronic fuel injection and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT).

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2010 Honda Insight Hybrid

Honda Insight Hybrid (2010) has made its world debut at the NAIAS. The 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid is powered by a 1.3-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy i-VTEC engine combined with the Honda’s IMA hybrid system for exceptional fuel economy and fun-to-drive performance.

As have been said by the company that the 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid can get a 40/43 miles per gallon fuel economy and features the latest generation of the Integrated Motor Assist technology.

Honda Insight Hybrid (2010) comes equipped with standard features such as automatic climate control, two-tier digital instrument panels, mirrors and door locks, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and many more.

2010 Honda Insight Hybrid which had been premiered in Detroit comes with the Ecological Drive Assist System that combines various functions that help the driver get a better mileage.

2010 Honda Insight Hybrid price is below the Honda Civic Hybrid price and will be available in U.S. showrooms in the beginning of April 2009.

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2009 Acura TL Details Released by Honda

Honda released all the details and photos of the new 2009 Acura TL. With a choice between two engines: a 3.5-liter and a 3.7-liter SOHC VTEC V6, the 3.5 liter 2009 Acura TL outputs 280 hp at 6200 rpm and 254 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, while the 3.7 liter model develops 305 hp at 6200 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm.

The 2009 Acura TL engine is coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control, and F1-style paddle shifters. The 2009 Acura TL fuel consumption is estimated to be around 25-26 mpg on the highway, and 17-18 mpg in the city.

Unfortunately, the 2009 Acura TL price has not been announced yet by Honda.

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