2009 Audi Q5 in US

Audi has released the complete details of 2009 Audi Q5 complete details which will become available in US from March. With the 3.2 V6 FSI direct injection engine, 2009 Audi Q5 may develops 270hp at 6500 rpm and 243 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.

2009 Audi Q5 engine will be coupled with the quattro all wheel drive system via a six speed Tiptronic transmission. With a top speed limited to 155 mph, 2009 Audi Q5 has an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time of 6.7 seconds.

2009 Audi Q5 is the first to offer the Generation 3 MMI, and navigation with real-time traffic information.

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Lexus RX350 and Lexus RX450h

Lexus RX350 which previously was unavailable for the for Japanese market has been launched.

Lexus RX350 features an Active Torque Control system that optimizes torque to the front and rear wheels. Lexus RX350 is powered by a V6 3.5-liter engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system.

Alongside with the launching of Lexus RX350, Lexus also announced the Lexus RX450h which will be available from April this year.

Lexus RX450h is powered by the Toyota Hybrid System II with a motor speed reduction device and E-Four. Lexus RX450h has a V6 3.5-liter engine developing 249 PS at 6,000 rpm and 317 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm and a front motor with an output of 167 PS and 335 Nm of torque.

Lexus RX350 price for Japanese market will starts at 4.6 million yen, while Lexus RX450h price will starts at 5.7 million yen.

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2010 Lexus HS 250h

Lexus HS 250h (2010) has been revealed by Lexus at the Detroit Auto Show. As had been announced by the Japanese manufacturer, the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle.

Powered by a 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle powerplant and the latest generation Hybrid Drive System, 2010 Lexus HS 250h may develops a total of 187 hp. The new model’s powerplant also features Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) which gives a more efficient combustion energy to engine power conversion.

The engine of the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is coupled with an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission.

2010 Lexus HS 250h has a futuristic exterior and interior design which features carbon-neutral Ecological Plastic materials.

2010 Lexus HS 250h will be available in showroom in late summer this year. Unfortunately, the company doesn’t provide more information about 2010 Lexus HS 250h price.

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