Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011)

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011) has been introduced at the New York International Auto Show. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered with the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with Variable-Valve Timing (VVT), that may develops 280 hp (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm) at 4,800 rpm.

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011) offers 11 percent better fuel economy with 33 percent more hp and 11 percent more torque.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with the Selec-Terrain system that offers a five-way setup: Auto, Sand/Mud, Sport, Snow and Rock. As an additional feature, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with New Quadra Lift air suspension that lifts the car up to 4.5″ from park mode to a maximum ride height of 11.1″.

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Acura ZDX Prototype Unveiled

Acura ZDX Prototype has been unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. Acura ZDX is a luxury four-door sports coupemade with 192.4 inches long, 78.5 inches wide, and 61.8 inches tall. This prototype also has a wheelbase of 108.2 inches.

Acura ZDX prototype gets the power source from a VTEC V6 engine coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Acura ZDX prototype also equipped with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and Sequential SportShift.

Acura ZDX prototype is a 5-seater car that comes equipped with some interesting features such as AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather, Acura’s Navigation System with Voice Recognition, and also Acura/ELS Surround audio system and Bluetooth connectivity.

Although Acura ZDX price has not been announced yet by the company, but this prototype will be available in the fall of 2009.

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Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010)

Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) has made its world debut at the New York Auto Show. Powered by the same 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster may outputs 332 hp at 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.

Nissan 370Z Roadster’s engine can be coupled with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic which is available with SynchroRev Match.

Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) features a glass rear window with an electric defroster and a soft-top roof with a fabric inner liner that requires 20 seconds to open or close. With its soft-top, Nissan 370Z Roadster may reduce the noise intrusion into the cabin.

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