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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Alfa MiTo GTA Concept

Alfa MiTo Gran Turismo Alleggerito or usually called Alfa MiTo GTA by the company, will be premiered at the Geneva International Motor Show. Now the company has release the official details alongside with is first images.

Alfa MiTo GTA is powered by a 1.75 liter 240 hp turbo gasoline engine that performs as a 3.0 liter unit. Alfa MiTo GTA’s engine was developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies using technology from the Twin Spark and Alfa V6 road and race engines.

Alfa MiTo GTA’s suspension has been upgraded with new geometry new bushings and a revised chassis. Alfa MiTo GTA also has an active suspension system with advanced damper control.

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