After spending quite a few years in the shadows of Holden and its popular range of Commodore family cars, Ford has struck back with an exciting new range of locally produced Falcon models. The BA model Falcon represents an investment by Ford in the order of $500 million. The new models offer comprehensive styling, powertrain, suspension, interior and safety related changes, and look set to challenge Holden for sales supremacy in the family car class.
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4.2 liter DOHC aluminum alloy 450 hp 90 degree biturbo V8 engine, 5-valves per cylinder, direct ignition
system, roller camshaft followers, variable intake camshaft timing
5-speed HP-24 automatic transmission with Tiptronic® (steering wheel control) and DSP (selects from over
200 shift programs to match driver needs), hill detection capability and new “Sport-mode” setting
ESP 5.7 - Electronic Stabilization Program with break assist quattro® IV - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen® TORque SENsing center differential
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS 5.7) with front and rear Electronic Differential Locks (EDL) and Electronic
Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
CFC-free (ChloroFlouroCarbon) air conditioning refrigerant
Fully galvanized steel unibody construction with aluminum hood and front fenders
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Honda Odyssey Road Tests covers:
LIKES Wide door openings Folding third row seat headrests High standard of finish To see how the people mover class has changed and progressed, one needs to go back to the eighties. At the time most people movers were based upon commercial variants in a manufacturers range and the vehicle from a distance looked more like a delivery van with windows. Move forward to the present time and look at the new Honda Odyssey. A purpose built vehicle that since its initial release in 1996 has been constantly improved and refined.
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Touring Engine Type Engine Block/Cylinder Head Displacement (cc) Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) Redline (rpm) Valve Train Multi-Point Fuel Injection Drive-by-WireT Throttle System Variable Cylinder Management T (VCMR) Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) Active Noise CancellationT (ANC) CARB Emissions Rating Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer 100K + / – Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* Transmission V-6 Aluminum-Alloy…
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The Hunter TC3250 can handle the tough combinations of today’s custom rims and performance tires. Exclusive Euro-Style features speed operation, allow safe and efficient handling of wheel and tire assemblies and provide extra measures to protect the operator. 1. Floating 3-point Articulated Mounting Arm s Faster and easier to use than any other design. s Unlike conventional rim-clamp mounting arms, there is no swing-arm obstruction when servicing extremely wide wheels and tires. s No need to adjust the arm away from the wheel; the head follows the rim without damage even if the wheel is clamped off center. s Exclusive polymer mount/demount head* removes the potential of steel-head contact damage.
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The new Peugeot 407 ST HDi Diesel is a n exiting new vehicle in many ways; Peugeot has been able to put their latest diesel technology into one of the most striking looking vehicles around. Powered by a two litre turbocharged diesel engine it features the latest common rail diesel injection technology to maximise power and torque. Fitted with Peugeot’s latest Diesel Particulate Filter the 407 ST HDi reduces emissions to better the Euro Four emission standard for diesels which doesn’t come into force until 2006. DISLIKES Potential to scratch paintwork when loading luggage. Easy to confuse coolant and oil temperature gauges. DESIGN & FUNCTION SPACE & PRACTICALITY Because the 407 HDi shares the same body as its petrol engined cousins, interior space is the same. The 407 provides plenty of interior room and also features a decent sized boot.
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Hyundai’s all new Sonata should be causing its opposition some sleepless nights. Consigning its predecessor’s quirky aesthetics to history, the newcomer’s larger, more attractive “euro” style is just the ticket to generate some showroom traffic. Mix typical Korean value for money with an impressive list of standard safety features, and you have a package set to tug at the purse strings of medium and family car buyers. DISLIKES Clutch action Front seats lack support VALUE FOR MONEY PRICING Kicking off the four cylinder range is our manual test car at $25,490. Add $2,000 for the auto version. Next is the Elite 2.4 (auto only) at $31,490. With high levels of standard equipment the only option for either car is metallic or mica paint at $225. Bear in mind the solid colours are limited to Ebony Black and Noble White. STANDARD FEATURES For the money you receive air-conditioning, power windows on all doors, cruise control, 6 speaker CD, MP3, cassette audio system, remote central locking, front foglights and leather trimmed steering wheel.
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Renault Autograph Technical specification 1.2 16v 1.5 dci 65 1.5 dci 80 1.6 16v auto TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Drag Co-efficient/Area (Cd/A)0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 BODY TYPE Number of Doors 55 55 Body Type Classification MPV 5 door estate MPV MPV ENGINE Engine Capacity 1149 1461 1461 1598 Injection Type Multipoint Commonrail Direct Commonrail (turbo)Direct Multipoint Fuel Type Unleaded Diesel Diesel Unleaded Number of Cylinders 44 44 Number of Valves 16 8 8 16 Max engine power -kW (hp)rpm 55 (75)5500 65 (48)4000 60 (82)4250 70 (95)5000 Max torque -Nm (rpm)105 (3500)180 (2000)185 (1750)148 (3750) TRANSMISSION Type JB1 JC5 JC5 DPO Number of gears 5 5 5 auto BRAKING Front (discs)mm 259 259 259 259 Rear drum TT TT TYRES Tyre Size 175/65 R14 VP 165/70 R14 VP 175/65 R14 VP 175/65 R14 VP STEERING Turning circle between kerbs 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 Read the rest of this entry »

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