Chevrolet Tahoe Reviews
There are three very well-equipped trims for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Chevrolet Tahoe has four doors and seats up to nine passengers. The trims that are available on the Chevrolet Tahoe include the base LS, the mid-level LT, and the luxury LTZ. The Tahoe LS 2WD comes with a 4.8L, V8, 295-hp engine and the LTZ 4WD has a 5.3L, V8, 320-hp engine. All trims have a 4-speed automatic transmission as standard. The Chevrolet Tahoe LS comes very well equipped for the base level. The features include: driver/passenger airbags, traction/stability control, alloy wheels, CD player, hands-free telephone, keyless entry, anti-theft, remote controls, remote releases, vehicle anti-lockout, full power accessories, interval wipers, rear wiper, tinted and privacy glass, power and heated rearview mirrors, running boards, driver/passenger climate controls, rear HVAC controls, cruise, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, compass, mounted steering wheel controls, tilt steering, driver power seat, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, and delayed courtesy lights. Not much can be added to the already loaded Tahoe LS but the Tahoe LTZ does add: fog lights, heated seats, second row power seats and sound controls, leather interior, adjustable foot pedals, passenger power seat, automatic tilt and signaling mirrors, heated washer system, remote starter, automatic climate control, and an electronic parking aid. After all the standard features, there are upgrade options which include chrome wheels, navigation aid, DVD player, and a sunroof. The 2007 Tahoe goes beyond the word luxury and has a starting MSRP of only $33,800
Nissan Navara King Cab Pick Up TestSat, 8 Oct 2005
Saturday 8th October 2005The new 174PS Nissan Navara is currently king of the pick-ups. Not only will it carry more than a ton, it will also cruise at more than a ton and for that it deserves the Respect shown in its TV commercials.Compared to the average car, and previous generation pick-ups, it’s a big vehicle, longer than the average parking space. Sitting high on 17” wheels with chunky 255/65 R17 Goodyear Wrangler tyres, getting in means a climb. But the neatly minimalist dash, the multi******** steering wheel, even the ‘Birdview’ satnav are all familiar Pathfinder kit, which is hardly surprising as the two vehicles were developed side by side on the same ladderframe chassis.Same long-reach, floppy gearshift, too, which quickly becomes acceptably precise once you get used to it. Performance is slightly better, with 60 reached in 10.5 seconds rather than the 11.2 of the heavier Pathfinder, and a (conservatively estimated) top speed of 105mph. Two aspects that aren’t the same, though, are the handling and the ride comfort.Instead of a coil sprung rear axle, the Navara’s finned diff is suspended on a pair of cart springs in the time-honoured manner of Constable’s ‘Haywain’. It has to be, so the large 1,861mm by 1,560mm load deck can carry 1,085kg and company drivers temporarily get away with BIK tax on just £500 a year. But those springs make it very stiff and bouncy at the back and apt to lift and spin a rear wheel if you start being silly. You can counter this to some extent by shifting into 4x4H mode, which you can do on the fly using a dash-mounted knob. But, unless conditions are really bad, the extra wear and fuel consumption mitigate against this, so, like me, you will simply adapt your driving to the vehicle in two-wheel drive. Once you get with it you find you can actually hustle the truck through corners quite quickly, but you have to keep reminding yourself of the consequences of making a mistake with such a big, heavy vehicle.On the motorway it’s a surprisingly good cruiser. 6th gear offers 30 miles for every 1,000rpm and the steering wheel mounted cruise-control keeps it to the selected speed very accurately. It isn’t as quiet as a good car, obviously. But it’s quiet for a truck. The latest generation Birdview DVD satnav loses out in not being touch-screen. But it warns of traffic jams both on your route and in the vicinity of your route. And very neatly switches to a detailed close-up of any junction you approach with precise instructions where to go, better even than those in the new £100,000 Mercedes S600.The King Cab offers pillarless double-opening side doors. Like the Ford Ranger, Mazda B Series and RX8, and the massive Nissan Titan pick up, the rear side doors are rear hinged, which is very handy indeed. In the back there are a pair of small, folding jump seats with seatbelts but I would not recommend these for journeys of more than 10 miles. The space is best used for secure storage of tools and kit rather than people. If you need to regularly carry four or five, then sensible to sacrifice 350mm of load length and go for the double cab. This has comfortable rear seats with angled backrests and decent legroom. And, if you want to use the back of the cab for tools rather than people, you can still flip the seat squabs up.Rather than ship its new L200 Triton from Thailand with its 162bhp 3.2, Mitsubishi will be offering a 160bhp power upgrade of its 136bhp 2.5. Isuzu has a new 145bhp 3.0 I-TECH diesel for its D-Max and a 155bhp Prodrive upgrade for its older 130bhp 3.0 diesel. And there are rumours that Toyota will eventually bring in the 164bhp 3.0 D-4D for the new HiLux to supplement its standard rather weak 102bhp 2.5 D-4D. Yet Nissan still manages to outpower them all with its 172bhp Navara. And that makes the Navara undisputed king of the hill.
Dodge Nitro
Chrysler Group today announced the 2007 Dodge Nitro the first mid-size sport-utility vehicle from the Dodge brand.The Dodge Nitro's styling delivers something extra; that little something mid-size buyers are still searching for attitude, said George Murphy, Senior Vice President - Global Marketing. In addition, the Dodge Nitro offers many features that are not typical of a mid-size SUV, such as two V-6 engines, 20-inch tires and chrome-clad aluminum wheels and a performance suspension. Engine choices include V6 engines at 210 and 255-horsepower.Three models are available: Dodge Nitro, Dodge Nitro SLT and Dodge Nitro R/T. Available on the Dodge Nitro and Dodge Nitro SLT is a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine. It produces 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm. The Dodge Nitro R/T features a new 4.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 255 hp (190 kW) @ 5,800 rpm and 275 lb.-ft. torque (360 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm. Standard on the Dodge Nitro R/T and optional on the Nitro SLT is a new performance suspension and 20-inch tires and chrome-clad aluminum wheels, providing performance-oriented drivers with fun-to-drive handling and a firm ride.
 Toyota Land Cruiser
The launch of the new Toyota Land Cruiser is a highly significant event for Toyota in Europe. The Land Cruiser name is synonymous with Toyota values worldwide – indeed Land Cruiser is almost as old as Toyota itself.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser embodies all the rugged characteristics and off-road reliability that have made the range famous, but adds a new dimension of driving pleasure, perceived quality and comfort. As a result, the new Toyota Land Cruiser can take its place as a worthy successor to the generations which have gone before.It is equally at home on- and off-road to satisfy the new market created by current generation SUV drivers – new, demanding customers who want style, passenger car on-road dynamics and tough, off-road capability. However, the new Toyota Land Cruiser is no ‘soft’ 4x4. It retains the genetics that made Land Cruiser the toughest off-roader in the market and that can be identified by the traditional frame chassis and separate body construction for maximum rigidity and strength.
Most powerful Land Cruiser ever
The new Toyota Land Cruiser will be available with a choice of engines, both of which balance power and economy to create the most efficient power plants in their class: the latest development of the existing 3.0- litre, four cylinder, D-4D common rail turbo diesel or an all-new 4.0-litre V6 petrol – the most powerful engine ever installed in a Land Cruiser.
The advanced D-4D common rail diesel develops 120 kW (163 DIN hp) at 3,400 rpm and has massive torque of 343Nm across an engine speed range of 1,600 to 3,200rpm. This superb low-end torque availability is a record value in the segment and is best suited for off-road or towing activities. On the road, it comfortably reaches a maximum speed of 165 km/h (manual) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds.
The all-new V6 petrol engine gives the new Land Cruiser premium passenger car performance with a 0- 100km/h acceleration in 9.5 seconds. This lightweightalloy V6 develops 183 kW (249 DIN hp) at 5,200rpm and has 380 Nm of torque at 3,800rpm.
 The 2008 Jeep Liberty
The Jeep® Liberty has been a sales leader in the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market since it replaced the Cherokee in 2002. The Jeep Liberty has two Trail Rated® four-wheel-drive systems – Command-Trac® and the Selec-Trac® II - and on-road ride and handling have been improved with the new independent front suspension, five-link rear suspension, and rack-and-pinion steering. The interior returns to the squarish Cherokee look, enhanced by the new Sky Slider™ full-open canvas roof, giving the Jeep Liberty an open-air experience. See our Auto Show coverage for introduction photos and information.
Inside, cargo and storage space increased and seat comfort improved; remote start, rain-sensing wipers, memory seats and mirrors, and express up/down windows were added.
The six speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions continue. The standard 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine produces 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. Fuel economy (with the standard - and only - V6) was improved by about 2 mpg with either stick or automatic; it is now an estimated 16 city (18 mpg using 2007 EPA standards), and 22 mpg on the highway (23 mpg based on 2007 EPA standards). Wind drag remains high but is now lower than the Dodge Shadow; the improvement in aerodynamics may have counteracted the increase in weight.
The 2008 Jeep Liberty has safety systems including standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist, anti-lock brakes, rain sensing wipers, tire pressure monitoring, and side-curtain air bags
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