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New Chevrolet Cruze is a fine family car that's economical with gas
Naturally, you'll pay more for the LTZ and its acceleration and better gas mileage. The list price is $23,110. An LS starts at $17,275 with delivery charges and a manual transmission, while an automatic LS goes for $18,200. The test car added a pricey navigation system and monitor for $995 and stereo upgrade for $445 to hit $25,300. That's getting a little pricey, although it includes some nice extras.The LTZ comes standard with automatic climate control, heated power outside mirrors, rear park assist, a self-dimming rear view mirror, fancier interior trim and instrument cluster, and lighted vanity mirrors.
Other items that come when you move up to the 1LT and 2 LT models just below the LTZ, are cruise control, floor mats, power body-color mirrors, USB port, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth, remote start, leather heated front power driver's seat and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
The interior is extremely quiet and well laid out, as in the lower-end model. Everything feels high quality, from the low road noise level to the solid feel and sound of the doors and trunk when they close. Speaking of trunks, this one is large at 15.0 cubic feet.
You can seat four adults in the Cruze comfortably, with good head and legroom front and rear. The seats are well formed, with moderate contouring, and the leather looks and feels good too. Three-speed heated seats are standard up front. My only complaint is that the seat's bottom cushions are hard. I didn't have that problem in the LS model.There's a tilt/telescope steering wheel and a great dash layout, possibly Chevy's finest.
Other standard features include power windows and door locks, automatic lights, split folding rear seats, a rear defroster and keyless entry. Overhead lighting is good and fades out after the doors are shut, giving you a few seconds to find controls and the seat belt at night.
Cruze is among the best choices in the small sedan segment from a pricing, economy and quality standpoint. Moving up to the higher priced models cuts into its value, but the car itself remains a winner. Better yet, there is a model to fit nearly any budget.
Chevrolet Cruze2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet's Cruze is a fine family car that's economical with gas, provides room for four adults and, in the LTZ, delivers some oomph you might not expect.Earlier this year I tested the base LS model and found it a delight, everything that GM and Chevy had been trying to do in a small entry-level sedan for decades. It was economical, well-built with first-rate ride and handling. Ah, but it wasn't zippy.
That base model comes with a fine 1.8-liter engine, and it delivers 136 horsepower. But the LTZ, which is pricier, deposits a 1.4-liter engine with a turbocharger under Cruze's hood.The result is sportier acceleration. The turbo model produces 138 horsepower, so it's not a monster. But the torque is much stronger as you press the accelerator. Power is smooth and steady, with little noticeable turbo engagement.
The six-speed automatic worked flawlessly in the test model. It was balky in the LS, which was tested in midwinter.
Beyond the engine, you'll find only moderate performance differences between this model and the LS. Braking was fine on the LS, with discs up front and drums in back. The LTZ adds discs in back, so these grip better and are very consistent. Traction and stability control systems are standard on all Cruze models.
Handling is precise and the ride is well-controlled in both models, a credit to the suspension tuning and the car's 105.7-inch wheelbase. The ride is pleasant, not too soft or too stiff. The LTZ adds 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and all-season tires, up from 16-inchers on the LS. That seemed to firm up the ride.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Rabu, 21 Desember 2011
Tesla Model S Electric Car
The Tesla Model S electric car. Click the image above to see our Tesla Model S slideshow.Performance, Range, etcSpeed freaks rejoice, it's not because the Model S can seat 5 adults (and 7 if you count the space for baby seats under the hatch, though I'm not sure how often that feature will be used... But Tesla markets the car as "seating 7") that it's slow.0 to 60 mph: 5.6 seconds, and an upcoming sports version should bring that to "under 5 seconds".
Range is 300 miles, though there will be different battery options, with less expensive ones giving you a range of 160 or 230 miles. Charging time is 4 hours with a 200-volt power outlet, but a quickcharge can be done in 45 minutes and the Model S was designed so that the battery could be swapped in 5 minutes (not clear what kind of infrastructure would be needed for that, but it's certainly a nice future-proofing feature). There will also be a 440-volt charger for even faster recharge.
The Tesla Model S electric car. Click the image above to see our Tesla Model S slideshow.The Model S powertrain features a liquid-cooled, floor-mounted battery pack and a single-speed gearbox, delivering effortless acceleration, responsive handling and quiet simplicity -- no fancy clutchwork or gear-shifting required. Model S costs about $4 to fully charge – a bargain even when gasoline is $1 per gallon.Tesla Model S is Big Compared to Small, but Small Compared to BigBecause it's a 100% electric car, there's space for second trunk under the hood. This means that the Tesla Model S will compete with much larger vehicles when it comes to cargo space. Tesla describes it as "more space than a station wagon", but because of the convenience of the rear hatch and the 60/40 folding seats, the Model S could actually compete with some SUVs.There's a 17-inch LCD screen in the center console and the car will have internet access via 3G. This means access to online maps and all kinds of apps that will no doubt be developed for online cars, but it also means that the Model S can let you know (via email to SMS) when the battery is charged.
Tesla says that even though (after tax credit) the Model S electric sedan will cost $49,900, it will compete with gasoline cars in the $35,000 range because of the savings on fuel. This makes the Model S look like a pretty good value, considering all the cargo space, high-tech gadgets and environmental benefits (especially if you have solar panels or get green power from your utility!).
The Tesla Model S electric car next to the Tesla electric Roadster. Click the image above to see our Tesla Model S slideshow.Base Price: $49,900 After $7,500 Tax CreditFinally! After all this time, we now know what the Tesla Model S electric car will look like, and what its basic specifications will be. Tastes are subjective, but I think it's quite beauty. Compared to the electric Roadster (pictured above in red), the Model S looks like a grown-up car. It's still sporty, but this time people with a family will actually take a second look. New Car Modification
BMW 2015 Concept Car
HHO gas car modification is probably the most popular way of saving money on gas these days. Gas prices rise by hour and many of us have a hard time keeping up with such changes. There are rumors that the gas cost will hit $4 US per barrel in the spring 2008.
The new sensational way of saving gas has been featured on national TV channels, newspapers and radios. Its low cost, simplicity and high effectiveness has intrigued thousands of drivers all over the planet who are now successfully using hho gas car modification kits in order to save thousands of dollars on gas.
The new sensational way of saving gas has been featured on national TV channels, newspapers and radios. Its low cost, simplicity and high effectiveness has intrigued thousands of drivers all over the planet who are now successfully using hho gas car modification kits in order to save thousands of dollars on gas.
- Converting your car to run on water (often referred to as Hydrogen, HHO, Brown's gas) will benefit you in several ways;
- Increased fuel economy. You will decrease your car's gas consumption by at least 40%; in some cases a 100% increases have been recorded
- Decreased exhaust emissions. Without this modification only 20% of your gas is burned - 80% is wasted as pollution.
- Prolonged engine's life. HHO gas conversion kit cleans up the carbon deposits from the engine and decreases the regular wear and tear of the engine's parts resulting in a quieter and smoother functioning of the engine.
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