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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mazda RX8 with the latest model year has larger exhaust pipes

Officially designated as a "2+2 coupe" the RX-8 places performance ahead of utility in regards to rear seating space. Almost as an apology to those squeezing into the back seat, the RX-8 has a pair of "free style" rear doors to ease entry. These rear doors closely resemble suicide doors made famous by the Lincoln Continental circa 1961.

The 1.3-liter RENESIS rotary power plant that is famously "Mazda" is good for 212 horsepower with an automatic transmission and 232 with a manual gearbox. This high powered engine coupled with the RX-8s nearly perfect 50-50 weight distribution make for an impressively powerful sports car.

True to its sports car roots the RX-8 is most commonly equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox. In a nod to convenience Mazda is also offering a six-speed automatic transmission equipped with steering wheel paddle shifters on all trim levels.

The base "Sport" trim level has two option groups available. Xenon headlamps, fog lights, and traction control can be added to manual RX-8s.

Automatic models can have all these features added as well as 18" wheels, a limited slip differential, larger brakes, and a sport tuned suspension. All of these options become standard on the "Touring" model which adds a power moonroof and 300-watt Bose stereo.

The "Grand Touring" model comes with leather appointed seats, an 8-way powered drivers seat, a remote start system, and heated mirrors.

The latest model year has larger exhaust pipes, new LED taillights, new front and rear bumpers, and a restyled front end. A few suspension and manual transmission tweaks should assist in overall handling and acceleration, while the interior benefits from a redesigned steering wheel and a fresh set of front and rear seats.

Also of note, Mazda has added a "variable red-zone" to the tachometer. Due to the nature and mechanics of the rotary engine, drivers will be shown a different "red line" based on engine temperatures.

The new look is overall more aggressive and should endow the RX-8 a little extra curb-appeal. A new option group is also be available, dubbed the "R3" option package. The R3 will boast a rear spoiler, 19" alloys, and Mazda-styled Recaro racing seats.

2011 Dodge Journey Review It Has Been Completely Reborn For The New Model Year

2011 Dodge Journey - Created and international competitors, such as the Ford S-Max and local competitors like the Toyota Highlander has been a long journey on her shoulder. Stuck decor is aimless and persuasive power line portfolio, was a Navy cruiser segment, and Bruiser. 2011 Dodge Journey has just changed the return game, but ultimately, rather than the class even more competitive by offering buyers a variety of features not found anywhere else.

Base Only Travel Express is the old models 2.4-liter 4-cylinder mated to a 4-speed automatic. Dodge expects most buyers will bring to its new 3.6-liter V6 that has 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the V6 will start to be very familiar to buyers of the Chrysler brand, as it will be in focus while smaller cars and society.

The 2011 trip may seem almost the same from the outside, but has been completely reborn in the new year model. Inside, things do not feel particularly like Detroit. What adds to the feeling of all high-end models, but lower spec is a touch screen to control audio and climate functions.

To complete the upgrade is a major step forward in interior materials. Almost all are the ruling class, easy to brute-class luxury vehicles pay tens of thousands. His destiny as a global-style minivan has given more than seven lines of a van-like driving position with the upright windshield, a relatively low driving position and the gear lever oddly placed. At least one line still offers good space and luggage is particularly high. The available third row is still best left to children.