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The 2012 Audi Q5 Luxury Crossover SUV


Sporty and versatile. The performance SUV from Audi is setting new standards. Innovative technologies for dynamic driving pleasure. Spacious interior with many intelligent functions. The new Audi Q5 combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with highly variable interior and versatile Opportunities for leisure and family.

Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent four-wheel drive and agile Suspension layout form an impressive technological package for the road and the terrain. Highlights such as the innovative seven-speed S tronic dual clutch gearbox and the driving dynamics system Audi drive select the show Advancement through technology.

The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid


Ok so the whole fuel economy thing has finally made its way into the last possible auto segment; the man’s vehicle group. Yes now even manly men are aware of their fuel economy and its impact on the environment. Well GMC is the first company to address this portion of our population. New for 2009 is the Yukon which weights almost a ton and yet can achieve that magical 20 MPG mark that SUV’s were never meant to obtain.

This remarkable feat was achieved by designing a 2-mode hybrid system. The Yukon has the ability to run on electric power alone up to 25 MPH which does wonders for the in town fuel economy. When more power is need the gas engine simply kicks in. And the Yukon also benefits from cylinder deactivation technology which essentially turns the V-8 power plant in to a more economical 4 cylinder when less power is needed. This hybrid can still tow 6,000 lbs. plus seat 8 in the process. The future of manly cars is looking good for the environment and wallet! Check out the 2009 Yukon Hybrid SUV!

The New 2010 Cadillac SRX – Midsized Luxury


Cadillac is about the only U.S. automaker to actually learn from what their Japanese counterparts are doing. Mid-sized fuel efficient SUV’s are what the American Consumers are buying and the newly redesigned 2010 Cadillac SRX targets this potential market.

The current SRX is a large SUV with horrible gas mileage. Well new for 2010 the SRX will shrink, lose the 3rd row seat, and get a boost in fuel economy. Gone will be the staple V-8 engine replaced with a direct-injected V-6 and maybe even a 4 cylinder. The SRX will also become a front wheel drive based on the “theta premium” platform.

Now there is finally a Luxury mid-sized SUV, and Cadillac plans to target the Honda CRV!