Eco Friendly: 179g/km CO2 Emissions

Speed: 0-60mph 8.4s Max Speed 142mph

Size: 4393L/1830W/1318mmH

Average: (urban) 30.7mpg / (extra urban) 52.3mpg / (combined) 41.5mpg.

Security: Twin front, side and knee airbags, ABS, traction and stability control, ABS with brake assist.

Sports cars have an impression of having the petrol engines. There are very few sports cars that are made with the diesel engines. But, Alfa Romeo is one of the best motivator of the diesel engines. They are the pioneers of diesel usage in the car engines. Car engines were never expected with the diesel mode, but Alfa Romeo made it happen in the most sizzling and splendid ways. The exteriors of the car of Alfa Romeo are always a centre of attraction. They are well known for making. The style and trend which they used to set by their cars is amazing. This Italian company has progressed largely romantic cars in the shorter span and also has made possible the dreams of diesel engines through.

With this model of Spider, the company has given option of V6 and the JTS and also the JTDM engines. With the JTDM option, they have introduced the high quality feature of oil-burning. This option helps a lot in improving the average and also in making the car more and more fuel saver. As the Recession and increasing fuel prices are becoming the global problems, this feature can become a great revolution to the automobile industry.

The Alfa Romeo Company is always known for the technological changes and they also offer some of the magical changes which one could never even expect. Now for example, who could have ever imagined that the diesel engines as the driving force of any of the sports car or even the stylish cars!!

We have certain beliefs and prejudices for the diesel engines. They make a noise, they are slower, that are the pollution makers etc. but the Alfa Romeo has each and everything to answer. Their way of answer is different as they never make a press-conference to clear the minds if people but they reply strongly with the practical engine makings. The turbo-diesel engine is the invention that made stunned to not only the entire Europe but even the Automobile sector was witness of this exclusive and unexpected change y the enthusiastic and energetic engineers of the company.

The Spider is the car that has the brightest features like an open-roofed car with a great chill and thrill while driving. It’s nowhere lesser than a sports car. The history of Alfa and convertible car is too old, way back to 60’s it goes. But, this is the latest and modern version of that traditional car. The sports car and the roadster has got all the stuff to rock the user and also to provide the most comfortable and luxurious stylish ride. The car is mixture of style and comfort which is quite rare to find. There are also some great economical features attached with the car.

The JTDM model is the developed version of the JTS that was launched for the first time along with the rail-engine by the Fiat which is the pioneer company of the Alfa Romeo. The company has introduced the technological revolution of Multijet technology which is more used for charging and injecting diesel with the engine cylinders. This radical system has made possible to use the fuel efficient economy in the diesel engines. When this system is attached with the JTDM engine, it produces 210bhp power and the torque of 400Nm at 2,000rpm. The diesel engines are strangely enough faster than the petrol engines.JTDM offers a front-wheel drive to the car to make the car more strength holder and speedier. The body control of the car is simply superb. It increases the efficiency and effectivity of the engine.

After having a ride in the Alfa Spider, the best car of Alfa, the Brera looks pretty ordinary. The open roof might also be the reason for the harsh feeling but the openness and connection directly with the natural factors makes the mind and heart as fresh as never!!

The fabric roof feature is also the specialty of the car. Front of the car is twinkling with the huge headlights and also it makes the vision absolutely clear even in cloudy seasons. Roof folding is fully automatic and it takes mere 25 seconds to get the roof folded, which is smooth enough. The car is having a fully loaded capacity of 200 litre in the boot and a further 100 litre capacity of flexibility boots. There are high quality materials and an attractive aluminium unit that can match with the superior quality of the branded stuff like Audi, Nissan and BMW. Controlling of the car is also quite easier and is quite suitable for the longer and continuous driving.

The Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM comes in at £29,420 and is quite suiting to the range of Nissan 350z, but if the choice is between these two things, the Alfa Spider is better as it has a diesel unit. The sleeker bodywork is also the prime specialty of these Spider cars. As said above, the security functions are also brighter and sufficient.

Summary

There are so many similar options of the diesel cars with the same range of cars but, Spider is among the special cars that are made with splendid features and exclusive efficiency. Spider is the combination of style and class. Engine and all other equipments are of the most superior quality.  If you are in the search of a sports car which has a roadster facilities ad the multi advanced gearbox feature.

Prices: £25,920-£31,420 – on the road

Eco Friendly: 179-272g/km CO2 Emissions

Speed: 0-60mph 8.8s Max Speed 138mph

Size: 4393L/1830W/1318mmH

Average: (urban) 21.7mpg / (extra urban) 38.7mpg / (combined) 30.1mpg

Security: Twin front, side and knee airbags, ABS, traction and stability control, ABS with brake assist.

Know the Motivation :

The world is changing drastically and at an unbelievable speed. All the trends are being changed and people have more preference of the styles and fashions. The youngsters just have the religion of making fun and to copy the trend that is mainly set by the celebrities. So, in all the parts of life, the young effect is taking place and the new beliefs and styles are replacing the older traditions and thoughts.

For Example, there was a trend once when the people believed in the giant cars and it was meant that if you have bigger cars, you are richer and also they make the status symbol for you. So, the companies followed the trend and made cars that are too big in sizes. Then the trend changed and people became more practical and they preferred to have the smaller cars to facilitate in the traffics and also while driving. So, all the company started to make the smaller sweeties. There are numerous cars that are just said as the supermini that are made for maximum two persons.  Even Alfa Romeo has such supermini in their calendar. But, there are some styles and trends that are forever. People never get tired of such trends and they are called the evergreen trends and styles. One of such trend in the car industry is the trend of looping and open roof cars.

They seem amazing and even if you are driving the car for a professional reason or some family work, every one inside the car can get the touch of holiday and vacation. It’s a great fun to have a ride of an open car. Also there are some more benefits of having a loop car, like often the proportions go to pot, the chassis gets an attack of the vapours when shown a corner and any semblance of practicality goes right out of the window. The main motto of all the convertibles is to look fantastic, losing the proportions is inexcusable. Following this forever trend, Alfa Romeo has introduced a beauty of the loop cars, the Spider.

Know the Car :

This is the car which is symbol of trend and style. This stylish look is assembled in such a beautiful way that the car looks even better than the best of Alfa, the Brera coupe. The Brera was actually launched while 2002 Geneva Show and the production car. The convertible is typically the car with a longer bonnet, flip up doors and a shape that looked like an automotive excess, so it carries no baggage in that regard.

Driver’s car lovers won’t be impressed much by this car and also they will be finding more comfort ability with rival cars like Porsche Boxster or a Nissan 350Z Roadster but the rates of the car varies a lot and this car makes a great sense for the multi persons’ drive. After all, it’s good to be with some near and dear ones, right?

The car is quite fabulous in the interiors and also it has a great potentials to make the user and the driver forever happy as the cabin is created in such a beautiful way that you’ll never ever think to leave the car. Not only the Alfa cars but none of the German Cars can even make a close look or close rivals. The paint of the car is exclusively amazing and the color finishing is outstanding. Also if we see some of the structural instruments, we’ll find that the panel of the cabin is extensively superb. The panel is quite stronger and also it has the perfect placing and location to make the driver comfortable. One can never beat Alfa Romeo in the material quality used in the car. The materials are simply qualitative and the delicate design to fix these metals is unparallel and unmatchable. One thing we must say, that the cabin structure makes the car quite utility oriented and also a unique car that truly differs from all the other cars.

Relaxing Roof :

The roof mechanism of Spider convertible is quite traditional and the flip on folding hard top makes the weight of the roof lighter and the straighter look is also giving a nice impact to the roof area. Roof area is operated electronically as in all other branded convertibles and the cabin with five layers covers the roof quite nicely and protects it from all the heavy winds and storms. If you are not interested with the open convertible, you can close down the roof and then you’ll feel that the car offers an extreme thermal insulation. This facility of insulation is rarely got in the regular convertibles.

After driving the Spider, you’ll definitely feel that you got nothing by driving any of the regular cars and also you missed the fresh airs and contact with the nature. To make the convertible safer and to provide the feel of security, the back seats are packed up with some of the cubbies.

Effective Engine :

The entry level of the engine is set with the 2.2 litre car with the JTS mode but the car price is somewhat higher at around £26,000. The magical engine is the biggest asset of the car. It takes just 8.8 seconds to reach to the speed of 60mph. There are wider choices for the QTRONIC gearboxes as you can also select the manual mode. But, we would definitely recommend having the car with the spectacular technological magic of gearbox. It also will free the driver to much extent.

Summary :

The convertible Spider is the car that will rock the UK markets and the Alf accompany is expecting to cover almost 60% of the current car market sales. Even while driving the car, we also felt that the company is worth targeting this figure and it should reach the target, after all, the car has so much worth!!

Cost: £20,980-£24,105 – on the road

Eco Friendly: 165g/km CO2 Emissions

Speed: 0-60mph 9.8s Max Speed 130 mph

Size: 4489L/1763W/1365mmH

Average: (combined) 45.6mpg

Security: Twin front, side & curtain airbags, ABS.

Know the history Alfa Romeo:

The entire scenario of the business is changed dramatically. In the older days, the production was done by the wishes and comforts of the company and then it was presented in front of the people. It was the company engineers who were deciding the models, design and also the types of the utility of facilities of the cars. Also the production was in the hand of the business giants. But, everything in the world is bound to change as nothing is permanent in the world. People gradually became the masters of these masters and the market turned sharply from the seller’s markets into the buyer’s market. People started to rule all the facilities of decisions and they ultimately became the King of the market. Now, the production, design everything was decided according to the demand of ultimate buyers.

Also there are numerous companies and products in the cars industry. The test of best company or the cars can be tested by the demand of any of the model by the people. Ideally, the demand should be raised by the people and company should be forced by the demand to repeat the production of the particular model. That repeated model can be crowned as the King model.

The same history happened with the introduction of Alfa GT Q2 Cars. This is the car which the company has to launch to meet the public’s demand. Just recently, the company launched two of its most evergreen models, Brera Coupe and GT design. Brera is the car with the most response through out the world, but those who have used the GT (a decade back model of the company which is redeveloped) can never get settled in any of the newer models. The opinion and demand of the GT model was raised quite substantially. This demand forced the engineers and directors of the company to make a car with more of the features of this GT car and a new baby was born named, “Alfa GT Q2”!!

Know the Alfa Romeo GT Q2 car:

The GT Q2 is almost a GT car but some of the features and the speed factor of the car are being improved quite dashingly and dynamically and the entire credit of these changes should go to the Q2 technique.  Drivers will be smashed crazily by this car. A lot features and improvements are done in the front wheels; the case in this is 150 or 170bhp diesel GT.

Technically if we understand the vision of load balancing, we’ll find that when a car accelerates from a standstill, the weight transfer is such that it squats on its rear wheels, leaving the front pair scrabbling. All of a sudden you come to know that the challenges facing the manufacturers of muscular front wheel drive models. Q2 technology is the unbeaten solution of this problem.

The diesel engine also can be narrated as one of the most highlighted achievement of the Alfa Romeo Company engineers. 20 years back, there was no one to even believe that the cars can become the most superior ad top ranked car in the world even with diesel engines. But, the Alfa engineers die it tremendously. They have launched so many cars and almost all of these cars are with diesel engines. People had a belief and also a prejudice that there are some problems in the diesel engines which can never be eliminated, like diesel has lesser efficiency and power compare to the petrol engines and also they are one of the most environmentally unhygienic car as they have larger amount of CO2 emissions. Diesel engines also make loud and irritating noise while starting the car. These are just the simple beliefs which were prevailing in the minds of the people especially; the British people never ever prefer to have a diesel car.

But, Alfa Romeo is striving hard through last 12 years to eliminate these wrongly believed tendencies. They introduced their first diesel car in 1997 ad then, with in a five years lap, they made the whole Europe crazy after the diesel cars. To such a great extent, the diesel cars were promoted that when because of Recession, the whole world was saving money from buying the cars and the car buying ratio was going down, the diesel cars were on the upward move. The sales of diesel increased up to 15%. This was an achievement for the company.

Basically, they created a turbo-diesel engine which was more powerful than the petrol engines. The engine had better efficiency to raise the car while driving and henceforth, the mileage of the car came higher than the usual petrol car, which reduced the fuel problem also. The turbo-diesel engine has also the benefit of the least CO2 emission as the engineers have developed the technique of producing more energy at lesser fuel use. There was never a problem of starting noise as the engine had a greater chance of making the car superior. So, all these features made the engine working better and the most important feature of the diesel engine is that it saves lot money after buying it!! That’s how the Alfa engineers made a miracle!!

Summary :
It’s too strange that even after having such a great technical feature, why the GT Q2 has not grown enough? But, the popularity and public awareness are the factors that need to get awakened. It will boost the most boosting car of Alfa Romeo!!

The 2009 Buick Lacrosse price at MSRP: $25,640 – $33,805 is an American luxury sedan car that appeals to drivers who are looking out for extra comfort and quietness. The 2009 model has been revamped with slight changes to offer more alignment with its competitors. Buick not only offers a peppy performance but also a perfect combination of cozy cabin with simple controls and a comfortable ride.

2009 Buick Lacrosse Body style :

The 2009 Buick Lacrosse is a mid size family sedan which is available in three trims CX, CXL and super. The body style of this Buick model is perfectly crafted with a new perky look with a pair of head lights on each side. The lowered stretched oval grille gives a new appealing look to this model. The super model is similarly styled like the CX or CX models, except for a few visual differences like more chrome, bolder grilles and aggressive bumpers were seen in the super model.The interiors of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse are designed to offer a classy look. The centre stack has a matte silver look and the dash board is designed using unique plastic wood which makes the interiors appealing. Overall the interiors had good looks with soft leather upholstery that is used to offer finishes to the interiors but the plastics that is used for the doors, panels and consoles have a low grade appearance and feel. The cabin and the trunks are designed to offer lots of storage bins. Overall the body style suites to the likes of an older audience.

2009 Buick Lacrosse Features:

The 2009 Buick Lacrosse includes adequate standard features to amuse the passengers. The standard features that are included are remote start, dual zone automatic air conditioning, XM satellite radio, there are other features which are included as per the trim selected are interior air filters, cruise control tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, 6 way power driver seat, center console, power windows, power seat, power door locks, floor mats, automatic headlights, theft deterrent system, and wheel covers. We found that this model does not include few high features such as a navigation system and an auxiliary audio jack which most auto makers add to their list of features.

2009 Buick Lacrosse Performance:

The 2009 Buick Lacrosse performs very well on roads and the super edition is exclusive in all respects. The Buick CX and CXL model comes with a 200 horsepower, 3.8 liter V6 engine which offers brisk takeoffs but lacks passing power. The engine performs adequately well for daily commutes. The Buick super edition model is powered by 300 horsepower 5.3 liter V8 engine. The V8 is equipped with General Motors AFM (active fuel management) which uses lesser fuel as it cuts fuel to four of the eight cylinders when less power is required. These new models are outfitted with four speed transmission which offers a smooth ride but requires a deep stab of the throttle to downshift for passing punch. However there are other competitors of Buick who offer five or six speed transmission which works as a drawback in comparison to its competitors. We found that the base suspension had been upgraded with Bilstein monotube struts but was still not superb, it offered bumps at higher speed. The brakes are also revamped with larger rotors but could not offer the efficiency that one would expect. We found that the fuel efficiency was acceptable at 17 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined which was offered by the CX and CXL trims while the super edition offered 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 19 mpg on combined roads.

2009 Buick Lacrosse Quality:

The 2009 Buick Lacrosse is perfectly designed to offer smooth ride with lots of cargo space. It offers front bucket seat to comfortably seat five passengers, however for taller passengers they may not be very convenient as they lack rear seat leg room. They are super sized cars and offer enough storage space inside the cabin. The trunk area where things can be stored has low leftover and non intrusive lid hinges with small openings which make it difficult to store bulky goods. The control panels are perfectly laid to offer convenience to the driver. We found that the noise levels were minimal and it was extremely quiet as we traveled down the lanes.The interiors also have a well planned and laid out design. Even though soft leather is used for the interiors the plastics that is used on door panels are of inferior quality and do not provide the fineness and richness that one would expect. Overall we found that the Buick is a quiet sedan car which can seat five passengers in comfort but the quality of the interiors used is not up to the expectation of the consumers.

2009 Buick Lacrosse Safety:

The 2009Buick Lacrosse which is an oversized car, offers all safety features such as anti lock brakes,  dual front airbags, side curtain air bags, antilock four wheel disc brakes, tire pressure monitor, and daytime running lights. The electronic stability control is included in the super model but is available at an additional cost in the CX and CXL models. We found that the visibility was not an issue in this model.There were many test conducted to check the efficiency of the standard features and it scored a five out of five stars for frontal impact protection, four stars for rear side impact protection and only three stars for  front side impact protection.

Buick Lacrosse Conclusion :

Lacrosse is a family sedan that offer quietness and comfort while traveling. The main highlights of this car are that it is quite spacious with extremely quiet interiors and loads of features. The main drawbacks that we noted are this model did not fare well in the front side impact crash test results, some inferior quality interior materials were used, only four speed automatic transmission was available and cramped rear legroom could offer discomfort for taller passengers.

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Alfa Romeo 147 Prices: £17,615-£19,315  (on road price)

Eco Friendly: 157g/km CO2 Emissions

Speed: 0-60mph 8.8s / Max Speed 129 mph

Size: 4430L /1745W

Average: 47.9mpg (combined)

Security: Twin front, window & side airbags, VDC, ABS and traction control.

Know the Stuff :
In the automotive sector who would have ever thought that at any point of time we’ll be ever earning the power of 150bhp in the car? Now in this scenario, even if someone tweet you for aching 200bhp then, it could prove the shocking and stunning news, right? And if all the above said features are available in diesel, it can be the smashing hot news of the year, for sure. Then, be ready as Alfa Romeo has introduced the most powerful and muscular car of their history with immense power and infinite faith. If you are interested in saving your money by having a fuel efficient car and also the best and powerful ride for the driving purpose, you are just looking for the Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V.

The 1471.9 is an absolutely shocking car even to the critics. It may seem to be an unfamiliar concept to have the diesel car everywhere for us Britishers, but the Europe has proved their intelligence and planned future with welcoming warmly to the diesel cars immensely. Due to Recession, the automotive sector is the worst affected sector and the figures of the car sales force us to accept it. There is an absolute set back in the industry as the numbers of sales are at the lowest of around 40 years. But even in this slowdown, the diesel car sales have gone steeply up. Up to last year it was merely 15 percent of the total car sales and this year it has rose unbelievably to 25 percent. Experts are predicting to reach them 30 percent in just a few months.  Fuel price hike could be the most powerful and influence reason behind it, but the drivers have a different view. They believe that the driving in the diesel cars offers more pleasure than the petrol driving.

The modern power plant used in the car for the diesel driving is so effective and enjoyable that the drivers are bound to make the most pleasure rides every time they drive the car. This trend of diesel car was generated and started by the Fiat Group way back in 1986. Lately but surely they have got the reward of their consistent efforts by gaining award for the Economist Innovation Award for ground breaking and solid services in the era of diesel car development. Alfa Romeo is the major constituent of the Fiat Group.

Alfa Romeo the company :
Alfa Romeo is also the company of excellence and innovations. They were the first to bring in the first JTD common rail engine to the UK in 1997 and then it was also installed in the Alfa 156. Their R&D guys can never stay calm and cool as they have made an advance improvement even in that version and have developed the most dynamic sixteen-valve 150bhp Multijet version of that engine which is quite powerful than the previous one and also the noise generated is lower than the previous as there was quite a lot noise creation in the older version of the JTD engine. These engines are also the most eco friendly and they are more conservative regarding to the CO2 emissions. The latest version has improved their working on noise and vibration problem of older engine.

Know the pilot injection :
The most happening of the 147 1.9 is the Multijet system that is developed with immense technical know-how and also with great efforts for saving fuels and saving the economy. The idea of pilot injection is also an interesting one. In this system there is a small amount of fuel is squirted into the cylinder and is diverted to ‘prime’ the combustion chamber for the main ignition process to refine. This refine makes the driving smoother, gradual combustion which makes deep impact on the fuel consumption.

Know the electronic unit :
Also there is a great use of electronic control unit in the newly invented car. This unit cuts the time lag between injections. Previously it was around 1,500 microseconds, but after using this electronic system it can to just 150 microseconds. Now onwards the 147JTD 16v won’t feel gustier anymore. The changes can be felt just by driving the car itself. The moment you fire up, the engine turns into an unobtrusive background thrum which saves drastically to the moulded dashboard. This also makes the engine to stay mute and there won’t be anymore noise pollution of whistles and bellows even if it is a diesel car. This technology can also make an improvement while switching the car in sixth gear. The car will dispatch the 50-75 mph increment which makes the gear changing extremely easier in just 7.9seconds.  The car will also be able to accelerate to 60mph in just 8.8 seconds which could be a record for any of the diesel car and also it will earn the maximum speed of 129mph in a flash. This system will also help to save the fuel and environment as well, because the average of the fuel will go to47.9mph and the emissions would be simply 157g/km. So, these changes are going to enhance the car performance in mind blowing ways.

Know the company’s performance :
The company has grown up in unbelievable ways in recent years. If you are not aware of the driving with Alfa cars since five years, you’ll never believe that you are driving the Alfa car while driving!! There are numerous changes that are reflected in the car exclusively and also it has reflected in the preferences and sales of the company. On the launching in 2001 itself the car has shown its potential by winning the 2001 European Car of the Year Award.

The most impressive development Alfa has made in these five years is the area of Development. They have screwed together all the information of their own car and also the superior cars from the users and made the appropriate changes to suit the consumers. That’s the reason Alfa Cars are playing on the lips of Europe!!

Summary :
With all the latest changes, all the goodies of the previous models are retained. The stylish look with powerful performance is the key factor of Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD. One thing we could definitely comment, “Just see the most romantic and stylish car and you’ll fall in love with it, for sure!!

The BMW 3 series price at MSRP: $33,600 – $50,700 dominates the automobile segment with their perfect blend of luxury, sportiveness and driving gratification. The BMW 3 series includes sedans, coupe, and wagons. It is an acknowledged fact over the years BMW 3 series is known to be the benchmark of entry level luxury car segment. BMW has made its name due to the perfect amalgamation of luxury, quality, safety and comfort that they provide. Their rivals are still working hard to get this proportions right.

2009 BMW 3 Series Body Style

The 2009 BMW 3 series is very magnificently styled with a little sharper and more muscular appearance than its older models. The BMW 3 series is available in 328i or 335i trim models. The cars have been perfectly designed to make it more friendlier looking with the front lighting units that are highlighted with LED turn signals which are covered in a cool-looking grid. The new wagon model offers more space than the coupe or sedan and has very promising looks.
The interiors of the BMW 3 series are not very flashy, if you are looking at simple interiors then this model would be your ideal choice. The interiors are styled keeping the drivers comfort in mind rather than making it appealing to the eye. However, the new colors and the ergonomic materials added a dash of new look to the 2009 model. The inner cabin is well styled but we found that audio and climate control switches could have been a placed a little higher to be accessible with comfort.

Overall it has pleasant exteriors along with minimalist and simple interiors styling

BMW 3 Series Features

The BMW 3 series is a luxury car and a sports car which can be clearly seen form the high tag that it carries.  Along with the high tag it offers features which are well equipped to match the luxury and premium quotient. It is well outfitted with all standard features which other competitors also possess such as heated side mirrors, push button ignition, automatic climate control, a sunroof, leatherette vinyl upholstery and a ten speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack. The 335i version of BMW additionally includes xenon headlights, 17inch wheel, power front seats with driver memory. There are many additional features that are available which can be incorporated in the base model at an extra cost. The premium accessories that are optionally available are auto dimming mirrors, blue tooth connectivity, premium leather upholstery, BMW Assist Telematics., and car internet access. You can also opt for the iDrive with more intuitive menus or opt for other standalone options such as front and rear parking assist, cruise control, and paddle shifter for optional automatic transmission.

The only drawback that we noted were that USB ipod connection is available at an additional cost which could have been included in the standard features.

BMW 3 Series Performance

The performance of the BMW 3 series is absolutely stunning. You need to drive it to experience that comfort and thrill that you achieve. BMW has made its name in the luxury car segment. Its trademark inline six engines are worth appreciating. The BMW 328i is well powered by 3.0 liter inline 6that produces 230 hp and 200 pound feet of torque and offers smooth sufficient, power for driving around the town or highway, whereas the 335i xDrive is powered by 3.0 liter inline6 which is twin turbocharged to produce 300 horse power and 300 pound feet of torque and has abundance of power and can travel in speed. The BMW 3 series offers different transmission options to the buyers. They also offer options such as all wheel drive and rear wheel drive, they can also choose between manual transmission and automatic transmission. The automatic transmission also offers the option of paddle shifters to the automobile. We noticed that the 6 speed automatic changes gears smoothly. The wonderful chassis balance along with communicative steering and base suspension provides excellent balance and sharp moves.

We noticed that in spite of the heavy engines the fuel economy was noteworthy. For the wagon model with manual controls and rear wheel drive estimated fuel usage to 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, the x Drive version gets 17/25 mpg while the automatic returns numbers of 18/27 mpg. The fuel usage for 328i for sedan as well as coupe was found to be 18 mpg city and 28 mpg on the highway and the fuel usage for 335i models were found to be 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway while the xDrive and the manual versions would offer 16/ 25v mpg. We noticed that for 335i xDrive models with the automatic transmission the highway rating remain unchanged but city economy jumps up 1 mpg to 17 mpg.

BMW 3 Series Quality

The 2009 BMW 3 series has done proper justice to the price tag that they have added, by offering good quality features which are comfortable and dynamic. We found adequate leg space and head room in the front and rear rows with excellent bolstering on the seats to secure the participants. They could accommodate passengers with comfort unless they are very tall they may have a hard time on long hauls. The brakes were efficient and stopped the vehicle without a jerk. The good suspensions also offer comfort to all the passengers traveling.

We found that interiors were lavishly done with strong but soft to feel materials. The materials used by BMW are exemplary for the exteriors as well as the interiors. They have lived up to the expectation of the brand. The tires that were outfitted offered good grip and their noise was also subdued.

The main drawback that we noted was that the coupe model had very little cargo space. While the sedans made up space by folding the rear seats and the wagons unmistakably excelled in terms of storage space.

BMW 3 Series Safety

We found that there were various crash test  that were conducted on the BMW3 series and they were found to be good  in both the frontal offset and side impact categories. They are covered by various features which are equipped even in the base model such as antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, and electronic stability system which enables various features designed to improve braking performance, such as periodically wiping the brake rotors dry when the windshield wipers are in use. We found the rear visibility to be fine and the car very safe to drive.

Conclusion
The 2009 BMW 3 series is a dream car for any car aficionado and one of the best selling cars in America. It is stylish, comfortable and luxurious and posses all that qualities that one would wish in a dream car.  The main highlights of this car was options of four body styles, high quality interiors, and superb efficiency  the main drawbacks that we noted were it is too expensive and the optional idrive is  also fussy.

2009 Audi A4 Overview

The 2009 Audi A4 price at MSRP: $30,700 – $48,800 is a perfect sedan for those shoppers who desire not only good looks but also sharp handling. The new A4 is longer and wider and designed to offer more cargo space. With Audi planning to launch the new diesel version of the new A4, it is definite that the popularity of the A4 would increase in leaps and bounds.

New Audi A4 Body style

The 2009 Audi A4 is a four door compact luxury car. They are available in three body styles sedan, convertible (cabriolet) and wagon (avant). The new Audi is approximately 4.6 inches longer and two inches wider than its predecessors. The new Audi A4 wears a resemblance to the Audi A6 in its body style. The increased body size not only increases its presence but also offers more comfort. We liked the looks of the wagon which is better looking then the sedan version.

The exterior shape of the wagon along with LED running lights is interesting and charming. Along with the new exterior looks the new Audi A4 owes a new cabin look which is very spacious and airy even without the sunroof. The interiors have more of black plastic that faces the front passengers. Overall the body style of the 2009 Audi A4 with leather and a choice of brushed aluminum or wood trim are more substantial than their competitors Mercedes Benz C class or BMW 3 series.

Audi A4 Features

The new 2009 Audi A4 offers host of features which are included even the base model and are known to be the best in its class. Leather seating, power accessories, AM/FM/CD player are all standard features which are included even in the base model. The premium version includes the 14 speaker set up with a six  CD changer, ipod connectivity , blue tooth connectivity, active cruise control, lane monitoring and collision warnings etc. Audi is also known to share many features with other German sedans like the Multi Media Interface with audio, navigation and climate control features which can actually be tedious to use. The switches inside the cabin are also well placed, on the centre console and are used to navigate menus and make selection that appears on a dashboard screen. The new Audi also features memory which recalls radio presets, interior and exterior lightning and exterior mirror positions etc. Audi also includes some exemplary features such as small touches, like ambient lighting for passengers under the driver’s seat.  The trunk space is also quite impressive in comparison to its rivals. The rear seats also feature headrest for all three passengers which assists in making the travel relaxing and comfortable.If the above mentioned features are fascinating you, then you will really get amazed to know about the lavish features of 2010 Audi A4.

New Audi A4 Performance

The new 2009 Audi A4 which is available in the U.S comes with a .2-liter V-6 engine and 243 pound-feet of torque. This engine is capable of an exciting 265 horsepower which enables the car to run 0-62mph in just 6.2 seconds this makes it much better than its competitors. However the engine available in the Audi A4 Avant is a gas powered four- banger which offers a smooth ride. we found that the trottle response in the Avant was immediate.

The 2009 Audi sedan model is equipped with four cylinders which are paired with either six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic in Quattro models. We found that the front wheel drive is standard on the basic sedan and convertible model and they are also equipped with CVT(continuous variable transmission).

We were impressed by the number of choices that are available for the drivers. There are features such as independent suspensions across the board, Drive Select Option that allows the driver to tune services for steering feel, ride comfort, throttle input, and transmission shifting, electric power steering, four wheel disc brakes are all included to assist the driver to have a relaxing drive.

The commendable feature was the steering which is light at low speeds and firms up at high speed. The auto mode also offers options to control the steering. In the Dynamic mode it offers tight and aggressive controls whereas in the comfort mode can be used to drive lazily on the highways. We found the fuel consumption in a sedan to be around 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.

Overall the Audi ha s a good performance with a galore of high tech options available for the driver, the only thing that we found missing was the S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox.

Audi Quality

The new Audi A4 is wells styled with spacious interiors and has an improvement from its predecessors. The added length to the newer version not only offers more space but also makes the ride comfortable. The longer body style has enabled more cargo space which is ideally required for a family travel. The new style is very practical and can suit even the taller individuals. It has more leg space and adequate headroom so that even the taller person can sit in comfort. There are not many Americans who would wish to buy a wagon but still the wagon offers fold-down rear seats, its hatch and its comprehensive array of rear load-support bars, hooks and nets are really commendable. The exterior beauty of this Audi is personified. The interiors have also received huge acclamations for its modern and wonderful style and the high comfort levels which it provides.

Overall we found that Audi has done a laudable job by designing roomy interiors using high quality materials. They have in fact offered tough competition to its rivals and left them behind in terms of good interior design combined with comfort and luxury.

Audi Safety

The 2009 Audi A4 is relatively new to the market and hence no crash tests have been conducted. However Audi has not compromised on the safety feature and it offers a list of basic features that are included even in the base models. The list includes six standard airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and LATCH child-seat hooks.

Conclusion
The 2009 Audi A 4 is a newly designed modern and stylish car which possess most of the options that one would dream off. The main highlights of this new car are that it is quite spacious and comfortable, it has sufficient trunk space, the interiors are pleasant and luxurious.

The drawbacks that we noted were it did not feature S- tronic transmission, and the driver has two many options to choose from the drive select menu.

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The 2009 Aston Martin Vantage car is hand built in Great Britain and Aston Martin Vantage Prices at MSRP: $119,500 – $136,500. They are available as a two seater roadster or a coupe. This iconic British car is simply dazzling and it increases the fun to drive quotient which makes it a true sports car. This Aston martin car has made up its niche in connection to other luxury sports car with panache.

Aston Martin Vantage Body Style:

The body style is an embodiment of good looking stylish car which is overwhelming with beauty. There are many people who wish to buy this car merely because of its appealing looks. It retains the muscular look at the same time being stylish in modern times. It is an upgrade of its predecessor, but there are not many changes that need to be done as the older models were already blessed with near to perfect proportions and had an astounding road presence. There are slight changes in the interiors, like the inclusion of the armrest which are not very comfortable. Other than this feature the interior of the car is as exhilarating as its exterior. The interiors are well crafted with hand stitched leather and suede. They also include the Aston signature features like counterclockwise tachometer and a crystal capped key fob which can be used to carry a small piece of automotive jewelery.

Aston Martin Vantage Features :

There are a galore of features that are available even with the base model of Aston Martin. They also offer the advantage to the users to upgrade and personalize the interiors or change its accessories from the long list of features that are available. The base model is equipped with many standard features such as automatic climate control, leather seating, 160-watt audio system with a six-CD/MP3 player and integrated iPod connector and USB, a new Hard Disk Drive Navigation System which enables faster route processing, along with improved graphics, and other additional features. It also includes impressive features such as the blue tooth which is a navigation system that’s not easy to use with the controls provided; satellite radio; and memory and heated seats. It has powerful memory which remembers what transmission setting you were in last, so you can hop in and head out without navigating different menus.

We found that Aston Martin has adroitly addressed the faults of the past. The switchgear which was difficult to operate has now been smartly restyled to offer optimum utility.The interiors have also been tastefully done the crystal ashtray was perfectly placed and it complemented the key fob which is also made of crystal that lights up in its center-dash-mounted slot.

Aston Martin Vantage Performance:

There are not many cars which can match the driving the performance of the Aston Martin and can offer enjoyable and exotic driving experience. The suspension upgrades which have been done to the new 2009 version along with added power makes the driving more comfortable and pleasurable. We found the new version engines have grown from 4.3 to 4.8 liters, which makes the output grow leap to 420hp along with 346 pound feet of torque and with lighter pistons which magnifies the effect when they are spun to 7000 rpm. We found that the engineers have made the necessary changes wherever it is needed to offer the perfect performance. They have upgraded the transmission clutch and flywheel to cope with the increased power and offer.  However there are some disadvantages like the auto clutch does not allow an aggressive track launch We found the brakes to be averagely perfect as the strong stops required firm pedal pressure. We felt that the carbon ceramics would have much better suited the cars performance.The fuel economy was estimated to be 12 mpg on city limits and 19 mpg on highway. When used in manual transmission on combined limits it performed at 14mpg.

Aston Martin Vantage Quality:

The Aston Matins quality matched the price but may not be as comfortable as one would expect. The swan wing doors of the Aston Martins offers a warm welcome s you are about to be seated in this luxurious beauty. The interiors are generously wrapped in soft opulent leather. However in spite of the beauty we found some discomforts connected to it. The seats looked beautiful but they were not very comfortable. During the long haul drives these seats offered great discomfort to the spine. We also found that on high speeds the cabin made some noise but they were not too worse to feel uncivilized. Overall the interior looks good but it still has a great scope for improvement.

Aston Martin Vantage Safety:

We found that there is no data available to check the safety requirements, but the 2009 Aston Martin has taken all efforts to see that the car is properly secured. They have equipped this version with all the basic necessities like anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, side airbags, rear parking assists which are important for the safety of the passengers traveling at the time of a crash.However there were some drawbacks that could be altered like its thick pillars and low-profile windows hamper visibility. The stability control system could have been more tolerant.

Conclusion :
A 2009 Aston Martin is a two door coupe or roadster is sleeker than its rivals and promises to give the rider a glance as they pass.  They main highlights of this car are that offer food looking interiors which are gorgeously styled, offers excellent handling and is exclusive by nature.The main drawbacks that were noted are it lacks sport transmission, the trunk size could have been a little bigger which would enable to accommodate more stuff, and the quality of the interiors needs to be worked upon.

Price: £17,830-£18,330 – on the road

Eco Friendly: 153g/km CO2 Emissions

Speed: 0-60mph 8secs /Max Speed 134mph

Size: 4223L/1729W/1442mmH

Average: 48.7mpg combined

Security: ABS, EBD, VDC, Q2, passenger and driver airbags.

Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse Special Edition Overview

Alfa Romeo is the company that is working harder for the growth of Automobile sector and technological dynamics. There are lots of versions and models introduced by the Alfa Romeo which can truly considered as the beauty of the machines. Even they are the prime supporter to change the petrol habits of the people and to convert them in the diesel users. They are also the backstage hero for the Ducati, the victorious of 2007 Motor GP World championships. The Alfa Romeo is the suppliers of the cars to the Ducati. Therefore they are introducing the most stunning and splashing model of the sports car category for the open world, in the name of Ducati Corse version of the Alfa 147.

It’s the cocktail car version of Alfa Romeo and Ducati who are fully furnished with the expert experience of Car Racing and are the respected manufacturers of the sports car world. Both are of the same country, Italy. Also both have the great workmanship and the group of some dedicated guys for the R&D work. They are also known as the tradition breakers and also the most innovative companies of the automotive world. So, the 147 Ducati Corse is the special and technically superior child of these giants.

Know the stuff

The 147 Corse is likely to get inspired from the Marquee’s thrilling and typically styled and quite expensive Brera. It has a specialty of attracting all class of age group and also is having an awesome view from all the directions. It’s a combination of an aggressive sports car and the most efficient performance car.

It just has the name of the previous version 147 but is fabulously aggressive to the cousin 147!!

As usual there is a minor price difference in the three door model and five door models. The price for the previous model is  For £17,830 and £18,330 for the five-door model. The Ducati latest model is £1,000 more than the traditional and standard model of 1.9 litres Lusso 147.  But the moment you’ll see the difference between the features and technologies, this difference would seem like a bonus, as the changes are numerous and the increase of £1,000 sounds just like nothing.

Know the specialty

The latest model of Alfa Romeo Ducati Corse 147 special addition is powered by a 16-valve 170bhp 1.9 JTDM turbo diesel engine. The classy car has a grand feature of attaining 0 to 62mph in eight seconds and also it can manage its top speed of 134mph at 3,750rpm in no time. The 330Nm of torque is available from 2,000rpm and also it has a sport button that varies the mapping and also there is a special accelerator pedal to burst the acceleration at the time of requirement.

The punch of accelerator is so sporty and also it is so thunderous experience to drive the car and has to be because two car racing companies have tied up to make the deal. It’s amazingly sporty and you can have the real feel of a sport car. To make the car special they have included 18-inch alloy wheels, red painted brake callipers, satin effect electrically adjustable and heated wing mirrors, a rear spoiler and also the very special Ducati badging. These all components gathers together to make a real magic of aggression and enthusiasm. Even if seen the exterior structure of the car over all, the front bumper has triple-lamp light clusters and mean-looking air intakes and the rear makes an Alfa Romeo badge and a chrome exhaust.

Since this car is manufactured by the sports car companies, it is bound to have the dynamic features of the sports car. These dynamic features make the car a dream come true car for the people who were willing to have the sports car to get driven on the streets and also to have the features of the professional and regular car in a single unit. We can derive to a statement after seeing the car that,

“The Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse is the car that every car crazy of any age should possess. Youngsters can have fun by the sporty drive and the elder age group can get the stuff that makes a pride against others and also a drive that gives comfort as well!!”

Know the origin

The origin idea to make such car derived from the experience of 147 and also the victory of the World GP Motor Championship taught to develop a car that keeps all the features of a luxurious car and still can give a thrill of a sports car. The experience of larger 156 also helped a lot to develop the company and the backing in the car racing brought both the company, The Alfa Romeo and the Ducati together and they gifted a wonderful gift to the world.

Know the specialty

The speciality also carries on by the sporty feel even in the cabin where the aluminium sports pedals are fixed on. The car has got a red background and sports seats with black leather with red stitching. You are offered three colours, Etna Black, Ghiaccio White and Giulietta Red. Gadgets of the car possess cruise control, dual zone automatic climate control with split temperature and a car radio with audio CD player and wheel-mounted audio controls. There is electric window and there’s an onboard trip computer with a multifunctional display.

Know the economical issue

The combined fuel consumption is 47.9mpg which is incredible in case of such a sporty car. Even seeing the environmental issue, the maximum omission of the car is 157g/km. So, in the 147 range car, this is the best environment friendly car.

There is also the safety issue is considered nicely by providing the Fire Prevention System, ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution and VDC with brake assist and Alfa’s Q2 self-locking front differential system.

Summary

Nothing to comment further for the car as it has got every stuff that a dream car should have. It can be narrated as the speed with sporty featured car. One must go for this car to have the feel of luxury and thrill!!