The Ford Expedition SUV Can Seat Up To Eight People
By Jacqueline Star
The large truck segment is a competitive market with numerous formidable players such as the GMC Yukon and the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Ford Expedition is a strong contender in this market due to its powerful towing ability and massive trunk space. If you’ve got a lot of belongings or people to haul around then the Expedition could be a good choice. It’s also quite good looking; the front grille is edgy and aggressive for an impressive appearance.
One of Ford’s coolest features is the SYNC system which is available on the Expedition; however it does not come standard but can be added for an extra cost. The SYNC system allows you to change radio stations and utilize the phone via Bluetooth by voice. This allows you to stay focused on the road at all times. If you have to drive around a lot of people on a regular basis then the Expedition would be a great choice; this auto has enough room for eat people. With the third row of seats folded back; the cargo area can be expanded to 131 cubic feet. The third row of seats can easily be folded down to maximize space. Getting heavy objects on the truck is an easy feat thanks to the lift gate.
The Expedition is a heavy car; curb weight is over five thousand pounds and as a result gas mileage isn’t too great; 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the freeway. However, that is to be expected with such a big SUV. Horsepower stands at 310 hp and torque is at 365 lb feet; more than enough to carry the hefty auto around thanks to an eight cylinder 5.4 Liter engine. Acceleration is smooth, however things can get bogged down a bit if loaded to capacity. The Expedition’s strong point is its towing abilities; it can tow up to 9,200 lbs.
All disc brakes ensure that this SUV has ample of stopping power. Other safety mechanisms include a comprehensive air bag system and rain sensor wipers which start working immediately when it detects rain or snow. Read the rest of this entry »
Toyota Vios and TRD Sportivo
By Calvyn Lee
The new Toyota Vios has been dramatically changed and there is an option of a stylish make or a sporty type. Currently in its 3rd generation, the Toyota Vios is showing far more than ever before to be an inexpensive yet lavish and roomy vehicle.
Toyota has put sensible design to work by taking the original design of the 2007 Vios and adding sophisticated improvements to complement its contoured form. The 2010 Vios features a new grille: the bars on the grille curve softly downwards in the direction of the middle point, giving the grille a slight “V” appearance, and giving the vehicle an all round sporty look. The tail lamps for this 2010 model are also different: they curve in an outward direction and present an even more dimensional design to the rear. The electrically collapsible lateral mirrors are also an improvement on the Vios.
Toyota Malaysia has unveiled the 1.5 TRD Sportivo, 1.5G, 1.5E and 1.5J variants to this country. Toyota has added enhanced features which are unique to each variant: exquisite interior chrome trimmings and combination leather seats are specific luxurious tweaks that are offered on some of the variants. The 1.5 TRD Sportivo is the cheeky and sporty version of the lot, and comes with a leather wrap steering wheel, 15 inch, 7 spoke alloy wheels and a 5 piece Aerokit, which advances the streamlined and sporty appearance of the Toyota Vios.
The Toyota Vios has been sensibly designed so that the body-shape of the car makes parking in compact spaces extremely simple. The Vios also has a minimal turning radius of 4.9 metres, making it easy when carrying out sharp turns or u-turns.
The VVT-i engine is Toyota’s hallmark technological innovation and is the key element to the Vios’s outstanding performance: the engine is distinctively designed to automatically regulate valve timing in order generate ultra powerful acceleration. Read the rest of this entry »