2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES - Short Take Road Test

What Is It?

It’s Mitsubishi’s all-new mini-SUV. Sharing its one zero five.1-inch wheelbase with the larger Outlander, the game differentiates itself with 2 rows of seating—the Outlander offers three—an overall length that’s fourteen.6 inches shorter, and one engine, a naturally aspirated two.0-liter four-cylinder manufacturing 148 hp and a hundred forty five lb-ft of torque. Wading into the ever-popular small-sport-ute category, the Outlander Sport is very necessary to Mitsubishi because it struggles to stay viable within the U.S.

How will It Drive?
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Ford F-150 New Car 2011

The 2011 Ford F-150 options an entire powertrain overhaul with four new engines: a three.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8, 6.2-liter V8 and a twin-turbocharged three.5-liter EcoBoost. All four engines are combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission and electrical power-assisted steering is added to enhance fuel potency. The Lariat restricted trim returns for 2011, out there solely in White Platinum tri-coat paint with chrome trim, blacked-out headlights, blacked-out taillights, 22-inch polished cast aluminum wheels, specially-tuned suspension, premium two-tone leather seats, ambient lighting and extra interior upgrades. The new 6.2-liter V8 engine manufacturing 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque is commonplace for the F-150 SVT Raptor and also the Harley-Davidson F-150. The F-150 SVT Raptor is out there as a SuperCrew for 2011. The 2011 Harley-Davidson f-150 options Tuxedo Black or Ingot Silver paint and new graphics on the hood and body facet incorporate an engine-turned end and satin chrome Harley-Davidson lettering.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2011

Based on the Explorer, the game Trac offers that SUV's coarse V6 and a lot of powerful V8. Our tested V6 came back simply fourteen mpg, on par with full-sized pickups. Despite the move to an freelance rear suspension, ride and handling have improved solely slightly. Full-time four-wheel drive could be a and. there's a helpful storage bin beneath the rustproof composite bed, however it's arduous to induce to. Well calibrated stability management and a rollover-mitigation system are normal, adding security. match and end is suitable. The awkward interior door-latch style is annoying. Reliability has been average, however the game Trac scores too low to be suggested. the game Trac has been discontinued for 2011.

The Sport Trac incorporates a stiff ride and so-so handling. The rust-proof composite bed grew with the last redesign. The well calibrated electronic stability management system is normal. Our tested V6 came back simply fourteen mpg. match and end is suitable. the game Trac has been discontinued for 2011.

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Ford F-250 Super Duty 2011

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty is identified by a replacement inverted power dome hood, “Super Duty” on the higher grille and a bigger Ford oval. beneath the hood, the F-250 Super Duty offers 2 all-new powertrains, led by a Ford-built half dozen.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel that produces 390 horsepower and 735 lb.-ft. of torque. The new gasoline engine may be a 385-horsepower half dozen.2-liter V8 that delivers 405 lb.-ft. of torque. each engines are mated with a replacement heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift Automatic capability, which has Progressive vary choose and a manual mode. The 2011 F-250 Super Duty receives chassis and suspension updates for improved ride, handling and steering. Inside, the Super Duty adds a replacement reconfigurable flow-through console and an offered four.2-inch LCD productivity screen to look at varied menu choices.


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New for 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty

The 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty is identified by a replacement inverted power dome hood, “Super Duty” on the higher grille and a bigger Ford oval. beneath the hood, the F-350 Super Duty offers 2 all-new powertrains, led by a Ford-built half dozen.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel that produces 390 horsepower and 735 lb.-ft. of torque. The new gasoline engine could be a 385-horsepower half dozen.2-liter V8 that delivers 405 lb.-ft. of torque. each engines are mated with a replacement heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift Automatic capability, which incorporates Progressive vary choose and a manual mode. The 2011 F-350 Super Duty receives chassis and suspension updates for improved ride, handling and steering. Inside, the Super Duty adds a replacement reconfigurable flow-through console and an offered four.2-inch LCD productivity screen to look at numerous menu choices.

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Ford F-450 Super Duty 2011

The 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty is identified by a brand new inverted power dome hood, “Super Duty” on the higher grille and a bigger Ford oval. beneath the hood, the F-450 Super Duty offers 2 all-new powertrains, led by a Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel that produces 390 horsepower and 735 lb.-ft. of torque. The new gasoline engine may be a 385-horsepower half-dozen.2-liter V8 that delivers 405 lb.-ft. of torque. each engines are mated with a brand new heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift Automatic capability, which has Progressive vary choose and a manual mode. The 2011 F-450 Super Duty receives chassis and suspension updates for improved ride, handling and steering. Inside, the Super Duty adds a brand new reconfigurable flow-through console and an on the market four.2-inch LCD productivity screen to look at varied menu choices.

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Land Rover DC100 Sport (2011) at Frankfurt motor show

Land Rover has unveiled a second Defender concept automobile at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show. We’ve already seen the DC100, and currently there’s the DC100 Sport. Land Rover has designed them each to determine public interest and choose within which direction consequent Defender – due in 2015 – ought to be designed. browse on to seek out out regarding the DC100 Sport, and to be told additional regarding the DC100
How will the new Land Rover Defender DC100 Sport differ from the DC100?

If we’re simplistic regarding it, the DC100 may be a typical three-door 4x4, and also the new DC100 Sport may be a pick-up. in step with Land Rover, the DC100 ‘demonstrates the long run of Land Rover capability and versatility’ whereas the DC100 Sport is ‘an active expression of freedom and leisure’.

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Nissan Leaf EV (2011) long-term test review

Causing a stir with the Nissan Leaf within the Bauer automotive park – seven September 2011

It’s a quiet very little issue the Leaf, such a lot thus it’s quite the eye seeker within the Bauer automotive park. individuals look on in amazement, stop you in your tracks and hearth comments aplenty: ‘What is that?’ and ‘That’s weird!’ we've not scythed any pedestrians down quite nonetheless, however we tend to tread gingerly around automotive parks. It's progressing to take individuals a moment to catch up with this new era of silent mobility.

Passengers notice it eerie, too, and are constantly agog at the deafening silence. however it will build the Leaf a splendidly relaxing place to be. typically a bit too relaxing, i am finding, because the sleek acceleration tips you over the 75mph mark on the motorway – and that is curtains to the vary.

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Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 (2011) CAR review

Peugeot Citroen are showing Hybrid4 ideas for 3 years currently - and at last the wait is over. The new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 is here - and we've driven it. UK sales begin in November 2011.

This is a big automobile on varied counts. it is the 1st series production diesel-electric hybrid on sale. it is the 1st time you or I even have been able to get a PSA Hybrid4 vehicle. And, if Paris is to be believed, it's going to nevertheless revolutionise the method hybrid cars are place along and sold.

Read on for CAR's 1st drive review of the new 2011 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4.
Peugeot Hybrid4: a history lesson

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Jaguar C-X16 sports car 2011 at Frankfurt motor show

When could be a concept automobile not a thought car? When it’s a ‘production concept’, to use Jaguar’s oft-repeated description at the revealing of the new Jaguar C-X16 coupe at the Frankfurt motor show nowadays.

Officially the two-seat, supercharged V6 coupe hasn’t got the inexperienced light-weight. Unofficially this is often the R version of a production automobile that is nearly sure to be in showrooms in 2013.
Interviewing the bosses behind the Jaguar C-X16 concept automobile

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