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 Toyota Motor Corporation developed its first generation Land Cruiser in 1951 and in the year 2011 celebrating its 60th anniversary it has proved to be the lowest depreciating SUV and has better value than others. Image Source : http://bit.ly/sAtpO4 The cost of owning a car depends on the value of its depreciation (the car’s decrease in value over time). The Japanese car maker managed to bring its Toyota Land Cruiser on top of the list of cars suffering the least depreciation. Check out new land cruiser deals on buyatoyota.com. Usually if a car maker is lagging with its sales then it tends to launch its [...]
 When every other auto company is busy pouring out a new SUV concept from its kettle, why should MG not get an opportunity to participate? Well, it was given a fair opportunity and the British automaker presented its Icon concept SUV. In recent years, MG hasn’t been able to maintain itself in news for any interesting reasons. It has been associated with names like MGA, MGB and Midget, but since a last few years, all it has done is change owners. Especially, when it comes to SUVs, MG has nothing to talk about and with this concept car, it is [...]
 Though by a minuscule margin, Honda CR-V has scored more than the closest competitor Mazda CX-5 in the small SUV tests as conducted by the Consumer Reports. Both SUVs faired impressively, but with its better cargo and passenger seating capabilities and easy access, Honda CR-V finally made it to the top. Basically, Honda’s orientation towards the family crowd has helped this automaker bag the award. In comparison, both Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 accommodate equal number of passengers, have almost similar stats and they are available in front and all wheel drive. Moreover, the pricing structure too is comparable, but [...]
 Engines, transmission, chassis, driver assistance systems, infotainment systems and Audi connect are few of the elements that have been upgraded in the mid size Audi Q5. And this is not all; the Q5 hybrid Quattro too has been added to the list of offers. The hybrid model takes only 7.1 second to go up from 0 to 100 km/h. 2.0 TFSI with 155 kW and 350 Nm of torque, along with an electric motor (40 kW and peak torque of 210 Nm) assist with the endeavor. As for Audi Q5, there are 5 engine options to pick from. All three [...]
 Audi Q5 has been updated and apparently the styling aspects have been impressively revamped. Basically, the car is all new. One look from outside and you’ll notice that the vehicle makes an attempt to step up the sporty appeal. The horizontal lines have received more emphasis and now there are four more colors to pick from. So in totality, this SUV is now available in 15 colors. Vital stats of the revamped Audi Q5 are 4.63 metres long, 1.90 metres wide and 1.65 metres tall. The vehicle is mostly made up of ultra high strength steels and this helps keep [...]
What do you look for in an SUV… is it fuel efficiency or space or a style laden leisure drive? If the answer is all of the above stated, then you are definitely looking for Mazda CX-5. Mazda CX-5 is a compact 5 seater SUV, which trusts the proven SKYACTIV engineering to meet the fuel economy expectations. Recorded fuel ratings are 7.8 and 5.7 L/100 km for city and highways respectively. With such impressive figures to flaunt, who is even concerned about the much hyped hybrid versions? Mazda’s 2.0-litre, DOHC Atkinson-cycle, 4-cylinder engine with Direct Multi Port Injection is to [...]
 At the Beijing Motor Show, with its powerful SUV concept, Lamborghini conveniently sidelined other debutants. It was a powerful display which as per Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann was completely in sync with the brand’s image. This supposedly perfect match for the Lamborghini brand is still in its conceptual stages and the engine has yet not been decided. Perhaps something could be adopted from Lamborghini Gallardo’s 560-hp V-10 engine or maybe an adaptation of the turbo found in Porsche Cayenne Turbo could gel in; but as of yet, nothing is final. Urus is the name for this new series, which will [...]
 The public debut of 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been a grand success and the key reason behind this pompous show is vehicle’s captivating deign concept. The SUV has kept its promise. The LRX concept which was uncurtained in 2008 had tantalized the viewers and thankfully, the final result has managed to retain the essence. The compact sized SUV has a unique design and is technically equipped to seek as much attention. Especially, the external shape is so like LRX that none can afford to not look again. A classy vehicle, 2012 Range Rover Evoque offers two options to pick [...]
 G-class again gets reshaping and with every consecutive restyling, the vehicle is getting all bigger and better. If you have a craving for power, this vehicle can literally satisfy. It is not a usual car with typical dimensions. Length equals to 5 meters and the width equals 2 meters. So at its best, the second generations GL class SUV is gigantic. With size, the vehicle offers higher levels of luxury and of course, more space for passengers. Taking about accommodation, Mercedes-Benz is claiming that the third row passengers will now actually get a proper three seat space. This seven seater [...]
 The Italian automaker has finally decided to present its SUV concept at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. Thus while in theory, the audiences get to know as much about this awaited launch in April 2012, as per the company, it would take another 5 years or so for the vehicle to actually hit the roads. In other words, the wait game will continue, but Lamborghini will please the enthusiasts with a few more details. As per the CEO Stephan Winkelmann, the new SUV will be more targeted towards China and US markets. He further added that this model, which happens [...]
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