MITSUBISHI PAJERO -SPECIFICATIONS

Pajero

Pajero belonging to the category of SUV is leaving its name in the market for its on-road and off-road performance.

It has various features to make its exterior and interior more beautiful like chrome plated front grille, integrated grill guard, chrome plated controlled door mirrors with defogger, chrome combination lamps moldings, chrome plated door handles, color-keyed side sill and door garnishes and color keyed wheel house molding, front and rear mud guard, Kernel Velour type seat fabric, 2nd and 3rd row seats with walk in system and fully foldable (back and cushion) 2nd and 3rd row seats etc.

Its several comfort and safety features include fully automatic air-conditioner; driver's height adjuster for driver's seat, driver's 4 way power seat, and front suspension along with enough luggage space; cup holders; upper glove box; impact absorbing crushable zones etc.

Honda City CRV

Honda City CRV with its powerful engine carrying fuel capacity of 2.4 litre and exclusive beige interior is spreading its name as Honda's Brainchild.

It has two variants :

• Honda City CRV - Manual
• Honda City CRV - Automatic

AUDI Q7 REVIEW

Audi Q7

From the makers of Audi comes another gem called Audi Q7. This car is uniquely and extravagantly stylish in design. Keeping in the mind the comfort of its user, the car has a lavish and luxurious exterior as well as interior. Single- frame grill, wrap-around tail gate, open sky system in the exterior along with interiors such as color-contrasting cockpit, spacious seating space makes it an extraordinary car. Other salient features are:

• Quattro four wheel drive
• Provides you with the option of automatic gear shifting
• Coupe-like roof line
• Adaptive lights that moves dynamically in the direction of travel
• SUV bumpers
• Three rows of seats
• ESP function that enhances its drive on rough areas like mountains

Audi Q7 comes in two different variants:

• Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
• Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Chevrolet Tahoe 2-mode hybrid SUV

We got our first experience with the upcoming hybrid Chevy Tahoe during the GM full line program in Nashville this summer and the model was officially launched at the Texas State Fair Auto Show. Also shown was the sister GMC Yukon two-mode hybrid. The good news for fullsize SUV lovers is these new trucks will see a 40 percent fuel economy improvement in town and 25 percent rise in fuel economy on the highway thanks to the new two-mode hybrid powertrain set to arrive in showrooms late this fall.

The new hybrid models closely resemble their gas-only production counterparts from the outside. The differences will be that the new hybrid models receive a new front fascia (with taller air dam), new aluminum hood (for reduced weight), new rear fascia (including LED taillamps) and aluminum rear hatch (again for the weight savings). And, of course, the hybrid badging.

Inside we see the hybrid designation on the instrument panel, which includes a new “economy” gauge to alert drivers of their most fuel-efficient driving habits. There is also the hybrid mode display on the center dash monitor which shows energy use and production from the hybrid gasoline/electric motors.

he new hybrid SUVs will also see the benefit of active fuel management technology in the gasoline engines. Active fuel management allows the engine to operate in four-cylinder mode under light loads. On-road the new two-mode hybrid powertrain operates nearly seamlessly save for the added gauges and lights in front of you. About the only time you really know that this is a hybrid system is when the gasoline engine shuts off at low speeds or at rest.

Chrysler ME Four Twelve Concept Car

Chrysler Me Four Twelve Concept Car, at the Motor Trend International Auto Show, Baltimore Maryland, February 2007

Saab AeroX Concept Car

Villa d'Este: Who Makes the Best-looking Concept Car? GM Europe takes part in competition with Saab Aero X and Opel GTC Coupé. When good looks and elegance are the most important criteria for judging a car, then there can be no more prestigious and stylish event than the Concorso d’Eleganza on the grounds of the Villa d’Este on Lake Como, Italy. Each year, collectors from around the world present their exclusive cars here to a specialist jury and the public

Saab AeroX Concept Car

Subaru Tribeca

Introduced just three years ago as the B9 Tribeca, this new iteration is completely reworked inside and out. While all the sheetmetal sans the roof has been changed, the most noticeable modification is at the front: The unique three-grille nose is replaced by a front fascia featuring a chrome "spread-wing" design many judges found less attractive than the original, with less personality. The other significant change is under the hood. Subaru has bumped displacement from 3.0 to 3.6 liters, adding six horsepower and a noticeable 32 pound-feet of torque, while switching from a premium-fueled motor to a 3.6-liter, 256-horse regular-fueled one.
The interior remains relatively unchanged visually, but Subaru has added a few functions to better manage second-row ingress/egress than in the previous-gen version. The second-row seat now has a tilt-and-slide feature on both sides, along with a new assist spring that reduces effort in sliding the second row. New grab handles on the lower C-pillar further ease entry to the third row. The front seats feel significantly firmer, a case of sitting on them, not in them, and the second row suggests sitting on a park bench with a backrest. Even with the increase in length (from 189.8 to 191.5), the third row is still tight, useable by only the smallest of passengers.

On-road manners are much better than before. Body roll is noticeably reduced while preserving a relatively smooth ride. You can have fun through mountain roads, but the initial set on turn-in feels delayed, sometimes causing you to dial in more steering then quickly needing to dial it back out once the car starts rolling through the corner. While the new engine and transmission work nicely, the Tribeca's weight caused the engine to struggle uphill.

Saturn Vue

Saturn's second-generation 2008 Vue is one of the first in the sheetmetal manifestations of the brand's newly synchronous orbit with GM's European Opel arm. In an ever more crowded field where being noticed is half the battle, the Vue's exterior looks stick out as crossover cool. The five-passenger vehicle is without a doubt one of the slickest-looking contenders in this year's Sport/Utility of the Year field.

The Vue's interior packaging also looks to be worlds better than the outgoing model's at first glance and is arguably the best Saturn effort to date -- especially considering its relatively inexpensive starting point. Beginning just south of $22 grand (for four-speed automatic, front-drive models), the Vue has one of the lowest base prices of any vehicle in the field, although the model we summoned -- an AWD XR variant -- checked in at $28, 665.

Our test Vue came with the most powerful block on the option list, GM's 3.6-liter, DOHC 24-valve V-6 rated at 257 horsepower, mated to the available six-speed automatic. Gone is the optional, Honda-sourced 3.5-liter -- the Vue now features an impressive number of engine options including two sixes, a four-cylinder, and a mild hybrid. Coming next year will be a model equipped with GM's much-anticipated two-mode hybrid that the automaker promises will greatly boost the Vue's mileage figures. The top-tier 3.6-liter model we flogged is EPA-rated at 16 city/22 highway. Despite our test model's heft (4109 pounds), the Vue performed fairly well during our 0-60 run, posting time of 7.8 seconds, with the quarter mile coming in at 16.0 seconds at 87.0 mph.

Safety is always a big concern with people-movers, and Saturn is relentlessly pushing the new Vue's numerous features designed to keep the human cargo secure in any worst-case scenario.

So what's our, um, view of the new Vue? Has it improved enough to snag the 2007 Sport/Utility of the Year crown? Be sure to check back at motortrend.com on Monday, October 15 and in the December issue of Motor Trend to find out how it fared against the 10 other contenders in this year's field.

Land Rover LR2

The LR2 is based on the same unibody chassis architecture as the Volvo XC90 and uses a variant of its transverse-mounted straight-six. But the result, which replaces the outdated and generally less-than-stellar Freelander, is one that still gets it done as a Land Rover.

The LR2's look is right, inside and out. You get the square-shouldered design and command seating position. You also get a somewhat ergonomically confused audio system and switchgear, but it's better than in past Landies. The aforementioned 3.0-liter six spools out a smooth 230 horsepower-less than the class average, but enough. It's backed by a six-speed automatic with standard drive, Sport drive, and manumatic modes that make the most of the powerplant.

While the LR2 doesn't offer a low range, it has full-time all-wheel drive, excellent ground clearance, aggressive approach/departure angles, Hill Descent control, and Land Rover's remarkable Terrain Response, which lets you tailor its many electronic systems for the type of turf you'll be covering. In short, the LR2 packs more off-road capability than most any other crossover. A super-stiff structure, full of high-strength steels, seven standard airbags, Traction, Corner Brake, and Roll Stability controls plus ABS, makes for what should prove an exceptionally safe package. Our tester came loaded with dual sunroofs, leather interior, navigation system, and all the usual power goodies.

Unlike some previous Land Rover offerings, this one has good on-road dynamics, too. Says one staffer: "Steering is light and quick, remarkably responsive on-road for a vehicle with this one's off-road pretensions." Another notes, "Engine is smooth and sweet, if not a powerhouse. I prefer this to the RDX's peaky turbo-four."

While the LR2 won't hop rocks with an old Defender 90, it's still a doer in the dirt-and now, a joy to drive on-road as well. Will it have enough stuff to climb to the top of the Sport/Utility pile? Stay tuned...

Nissan Rogue

Nissan Rogue

If Nissan's all-new Rogue compact CUV were a shoe, it would one of those high-tech trail runners -- half sneaker, half hiking boot, with styling and functionality for the environs where it'll most likely be found, the city streets of America.

Based on the last year's all-new Sentra sedan, the Rogue is one of the smallest entrants in our competition this year -- giving up over 200 horsepower, over 2000 pounds in curb weight, and a whopping a 7000 pounds of towing capacity to the behemoth of the bunch, the Toyota Land Cruiser. Of course, that's not a fair comparison: If you want to tackle Mt. Everest, you take the 'cruiser, the hard-core expedition boot in our collection.

With a front-drive-biased, all-wheel-drive system and gas-sipping, 170-horsepower four-cylinder engine, the Rogue clearly isn't born for running the Rubicon, but that doesn't mean it falls apart when the pavement ends. Its light curb weight, short wheelbase, and reasonable ground clearance indicate it had no trouble scrambling around our off road course.

The Rogue's running-shoe character emerged when we hit real roads. Its taut chassis and quick turn-in, combined with features like a surprisingly fun, paddle-shiftable CVT transmission, quickly made it a top pick among the editors for on-road driving.

Around town, the Rogue scored high marks for its smooth, styling and thoughtful range of standard and optional equipment, including a bangin' Rockford Fosgate stereo system and a pop-up grocery-bag manager in the rear.

So does the 2008 Nissan Rogue have the superiority, significance, and value to win our Sport/Utility of the Year award? That's a tough call. As its name implies, the Rogue certainly stood out in our field this year, but that isn't necessarily enough. To win the coveted calipers, a vehicle also must conqueror its segment, and the entry-level SUV market in which the Rogue competes in is one of the toughest. Sure, the Rogue can run with the best of them, but you'll have to wait and see if it can beat them.