Malibu 2009 - Chevrolet mid size car with hybrid technology

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
is largely unchanged following its 2008 redesign. This is the smaller of Chevy's two midsize sedans. It shares its basic design with the Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura, and Saab 9-3. LS, LT, and LTZ trim levels remain unchanged. A gas/electric Hybrid model is also available. LS and LT have a standard 169-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission. A 6-speed automatic for the 4-cylinder is available on the LT and standard on the LTZ. LT and LTZ are available with a 252-hp 3.6-liter V6 that teams with the 6-speed automatic.

The Hybrid combines the 4-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor. The sole transmission is a 4-speed automatic. The hybrid system can turn off the gas engine while at a stop, but the car cannot accelerate solely on electric power. No plug-in charging is required. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. New for 2009 is a wireless cell phone link. Seventeen-inch wheels are now standard on the LS and Hybrid versus the 16s previously offered.
COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family-oriented sedans and wagons. Our Best Buys include the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 5, Saturn Aura, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, and Nissan Maxima.

Jeep Patriot - Beautiful jeep with great design and sportage

Jeep Patriot

With the introduction of the new Jeep Patriot, the Jeep brand to expand into new market segments. The new compact SUV delivers freedom, utility and Jeep 4x4 technology to one for the Jeep brand new entry price
Jeep Patriot
The Jeep Patriot is a modern interpretation of classic Jeep design and combines charisma and internal flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, economy and the price of a compact car.
Jeep Patriot
The new Jeep Patriot is unmistakably a classic Jeep, the approach that buyers of compact SUVs directed the emphasis on traditional Jeep styling and cross. The face of the Jeep Patriot is "classic Jeep" with the typical with seven grill vents, the arched bonnet, strong bumpers and round headlamps.
Jeep Patriot
The Jeep Patriot, there are indestructible and displays the Jeep brand values sovereignty, authenticity, freedom and adventure. At the same time, he convinced economy, interior flexibility and utility at a very competitive price.
Jeep Patriot
The drive system of the Jeep Patriot offers performance, efficiency and driving culture. Series offers for the Jeep Patriot a modern 2.0-liter turbo diesel with high-pressure direct injection, variable geometry turbocharger and four-valve technology.
Jeep Patriot Interior
Jeep Patriot
The engine is 88 kW (120 hp) and makes the Jeep Patriot to particularly spirited alternative in its class. Is the standard diesel engine with a six-speed manual gearbox combined. With a low consumption of only 6.6 litres of diesel per 100 kilometers in combined driving cycle belongs to the Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD to the savings in its class masters.
Jeep Patriot
As an alternative, the Jeep Patriot has a 2.4 liter gasoline engine with electronically controlled, dual variable valve timing (Dual VVT), the torque course of the entire tape speed optimized. The 2.4 liter engine makes 125 kW (170 hp), develops a torque of 220 Nm and 100 km per consumes 8.7 litres of cheap gasoline in combined cycle.
Jeep Patriot
As an alternative to the standard five-speed manual gearbox is available on request variable CVT automatic gearbox available. Compared to a conventional four-speed automatic gearbox, the CVT transmission to six to eight percent more economical.
Jeep Patriot
The new Jeep Patriot offers its customers a safety equipment at a high level. The security components include standard airbags for driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags, ESP, traction control with no brake handle, brake, ERM (electronic-over protection), ABS with detection and slip on request a tire pressure monitoring system (TPS) and side airbags in the front.
Jeep Patriot
The four-wheel drive Freedom Drive I provides Jeep Patriot drivers throughout all collateral. Freedom Drive I is a permanent, active four-wheel drive system with manually sperrbarer torque distribution. This active 4x4 system is based on the requirements of everyday driving-designed - including snow and rain. Freedom Drive I has an electronically controlled Sperrmöglichkeit the torque distribution of 50 percent to both axles transfers.

Mercury Mariner 2010

MARINER: A 171 horsepower 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine replaces last year's 2.3 as the base engine; the Mariner Hybrid uses an Atkinson-cycle version of the new engine. The optional 3.0 liter V6 has been updated for more power and better fuel economy. New low-rolling-resistance tires, electric (in place of engine-driven) power steering, refined aerodynamics and a 6-speed automatic transmission (which replace last year's 4-speed) also help improve fuel economy. Ford's EasyFuel capless refueling system is now standard, and the suspension has been tweaked to improve ride comfort and handling.



MILAN: Electronic stability control is now standard across the line. Milan Premiere models get ambient interior lighting, SIRIUS satellite radio, and an automatic transmission as standard equipment. A new VOGA package (photo; Mercury says VOGA is Spanish for "fashionable and trend setting") includes white or black paint with chrome wheels and trim, cashmere-colored leather seats and door inserts, "Carbon Cyber Grey" interior trim, and VOGA badging on seats, body, wheels and floor mats. A new version of the Milan, including the long-awaited hybrid version, is coming in 2009 as a 2010 model.

MOUNTAINEER: No changes.

SABLE: No changes.

SMALL CAR: Mercury will get a new small car in 2010. The name and specifics have not been announced, but it's easy to guess that it'll be based on the Ford Focus.