Cars Reviews

Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck introduced by Toyota in 2000. Widely regarded as the first full-size truck built V8 engine import-brand American-looking and smooth. Tundra was nominated last year for the North American truck and the truck was Motor Trend magazine, 2000 and 2008. Currently, the Tundra is installed in San Antonio, Texas, where the consolidation of production in 2008.

The first generation Tundra had many similarities with the old and the compact Toyota T100 Toyota Tacoma. Most are shared in common engine 3.4 V6 litres which is the top of the range of engines in the Tacoma and T100. V6 engine will be based on the tundra, while the second group of machines, the first time in a pickup truck Toyota, size 4.7 litre V8 added to product line.

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2010 Mazda CX-7

The big news coming out of the Canadian International Auto Show for 2010 is that the CX-7 is getting a new 2.5-liter normally-aspirated four-cylinder model (the same engine is employed in the 2010 Mazda6 and Mazda3). So-equipped, the CX-7 generates 161 horsepower (at 6000 rpm) and maximum torque of 161 pound-feet of torque (at 3500 rpm). The turbocharged, 244-horsepower 2.3-liter engine remains unchanged. Further details like fuel-economy, price, and trim specification for this model will be revealed “at a later date,” and in fact there is no official confirmation that the normally-aspirated inline-four will come to America, although it would be hard to imagine Mazda not doing so.

For 2010, Mazda’s performance-minded SUV gets a makeover inside and out. The changes add up to a great value equation — the CX-7 is a great family SUV with cool styling and a sporty driving experience.

Test drivers find the 2010 Mazda CX-7 continues to offer deliciously sporty performance, especially for an SUV. Though reviewers heavily criticized the previous model’s fuel economy, a new normally aspirated engine for 2010 offers a more efficient option. “Cruising down the coast, we felt — if only for a moment — that there might be something to Mazda’s claim of ‘the soul of a sports car,’” says CNET. “The CX-7 has the heart. Mazda’s crossover certainly feels sporty in the power and the handling departments, as long as you don’t push it too hard.”

2010 Cadillac SRX

Initially referred to as the Cadillac BRX, the SUV will use the SRX name globally, execs tell us. GM offered a sneak peak of the five-passenger SUV at Pebble Beach, with promises it will debut on the auto show circuit later this year. The final product stays relatively true to the Cadillac Provoq concept we first saw at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

The SRX is Cadillac’s entry in the competitive mid-size luxury SUV market that includes competitors such as the Lexus RX350, BMW X5 and Mercedes ML-Class. First introduced in 2004, the SRX was completely redesigned for the 2010 model year onward.

Pros:
* Bold style
* Rich, stylish interior
* Powerful base engine
* Excellent brakes

Cons:
* Rear styling a little heavy
* Engine noisy under full throttle