2009 suzuki equator

 Chicago is a long way from Las Vegas, but that didn't stop Suzuki from handing three new 2009 Equator pickups to truck magazines 4Wheel & Off-Road, Off Road, and Truckin for some SEMA-style treatment with the help of aftermarket companies. The two off-road magazines predictably chose to improve the Equator's prowess in the dirt while Truckin went with a sport-truck motif.
4Wheel & Off-Road outfitted its Equator with beadlock wheels from Allied Wheel, Hankook Dynapro MT tires, a custom front bumper from Shrockworks, and a bumper-mounted Warn winch. Inside are Master Craft RS Camelback seats for the driver and front passenger with the rear bench receiving matching upholstery. Off-Road went in a similar direction, fitting its creation with a custom bumper from Randy Ellis Design, three bumper-mounted KC HiLites carbon fiber HID lights, and BFGoodrich ATKO tires.
Truckin's Equator, however, is completely different, its off-road prowess intentionally reduced rather than enhanced. Nicknamed "Street Shark," this truck sports a GSX-R style custom paint job supplied by Summit Racing. It has been lowered using an AIM Industries lowering kit and fitted with 22-in. Giovanna wheels with low-profile 265/35R22 Nitto tires. Magnaflow provided a new exhaust for the 2.5L 152-hp inline-four, Stillen supplied performance rotors and color-matching powder-coated calipers, and Polk Audio threw in three 12-in. subwoofers and 1800 watts worth of audio power. The package is rounded out with a custom grille, leather interior bits by Classic Soft Trim, and a Suzuki GSX-R 750 in the bed

2009 suzuki equator

 2009 suzuki equator

 2009 suzuki equator

2009 suzuki equator

2009 scion tc release series 5 0

 Essentially a tC dressed up in Toyota Racing Development parts, the 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0 will go on sale in March starting at $19,970 including destination.
Only 2000 tC RS 5.0's will be built, each in gloss black and wearing matte black TRD 18-in. wheels accented with red trim. Underneath, handling will be improved with TRD lowering springs and a TRD rear anti-roll bar. Performance and sound will be amped up courtesy of a TRD sport muffler. TRD badges come standard, though a rear lip spoiler is a $285 option (not including installation).
Inside, the tC RS 5.0 will be trimmed with a black leather steering wheel with red stitching, black seats with red accents and floor mats with the TRD logo. Each car will come with a cargo mat and individually numbered badging.

2009 scion tc release series 5 0

 2009 scion tc release series 5 0

2009 scion tc release series 5 0

2009 pontiac solstice coupe

 Its been over seven years since Pontiac first showed the Solstice Coupe in concept form at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show, the first concept commissioned by Bob Lutz in his role as GM's product chief. At last, the production Solstice Coupe, which first broke cover last year at the New York Auto show, is finally close to arriving in dealer showrooms.
Like the roadster, the targa-roofed Solstice Coupe will be offered in base and GXP form, the former powered by a 173-hp, 167-lb-ft 2.4L I-4, the latter by the now-famous 260-hp, 260-lb-ft 2.0L ecotec turbo-four, both versions offered with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic. And, despite the extra glass and fixed roof, GM says that the Coupe weighs just 22 lbs. more than the roadster

2009 pontiac solstice coupe

 2009 pontiac solstice coupe

 2009 pontiac solstice coupe

2009 pontiac g3

 Providing power to the 2009 Pontiac G3's front wheels is GM's fuel-efficient 1.6L Ecotec four-cylinder producing 106 hp at 6400 rpm and 106 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. What the G3 may lack in power, it makes up for in EPA mileage ratings. When mated to the standard five-speed manual, the Ecotec gets 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg during highway runs. Buyers opting for the available four-speed automatic will achieve around 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. Surprisingly, despite its small size and miserly engine, the G3 won't be the most frugal Pontiac on the highways when it arrives in Pontiac showrooms next spring. Pontiac lists the base G5 coupe at 37 mpg highway.
The G3 differentiates itself from its Chevrolet Aveo relative through a slightly reworked front clip featuring the Pontiac trademark dual grille. A smaller, G8-inspired front bumper and foglights are fitted below the Pontiac emblem. Incorporated into the G3's hood and quarter panel fenders are rear sweeping, wraparound headlights. Not surprisingly, the sides and rear of the car as well as the standard spoiler above its back window are identical to those on the Chevrolet variant.

2009 pontiac g3

 2009 pontiac g3

 2009 pontiac g3

2009 pontiac g3

2009 nissan cube

 When it goes on sale in early May, the 2009 Cube will come in four trim levels -- Cube 1.8, Cube 1.8 S, Cube 1.8 SL and the just announced Cube 1.8 Krom. The Krom (think chrome), designed by Nissan North America's Specialty Vehicles Group, is essentially a tarted-up Cube adorned with a number of unique exterior and interior features.
The Cube Krom starts off as a Cube S and is powered by the same 122-horsepower 1.8L DOHC inline four cylinder (projected fuel economy is around 30 mpg highway) mated to Nissan's Xtronic CVT transmission as the rest of the Cube lineup. The exterior Kromization includes a three-bar chrome grille, two-bar chrome front bumper grille, and integrated front and rear fascias. The exterior flourishes also include special body side sills, a unique rear roof spoiler, exclusive 16-inch aluminum alloys, and of course, a Krom rear emblem.
Inside, the Cube Krom comes with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, special interior fabrics, a six speaker sound system with a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer, titanium-look accents, aluminum trimmed pedals, and a 20-color interior illumination system.

2009 nissan cube

 2009 nissan cube

 2009 nissan cube

2009 nissan cube

2009 mazda mx-5

 This year marks the 20th anniversary of the debut of the MX-5, more commonly known as the Miata. The car debuted in 1989 as a 1990 model and took the roadster world by storm. In a decidedly niche segment, the MX-5 has hung on for two decades and sold over 800,000 copies. For 2009, the MX-5 gets a happy facelift to match its stable mates and a slight bump in power, up one hp over the 2008 model for a total of 167 ponies churned out by its 2.0L inline four-cylinder mill.
Other changes for 2009 Mazda MX-5 include suspension modifications, interior updates, new color options and package changes. We'll have a more complete story on the MX-5's changes after its Chicago show debut.

 2009 mazda mx-5

 2009 mazda mx-5

 2009 mazda mx-5

2009 mazda mx-5

2009 audi q5

 When it hits showrooms next week after its latest auto show appearance in final production trim at Chicago, Audi's all-new 2009 Audi Q5 compact luxury crossover will carry a starting price tag of $38,025. Though distinct in amenities, the three available trim levels -- Premium, Premium Plus ($42,325) and Prestige ($49,825) -- are powered by the same 3.2L V-6 engine sending 270 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque to all four-wheels. All prices include a standard $825 destination charge.
Standard on the model are a three-zone climate control, folding and reclinable 40/20/40 rear seats, LED taillights and roof rails for extra cargo capacity. Additionally, enthroning front passengers are twelve-way power seats, while leather and wood lines the cabin. A third-generation Multi-Media Interface (MMI) Navigation plus manages entertainment, communication and navigation duties while on the fly. Customers inclined to pulling trailers will find a standard issue hitch package rated at a segment-leading 4400 lbs capacity. The Q5 is fuel efficient, with an EPA rating of 20 mpg combined -- a figure Audi claims is class-leading. It can also move out when you put your foot in it, with a 6.7 sec 0-60 time, according to the automaker.
Based on numbers, the 2009 Audi Q5 slips right in with the best of t2009 audi q5hem. According to officials, the Q5's main competitors are the Mercedes-Benz GLK 4MATIC ($35,900, 268 hp/258 lb-ft), BMW X3 xDrive3.0i ($39,700, 260 hp/225 lb-ft) and Lexus RX 350 AWD ($38,200, 270 hp/251 lb-ft).

 2009 audi q5

 2009 audi q5

2009 mazda mx-5

2009 audi q5