Top Autos Reviews: July 2009

Lamborghini Gallardo

The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte ranks 1 out of 4 Exotic Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 35 published reviews and test drives of the Maserati Quattroporte, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte combines the sumptuous interior of a super-luxury car with the performance and beauty of an exotic sports car. The result is a car with a character all its own. Previous editions were sometimes criticized for a lack of power, but an optional new engine developed for 2009 fixes that.

Maserati Quattroporte

If you want the soul of a fine European sports car with the indulgence of an exclusive ultra-luxury sedan, the Quattroporte will meet all of your needs. Its Ferrari-sourced engine and composed handling balance make it an enthusiast's choice, while its sumptuous cabin and legitimate room for four make it a serviceable sedan. With nearly endless options for customization, you can order a Quattroporte that will suit your personal tastes.

Maserati Quattroporte

Suzuki Reno

Maserati Quattroporte

Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber

The complete engine makeover does wonders to the Caliber’s drivetrain. Around town the gas pedal requires a light touch to avoid spinning the Goodyears into uselessness. The aluminum 2.4-liter, 285-horsepower turbo four and Getrag six-speed tranny readily deliver an impressive 265 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels.

Dodge Caliber

Crammed inside the SRT4’s rims are very healthy-sized four-wheel disc brakes, including vented rotors and twin-piston aluminum calipers, with anti-lock control. Combine the hardware with software like Brake Assist, which senses panic stops and applies maximum braking pressure, and it’s almost certain you can stop the SRT4 as quickly as you can rev it up.

Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber

Coiled to spring, the SRT4 crouches closer to the ground than the straight-up Caliber by 1.1 inches in the front and 0.87 inches in the rear. Unique SRT tuning and calibration is evident in every element of the SRT4 – from its skin, through its engine design to the suspension.

Dodge Caliber

The ride is comfortable and appropriately firm, and the Caliber’s functional five-door design makes the SRT4 a capable daily driver, including moments of headstrong, torque-filled glee.

Dodge Caliber

Chevrolet Corvette

This is it. The speculation, rumors and half-truths can now be set aside — this is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, officially revealed for all the world to see. Powered by a supercharged LS9 6.2L small-block engine, the ZR1 hasn't even received an official horsepower number from the engineers toiling away at the General.

Chevrolet Corvette

That's at least 620 horsepower, and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque." Chevrolet wasn't even able to give us a time on the 0-60. Charles was only willing to say "it's in the low three seconds." The small-block engine under the hood is only able to hit those massive numbers due to the addition of the positive-displacement Roots-type supercharger with a new, four-lobe rotor design plus an integrated charge cooling system that reduces inlet air temperature for increased performance.

Chevrolet Corvette

2008 Maybach 57

The Maybach 57 is an ultra-luxury high-performance sedan.

2008 Maybach 57

The Maybach 57 is available in two trims: base and S. The base model is equipped with a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine capable of 543 horsepower and 664 lb.-ft. of torque. The S model is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 604 horsepower and 738 lb.-ft. of torque.

2008 Maybach 57

Volvo S80

The 2009 S80 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 3.2 to the V8 AWD.... read more

Volvo S80

Upon introduction, the 3.2 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.

Volvo S80

The V8 AWD is equipped with a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 311-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.Source:yahooautos

Volvo S80

2008 Infiniti M35

Infiniti M35

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Base MSRP: $263,519
Base Invoice: $242,736
Engine: Gas v12
Fuel: 5.7l/351
MPG City/Highway: 10/15
Transmission: 6-speed m/t
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Doors: 2

Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Civic Hybrid
Base MSRP: $22,600
Base Invoice: $20,789
Engine: Gas/electric i4
Fuel: 1.3l/82
MPG City/Highway: 38/45
Transmission: Continuously variable trans
Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Doors: 4

2008 Suzuki Reno

Suzuki Reno

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