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New Car Review: 2004 Kia Amanti By John Heilig

Aug 27, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Kia Amanti ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 5,500 rpm/220 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 196.0 x 72.8 x 58.5 in. TIRES: P225/60R16 FUEL ECONOMY: 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway/18.7 mpg te ... Continue reading

New car Review: 2004 Mazda RX-8

Aug 27, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2004 Mazda RX-8 ENGINE: 1.3-liter two-rotor rotary HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 238 hp @ 8,500 rpm/159 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 174.2 x 69.7 x 52.8 in. TIRES: 225/46R18 STICKER PRICE: $31,200 The first thing you ... Continue reading

New car Review: 2004 Honda Accord Coupe EX

Aug 26, 2004

AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda Accord Coupe EX ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240@ 6,250 rpm/212 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 107.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 71.3 x 55.7 in. TIRES: P205/60R16 All-Season STICKER PRICE: $26,960 While my wife doesn' ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2005 Pontiac GTO

Aug 25, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<br> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</B> <p> <b>MODEL:</B> Pontiac GTO<br> <b>ENGINE:</B> 5.7-liter V8<br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</B> 350 hp @ 5,200 rpm/365 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> <b>TRANSMISSION:</B> 6-speed manual<br> <b>WHEELBASE:</B> 109.8 in.<br> <b>LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT:</B> 189.8 x 72.5 x 5 ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI

Jun 18, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320CDI ENGINE: 3.2-liter I6 diesel HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 201 hp @ 4,200 rpm/369 lb-ft @ 1,800-2,600 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.3 x 71.3 x 57.0 in. TIRES: 225/55 R16 STICKER PRICE: $55,085 This ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

Jun 4, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid ENGINE: 2.3-liter Atkinson cycle inline 4/94 hp permanent magnet synchronous motor HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 133 hp @ 6,000 rpm/129 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: Electronically controlled CVT WHEELBASE: 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 174.9 ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10

May 19, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Dodge Viper SRT-10<br> ENGINE: 8.3-liter V10<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 500 hp @ rpm/525 lb-ft @ rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual<br> WHEELBASE: in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $84,795<p> From its inception, the Dodge Viper has bee ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2004 Scion xA

Apr 22, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Scion xA<br> ENGINE: 1.5-liter DOHC four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm/105 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 93.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 154.1 x 66.7 x 60.2 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $15,783<br> Toyota's ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

Apr 20, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b><br> <b>MODEL: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT</b><br> <b>ENGINE: 2.5-liter turbocharged horizontally opposed four</b><br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 210 hp @ 5,600 rpm/235 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm</b><br> <b>TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic</b><br> <b>WHEELBASE: 99.4 in.</b><br> <b>L ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2004 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Apr 16, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<Br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Toyota Prius<Br> ENGINE: 1.5-liter DOHC four/50 kW electric motor<Br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 76 hp/ 82 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm/50kW (67hp)/295 lb-ft<Br> TRANSMISSION: Automatic variable gear ratio<Br> WHEELBASE: 106.3 in.<Br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 175.0 x 67.9 x 58 ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2004 PT Cruiser Turbo

Apr 16, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG <p><b>SPECIFICATIONS</br> MODEL: Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo<br> ENGINE: 2.4-liter turbocharged four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 180 hp @ 5,200 rpm/210 lb-ft @ 2,800-4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 103.0 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 168.8 x 67.1 x 63.0 in.<br> ... Continue reading

New SUV Review: 2004 Lexus GX470

Apr 16, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b><p> MODEL: Lexus GX470<br> ENGINE: 4.7-liter V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm/320 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 109.8 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.2 x 74.0 x 73.0 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $54,8873<p> The Le ... Continue reading

2004 new Car Review: Infiniti FX45

Apr 5, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Infiniti FX45<br> ENGINE: 4.5-liter V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 315 hp @ 6,400 rpm/329 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed semi-automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 112.2 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.1 x 75.8 x 65.9 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $53,245<p> The ... Continue reading

2004 New Car Review: Chevrolet Malibu

Apr 5, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<br> <p>SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu<br> ENGINE: 2.2-liter inline 4<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 145 hp @ 5,600 rpm/155 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 106.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.3 x 69.9 x 57.5 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $ ... Continue reading

2004 New Car Review: Chrysler Pacifica AWD

Apr 5, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<br> <p>SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Chrysler Pacifica AWD<br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 250 hp @ 6,400 rpm/250 lb-ft @ 3,950 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with Autostick<br> WHEELBASE: 116.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 198.9 x 79.3 x 66.5 in.<br> STICKE ... Continue reading