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The 2006 Suzuki Aerio SX is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Base to the Premium AWD.

The Aerios styling is meant to look aerodynamic (thus the name) and distinctive. Its aimed at youthful customers and in the case of the wagon, offers plenty of space to haul their gear around. With an overall height 3 to 4 inches greater than most vehicles in its class, the Aerio boasts a surprising amount of passenger and cargo room at the cost of a chunky profile. Legroom meets or exceeds that of most competitors, and the same is true for cargo space.



Unlike most manufacturers that have a few different engines for their compact, Suzuki offers just one for its Aerio: a 2.3-liter inline four thats good for 155 horsepower. This engine offers more horsepower than most of the cars competition. On the basis of power alone, the Aerio offers impressive performance for a car in its price range. The Aerios suspension uses MacPherson struts all around, but the cars higher-than-average center of gravity results in considerable body roll. Consequently, the Aerio isnt particularly rewarding to drive, though the soft suspension does soak up the bumps without jostling the passengers, making the car a decent choice for commuters.

Driving at highway speeds isnt exactly quiet, but its not unbearable, either. The suspension transmits quite a bit of noise into the cabin and 18-wheelers sound a tad scary when you pass them, but its not bad for a commute. You just wouldnt want to spend 10 hours on the Interstate in this car.

Best of all, even the base models come with a good level of standard equipment, including automatic climate control and a CD player with MP3 capability. Other standard features include power windows, locks and mirrors, keyless entry, a rear spoiler, tilt wheel and outside temperature gauge. Thats a lot for the money.

For people who need good traction in the winter, the Aerio is the cheapest all-wheel-drive car on the market for about $2,000 more than a basic, front-wheel-drive version.

All in all, the Aerio offers a lot of car for the money, but it doesnt have the kind of refinement youd expect from, say, a Honda or Toyota -- or even a Nissan. Whether you buy one should depend on how picky you are and how much youre willing to pay for little things.
Things like decent shocks.

Interior Design and Special Features:

With an overall height 3 to 4 inches greater than most vehicles in its class, the Aerio boasts a surprising amount of passenger and cargo room, and passengers will find it easy to get in and out. Sedans offer a generous 14.6 cubic feet of trunk space; wagons provide 21 cubic feet with the rear seats in use and 63.7 cubic feet when theyre folded. Interior plastics are low in quality compared to the class leaders in the economy car segment. In the past, all Aerios had a hard-to-read digital instrument panel, but Suzuki replaced it with an analog gauge pack last year, while adding a couple of sorely needed storage areas.

Safety:

Side airbags and four-wheel antilock brakes are standard on all Aerios. In crash tests conducted by the NHTSA, the Aerio earned four stars (out of five) for its protection of the driver in frontal impacts, and three stars for front-passenger protection. NHTSA side-impact tests on an Aerio without side airbags returned a perfect five-star rating for the front seat, and four stars for the back. In frontal-offset crash testing conducted by the IIHS, the Aerio earned a "Good" rating, the highest possible. In IIHS side-impact testing, an Aerio with side airbags earned a "Poor" rating, the lowest.


Driving Impressions:

Solid power from the standard four-cylinder engine makes the Aerio impressively peppy for daily commutes; match it with either the automatic or the manual, and you cant lose. The Aerio provides a smooth ride on the highway, but the cost is excessive body roll around corners that is accentuated by the cars tall stance. Opting for the all-wheel-drive system gives the Aerio true all-weather capability.

Pros: Price and gas milage for an ALL WHEEL DRIVE great

Cons: needs more lights like the glove compartment and in rear entrance of hatchback

Alot of standard features for price. Like 6CD changer MP3 anti lock rear windsheild wiper with SX model premiem package. Good value for a cheaper AWD car.

great little car for the money, reliability is unknown. but with 7 years and 100000 miles coverage is a plus.

Description: Full-Size Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $71,800 - $118,900
Invoice Price Range: $65,520 - $108,380
Where built: Germany


A face-lift marks BMWs full-size 7-Series luxury/performance sedans and with it comes two powerful engines. Models include the V8-powered 750i and stretched 750Li, plus V12 versions of 760i and 760Li.



These line-topping cars bring sophisticated electronics governing power production and vehicle stability, and dazzling interactive voice commands for operating navigation, climate and communication equipment. Updated 7-Series models project a new kidney grille with revised fascias fore and aft plus xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. Also evident on the body are refined lines and more chrome highlights.

The V8 engine employed by 750i and 750Li expands in displacement from 4.4 to 4.8 liters to deliver 360 hp. The 12-cylinder engine for 760i and 760Li carries forward with a 6.0-liter aluminum plant that develops 408 hp and features BMWs Valvetronic system plus fully variable bi-VANOS camshaft controls. Both engines mate with a six-speed automatic with shift-by-wire technology.
source: womanmotorist.com

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its much-anticipated upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2006.



The Mazda CX-7 is the first of three all-new Mazda vehicles that are being designed and engineered specifically for the North American market.




Mazda’s five-seat CX-7 is a refreshing departure from the fleet of traditional SUV’s currently plying American roads. Produced on entirely Mazda-derived platform architecture, Mazda CX-7 embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SUV practicality, resulting in a fun-to-drive SUV with Mazda’s trademark "Soul of a Sportscar". It is a vehicle that brings together performance and design like never before. The Mazda CX-7 is just right for adventurous couples driven by the urge for discovery.

"The North American market continues to play a pivotal role in Mazda Motor Corporation’s global future," said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Vehicles such as CX-7, designed and engineered specifically for the North American market, will make Mazda an important and influential force in the industry. This vehicle represents everything a Mazda SUV should be: powerful, great styling, detailed craftsmanship and fun to drive. Mazda at its finest".

The distinctive exterior design of the Mazda CX-7 is an extension of the sports car motif influenced by the 1995 RX-01 and 2005 MX-Crossport concept vehicles. In addition, CX-7’s strong emotional styling shows its family resemblance to the RX-8 sports car. Prominent front fenders, A-pillars rooted at the body’s leading edge, and Mazda’s signature five-pointed grille clearly register this new model as a Mazda. The 18-inch aluminum wheels and tires proclaim Mazda CX-7’s Zoom-Zoom intentions and immediately signal that this is a vehicle built for drivers.

An interior design, also previewed by the MX-Crossport concept, fulfills every car enthusiast’s innate desire to jump in and drive. The three-dial instrument cluster, sports car inspired high-mounted shifter and form-fitting front bucket seats are configured for spirited motoring. The instrument panel consists of a unique ‘double-roof’ structure, in which a small ‘roof’ over the meter cluster is positioned just in front of a large ‘roof’ that extends across the entire instrument panel. The 60-40 split rear seat accommodates three adults in comfort and quickly converts to an extension of the 29.9-cu. ft. cargo hold, bringing total cargo capacity up to 58.6-cu. ft. The 39-inch-long rear compartment (seats up) offers more stowage space than some larger SUVs.

Matching the sporty appearance is Mazda CX-7’s powerful and dynamic performance. Mazda CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine that produces 244-horsepower at 5,000 rpm. While key powertrain features are shared with the recently launched MAZDASPEED6, the Mazda CX-7 is exclusively tuned to deliver 258 lb-ft of torque at a remarkably low 2,500 rpm, and at least 99-percent of the maximum torque available all the way to the 5,000 rpm horsepower peak. With Mazda’s six-speed Sport AT transmission, CX-7 performs as if there’s an engine twice the size under the hood. Furthermore, the Mazda CX-7 delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined driving.

A sturdy unitized body structure, fully independent suspension, and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with standard four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS), underlie Mazda CX-7’s athletic road manners. Customers may select the driveline best suited to their needs: Front-Wheel Drive or Mazda’s Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive. With Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive, a computer-controlled coupling feeds up to 50-percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels for exceptional handling whether the driving conditions are dry and fast or slippery and paced.
Mazda CX-7 arrives in the spring of 2006 as a 2007 model.

Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer parts and service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has more than 700 dealerships nationwide.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information on Mazda vehicles, visit the online Mazda Media Center at www.mazdacx-7.com

$16,000-$20,000


Acura RL 99, TL 00-01
Buick Regal 03
Honda Accord 02, CR-V 02, Odyssey 00, Prelude 01
Infiniti G20 02, I30 00-01, QX4 00
Lexus ES300 00, GS300/GS400 98, LS400 97-98, RX300 99
Lincoln Town Car 00-01
Mazda Millenia 02, MPV 02, Miata 03
Nissan Altima 03, Maxima 02, Pathfinder 01
Toyota 4Runner 00, Avalon 00-01, Camry 02, Camry Solara 01-02, Celica 02, Land Cruiser 97, RAV4 02, Sienna 01-02, Tundra 01


$14,000-$16,000


Acura Integra 01, RL 98, TL 99
Honda Accord 01, Civic 03, CR-V 01, Prelude 00
Infiniti G20 01, QX4 99
Lexus ES300 99, GS300/GS400 96, LS400 96
Mazda Millenia 01, Miata 01-02
Nissan Maxima 01, Pathfinder 00
Subaru Forester 01, Impreza 02, Legacy/Outback 01
Toyota 4Runner 99, Camry Solara 00, Celica 01, Land Cruiser 96, RAV4 01, Sienna 00, Tundra 00


$10,000-$14,000


Acura Integra 99-00, RL 96-97, TL 97-98
Buick Regal 00-02
Chrysler PT Cruiser 02
Honda Accord 99-00, Civic 01-02, CR-V 99-00, Odyssey 97-98, Prelude 97-99
Infiniti G20 99-00, I30 99, QX4 97-98
Lexus ES300 96-98
Lincoln Town Car 98-99
Mazda 626 01-02, Millenia 99-00, MPV 00-01, Miata 99-00, Protegé 02-03
Nissan Altima 01, Maxima 99-00, Pathfinder 98-99
Subaru Forester 00, Impreza 00-01, Legacy/Outback 99-00
Toyota 4Runner 96-98, Avalon 99, Camry 99-01, Camry Solara 99, Celica 99-00, Corolla 03, RAV4 00, Sienna 98-99

Less than $10,000


Acura Integra 96-98, TL 96
Chevrolet/Geo Prizm 96-02
Ford Escort 97-02
Honda Accord 96-98, Civic 96-00, CR-V 97-98, Odyssey 96, Prelude 96
Infiniti G20 96, I30 96-98
Isuzu Oasis 96-98
Lincoln Town Car 96-97
Mazda 626 98-00, Millenia 96-98, Miata 96-97, Protegé 96-01
Mercury Tracer 97-99
Nissan Altima 96-00, Maxima 96-98, Pathfinder 96-97
Subaru Forester 98, Impreza 96-99, Legacy/Outback 96-98
Toyota Avalon 96-98, Camry 96-98, Celica 96-98, Corolla 96-02, Echo 00-02, RAV4 96-99


Prices are approximate, and can vary depending on the vehicles equipment, condition, and region.