Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Popular Mechanics reveals top 10 vehicles of 2011 (1 of 2)

The 2011 crop of new cars have auto fans talking, and Popular Mechanics has delivered its top 10. This elite list of automobiles and trucks will surely start 2011 with pedal to the metal. Ford grabs three slots on the list. See if your dream automobile is listed. Prices are for the base model of each vehicle.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee costs about $30,215

This off-road-capable adventure machine brings 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 power at 290 hp and 260 foot pounds of torque. You are able to get a 360-hp V8 too. It is a powerful option. The inside of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is really roomy and luxurious. The four-wheel independent suspension is adjustable from 10.7 inches of ground clearance all the way down to luxury ride height, so this Jeep tackles the best of trail and town.

The 2011 Lotus Evora could cost you about $74,675

The 2011 Lotus Evora will get you down the road in a really fast way. It also has a connection with the road to make it fast. This high-performance sports car delivers in both cornering and comfort with the kind of suspension of which the average driver (with an average spending budget) can only dream.

Around $19,195 could be what you'd pay for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

The Value Award from Popular Mechanics' went to the 2011 Sonata as it is the MVP. There is 274 hp, 30 mpg, safety standard equipment along with a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty on this luxury car. With a luxury car with those benefits, it is at a great price.

Price tag of $25,270 on the 2011 Sienna

This versatile minivan offers 39.1 cubic feet of cargo room behind the 3rd row seat. The third row can also fold flat and the second row slides and folds, providing many potential configurations for whatever load you carry. Also, up to 3,500 pounds can be towed. The 2.7-liter, four-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission gets up to 24 mpg, something budget-conscious families will appreciate. It also has all-wheel drive which is helpful.

Articles cited

Top Cars 2011 part 2

cardealexpert.com/news-information/auto-news/top-10-cars-of-2011-part-2/

Popular Mechanics

popularmechanics.com/cars/news/industry/2011-automotive-excellence-awards

Top 10 fastest consumer cars of 2011

youtube.com/watch?v=_bw2oORFZ9g



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