2009 Volkswagen CC Review

MPG-o-Matic Volkswagen CC Review Summary: The four-door Volkswagen CC Luxury Sedan delivers a positively delightful fuel-efficient driving experience, with ample power and surefooted handling wrapped in a unique design.

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2009 Nissan Altima Review

MPG-o-Matic Nissan Altima Review Summary: The four-door Nissan Altima 2.5 S sedan provides a winning combination of ride, comfort, style, and fuel economy.

The 2009 Altima is available in five models, with three different drive trains. Our test unit was equipped with the base 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine which produces 175 horsepower (HP) and 180 foot pounds of torque. The inline four can be mated to a Xtronic CVT transmission or six-speed manual transmission (in the S version).

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2009 Toyota Yaris Review

Toyota Yaris Five Door Liftback MPG-o-Matic Toyota Yaris Five-Door Liftback Review Summary: The 2009 Toyota Yaris Five-Door Liftback excels in the hotly contested compact hatchback market by delivering remarkable real-world fuel economy and unique styling in a zippy little hatchback package.

Under the hood, the 2009 Yaris Five-Door Liftback is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine which produces 106 horsepower (HP) and 104 foot pounds of torque. The inline four is exclusively mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

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2009 Mitsubishi Galant Sport Review

200 Mitsubishi Galant MPG-o-Matic Mitsubishi Galant Sport Review Summary: The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant competes with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, and Chevrolet Malibu among others in the highly competitive mid-size sedan market. The four-door Galant Sport delivers real-world fuel economy and value for the dollar.

Under the hood, the 2009 Galant Sport is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine which produces 160 horsepower (HP) and 155 foot pounds of torque. The inline four is exclusively mated to a Sportronic four-speed automatic transmission.

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2009 Toyota Tacoma Review

2009 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD MPG-o-Matic Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4X4 Review Summary: The 2009 Toyota Tacoma competes with the Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Dodge Dakota, and Nissan Frontier in the mid-size pickup truck market. The four-door short-bed Tacoma Double Cab 4×4 offers car-like comfort and convenience in a truck that begs to be driven both on and off the beaten path.

Under the hood, the Tacoma Double Cab is equipped with a 4.0-liter V6 engine which produces 236 horsepower (HP) and 266 foot pounds of torque. The V6 can be mated to five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.

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