Ford Taurus  






Capacities: Passengers, Luggage, Fuel
Seating capacity 5
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) 102.2
Trunk volume (cu. ft.) 20.1
Fuel capacity (gal.) 19
Total interior volume (cu.ft.) 122.3

Engine Specifications

3.5L V6 3.5L EcoBoost™ V6
Driveline type Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), standard; All-Wheel Drive (AWD), optional All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Standard
Engine type 3.5L 24-valve DOHC Duratec V6 3.5L 24-valve DOHC EcoBoost™ V6
Transaxle type 6-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive 6-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with paddle activation
Horsepower (SAE net@ rpm) 263 @ 6250 rpm 365 @ 5550 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft. SAE net @ rpm) 249 @ 4500 rpm 350 @ 1500-5250 rpm
Fuel economy EPA-estimated 18 city/28 highway (FWD) EPA-estimated 17 city/25 highway (AWD)

EPA-estimated 17 city/25 highway (AWD)
Recommended fuel 87 Octane (minimum) 91 Octane (recommended)
Induction System Naturally aspirated Twin Turbocharged
Fuel delivery Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection Direct Injection
Engine electronics PCMPCM
Compression ratio 10.3:1 10.0:1
Valve lifters Direct Acting Mechanical Bucket Direct Acting Mechanical Bucket
Exhaust Stainless steel with catalytic converter Split Dual Stainless steel with catalytic converter
Engine block material Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material Cast aluminum Cast aluminum

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Car Choice 2011 : Nissan Rogue  



Rogue looks at a new look at the redesigned front fascia and grille model. Other touch appears on the front and rear spoilers, which implies more more casual style. Rogue compact body grew sweet with the chrome door handles and chrome lines on the side of the door. Rogue also apply deflector tires (front/rear) is new.

The big news of this change is a satellite navigation system Nissan, RearView Monitor, aluminum alloy wheels 18 ", USB port for iPod connectivity, automatic temperature control, and others.

For Engine has not changed the 2.5 liter QR25DE engine is coded, 4-cylinder, which can generate power 170 hp. This machine is combined with automatic transmission Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is also installed to maintain the stability of cars at various tracks.













This machine is more efficient NNA claimed to drink gasoline. Rogue FWD more economical 0.5 km / liter in both the urban and the freeway from the previous variants. This improvement is thanks to several improvements such as reducing friction pistons and piston rings, and improving thermal efficiency. There are two choices of wheel motion systems, ie, having a four-wheel-and having a front-wheel.


Compare Rougue Model

S
The city beckons: 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission), intuitive All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive, Anti-lock Braking System, body-color rear spoiler, 16" wheels with wheel covers, AM/FM/CD audio system with auxiliary audio input jack and Interface System for iPod®, [2][3] air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter, power windows, door locks and outside mirrors, mood lighting, drive computer and remote keyless entry.

S Krōm™ Edition [2]

Now this is edgy: Krōm-exclusive integrated body design – front fascia, upper and lower grilles, integrated fog lights and rear fascia, center-exit sport-tuned exhaust, 18" brilliant-finish aluminum-alloy wheels with P225/55R18 tires, body-color power outside mirrors, rear privacy glass and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.

SV

Everything in the S, plus more extras: 17" aluminum-alloy wheels, roof rails with silver accents, body-color power outside mirrors, rear privacy glass, RearView Monitor, [2] Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and ignition system, XM® Satellite Radio, [3] USB connection port for iPod® interface, [4] 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat, fold-down front passenger’s seat and polished stainless steel exhaust-tip.

SV with SL Package

Everything in the SV, plus more extras: 18" aluminum-alloy wheels, HID xenon headlights, automatic on/off headlights, fog lights, power sliding glass moonroof, heated outside mirrors with timer, Nissan Navigation System with 5" color touch-screen monitor, XM NavTraffic® [2], Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/CD, 8 speakers including Nd® Richbass® woofer, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather-appointed seats, heated front seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

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