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Hyundai says that for the first time, its 2008 Sonata sedan will be offered with a four-cylinder engine in all trim levels.The popular V-6 engine will remain available on its GLS, SE, and Limited editions as the Sonata returns for a third model year in its current body style.

thecarconnection reviewed 2008 Hyundai Sonata and gave out”With a spacious interior that’s larger than any of the mid-size Japanese competition, the Sonata GLS sports a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 162 horsepower. Its base price of $18,195 includes stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes, side curtain airbags, and a large 16.3-cubic-foot trunk.”

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2008 Hyundai Sonata

The 2008 Sonata is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 6 trims, ranging from the GLS to the Limited V6.Upon introduction, the GLS is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 162-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Limited V6 is equipped with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 234-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. Continue reading »

The H3X is an urban styled H3 SUV with chrome exterior enhancements and a customized leather interior. Safety features that come standard with the H3 SUV include antilock brakes, traction control, frontal and side-impact airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

carsdirect reviewed 2008 HUMMER H3 SUV and gave out”The Hummer H3 SUV is a mid-sized, five-passenger sport utility vehicle that carries the military-inspired design cues and amazing off-road capabilities of the Hummer H1 and H2, but puts them in a smaller, more affordable package.”

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Since one of the biggest shortcomings of the current H3 SUV is a lack of power, the Hummer H3 SUT will offer both V6 and V8 power.

edmunds reviewed 2008 HUMMER H3 SUV and gave out”Unlike the Hummer H2 SUT which merely has the roof over its cargo area removed, the smaller H3 sport-utility truck extends the wheelbase of the standard H3 SUV to make room for a large cargo bed. Interior passenger space doesn’t look to have been compromised either, so this new H3 will offer five-passenger capacity along with its expanded cargo-carrying capability.”

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2008 HUMMER H3 SUV

The 2008 H3 SUV is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 5 trims, ranging from the Base to the Alpha.
Upon introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, I5, 242-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway.A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Alpha is equipped with a standard 5.3-liter, V8, 290-horsepower engine. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.The 2008 Base is a carryover from 2007. The Alpha has been redesigned for 2008. Continue reading »

The sport-minded Element SC also returns for the 2008 model year, with its sport suspension tuning and lowered ride height, 18-inch alloy wheels, special grille, projector beam headlights and monochromatic color scheme with painted bumpers and trim. The interior carries over its carpeted floor, center console with beverage holders, an auxiliary audio input jack, and copper-hue meter illumination.

thecarconnection reviewed 2008 Honda Element and gave out”In 2007, the Element added standard stability control and brake assist, standard side curtain airbags, an uprated 2.4-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine with 166 horsepower (a bump of 10 hp over the ‘06 model), a new five-speed automatic transmission (replacing the four-speed automatic available previously), standard keyless entry, and styling updates for the instrument panel, steering wheel, and radio.”

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Sport seats with integrated seatbelts are standard in the SC, and not only do they look cool, but they save the driver and front passenger from the hassle of unbuckling their belts when letting out rear passengers.This solves our chief annoyance with the Element’s suicide rear door design.

edmunds reviewed 2008 Honda Element and gave out”Honda is serious about attracting a younger audience for its Element utility vehicle, which has always focused on functionality at the expense of style and fun. While the Element SC Prototype shown at the New York auto show today is officially a concept car, a production version goes on sale this fall.”

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2008 Honda Element

The 2008 Element is a 4-door, 4-passenger sport-utility, available in 10 trims, ranging from the LX 2WD 5-Spd MT to the SC 2WD 5-Spd AT.Upon introduction, the LX 2WD 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 166-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway.A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The SC 2WD 5-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 166-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.The 2008 Element is a carryover from 2007. Continue reading »

Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2008 GMC Acadia, makes good financial sense. You’re able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2008 GMC Acadia for less money than when it was new.

carsdirect reviewed 2008 GMC Acadia and gave out”A sophisticated 275-hp 3.6-liter V6 provide smooth and readily available acceleration and a six-speed automatic transmission helps fuel economy. Safety features include air curtains, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, OnStar, anti-lock brakes, and StabiliTrak electronic stability control.”

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The navigation system provided 3D graphics rather than the flat bird’s-eye view most in-dash car systems offer-pretty useless in the grand scheme of things, but much more visually appealing nonetheless. Another visually appealing option was the heads-up display.

cars reviewed 2008 GMC Acadia and gave out”The GMC Acadia arrived during a week when my daughter was in rare form. Maybe it was the fact that there were only a few days left in school, or maybe it’s just that summer has arrived and she’s outside all the time, but she needs to be washed every five hours or so to give the illusion that she’s not one of the Lost Boys from “Peter Pan.”

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