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2008 Subaru Forester Review

Dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags, front active head restraints and antilock brakes are standard. The ABS system has electronic brake-force distribution for better front and rear proportioning.

Cars Reviewed the 2008 Subaru Forester and gave out”Standard features on the 2.5 X include power windows and door locks, keyless entry and a CD audio system. A Premium Package adds automatic climate control, a panoramic moonroof, heated seats and a power driver’s seat, among other items…”

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2008 Subaru Forester Review

The concept car takes things a bit further and looks undeniably like the Forester STI sold in Japan and Europe.

edmunds Reviewed the 2008 Subaru Forester and gave out”Subaru made no power claims for the upgrades on the Forester concept but did say those parts are good for an additional 30 hp on the more powerful WRX STI. The XT is of course all-wheel drive, and a beefier R180 rear differential is in place to handle the added power…”

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2008 Subaru Forester Auto Cars Plus Infor

The 2008 Forester is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the 2.5 X to the 2.5 XT Limited.Upon introduction, the 2.5 X is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.

The 2.5 XT Limited is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 224-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.The 2008 Forester is a carryover from 2007. Continue reading »

2008 Scion tC Review

Acceleration can be spirited if the engine is pushed, but the four-cylinder sounds strained and noisy at higher rpm. The gearshift flicks easily between ratios, but the clutch can be jumpy, which makes smooth takeoffs a bit of a chore.

Cars Reviewed the 2008 Scion tC and gave out”In fact, the car’s platform is shared with the Avensis, a Toyota model that’s sold in Europe. The tC hatchback coupe uses a 160-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine…”

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2008 Scion tC Review

Scion’s standard 160-watt maximum output Pioneer AM/FM/CD audio system features a head unit with iPod control.

leftlanenews Reviewed the 2008 Scion tC and gave out”Standard features include the panorama glass power moonroof (a first in this segment), air conditioning, cruise control, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal lights, power door locks and mirrors, rear cargo tonneau cover, auto up/down power windows with jam protection…”

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2008 Scion tC Auto Cars Plus Infor

The 2008 tC is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe, available in one trim only, the Sport Coupe.Upon introduction, the tC is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 161-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.

A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission is optional.The 2008 tC is freshened for 2008. Continue reading »

2008 Saturn AURA Review

Electronic stability control, an optional upgrade on last year’s model, is a standard feature of the 2008 Saturn Aura.

carseek Reviewed the 2008 Saturn AURA and gave out”Aside from safety features, the interior of the 2008 Aura includes adjustable pedals and a steering wheel with tilt and telescoping functionality, as well as seating for five, with optional heating for the front seats…”

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2008 Saturn AURA Review

The Aura doesn’t skimp on safety provisions. It has dual-stage frontal airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection and side curtain airbags that provide head protection.

Cars Reviewed the 2008 Saturn AURA and gave out”The Aura looks larger and more mature than the Pontiac G6, with which it shares a platform. It bears the new Saturn styling direction first seen in the Sky roadster, and it looks good here…”

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2008 Saturn AURA Auto Cars Plus Infor

The 2008 AURA is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the XE Sedan and the XR Sedan.Upon introduction, the XE Sedan is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 169-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway.

A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The XR Sedan is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 252-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.The 2008 AURA is a carryover from 2007. Continue reading »

2008 Saleen S302 Extreme Review

This new Extreme model will replace the current 550 horsepower model. The S281/S302 model line also includes the 335 horsepower S281 3-Valve, as well as the 465 horsepower S281 Supercharged.

mustangblog Reviewed the 2008 Saleen S302 Extreme and gave out”The 2008 Extreme is a limited production vehicle of only 200 units and a waiting list is already starting. However, we have two more attainable S281 models that have the same body style as the “Barricade” car…”

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