The Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with the 3.3L engine returns fuel economy figures of seventeen miles per gallon in city driving and twenty-four miles per gallon on the highway. The 3.8L V6 produces one hundred ninety-seven horsepower at five thousand two hundred revolutions per minute, and two hundred thirty pound feet of torque at four thousand revolutions per minute. The 3.8L engine returns sixteen miles per gallon in city driving and twenty-three miles per gallon in highway driving.
The Caravan is a capable, no-frills people hauler. While it can't match the driving dynamics, features and interior space of most minivans, they can't match the Caravan's low sticker price, which starts under $20,000. For less than $5,000 extra, you can upgrade to a Dodge Grand Caravan, which offers a similar design but more interior versatility. Also consider the highly rated Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna.
The 2010 Kawasaki Versys is an updated rendition of an already capable bike – one that is overwhelmingly purchased by experienced motorcyclists – but which could hit the hot buttons for many more younger riders, if only they knew what they were missing.
Since its introduction four years ago, some have grappled with defining this competent but somewhat ambiguous 649cc parallel-Twin all-round sport motorcycle, which even Kawasaki once listed on its website under “Dual Purpose.”
Hyundai has created an all new four cylinder motor to power its new Sonata. This completely new engine--named the Theta II GDI (gasoline direct injection technology) uses less fuel, produces fewer pollutants, provides faster throttle response, and generates more power than traditional systems that provide fuel into the engine's intake ports. Gasoline mileage on the freeway will be an impressive 35 MPG for a midsize four door.
Safety-Every Sonata comes standard with Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and an advanced ABS braking system. Electronic Stability Control or ESC detects when things are going wrong. Based on how hard or quickly you steer, the sensors which measure yaw, lateral G-force, steering wheel angle, and the speed of all four wheels the ESC system determines whether your intended path or your actual path are in sync. If ESC determines that the car is turning less than you wanted or plowing, it provides extra braking force to the rear inside wheel. If the car is fishtailing or turning more than intended it provides extra braking force to the front outside wheel for correction.
