Monday, 20 April 2015

2015 Acura MDX:


The Acura MDX sails in to the year 2015 without any change.

Introduction:
It is indeed a fact that the Acura MDX offers luxury in every sense and manner.  This vehicle delivers the premium quality features at a very reasonable and affordable price. Over all it will be very right to say that the manufacturer’s value oriented philosophy is well embodied by the Acura MDX.

With the Acura MDX, the users get a luxurious fun ride. All the credit goes to the features like sliding second row of the seats gliding forward to facilitate easy access to the third row just at the touch of a button, makes this vehicle an accommodating companion.


No doubt, the Acura MDX is not the only car that offers three row luxury car this year. Impressive alternatives include Lincoln’s MKT and QX60. When it is about top performance then BMW X5 offers a better pick and in case one is looking for third row seat room then no doubt Buick Enclave offers itself magnificently. But what makes it stand out the crowd is its distinguishing factor is that it manages to be both the level and lively headed. The Acura MDX is an easy choice for shoppers who want to have a three row crossover for their use.

Trim levels, body styles, and options:
The Acura MDX is a midsized luxury SUV. It accommodates seven people.  It is available in one well appointed trim level with add on packages.

Standard features:
Standard features of the vehicle include:

·         18-inch wheels
·         automatic LED headlights
·         heated mirrors
·         a power lift gate, a sunroof
·         rear privacy glass
·         keyless ignition and entry
·         heated eight-way power front seats (with driver power lumbar)
·         driver memory settings
·         a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
·         leather upholstery
·         tri-zone automatic climate control
·         an auto-dimming rearview mirror


Electronic Features:
Electronic features include as follows:

·         twin console displays (7-inch touchscreen and 8-inch information)
·         a multi-angle rearview camera
·         Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity
·         an eight-speaker sound system with a CD player
·         an iPod/USB interface
·         Pandora
·         Aha compatibility and satellite radio

 Technology package:
The technology package adds:

·         navigation system
·         voice controls (navigation and audio)
·         AcuraLink and a 10-speaker Acura/ELS surround-sound audio system with HD radio
·         Also included with this package are 19-inch alloy wheels
·         rain-sensing wipers
·         LED puddle lights
·         rear-door keyless entry
·         GPS-linked and solar-sensing climate control
·         A trio of safety features: lane-departure, blind-spot and forward-collision warning

Technology and entertainment package:
This package offers the following features for the users:

·         A 110-volt power outlet
·         Heated rear seats
·         Rear-door window sunshades
·         A rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch screen
·         An additional speaker

An advanced and entertainment:
This advanced and entertainment package offers the following features:

·         roof rail
·         front and rear parking sensors
·         remote engine start
·         auto-dimming sideview mirrors
·         upgraded leather upholstery
·         ventilated front seats
·         a frontal collision mitigation system
·         lane-keeping assist
·         adaptive cruise control
·         an eight-way power front passenger seat (with power lumbar)
·         an upgraded rear-seat entertainment system with a 16.2-inch screen
·         two additional speakers
·         an HDMI input

Performance and power strains:
The 2015 Acura MDX has been well equipped by the engine that is 3.5-liter V6. It produces 290 horsepower and torque produced is 267 pound feet. Standard six speed automatic transmission and all wheel drive are there. On the other hand, all wheel drive is available as an option. The 2015 Acura MDX accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 6.5 seconds. This value is little quicker for the vehicle of this class specifically.

Safety:
Standard as well as optional safety features include:

Standard safety features:
Talking about the safety equipments offered by the 2015 Acura MDX includes:

·         antilock disc brakes
·         front-seat side airbags
·         side curtain airbags
·         a driver knee airbag
·         active front head restraints
·         traction control
·         stability control
·         rare view camera

Optional safety features:
These features include:

·         lane-departure warning system
·         blind-spot warning systems
·         A forward-collision warning system is also available, and it works by warning the driver of a possible collision with auditory and visual alerts
·         The MDX is also offered with collision-mitigation braking. This feature automatically applies the brakes in order to prevent the collision
·         A lane-keeping assist system is available as well. This system provides automatic steering assistance that enables the vehicle to be in its own lane

Interior Design:
The interior of the car is driver focused. It includes:

·         Leather-wrapped steering wheel
·         easy-to-read gauges
·         Materials quality is high, and the center stack boasts a simple
·         clean layout anchored by two display screens
·         The cabin is a pleasant and luxurious place in which to spend time

Thursday, 16 April 2015

Nissan Versa 2015

What is new for the year 2015?
The Nissan Versa 2015 has been brought in the market with a refreshed exterior along with the upgraded cabin. Moreover, it has been designed to redefine the modern look. In addition, Bluetooth has been added as standard to all the models.

Introduction:
If one is willing to see the evolution of specs then no doubt The Nissan Versa 2015 is the perfect example to see that. This Nissan Versa 2015 has been known to be so far one of the least expensive cars in the market. But it does not mean it comes with any kind of short coming. It is because it delivers all the features that one can expect of one’s own car.

The biggest selling point of The Nissan Versa 2015 is its back seat. It offers enough space to make sure that even the taller passengers sit comfortably. This is one of the attributes, which is missing in other rivals of Nissan. High fuel economy is one of the big draw of The Nissan Versa 2015. The vehicle offers an array of convenience features in every manner.

At one end, the Nissan Versa 2015 excels to be a perfect practical choice and on the other end it does very little when it comes to meet the requirements of the basic transportation. Tough blue tooth has been added as standard for all the models but base models of the Versas are still equipped leanly. Also other facilities include keyless entry, satellite radio and full accessories are all standardized. When it is about driving, the Nissan Versa 2015 is monotonous. Its rivals are more alert as compared to it.

Body styles, trim levels, and options:
The Nissan Versa Sedan is offered in four trim levels, i.e. S, S Plus, SV and SL.

S Model:
S model of the Nissan Versa, is known to be the entry level vehicle. It offers features like:

·         15 inch steel wheels
·         air-conditioning
·         cloth upholstery
·         Bluetooth phone connectivity
·         a trip computer
·         a two-speaker sound system with a CD player
·         steering wheel audio controls
·         an auxiliary audio jack


The S plus:
The S plus has the following features:

·         Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
·         a rear spoiler
·         cruise control
·         two rear speakers

The SV model:
This vehicle offers a complete package for its users:

·         full power accessories (power locks, mirrors and windows)
·         keyless entry
·         interior trunk release
·         a 60/40-split-folding rear seat
·         a height-adjustable driver seat with an armrest
·         upgraded upholstery and gauges
·         map lights
·         a USB/iPod interface
·         body-colored mirrors (versus black plastic)
·         The SV Alloy Wheel package adds 15-inch alloy wheels

The Versa SL Sedan:
The Versa SL Sedan offers the following features to its users:

·         16-inch alloy wheels
·         Fog lights
·         side mirrors with integrated turn signals
·         Nissan's Easy-Fill tire alert system
·         keyless ignition and entry
·         hands-free text messaging functionality
·         satellite radio
·         a 5-inch display screen
·         smartphone integration apps
·         Bluetooth audio connectivity
·         Moreover the SL Technology package adds:
·         a navigation system
·         voice recognition for audio and navigation
·         real-time traffic, a 5.8-inch touch screen interface
·         a rearview camera


Performance and Power strains:
The front wheel drive the 2015 Nissan Versa has been geared up by 1.6-liter four cylinder producing 109 horse power and 107 pound feet of torque. The standard five speed manual transmission comes with S and a four speed automatic is optional. On the other hand a CVT is standard on all the versions of Versas. With CVT, the estimated fuel economy of the vehicle is found to be excellent. Its values are like 35 miles per gallons combined. In city, the value is 1 miles per gallon while on high way the value is 40 miles per gallon. It is worth stating here the fuel estimated values of the rivals of the Nissan Versa 2015 are offering the same values. With the feature of five speed manual transmission, the number dips to 30 combined i.e. 27 / 36. The four speed automatic gets the combined mileage in the same the manuals get but it offers 26 within the city and 35 on the high way.

Safety:
The Nissan Versa 2015 is offered with standard features as follows:

·         antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum)
·         traction and stability control
·         front seat side airbags
·         full-length side curtain airbags
·         Optional feature of SL:
·         A rearview camera is optional on the Versa SL.
·         Easy-Fill tire alert system, which makes it easier to add air to your tires by sounding the horn when you've achieved the correct psi.

The small Nissan’s steering and handling is pretty uninspiring if it is compared with its other competitors.