Suv Specs

Toyota RAV4

admin — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:22:09 +0000

Overview:

The Toyota Rav4 is a stylish head turning compact SUV. Because it is built by Toyota you know it will last. The Rav4 is available in many color choices such as silver or red (pictured above). The Rav4 has been very popular for the past 10 years because of its outstanding reliably.

Fuel Economy:

Miles Per Gallon (city/highway)

19/26

2008 Toyota Rav4 Specs:

2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve SFI VVT-i 4-cylinder; 166 hp @ 6000 rpm/165 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve SFI Dual VVT-i V6; 269 hp @ 6200 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
Emission Rating:
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-II)
Ignition: Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Transmission
4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive (ECT)
5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive (ECT)
Body Construction: Unitized body
Drivetrain
Front engine front wheel drive
Electronic On-Demand 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear: Double-wishbone coil spring with trailing arms and hydraulic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Steering: Electric power steering (EPS): power-assisted rack-and-pinion with electronic power-assist
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.)
Brakes: Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and solid rear disc brakes with 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Coefficient of drag (Cd)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC)
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)

Exterior Dimensions (in.)
Overall height (without/with roof rack)		66.3/68.7
Height with available third-row seats (without/with roof rack)		66.5/69.1
Overall width		71.5
Overall length (with spare tire cover)		181.1
Wheelbase		104.7
Track (front/rear)		61.4/61.4
Interior Dimensions front/middle/rear (in.)
Head room without moonroof		40.8/39.7/37.2
Head room with moonroof		39.5/39.7/37.2
Shoulder room		57.1/55.3/52.6
Hip room		53.8/52.4/43.3
Leg room		41.8/38.3/30
Seating capacity (standard/with optional third-row seats)		5/7
Off-Highway
Approach/ departure angle (degrees)		29.3/25.4
Ground Clearance (in.)		7.5

Honda CR-V

admin — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:25:16 +0000

Overview:

The 2008 Honda CR-V remains one of the best selling compact fuel efficient SUV’s for the past 3 years. The CR-V is Honda’s best selling vehicle and constantly receives extremely high ratings and praise. The Honda CR-V is available in a wide variety of colors. This vehicle is far more fuel efficient than van conversions, however it is also much more compact.

Fuel Economy:

5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined)	20/27/23
5-Speed Automatic (4WD; City/Highway/Combined)	20/26/22
Crankcase (qt.)	5.3
Coolant System (qt.)	7.5
Fuel (gal.)	15.3
Required Fuel	Regular Unleaded

2008 Honda CR-V Specs:

Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)	2354
Horsepower @ rpm	166 @ 5800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)	161 @ 4200
Bore and Stroke (mm)	87×99
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Valve Train	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection	Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System	Standard
Real Time 4-Wheel Drive™	Available
CARB Emissions Rating	ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups^*	Standard

Unit-Body Construction	Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension	Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear)	20 / 19
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering	Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock	2.96
Steering Ratio	15.74
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)	37.8
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in., front/rear)	11.65 / 12.0
Wheels	17″ Styled Steel	17″ Alloy
All-Season Tires	225 / 65 R17 102T

Honda Element

admin — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:52:38 +0000

Overview:

The Honda Element features a unique and outstanding style with the versatility of a fuel efficient SUV. The Honda Element has been the second best selling Honda vehicle under the Civic. The Honda element is very compact yet transforms into almost endless space.

Fuel Efficiency:

5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined; 2WD)	18/23/20
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined; 2WD)	20/25/22
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined; 4WD)	18/23/20
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined; 4WD)	19/24/21
Crankcase (qt.)	5.6
Coolant System (qt., MT/AT)	7.6 / 7.5
Fuel (gal.)	15.9
Required Fuel	Regular Unleaded

2008 Honda Element Specs:

Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)	2354
Horsepower @ rpm	166 @ 5800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	161 @ 4000
Redline (rpm)	6500
Bore and Stroke (mm)	87 x 99
Compression Ratio	9.7: 1
Valve Train	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection	Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System	Standard
Real Time 4-Wheel Drive™	Available
CARB Emissions Rating	LEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	Standard
100,000 Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval^*	Standard

5-Speed Manual Transmission	Standard
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)	Standard

Unit-Body Construction	Standard
Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	Standard
Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension	Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear)	30.0 / 21.0
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering	Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock	3.26
Steering Ratio	16.2
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)	34.9
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)	11.1 / 11.1
Wheels	16″ with Full Covers	16″ Alloy
All-Season Tires	P215 / 70 R16 99S

The Honda Element has a towing capacity of 680 kg, or 1500 lbs. A tow-hitch must be added to make use of the towing features. The payload is a low 675 lbs, but many owners contend this weight as being more a function of Honda erring on the side of safety.