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  • Behind The Wheel: Chevy Prizm
    could see out the rear window. The high-profile rear seats obstruct the rear view a bit too much, but I could live with it. Prizm's 1.8 liter, DOHC four-cylinder engine with aluminum block and cylinder head is reported to develop 120 hp and 122 lb-ft of torque. That might sound underpowered
  • 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS
    , and 4WD Lock. In 4WD Auto mode, a rear-mounted electronically controlled transfer clutch routes more power to the rear wheels, depending on driving and road conditions. The coupling transfers up to 40% more torque to the rear wheels under full-throttle acceleration, and then reduces it to 25% at 40 mph
  • 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
    versions are available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive, while the Limited is strictly all-wheel drive. The base model comes with five-passenger cloth seats, CD player, keyless entry, and full power accessories. The Touring version includes 17-in. alloy wheels, third-row six-passenger seating
  • 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT
    , 222.4-in. long, and stands 74.5-in. high. The vehicle was even taller with its optional 22-in. chrome aluminum wheels shod with massive rubber. A wide stance, steeply raked windshield, and huge egg-crate grille give an imposing, regal look. Our tester came in "Quicksilver," nicely accented
  • 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS
    wheels shod with fat P195/65R15 touring tires add a sporty touch. The grippy tires improve handling helped by rack-and-pinion steering. Standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power. Inside, the cockpit appears well thought out. Standard dual front air bags and LATCH child
  • SVT F-150 Lightning -- A pickup for speed demons
    For those who want speed and utility, the SVT F-150 Lightning is the ticket. Touted as a "sport truck," this behemoth moves thanks to a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 that makes 380 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. The powerplant mates to a four-speed automatic transmission with an aluminum driveshaft
  • 2004 BMW 530i
    a 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine, boasting a healthy 225 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque. The aluminum powerplant features dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, variable-valve timing, and a two-stage intake manifold. A flap mechanism switches between two paths for air entering the engine
  • 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 434
    . Our test vehicle carried an optional aluminum 4.6-liter V8 which boasts 240 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. This powerplant replaces a 5.0-liter V8, and adds an extra 25 horses. The standard engine, a 4.0-liter V6, packs 210 hp with 250 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic transmission transfers more

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