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Although it shares basics with the Altima sedan, the coupe is significantly smaller — its wheelbase is 4 inches shorter, its overall length 7.1 inches less and its height 2.5 inches lower.
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 Hyundai Veracruz

Type: A front-wheel drive large crossover SUV.
Models: GLS, SE, Limited
Engine: 3.8-liter multi-point fuel injection, 6-cylinder, 260-horsepower, 257-pound-feet torque.
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, includes clutchless shifting
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Hyundai Tucson Limited

Type: 4-wheel-drive, five-door, five-passenger crossover vehicle.
Where built: Ulsan, South Korea.
Key rivals: Nissan Rogue; Honda CR-V; Toyota RAV-4; Jeep Patriot; Ford Escape.
Power: 2.7-liter, DOHC, 24-valve, 173-horsepower V6; four-speed auto transmission.
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Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV

Complaints: There is discernible engine straining and wheezing at speeds in the 60-mph range on low-altitude, straight roads. The car also encounters some breathing difficulties in the mountains.
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While it adopts many of the crossover exterior cues — sloping roof and slightly higher driving position — the EX35 manages to create its own identity.

Exterior: Good. Clean lines and sloping roof give the EX35 a smaller exterior profile than expected.
Interior: Good. Roomy up front and lots of great driver-friendly technology.
Performance: Excellent. Good power at launch and plenty of pep on the highway. Performs like a car but has the utility of a small SUV.
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Jaguar XF

Powertrain: Naturally aspirated or supercharged 4.2-liter, dual-overhead cam V8 with variable valve timing; six-speed automatic with manual shifting; rear-wheel drive.
Horsepower: 300 at 6,000 rpm (n.a.); 420 at 6,250 (s.c.)
Torque: 310 pound-feet at 4,100 rpm (n.a.); 408 pound-feet at 3,500 (s.c.)
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Jaguar XKR
Type: Rear-drive roadster.
Where built: Castle Bromwich, England.
Key rivals: BMW Z8; Mercedes-Benz SLK; Audi TT.
Power: 4.2-liter, 420-horsepower, supercharged V8; six-speed auto transmission with manual shift mode.
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BMW 328i Sedan
Complaints: None about the car.
Ride, acceleration and handling: Superior compact sports sedan in all three categories. If I had $30,000 to spare, I’d buy and drive it without having a single moment of guilt.
Head-turning quotient: It is a work of understated sensuality — sinewy and attractive, yet practical and purposeful.
Body style/layout: The BMW 328i is a compact, entry-level luxury, front-engine (longitudinally mounted), rear-wheel-drive sports sedan with a traditional notchback trunk.
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BMW X5

Powertrain: 4.8-liter, DOHC, 32-valve V8; six-speed automatic with manual shift mode; multi-plate center differential; all-wheel drive
Horsepower: 350 at 6,300 rpm
Torque: 350 pound-feet at 3,400-3,800 rpm
Curb weight: 5,335 pounds (est.)
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BMW 550i keeps its classic lines.

Type: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive, five-passenger sedan
Engine: 4.8-liter V-8; 360-hp; 360 pound-foot torque
EPA fuel economy: 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway
Where built: Germany
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