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Roadfly.com – 2011 Lexus RX 350 SUV Road Test & Review More details at sccad.info The 2011 Lexus RX is a class leading midsize luxury SUV. Roadfly reviews and road tests Lexus’ small SUV which was redesigned last year. New for 2011 is the brake override system as well as a number of new exterior color options. The Lexus RX 350 seamlessly blends luxury and utility and is available in All-Wheel Drive and Front Wheel Drive models. The 3.5L V6 Produces 275 Horsepower. The Lexus RX 350 teams a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a six-speed Multi-Mode Automatic Transmission for an output of 275 horsepower at 6200 rpm. Intake and exhaust manifolds have been tuned for enhanced performance and fuel economy. Lexus maximized the torque output to better meet the needs of luxury crossover drivers. Ninety percent or more of the 256 lb.-ft. of peak torque is available from 2300 to 6100 rpm, an optimal range where torque is most utilized. Other SUVs the RX compares to include the BMW X3, the Acura MDX, and the Volvo XC90. Roadfly.com – www.roadfly.com Car Forum – http RoadflyTV – www.youtube.com Facebook – www.facebook.com Twitter – twitter.com

Check out the 2011 Toyota Highlander midsize crossover SUV. The Highlander gets a refresh for the 2011 model year, with some upgrades inside and out. For those who want to go greener, a hybrid version of the Highlander is available as well. Let us know what you think about the refreshed 2011 Highlander in the comments. Special thanks to Santa Monica Toyota! For more information on the Highlander, or to get a low internet price quote from a local dealer, head over to NewCars.com: www.newcars.com

The 2011 Lexus RX is a class leading midsize luxury SUV. Roadfly reviews and road tests Lexus’ small SUV which was redesigned last year. New for 2011 is the brake override system as well as a number of new exterior color options. The Lexus RX 350 seamlessly blends luxury and utility and is available in All-Wheel Drive and Front Wheel Drive models. The 3.5L V6 Produces 275 Horsepower. The Lexus RX 350 teams a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a six-speed Multi-Mode Automatic Transmission for an output of 275 horsepower at 6200 rpm. Intake and exhaust manifolds have been tuned for enhanced performance and fuel economy. Lexus maximized the torque output to better meet the needs of luxury crossover drivers. Ninety percent or more of the 256 lb.-ft. of peak torque is available from 2300 to 6100 rpm, an optimal range where torque is most utilized. Other SUVs the RX compares to include the BMW X3, the Acura MDX, and the Volvo XC90. Roadfly.com – www.roadfly.com Car Forum – http RoadflyTV – www.youtube.com Facebook – www.facebook.com Twitter – twitter.com

Crash test ranks Murano as safest midsize SUV Stability control standard on Nissan; Hummer’s H3 finishes near bottom DETROIT – The 2009 Nissan Murano was the best performer in new crash tests of midsize sport utility vehicles, while the Hummer H3 had one of the poorest showings, according to results released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The institute, which is funded by the insurance industry, said the redesigned Murano was the only vehicle among the nine tested to get the highest rating in front, side and rear crash tests. It praised Nissan Motor Co. for making electronic stability control standard on the 2009 Murano. The system, which helps prevent swerving, was an option on previous models. “You don’t know what kind of crash you’re going to get into, so you want a vehicle that affords the best protection in the most common kinds of crashes,” Joe Nolan, the institute’s senior vice president, said in a statement

The 2009 Volvo XC60, Volvo's smallest SUV, has the most comprehensive safety features in company history. Cameras, radar and microchips work to prevent accidents before they happen.

Kia Motors America announced the world debut of the all-new 2009 Kia Borrego midsize SUV at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Watch a video of the new 2009 Nissan Murano midsize SUV presented in French.

Watch a video of the all New 2009 Nissan Murano midsize SUV.