BEST OF CARS WALLPAPER AND REVIEW

Although the Camry is categorized as a midsized car, it comes with quite a big front and rear cabin space. Available in 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shifting, Camry is on par with some sport sedan and coupe. Capable of reaching 60mph in 6.5 seconds. Additional feature such as traction and stability control are also available as optional.






The Basic Camry comes with a 16-inch steel wheel while the SE model comes with a sport-tuned suspension and 17-inch alloy wheels with additional exterior styling details. The XLE and the LE models uses a softer suspension settings and 16-inch wheels.





The 2009 Camry also come packed with features such as steering wheel with tilt and telescopic feature, cuise control as well as full power accessories. Keyless entry and 8-way power driver seat is available for LE models.








With large cabin space, the Camry can fit most large sized passenger comfortably and leg space is long enough for tall build people on the rear seat.






There are a lot of function comes packed in the Camry. Controls are also well placed and finished with a stylish blue back light for audio and temperature control. Unfortunately, the quality of panels are not fitted uniformly, and material quality are not as high quality as set by its predecessor.

At a maximum torque of 443 pound-feet which comes at 5000 rpm, this car has a powerful acceleration in its engine speed range. The AMG sport suspension and all new three link front axle design coupled with a 35 mm wider track including a stability program which allows the rear wheels to slip out a little during cornering gives the C63 outstanding handling, ensuring excellent road grip and low body movement when negotiating sharp corners at high speed. Deceleration is taken care of with 360 by 36 mm discs with 6 pistons fixed callipers on the front and 330 by 26 mm disc with four pistons fixed callipers on the rear. Vents were not present on the standard C-class is noticeable on the fascia to cool the brakes.





The new AMG C63 comes with a new 7 speed AMG automatic transmission with paddle shift which enables the driver to select 3 different driving mode; "S" (Sport) where the grear shift are 30% faster than in "C" and around 50% faster compared to "M" mode. "M" (Manual) allows the driver to have full control over the gear shift either using the shifter or the padles while "C" (Comfort) for full automatic gear shift.






The floating needle on the speedometer allows space for displaying trip, audio and other information. The LCD panel on the dashboard pops up upon turning on the car on board gadgets such as navigation, stereo as well as phone can be controller via the instrument panel. Among the usage of the LCD are for display of GPS maps, control of Sirius satellite radio (which comes with Harmon Kardon stereo system which uses 12 speakers aroung the cabin and a 320 Watts 8 channel amp) as well as for the Bluetooth phone usage. Also, since the navigation system in the car is using hard drive, it allows more storage. This hard drive also doubles as music storage where CD can be rip into the system. Alternatively, if you are a big fan of iPod, this car includes an iPod integration which can control the music using the steering wheel button and speedometer to display the information.

Comes with 140-hp, 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine for the DX-DX-VP, LX, LX-S, EX and EX-L while the Si version comes with 197-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The hybrid models however, combines a gas engine and electric motor to produce 110hp which can run on one or both of its power source.

The 140-hp Civic are great for city ride as well as cruising on highway. The automatic transmission and the slick-shifting Si model is very alert to acceleration, thus making the car very responsive.

The hybrid models on the other hand, needed more stepping on the accelerator to build up speed. Non the less, they are able to keep pace with fast moving traffic. The engine for hybrid model automatically shuts off the gas engine at stop and restarts when the brake pedal is released. As for CVTs, the engine rev ahead of vehicle speed.

The acceleration for GX models is some what a little more dissapointing in terms of acceleration since it weigh 150 lb more and 27 hp less. However, this models still cruise perfectly around town. On highway however, the loss of power is more noticable where the GX models needs to labor more to gain speed.





As for fuel economy, the automatic transmission sedans averaged at 26.1 to 28.5 mpg while the coupes at 29.9 to 30.0 mpg. The Si sedan averaged at 29.4 mpg while the hybrids at 37.8 to 38.0 mpg in city / highway driving and 46.5 mpg with mostly highway drive. The Si models requires premium-grade gas while the remaining models may use regular.

To gauge the fuel economy of the GX models with the gasoline cars, we may calculate cost per mile. An automatic transmission non GX model cost about 14 cents per mile at $4.00 / gallon. The GX models on the other hand cost only 5.6 cents per mile.

The sedan comes with great absorbency and little float. On highway speeds, the LX and EX versions are especially stable while the coupes might be choppier on uneven surface. As for handling, the DX models proved to the more competent. The LX and EX version however, needed more grip in fast turns but it is quite responsive in most changes of direction. The Si models holds firmly in corners. Straight line stability are fine for all Civic models with effective stopping control.











The Civic sedan are top of its class in term of quietness in noise and suppression of road. The hybrid's CVT however produces more engine noise during acceleration compared to the sedans. The coupes however, do not block the noise as well as sedans while the Si engine and exhaust sound can be significantly heard.









The new Civic still inherits the two-tier instrument panel which places an analog tachometer ahead of the driver and a separately housed digital speedometer directly above it. This placement is great as the speedometer's digit is along the driver's line of sight and this keeps the focus of the driver on the road. Also within reach are the climate control while the audio switchgear requires a little stretch. There are a lot of audio function to play with, and the navigation system required a little extra effort to master it. The interior of the new Civic has a mix of high-grade plastics and fabrics. The Ex, Hybrid and Si have more up market feel.



All the 2009 Civic comes with a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. The GX models however, only comes in automatic only while the Si models only comes with a 6-speed manual. Hybrids have a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

















The telescopic steering column and height-adjustable driver seat makes driving experience pleasurable. The feel on the Si's front seat are some what different as it has a glued-in-place feel to cater for fast cornering. There might not be enough headroom for tall occupant especally under the sunroof. Also, with a long dashboar shelf and sloping nose, it might complicated judging distance in close quarters for beginner drivers.

The rear room space is comfy with adequate adult headroom. Knee space, however is tight even with the front seats set far apart. Unless the front cushions are at their lowest point, there are ample foot space on the rear. Also, the flat floor is also inherited from their earlier model.