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Just arrived — 2010 Lexus LX 570 export special! Ready for delivery with MSRP at $86,509.00 — Export OK!

2010 Lexus LX 570

2010 Lexus LX 570

The Lexus LX 570 has been one of the most popular luxury full-size SUV’s on the market since its release for the 2008 model year.The LX’s platform is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, and only comes in one well-equipped trim.

Now in it’s third generation, the LX gets a few updates and tweaks for 2010. An updated navigation system with better voice recognition and an advanced audio system that comes with an iPod/USB input jack as well as bluetooth streaming audio are just some of the new features. The telematics system also got a light refreshing and now includes Lexus Enform convenience services and Safety connection features.

The off-road capabilities are superb, and even on pavement you can feel the sophisticated AWD system and electronically adjustable suspension working to make your ride as smooth as ever. The interior design seats eight comfortably in three rows, and comes loaded with a long list of high-end standard features for comfort, convenience and safety.

The unequipped 2010 LX 570 starts out with an MSRP of $77,780.00 and is equipped with a 5.7L V8 engine which couples with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It comes with leather, a luxurious wood trim, shining chrome accents, as well as automatic four-zone climate control and the premium audio system.

The 2010 LX 570 has a selection of seven extra cost additional packages and stand-alone options which include the Luxury Package, Luxury with Pre-Crash Package, Mark Levinson Audio System, Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System, Heated/Cooled Front Side Monitor System and Pre-Collision System and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. If that’s not enough for you, the 11 Post Production Options that are available include the Preferred Accessory Package, Cargo Net, Cargo Mat, Premium Floor Mats, Glass Breakage Sensor, Paint Protection Film, Remote Engine Starter, Wheel Locks, Wireless Headphones, All-Weather Floor Mats and 22″ F-Sport Alloy Wheels.


Check out the new 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE Minivan! Export ready with an MSRP of $46,019.00.

2011 Toyota Sienna XLE

2011 Toyota Sienna XLE Minivan

 

The 2011 Toyota Sienna is completely redesigned for the new model year, with two engine choices now available– a new 187 horsepower I4 as well as the carryover from last year, the 265 horsepower 3.5L V6. Both engines have the new 6-speed automatic transmission, which replaces the old 5-speed, and are built on the same platform as before. The Sienna is offered up in five trim levels: the base, LE, SE, XLE and Limited.

The new Sienna is a bit wider and came out an inch shorter altogether. Hard work was put into improving the handling and give it a more sport-like feel overall while still keeping it as quiet an redefined as the previous model.

The most notable highlights across the board include such amenities as xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive cruise control, rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a large screen that can be split to display two different sources that can be shown at the same time and a navigation system with a back-up camera.

The LE and XLE come in both seven- and eight-passenger configurations; the base and Limited are seven-passenger only and the SE is eight-passenger only. All trims come with front-wheel drive while the LE, XLE and Limited can also be had with all-wheel drive.

The Sienna’s ride quality is plush, and handling is competent in all versions. The SE, due to its recalibrated suspension, provides more agile handling with a somewhat firmer but still comfortable ride quality.

The Sienna XLE trim features a unique metallic gray grille insert, power liftgate, sunroof, tow prep package, three-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, wood grain interior trim, a power driver seat, heated front seats and auto-up/down power windows. The AWD version of the XLE also comes with second-row lounge seats that feature pop-up footrests.


New 2011 BMW X5 diesel MSRP: $62,075.00. This xDrive35d is available for immediate delivery!

2011 BMW X5 35dThe 2011 BMW X5 now comes in five available trim levels starting with the xDrive35i at $46,675.00 for the base model. The xDrive35i Premium is next in the line-up for $52,475.00 and includes 19″ wheels, leather seating, privacy glass and USB and iPod integration. Then we have the xDrive35i Sport Activity, which comes in at $54,975.00 and boasts 20″ wheels, sport-styled seating and a darkener trim for the headliner as well as around the windows.

The xDrive35d, a surprisingly well-received diesel model, starts out at just $52,175.00 and needs no changes for this model year.

Trailing it’s siblings at the end of the line we have the xDrive50i with a sticker price at a whopping $59,275.00. Unfortunately, neither the 35d nor the 50i will be graced with the addition of separate trim levels this time around. Also available for X5 lovers comes a special something from the “M” family — the X5 M. Born in 2009, the X5 M starts at a hefty $86,375.00 and sees no changes for the new year.

As well as new trims, the X5 also got some new styling for 2011. The plastic front fenders now run flush with the full-width and newly painted front bumper skin, which now has larger apertures and a matte-finish skid plate lower trim piece. New headlamps feature LED corona rings that serve as daylight runners, and the fog lamps were repositioned to sit higher and more inboard, giving the front end a sleeker look altogether. Silver-contrast trim rings have been replaced with body colored trim surroundings. At the other end of the X5 we see that the bumper cap has been reshaped to better match the look of the one up front and was also given tailpipe surrounds, a silver matte-finished skid plate, new exhaust tips and redesigned chrome-trimmed tail-lamps. Also, Active Cruise Control, complete with full-stop capability, and lane-departure warning systems are available on the X5 for the first time.

Performance only gets better from here on out with the 35i’s new-found power and torque at 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet, which was brought up from 260 horsepower and 225 pound-feet. The 50i is sure to make your foot feel a little heavier as its running with the engine of the X6 xDrive50i, a twin-turbo v8 that’s good for 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. Both new engines are coupled with an exciting new 8-speed automatic transmission.


The new 2011 Infiniti QX56 is here! Available now for worldwide delivery from the U.S. with an MSRP of $69,770.

2011 Infiniti QX56 AWD

2011 Infiniti QX56 AWD

The Infiniti QX56 has been completely redesigned for 2011, getting more refined as well as improving it’s handling greatly. Fuel economy was also improved on by an astonishing 14 percent. Last year the QX was built on the Nissan Armada’s platform, but now it’s riding high on a base that’s mainly from the Japanese Nissan Patrol — which is a note-worthy competitor to Toyota’s ever-popular Land Cruiser. This is a good thing in more than one way as we now get a larger, better passenger cabin as well as a good long list of new technology to play with. It’s a full-sized luxury Sport Utility Vehicle with capable seating for seven or eight passengers comfortably.

It’s standard features include 20-inch alloy wheels, a Class IV trailer hitch, automatic bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, heated power-folding exterior mirrors, running boards, roof rails, a sunroof, tinted rear windows, a power liftgate and rain-sensing windshield wipers. While the 20-inch wheels may make it unsuitable for off-roading, most buyers aren’t looking to take their new QX off the pavement in the first place, so we see the wheels as stylish and attention grabbing, not performance hindering.

The QX is packing a 5.6L V8, which is pretty much the same one the 2010 model had except for the addition of direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and lift — which brings its output to 400 horsepower, a nice adjustment over the previous 320 horsepower. Also new for 2011 comes a seven-speed automatic transmission, replacing the former five-speed automatic.

High quality materials and hearty craftsmanship define the luxury status of the new Infiniti, along with plenty of new technological features, three rows of seating and massive cargo capacity. On the inside, the 2011 QX56 includes keyless ignition/entry, tri-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a top-view camera system, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth phone connectivity with streaming audio, a heated 10-way-adjustable driver seat with memory (eight-way for the front passenger), leather upholstery, second-row captain’s chairs, a power-folding third-row bench seat, wood interior trim, a power tilt-and-telescoping heated steering wheel, a voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, and a 13-speaker Bose audio system (with CD/MP3 player, USB jack, satellite radio and auxiliary audio/video input).

Options are arranged in a succession of packages, most of which require the preceding option package. The first option is the Theater package, which adds a twin-screen rear entertainment system and a 120-volt power outlet. From there you can add the Split Bench Seat package which replaces the second-row captain’s chairs and center console with a 60/40 split-folding bench, increasing seating capacity from seven to eight.

The Deluxe Touring package tacks on 22-inch wheels, Infiniti’s Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, upgraded leather upholstery, remote second-row seat-folding control, special wood interior trim, an upgraded climate control system with air purification/filtration, and headlight washers (4WD only). Finally, the Technology package adds adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control and a host of high-tech safety features designed to either prevent a crash or protect the occupants in the event of one.


Brand new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, ready for export from the USA with an MSRP of $49,750.00.

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

The 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor is available in four colors: Tuxedo Black, Molten Orange, Oxford White and Blue Flame Metallic. The orange interior trim, as well as the splashy exterior graphics are optional packages, and do not come standard. The black exterior trim (including functional hood and quarter-panel vents) disappears on the black truck, making it a stealthy-looking choice. The same dark trim actually compliments the white version, giving a sweet-looking hot-climate choice while the orange and blue models will defiantly suit off-roading extroverts.

It’s capable of daring off roading speeds and no other 4-wheeler can even come close. When the road opens up, body motions are tightly controlled, in the twists and turns the Raptor handles impressively for its size, pitching over much less than you’d expect for such a beast. Much of this can be credited to the wider track and massive shocks, but the tires deserve some of the credit too, as they effortlessly grip and grind, refusing to get noisy even through switchbacks.

The Raptor’s widened stance combined with 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels create a purposeful, and menacing looking machine. Fit and finish are easily matched up to the high standards of the current F-150, and some new additions go above and beyond.

Inside, the Raptor has the standard F-150 SuperCab seating for up to five people and a roomy front cabin. Access to the rear bench is aided by the reverse-opening rear doors. Wind and especially road noise remain remarkably low considering the off-road tires. Notable interior upgrades from the typical standard F-150 are a thicker leather-wrapped steering wheel that comes with an orange hash mark for quick centering, SVT-specific gauges and a set of heavily bolstered and adjustable leather-trimmed front seats to hold the occupants in place; whether on the track or mid-jump. There’s also a unique gauge cluster in the instrument panel with newly designed racing-style meters. Visibility from the driver’s chair remains excellent, and the standard storage nooks are fixed here, including the roomy center console bin.

Several dash-mounted switches are unique to the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, including the knob for the rear electronic locking differential (ELD). This works in both two-wheel and four-wheel-drive modes (Hi and Lo), and can stay locked up to the Raptor’s governed 100-mph top speed.

A set of four auxiliary switches on the center console are pre-wired and fused to the Raptor’s power distribution box for the easy addition of electrical accessories, such as exterior lights and winches. On the same panel you will find buttons for the highly effective hill descent control (which helps you crawl down steep terrains or hills without having to even touch the brakes) and an Off-Road Mode, which adjusts the throttle map, shift schedule and even ABS calibration, to continually improve performance when the pavement ends.

To take advantage of the Raptor’s 6,000-pound tow rating, Trailer Sway Control and a tranny tow-haul mode are standard. The optional integrated trailer brake controller sits closer to the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Optional features include upgraded Sony audio, a back-up camera and a navigation system with clear and bright integrated Sirius Travel Link to provide real-time traffic and travel information.


The 2011 Porsche Cayenne V6 is available now for export from the USA with MSRP at $64,765.00.

 

Export Porsche Cayenne

2011 Porsche Cayenne V6

 

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne V6 is powered by a 3.6L engine, but it’s not the same one used in the Panamera. Instead, the Cayenne is sharing a new narrow angle VR6 with the Volkswagen Toureg. The Panamera’s engine is a full aluminum 90-degree V6, while the new Cayenne’s is iron block as well as aluminum with direct injection and a 10.6 degree V6 engine.

Of course, Porsche has tweaked this new engine to properly handle the Cayenne and they’ve added a new intake manifold resulting in 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Also, they’ve bolted in a standard 6-speed manual transmission to the rear of the engine, which sends power to all the wheels with an electronically controlled AWD system -which is also used by the new 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. With it’s new-found smaller V6 engine the Cayenne didn’t miss a beat and can still tow the same 7,700 pound trailer as the other Cayennes.

The engine isn’t the only thing Porsche decided to downsize on the new Cayenne, as the standard brakes are now just a bit smaller as well. On the front are 6-piston black painted aluminum monobloc calipers set on 13.78-in. iron rotors, and on the back are 4-piston calipers on 13-in. rotors.

The new base Cayenne did take something from the V6 Panamera, and if you look around the back you’ll notice the familiar twin brushed stainless steel oval exhaust pipes.

Having a lighter powertrain helps the Cayenne V6 undercut the Cayenne Turbo on the scales by nearly 400 pounds. The turbo isn’t the only one trailing behind the new Cayenne in weight class, the Mercedes ML350 weighs an extra 330 pounds and the BMW X5 has an extra 531 pounds.

Inside the Cayenne V6 looks much like the Panamera, with elegant styling cues, wood and aluminum accents and leather stitching. There is no option for a third row seat, but the seats in the second row slid back on rails, and their backs both recline and fold, making loading and unloading a snap.

The 3.6-liter V6 Cayenne is a heavily discounted way to enjoy Porsche’s superb eight-speed Tiptronic, bulletproof platform, refined chassis dynamics, luxurious cabin amenities, surefooted all-wheel drive, accurate steering feel and impressive braking capabilities at less than half the cost of the Cayenne Turbo. Now who could say no to that?