JAGUAR XJ SERIES

The 2009 Jaguar XJ Series adds the new limited-edition flagship Super V8 Portfolio, featuring 20-inch Selena wheels, Celestial Black or Astral Gold metallic paint, unique interior colors, Rich Oak veneers, special badges and the highest level of standard equipment ever offered for a Jaguar. The 2009 Jaguar XJ8 and XJ8 L add new standard equipment, including a DVD-based navigation system, 320-watt Alpine Premium Surround Sound audio system and a twin-needle stitched and tailored dash cover.
Jaguar XJ Series

ISUZU ASCENDER

The Ascender is Isuzu’s midsize SUV that shares its platform with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the GMC Envoy. The Ascender originally replaced the Trooper for 2003 and is the largest and most powerful SUV from Isuzu. The short-wheelbase 5-passenger version was added for 2004. Isuzu Ascender

ISUZU TRUCK

The 2008 Isuzu i-290 and i-370 continue unchanged. These pickup trucks are rebadged versions of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. The base extended-cab truck has a 2.8-liter four-cylinder. The 4WD i-350 is similar to the Colorado crew-cab we tested. Both engines grew in displacement and horsepower for 2007. Isuzu will leave the U.S. market in early 2009.
Isuzu Truck

BUICK LACROSSE

Completely redesigned, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse builds on the success of the Buick Enclave SUV with a sculpted new design that displays Buick’s modern design. Inside the luxurious LaCrosse interior is crafted with premium materials, cool blue ambient lighting and integrated intelligent personal technologies to enhance the driving experience. Two new direct-injection dual overhead cam engines are offered, a 255-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and a 280-horsepower 3.6-liter V6, both combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Buick LaCrosse

AUDI A8

The 2009 Audi A8 adds new standard equipment including Advanced Key, Audi Parking System Advanced with rear view camera, power trunk opener, power rear sunshade, rear door sunshades, power door closers, rear vanity mirrors (A8L) and 4-zone climate control (A8 L). Leather-covered center console, leather-covered door handles and heated rear seats are now optional. The 20-inch Sport Package now includes a 7-spoke double-spoke wheel design with a high-polish aluminum finish. The new Cold Weather Package includes a 4-spoke heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles, heated rear seats and a ski sack with rear-seat pass-through. The new Technology Packaged features Adaptive Cruise Control, Audi Side Assist and Audi Lane Assist.
Audi A8