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2010 Nissan Armada
Nissan’s flagship SUV.

The new 2010 Platinum Edition Nissan Armada is more than livin’ large in the SUV rat race. “Rollin’ eight deep on 20 inch Blades, cuttin’ through those urban city streets“, might be a more fitting title. This SUV comes in right up top like fun on a party bus; just add that pinch of swag.

This edition of the Armada comes fully loaded with a Hard Drive Navigation System, DVD Entertainment System, Front Sonar System, and a Power sliding glass moon-roof just to enjoy some rays. And that’s all before the premium completely wrapped interior. Don’t wait to hear, “How YOU doin’? “, when its plain to see this ride is WHAT IT DO!
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi
Check out the exterior. Click to watch the video.

You know the company Suzuki, right? Of course you do. Well now you are gonna have to forget everything you thought you knew about them.

This isn’t one of those little red jeeps from the 90′s, and is most definitely not a sport motorcycle. This is a complete departure from any Suzuki you’ve seen before, and if the name Kizashi is any indication (Japanese for “something great is coming”), then we can expect a lot of good things coming from them in the near future.

Lets start out with the exterior. The first thing you’ll notice is the euro-styling that’ll have people looking twice to see if that was a Jetta that just passed them. Sitting on 18 inch wheels, from the big grille in the front, to the dual integrated exhaust in the back, this car looks mean all around.
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2010 Acura MDX
High Tech Luxury SUV

The Luxury SUV market can seem a bit crowded at times, but few stand out like the 2010 Acura MDX. And when we say fully loaded we mean this ride is fully loaded. We’re talking a spacious all-leather interior, voice-activated navigation, seats for seven and an entertainment system that’ll make you feel like you’re in the comfort of your own living room. Scratch that, this is better than your living room.

The latest MDX keeps innovation moving by one-upping the traditional backup camera that every car seems to be coming with. The multi-view rear camera gives you the standard reverse view, but also gives you a super wide angle view for escaping those tight parking lots unscathed, and a trailer hitch view for hooking up that boat in the summer time. Their Navigation and Communication Display system takes it to another level as well. Every morning you can get a tip of the day on the menu display to help you learn something new about this ride. And trust me, with a high-tech car like this, you’ll appreciate the help.
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2010 Acura RDX
Slick little SUV. Click to watch the video.

You don’t often hear the words Compact, Luxury, and S.U.V. in the same sentence. If you do, it’s a good bet they’re talking about the all-new 2010 Acura RDX.

This compact SUV has a turbocharged 240 hp 2.3-liter engine which gives it some surprising kick, while the slim size means you’ll always be able to find a parking spot without scraping your door on the car next to you. When the turbo kicks in, you’ll definitely know, but there’s also a boost gauge right built in next to your speedometer; you won’t see that come stock in too many cars.

Inside and out, this year’s RDX has been redesigned with the future in mind, and has all the luxury items you’ve come to expect. Check out the video!

2010 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring
Bigger. Faster. Better. Click to watch the video.

Theres the old saying, you don’t mess with perfection. Mazda knows this, so they kept a lot of the 2010 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring similar to last year. But it’s all the new minor tweaks that really make this car pop.

This car is packed with features you normally only find on a higher-end luxury car. All-black leather seats that are wider and roomier than before. The 2.5 liter engine gives you more torque, and the stiffer suspension keeps you from getting that body roll when you hit those corners. They didn’t skimp on the technology either. Bluetooth audio streaming? You don’t even need a cable now to play music from your iphone through the Bose speakers. Adaptive headlights that turn with you in the corners. Push button start. Dual climate controls. 5 settings on the seat heaters. 8-way power seats. The list goes on.

This is a hot ride for the price, and it keeps getting better. Check out the gallery and video below.

2009 L.A. Auto Show
Take a peek at some of the new Mazdas. Click to watch the video.

Highlights from the L.A. Auto Show: KMAX will help you get a closer look at the latest Mazda hatchbacks to hit the market, like the Mazdaspeed 3 packed with a blazing 265 HP, or the economical 2011 Mazda2.

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