Jeep Liberty Limited works like a truck

Texas Truck Mama smiled as she pulled into the driveway in her little Mini Cooper. Parked in front of her was a considerably different vehicle, a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited sport-utility vehicle. It was about two feet longer than her Mini Cooper, several inches taller and nearly 900 pounds heavier.

The four-wheel-drive Jeep Liberty, of course, had a bigger engine -- a 3.7-liter, 210-horsepower V-6, compared with the 1.6-liter, 118-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine in her front-wheel-drive Mini.

The Jeep Liberty, wearing all-new sheet metal for 2008, looking rugged the way a Jeep should look, barely got 21 miles per gallon on the highway, drinking regular unleaded gasoline. Texas Truck Mama's Mini got 36 mpg on the highway. And with her behind the wheel, driving like the mild-mannered elementary school teacher she is, squeezing 37 or 38 mpg out of her Mini was not uncommon, although she frequently complained about the Mini's requirement for premium unleaded fuel.

Jeep Liberty Limited works like a truck

Texas Truck Mama smiled as she pulled into the driveway in her little Mini Cooper. Parked in front of her was a considerably different vehicle, a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited sport-utility vehicle. It was about two feet longer than her Mini Cooper, several inches taller and nearly 900 pounds heavier.

The four-wheel-drive Jeep Liberty, of course, had a bigger engine -- a 3.7-liter, 210-horsepower V-6, compared with the 1.6-liter, 118-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine in her front-wheel-drive Mini.

The Jeep Liberty, wearing all-new sheet metal for 2008, looking rugged the way a Jeep should look, barely got 21 miles per gallon on the highway, drinking regular unleaded gasoline. Texas Truck Mama's Mini got 36 mpg on the highway. And with her behind the wheel, driving like the mild-mannered elementary school teacher she is, squeezing 37 or 38 mpg out of her Mini was not uncommon, although she frequently complained about the Mini's requirement for premium unleaded fuel.

Jeep Liberty Limited works like a truck

Texas Truck Mama smiled as she pulled into the driveway in her little Mini Cooper. Parked in front of her was a considerably different vehicle, a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited sport-utility vehicle. It was about two feet longer than her Mini Cooper, several inches taller and nearly 900 pounds heavier.

The four-wheel-drive Jeep Liberty, of course, had a bigger engine -- a 3.7-liter, 210-horsepower V-6, compared with the 1.6-liter, 118-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine in her front-wheel-drive Mini.

The Jeep Liberty, wearing all-new sheet metal for 2008, looking rugged the way a Jeep should look, barely got 21 miles per gallon on the highway, drinking regular unleaded gasoline. Texas Truck Mama's Mini got 36 mpg on the highway. And with her behind the wheel, driving like the mild-mannered elementary school teacher she is, squeezing 37 or 38 mpg out of her Mini was not uncommon, although she frequently complained about the Mini's requirement for premium unleaded fuel.

The Hummer H3T, the US firm’s first-ever pick-up truck.

The Hummer H3T, the US firm’s first-ever pick-up truck Based around the H3 – the smallest model in the maker’s range – there’s nothing diminutive about this newcomer’s dimensions. The H3T has been stretched to 5.3 metres in length, and includes a spacious cab with room for five adults.

The pick-up bed is 1.5 metres long, which is big enough to carry two off-road motorbikes.

Standard kit includes air-con, central locking with remote keyless entry, tyre pressure monitoring and electric windows. Inside, the rear bench splits 60:40 and also folds to increase carrying capacity. The firm claims its newcomer will live up to Hummer’s reputation for excellent off-road ability, as it has full-time four-wheel drive and locking front and rear differentials.

The H3T hits US showrooms later this year and is powered by either a 3.7-litre five-cylinder petrol engine or a thirsty 5.3-litre V8. There’s no word yet on whether the pick-up will arrive in the UK, but if it does, it’s likely that only the entry-level unit will be offered. Engineering the H3T for British roads shouldn’t be a problem, as the H3 is already sold here in right-hand drive.

The Hummer H3T, the US firm’s first-ever pick-up truck.

The Hummer H3T, the US firm’s first-ever pick-up truck Based around the H3 – the smallest model in the maker’s range – there’s nothing diminutive about this newcomer’s dimensions. The H3T has been stretched to 5.3 metres in length, and includes a spacious cab with room for five adults.

The pick-up bed is 1.5 metres long, which is big enough to carry two off-road motorbikes.

Standard kit includes air-con, central locking with remote keyless entry, tyre pressure monitoring and electric windows. Inside, the rear bench splits 60:40 and also folds to increase carrying capacity. The firm claims its newcomer will live up to Hummer’s reputation for excellent off-road ability, as it has full-time four-wheel drive and locking front and rear differentials.

The H3T hits US showrooms later this year and is powered by either a 3.7-litre five-cylinder petrol engine or a thirsty 5.3-litre V8. There’s no word yet on whether the pick-up will arrive in the UK, but if it does, it’s likely that only the entry-level unit will be offered. Engineering the H3T for British roads shouldn’t be a problem, as the H3 is already sold here in right-hand drive.

The Hummer H3T, the US firm’s first-ever pick-up truck.

The Hummer H3T, the US firm’s first-ever pick-up truck Based around the H3 – the smallest model in the maker’s range – there’s nothing diminutive about this newcomer’s dimensions. The H3T has been stretched to 5.3 metres in length, and includes a spacious cab with room for five adults.

The pick-up bed is 1.5 metres long, which is big enough to carry two off-road motorbikes.

Standard kit includes air-con, central locking with remote keyless entry, tyre pressure monitoring and electric windows. Inside, the rear bench splits 60:40 and also folds to increase carrying capacity. The firm claims its newcomer will live up to Hummer’s reputation for excellent off-road ability, as it has full-time four-wheel drive and locking front and rear differentials.

The H3T hits US showrooms later this year and is powered by either a 3.7-litre five-cylinder petrol engine or a thirsty 5.3-litre V8. There’s no word yet on whether the pick-up will arrive in the UK, but if it does, it’s likely that only the entry-level unit will be offered. Engineering the H3T for British roads shouldn’t be a problem, as the H3 is already sold here in right-hand drive.

Nissan Releases New Tiida and Tiida Latio Compact Vehicles

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the sales launch of the newTiida 5-door hatchback and Tiida Latio 4-door sedan at dealers acrossJapan. Since their debut in 2004, the Tiida and Tiida Latio have exceededcustomer expectations for compact vehicles offering apremium-quality, roomy interior and outstanding fuel economy andperformance. For 2008, both vehicles have been enhanced inside and out.Key changes include new exterior and interior designs, retuned electricpower steering, powertrain enhancements and a new "Plus navi HDD"package, among other improvements.
Both Tiidaand Tiida Latio feature all-new front-end designs, with new grilles,front bumpers and headlights, which impart a feeling of dynamic modernperformance. Tiida also features new taillights and a rear bumper for amore substantial look, and all Tiidas and Tiida Latios feature newwheel cover designs.

Eight exterior colors are available on Tiida, including titaniummetallic Silky Beige, metallic Brilliant Silver, metallic ChampagneGold, and pearl metallic Pacific Blue. Tiida Latio offers seven colorchoices, including titanium metallic Silky Beige and metallic BrilliantSilver.more

Nissan Releases New Tiida and Tiida Latio Compact Vehicles

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the sales launch of the newTiida 5-door hatchback and Tiida Latio 4-door sedan at dealers acrossJapan. Since their debut in 2004, the Tiida and Tiida Latio have exceededcustomer expectations for compact vehicles offering apremium-quality, roomy interior and outstanding fuel economy andperformance. For 2008, both vehicles have been enhanced inside and out.Key changes include new exterior and interior designs, retuned electricpower steering, powertrain enhancements and a new "Plus navi HDD"package, among other improvements.
Both Tiidaand Tiida Latio feature all-new front-end designs, with new grilles,front bumpers and headlights, which impart a feeling of dynamic modernperformance. Tiida also features new taillights and a rear bumper for amore substantial look, and all Tiidas and Tiida Latios feature newwheel cover designs.

Eight exterior colors are available on Tiida, including titaniummetallic Silky Beige, metallic Brilliant Silver, metallic ChampagneGold, and pearl metallic Pacific Blue. Tiida Latio offers seven colorchoices, including titanium metallic Silky Beige and metallic BrilliantSilver.more

Nissan Releases New Tiida and Tiida Latio Compact Vehicles

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the sales launch of the newTiida 5-door hatchback and Tiida Latio 4-door sedan at dealers acrossJapan. Since their debut in 2004, the Tiida and Tiida Latio have exceededcustomer expectations for compact vehicles offering apremium-quality, roomy interior and outstanding fuel economy andperformance. For 2008, both vehicles have been enhanced inside and out.Key changes include new exterior and interior designs, retuned electricpower steering, powertrain enhancements and a new "Plus navi HDD"package, among other improvements.
Both Tiidaand Tiida Latio feature all-new front-end designs, with new grilles,front bumpers and headlights, which impart a feeling of dynamic modernperformance. Tiida also features new taillights and a rear bumper for amore substantial look, and all Tiidas and Tiida Latios feature newwheel cover designs.

Eight exterior colors are available on Tiida, including titaniummetallic Silky Beige, metallic Brilliant Silver, metallic ChampagneGold, and pearl metallic Pacific Blue. Tiida Latio offers seven colorchoices, including titanium metallic Silky Beige and metallic BrilliantSilver.more