2012 Suzuki SX4 Crossover

Well, it was a difficult time for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the lifting of the limits of the country's debt, and especially since Standard and Poor's downgrade of American finance from AAA to AA + on Friday night.



Today, the Dow fell 634.76 points, or a significant 5.6 percent, and stock markets around the world have experienced their own as significant sell offs.

So as a driver that provides the vehicle value, value, value? A car is the Suzuki SX4 Crossover 2012. What is the SX4 has to offer?

Since the financial statements are now in the minds of many drivers, we'll start with the SX4 is the starting price as low as $ 11.900. Yes, it's for a base model, but a more upscale SX4 Crossover with four-wheel drive can be had for $ 12 900 - $ 13.500. It is the cheapest all-wheel drive subcompact training in the United States and has the lowest cost of ownership in its class.

Standard features air-conditioned base SX4, adjustable steering column, four speaker audio system with AM / FM / CD MP3 function, satellite navigation, electric windows and mirrors, 16-inch wheels and a luggage rack.

The engine is a 2.0-liter mill (with a chain camshaft drive), providing 143 hp and 140 foot pounds of torque. The transmission is a manual gearbox or six-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with steering wheel paddles. Note that all wheel drive car can be disabled so it is front-wheel drive to save fuel. Thus, the SX4 can handle in winter, but to get good fuel economy, front-wheel drive mode during the summer. 00-60 Driving time is 9 seconds.

Standard safety features include four-wheel drive SX4 brakes, ABS, traction control, stability control and six airbags including side curtains.

SX4 fuel rating is 22 city and 32 mpg highway.

About to buy a new car Guide.com said: "The SX4 Crossover is brilliantly packaged, brilliant to drive, and a bargain Smokin '."

Suzuki SX4 Crossover Yes is a basic car, with its seven-year powertrain warranty 100,000 miles, it may be more resilient than the market of late!

2011 Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Car Concept

Suzuki Kizashi Concept 2011 EcoCharge powered by engines with a capacity of 2.0 line, in cooperation with the electric propulsion system consisting of peak 15 kilowatts liquid-cooled/generator motor units with a capacity of 115 volt air cooled lithium-ion battery. This combination allows the optimization of fuel economy and provide a boost of electric power during acceleration of the driving experience more comfortable and excited. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Concept Car EcoCharge give a capacity of 25 percent for fuel on the highway.

Suzuki says the configuration provides a reduced fuel consumption by up to 25 percent less than the normal pattern of Kizashi. Mr Younan EcoCharge also spoke and said:

"Our basic concept was to achieve a substantial gain in fuel economy without the traditional sacrifices required in handling the current average hybrid sedans. EcoCharge The Kizashi is capable of delivering a 25 percent gain in fuel economy the engine of the real world, while preserving Kizashi dynamic handling and braking advantages that make it an outstanding performer category. "



The exterior of the Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge is distinguished by a unique luminescent paint white satin with a subtle blue layer. To better define the concept outside of its production Kizashi brothers, was given special treatment headlight and fog light LED in the front fascia. The lightweight aluminum wheels to provide a futuristic feel, and are wrapped in tires with low rolling resistance. "

At the other extreme are kinder, gentler Concept Kizashi EcoCharge hybrid. By combining a line 2.0-liter four producing 144 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque with a 20 HP electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission, the concept of white pearl is said to realize a gain of 25 percent in fuel economy on the road. Should he of the current 30 MPG CVT Kizashi with 2.4-liter to around 36 mpg. Since the hybrids tend to produce greater benefits in the city than on the road, the combined overall score can also end up more than 30 mpg.



As we dig the idea of ​​Kizashi another 100 horsepower or so, variations of these types of fringe benefits is not able to appeal to the accumulated Kizashi shopping lists. Then again, it is unlikely that anyone can stop list. Bring 'em

ARCTOS ELITE GPW Military Series

By TLex ARCTOS ELITE launch their new line of GPW Military watches, made for the German KRK [Crisis Reaction Forces] Soldiers. The 42mm x 12.5mm case is constructed from solid titanium. It is fitted with a tough sapphire crystal, has a 120-click rotational titanium divers bezel, a water-resistance of 200m and houses a reliable Swiss quartz movement of which there are three versions: day day, big date and a GMT each with an optional RED HAND. Watches are priced from 345USD - 375USD.



The new GPW Military series joins the ARCTOS Elite GPW Infantry Watch. For further details of the new GPW Military series please follow the GPW logo below or visit ARCTOS Elite by clicking on their logo at the bottom of the post . . .





From left to right: Big Date, Day Date, GMT. RED HAND: Big Date, Day Date, GMT . . .

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H2O Kalmar DLC Prototype Giveaway CLOSED

By TLex OceanicTime has a truly epic Giveaway for you this month, thanks to the good folks at H2O Watches, creators of the world's most customizable dive watch, who will be giving away an H2O Kalmar DLC prototype watch. The watch will come as package that will include 3x bezels, 3x crown guard sets and 1x display caseback. It has a matt black dial complete with: black hour hand, orange minute hand and black second hand.

It will house an ETA2824-2 Swiss automatic movement and will be presented on an H2O black leather strap with DLC CNC buckle. This is a prototype watch not a production model, so what you see is exactly what you get, but there's no denying this is still an incredible watch! It's total value is 1'800USD!



HOW TO WIN the H2O Kalmar DLC Prototype . . .

STEP (1) Go to the H2O Watches & OceanicTime Facebook pages and click 'LIKE' (you must like both pages).

STEP (2) Got to the H2O Watches website and register for their newsletter (HERE).

Step (3) Send an email oceanictime@oceanictime.net with the subject marked: 'H2O Kalmar Giveaway' containing either a link to your Facebook page, where it is possible to see your LIKES or a screen grab showing that you have liked BOTH pages.

IMPORTANT No link, no proof, no entry! It is up to you to make sure that you have met the criteria correctly, if you haven't I will not inform you, sorry; it is far too time consuming; you simply won't be entered into the draw. If you have you entered correctly you will receive a short courtesy email from within 48hrs of your entry.

The contest will run from today, October 10th until November 10th. The lucky winner will be announced shortly after. GOOD LUCK folks!

B.O.C. BLACKSEA (new)

By TLex No, this isn't a B.O.C. custom Rolex Submariner; it's their own creation. I use the term 'own creation' quite loosely as this is a basically a pimped Sub-clone albeit finished by one the best DLC merchants in the industry, who offer a lifetime warranty on their treatments. B.O.C. have applied their 'Black Out Concept' to everything from Bentleys and Harleys to Panerai and Richard Mille. They have a celebrity following that includes big names like Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent and Kayne West.



The B.O.C. BLACKSEA has a 42mm x 13mm stainless steel case finished in matt black DLC (exc. crown) with a unidirectional rotational divers bezel and sapphire crystal. The watch case is water-resistant to 300 meters and has a screwdown crown and matt black engraved caseback. The BLACKSEA houses the ubiquitous Swiss workhorse, the ETA 2824-2 automatic movement with 25 jewels. PRICE: 1'980€.

2012 Honda Odyssey

Exterior colors: White Diamond Pearl added to all models; Dark Cherry Pearl added to the EX-L and Touring, white taffeta abandoned

Completely redesigned for 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan 2012 comes with only changes in exterior color.



Odyssey uses only a 3.5-liter V6 engine. It is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission in LX, EX and EX-L trim lines, and a six-speed automatic transmission on the Touring models.

Features, the LX include 17-inch steel wheels, dual zone climate control, heated mirrors, Privacy Glass, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, eight-way power driver seat, wide-mode, adjustable second-row seats, 60/40 split- Magic Folding Seat, third row seats in front of the handbag hook the car up / down driver window, cruise control, CD/MP3 stereo and auxiliary input jack.

The EX adds 17-inch wheels, alloy wheels, tri-zone automatic climate control, body colored door handles, security system, heated front seats, multi-center seat, outside temperature indicator flip-ring trash bag, Bluetooth, second-row sunshades, power sliding doors, removable center console, center panel shows the selector, six-CD/MP3 stereo, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB connector. A rear entertainment system is optional.

The EX-L adds parking sensors, electric sunroof, four-passenger seats, leather seats, leather steering wheel, the power supply of 115 volts, auto-dimming rearview mirror, cooler, a power liftgate, rear seats DVD entertainment system with nine-inch wireless headphones and XM Satellite Radio.

The Touring adds 18-inch alloy wheels, acoustic windshield, fog lights, xenon headlights, Information System, third row center armrest, ramp room, navigation system, the third-row sunshades, multi- information display, CD/MP3 stereo high-end, high-Definition Multimedia Interface and rear seat DVD entertainment system with 16.2 inches.