This is where you get to see photos of cars I've taken over the years.
That’s a 2009 Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 is a crossover that’s been in production since 2008 (the first model year was 2009). This is from the first generation, which was made between 2008 and 2017 (model years between 2009 and 2017). The engine of this one is 2 liter turbocharged TFSI Quattro straight-4 that produces 179 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 7-speed S-tronic. This crossover does 0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph.
That’s a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Vitara is an SUV (later crossover) that’s been in production since 1988 (the first model year was 1989). This is from the third generation, which was made between 2005 and 2017. The Vitara received a facelift for the 2008 model year. The engine is a 2.7 liter H27A V6 that produces 185 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 5-speed automatic.
That’s a 2023 Chevy Trailblazer LT. The Chevy Trailblazer is a crossover that’s been in production since 2020 (the first model year was 2021). The engine is a 1.2 liter turbocharged LIH straight-3 that produces 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 9-speed automatic. This crossover does 0-60 mph in 9.4 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph.
Here’s a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (formerly M-Class until 2015) is a line of crossovers that’s been in production since 1997. This is the third generation (W166), which was made between 2011 and 2019 (model years between 2012 and 2019). The engine is a 3.5 liter M 276 DE 35 V6 that produces 302 horsepower and 276 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 7-speed automatic.
Here’s a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited S. The Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan that’s been in production since 2016 (the first model year was 2017). The Pacifica received a facelift for the 2021 model year. The engine is a 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 with two electric motors that produce a total of 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 9-speed automatic.
Here’s a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E350. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a line of cars that’s been in production since 1993. This is from the fifth generation, which was unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show and has been in production since February of 2016 (the first model year was 2017). The E-Class received a facelift for the 2021 model year. The engine is a 2 liter turbocharged M264 E20 DEH LA straight-4 that produces 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 9-speed automatic.
This is a 2023 Infiniti Q50. The Infiniti Q50 is a luxury sedan that’s been in production since 2013 (the first model year was 2014). The Q50 received a facelift for the 2016 model year. The engine of this one is a 3 liter twin turbo VR30DDTT V6 that produces 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 7-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 5 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph.
Here’s a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a line of crossovers that have been in production since 2015 (the first model year was 2016). This is from the second generation, which has been in production since 2022 (the first model year was 2023). The engine is a 3 liter twin turbo V6 that produces 385 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 9-speed automatic.
This is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S450 4Matic. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a line of luxury cars that’s been in production since 1954. The S-Class name wasn’t adopted until 1972. This is from the seventh generation (W223), which has been in production since 2020 (the first model year was 2021). The engine is a 3 liter turbocharged M 256 E30 DEH LA GR straight-6 that produces 362 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 9-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.
This is a 2020 Dodge Charger Daytona. The Dodge Charger is a muscle car that was originally made between 1966 and 1978. The LX/LD variation has been in production since 2005 (the first model year was 2006). This is from the seventh generation (LD), which has been in production since 2011. The engine is a 6.4 liter Hemi V8 that produces 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic.
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