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of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

But a lot has changed in 20 years; Audis are still being built on VW platforms, but the marque's lineup is broader than ever and there are always new segments being discovered / invented that demand a new sort of vehicle.

But today's automotive landscape is rapidly changing, and in the three months since our last encounter with the Elantra, we've also found ourselves behind the wheel of the new Ford Focus and the new Chevy Cruze Eco, vehicles that join the incumbent Honda Civic in the competition for buyers» C - segment dollars.

The «5 by Peugeot» concept car is another indication of the changing face of Peugeot and provides an insight into the Marque's future ambitions in the large luxury vehicle segment.

The XT4 is Cadillac's first - ever compact CUV, a crucial segment for the brand to enter in leu of changing market dynamics that is favoring crossovers over other vehicle types likes sedans.

Occasionally, a vehicle comes along that forces a huge change in the way a given segment is viewed.

The vehicle remains highly competitive in its segment and the 2018 model year brings a handful of changes, including a new exterior color, a change to the Sun and Sound Package, and the standardization of the seven - inch diagonal color touchscreen.

This model also topped its segment in the most recent J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, so it has a notable third - party recognition for its reliability, and owners can enjoy premium cues such as heated and ventilated leather front seats, a blind - spot monitor, lane - change assistance, and a 12 - speaker audio system — all for less than $ 29,000.

These changes — alongside body, suspension and chassis reinforcements — have helped give the Ducato the best gross vehicle weight and van payload in the segment.

Benefitting from a new vehicle platform and a vast array of changes, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers a fresh new take in the compact hatchback segment.

Safety functions include just about everything offered in the segment: blind - spot detection, high - beam assist (detects oncoming vehicles and switches to low beams), lane - change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane - departure warning system and lane - keeping assist.

The first - in - segment application of front - end crash boxes for greater passenger protection adds an economical factor as customers will need to change only the crash boxes instead of repairing the entire vehicle in the case of a low - speed crash.