2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8

We have a very special car this week on Wheel Talk Coast to Coast: the world class 2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8, which has style, power and the ability to steal the scene in any parking lot.

The XJ Super V8 is Jaguar’s top-of-the-line touring sedan and truly defines luxury in all departments.

I have to tell you: every detail of this Jag is remarkable from the dramatic classic looks of the all-aluminum body to the purr of the supercharged 400 horsepower 4.2-liter engine.

The new 2008 Jaguar XJ’s powerful supercharged, intercooled v-8 is coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The speed sensitive steering, dynamic stability control and self-leveling and adaptive air-suspension make the Jag Super V8 a joy to drive.

The XJ Super V8’s interior is all hand-built displaying a heritage of craftsmanship and all you’d expect from a luxury car: the 16-way adjustable seat with 3-stage heating and cooling seats are made of premium soft-grain leather with custom raised-piping.

The interior elegance continues with dash and door-trim made of real-burl walnut and in-dash DVD navigation, headrest inlaid video screens, and Alpine AM/FM/CD 320-watt audio system.

The exterior of the Jaguar XJ Super V8 reflects the refinements of Jaguar’s traditional design.

The distinctive front grill with chrome cross hatching and huge air-dam make this luxury 4-door sedan look bold while still nimble and elegant.

The estimated miles-per-gallon for the Jag XJ Super V8 is 15 in the highway and 22 on the highway.

Our test vehicle came with a suggestive retail price of $94,750.

With 400 supercharged horsepower, the 2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8 is truly a joy to drive whether you’re taking the kids to school or headed down a long-curvy country road.

But, let’s face it: a car like this is best experienced on roads where you can put, not only the 400 horsepower to work, but the speed sensitive steering, dynamic stability control and adaptive air-suspension as well!

Check out this super Jaguar XJ Super V8 at your nearest Jaguar dealer or online at http://www.jaguar- xj8.com.

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2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI

This week on Wheel Talk Coast to Coast – we’re checking out the new Cadillac CTS V6 DI – a 4-door midsize sedan that lives up to the Cadillac brand.

And let me tell you: this very capable sports sedan will keep up with any competitor in its class!

The new Cadillac CTS power plant is a 3.6-liter V-6 pumping-out 304-horsepower with the aid of direct-fuel-injection that is coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission and all-speed traction control

This road-worthy performance sedan also features “Stabilitrack” – General Motors’ electronic-stabilization control, sports suspension and anti-lock disc brakes.

The luxury of this CTS DI performance sedan is reflected throughout the cabin with leather seats featuring 10-way memory adjustments, dual climate control, AM/FM radio, satellite radio, CD player and mp3 player driven through an 8-speaker Bose speaker system.

The new generation styling of this sporty Cadillac has a distinct horizontal marquee grill, allowing the low-slung front air dam to appear even lower and moving while it’s parked in your driveway.

The overall lines of this 5-passenger luxury sedan – complete with 17-inch wheels and chrome front fender-vents – give a futuristic speedster-look to the entire vehicle.

Gas mileage for this American performance sedan is surprising with and estimated 17-miles per gallon in the city and an amazing 26-miles per gallon on the highway.

The 2008 Cadillac CTS V-6 DI performance sedan comes with General Motors’ 5-year/100,000-mile power train limited warranty and 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty – go online or see your local dealer for details.

This sporty Cadillac carries a base-price of $35,545.

Add another $3300 for the performance collection.

Our test vehicle priced-out at $38,840.

Check out the new 2008 CTS performance sedan at your Cadillac dealer.

2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP

The new Torrent GXP crossover from heritage marquee Pontiac has a lot to offer.

Standard equipment includes a 3.6-liter – v-6 – 264 horsepower engine, coupled with a 6-speed - automatic transmission – 4-wheel drive – performance tuned suspension – anti-lock braking system – stability control and traction control.

This crossover is far more refined than others in its class and price range.

The Torrent features 6-way power driver’s seat – heated driver and front passenger seats – power windows and air conditioning.

The sound system sports 6 speakers – AM and FM radio and a CD player that will play MP3s.

You’ll also find embedded controls in the nicely crafted steering wheel for the sound system and, of course, the cruise control.

The exterior of the 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP is a sporty 5-door that allows this 5 passenger mid-sized crossover to look fresh with a bold stance and front-end kidney-shaped grill – including an additional horizontal air-dam and parking lights.

This affords a more streamlined appearance for the entire vehicle – hood to rear hatch.

The Pontiac Torrent GPX’s 18-inch, 5 spoke, polished aluminum wheels compliments this new crossover from general motors giving it extra curb appeal.

The 2008 4-wheel drive Pontiac Torrent GXP is delivered with the General Motors 5-year 100-thousand mile power train warranty – of which the dealer can give you all the details.
The Torrent GXP’s 3.6-liter v-6 engine has an estimated miles per gallon rating of 16 on city streets and 24 on the freeway.
This Pontiac has a base price of $27,300.

Our test vehicle, which included optional sunroof and an upgraded stereo system with satellite radio, boosted the price up to $30,700.

Check out the new 4-wheel drive 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP crossover online or stop in to your nearest Pontiac dealer.