For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year '09 competition, please see this thread.
BMW X6
Base MSRP: $55,900 (xDrive35i), $66,650 (xDrive50i)
Available Engines: 3.0 liter DOHC twin-turbocharged 24-valve inline-6 with 300 HP and 300 ft.-lbs. of torque, 4.4 liter DOHC twin-turbocharged 32-valve V8 with 400 HP and 450 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capabilities
Available Drivetrains: All-wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 15 City/20 Highway (xDrive35i), 13/18 (xDrive50i)
Curb Weight: 4894-5269 lbs.
Dodge Ram 1500
Base MSRP: $21,270 (Reg. Cab V6 RWD), $29,475 (Ext. Cab 4.7 V8 4WD SLT), $43,240 (Crew Cab 5.7 V8 4WD Laramie)
Available Engines: 3.7 liter SOHC 12-valve V6 with 210 HP and 235 ft.-lbs. of torque, 4.7 liter SOHC 16-valve V8 with 310 HP and 330 ft.-lbs. of torque, 5.7 liter OHV 16-valve V8 with multiple displacement system and 390 HP and 410 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic (V6 only) or 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capabilities (N/A on V6)
Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive or part-time 4-wheel drive with low-range gearing (N/A on V6)
EPA Fuel Economy: 14 City/20 Highway (V6 & 5.7 RWD), 14/19 (4.7 RWD), 13/18 (4.7 & 5.7 4WD)
Curb Weight: 4517-5542 lbs.
Infiniti FX
Base MSRP: $42,150 (FX35), $58,400 (FX50)
Available Engines: 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 303 HP and 262 ft.-lbs. of torque, 5.0 liter DOHC 32-valve V8 with 390 HP and 369 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capabilities
Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive (FX35 only) or All-wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/23 Highway (RWD FX35), 16/21 (AWD FX35), 14/20 (FX50)
Curb Weight: 4094-4575 lbs.
Subaru Forester
Base MSRP: $19,995 (Base), $26,195 (Turbo)
Available Engines: 2.5 liter DOHC 16-valve horizontally-opposed flat-4 with 170 HP and 170 ft.-lbs. of torque, 2.5 liter DOHC turbocharged 16-valve horizontally-opposed flat-4 with 224 HP and 226 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual (base only) or 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capabilities
Available Drivetrains: All-wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 20 City/26 Highway (Base), 19/24 (Turbo)
Curb Weight: 3250-3460 lbs.
Volkswagen Tiguan
Base MSRP: $23,200
Available Engines: 2.0 liter DOHC turbocharged 16-valve inline-4 with 200 HP and 206 ft.-lbs. of torque
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual (FWD only) or 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capabilities
Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive or All-wheel drive
EPA Fuel Economy: 19 City/26 Highway (FWD 6MT), 18/24 (FWD & AWD 6AT)
Curb Weight: 3433-3631 lbs.
