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Fresh from winning the 2007 SUOTY competition, the Mercedes-Benz GL450 has already become a major player in each other automobile segment — so it was only a matter of time before Mercedes-Benz decided to venture into the full-size luxury sport/utility market.

Measuring 200 inches long makes the GL450 as the largest automobile in the Mercedes range. The extra inches make the third row spacious enough for occupants over six feet tall to actually stretch their legs, which is quite remarkable for such automobile in this class. Despite the measurement of the GL450, it is quite surprising to note that it doesn’t feel that huge and just what many editors observed, “It drives small.”

The are lots of acquirable options for this automobile starting with the whopper premium package which includes Parktronic, a power tailgate, DVD navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, premium sound with rear controls, power tilt/telescoping steering, and Bluetooth hands-free communication for $4500. Additional options are the rear-seat DVD entertainment which is priced at $2650, an off-road package with adaptive damping, two lock differentials, and front/rear skidplates for $2200, twin sunroofs costing $1500, three regularize climate control priced at $1320, metallic Barolo Red paint that is worth $900, Macadamia leather for $1650, a rearview backup camera for $500, a wood and leather steering wheel at $540 and a Bi-Xenon headlamps that turn with the steering wheel $900—totaling in all to $72,135. Add-ons like for instance a Mercedes cargo liner and the likes will also cost additional fee.

The price of the fully loaded GL450 might reach $79,195 which include over $24,000 for options added. The GL450 has country features too which includes two-stage front airbags for driver and passengers, side bags in the front and second row seats, and a curtain bag that spans all three rows of seats. And combining such features with a steel unit body and high-strength occupant cell and you get yourself one very innocuous vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz GL450 2007 Motor Trend of the Year Award Winner

It is important to note that GL450 was chosen as the winner of the 2007 Motor Trend of the Year Award. Mercedes-Benz tuned the GL’s chassis to near perfection starting with its tight and linear steering down to the robust four-wheel vented disc brakes up to the standard adjustable air suspension. With the GL, Mercedes-Benz has proven that beyond doubt knows how to place the “sport” in sport utility.

The GL450 exudes exemplary driving performance, the front end bites through turns while its rear end never falters. Depending on the driving experience that you want simply depress the dash-mounted button to adjust the dampers from comfort to sport. The respectable skidpad with number 0.76 g of the GL is superior than any of the four GM full-size ‘utes and much superior than the lateral grip of the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator.

The GL450 records the seventh-heaviest curb weight of 5468 pounds and the fifth-highest power rating of 335 horsepower. It also revs up the third quickest 0 to 60 mph sprint in a matter of 6.5 seconds and the fastest quarter mile time of 14.9 seconds at 93 mph which makes its rivals to wonder how can such a huge automobile to get so quick? The answer is under the hood. It has a powertrain as sleek and as powerful as those found on Rolls-Royce turbofan.

The engine of the GL450 is a member of the all-new four-valve M273 engine family stuffed with dual-overhead camshafts, two-stage metal intake manifold, and variable valve timing on exhaust valves and on intake. The GL’s all-aluminum 335 hp V8, 4.7 liter, together with its faultless, 7-cog 7G-Tronic partner distributes power effortlessly and smoothly through the full-time 4Matic AWD system that results to an acceleration that is not only fast but quiet.

The new 2011 Ford Fiesta is nearly here. The automobile will be acquirable for buy in the United Says coming in the summer of 2010, however it’s already a large hit on the Internet. The 60-second TV ad prefabricated its debut on Might 18, 2010 during American Idol and two social media programs online have already prefabricated this automobile a star. The hype surrounding the Fiesta is unlike any other, and it’s all thanks to the many ad campaigns promoting it. In the center of the huge broadcast, print, and digital ad campaign is the tagline, “It’s a pretty huge deal.”

The introduction of the 2011 Fiesta started with the Fiesta Movement last year. One hundred Fiesta agents spent six months in the plush interior seats, behind the wheel of a Fiesta hoping to show why the Fiesta is better than its competition. The agents finished a variety of monthly missions to show the public why the Fiesta is a automobile worth having. After driving over a million miles and streaming their experiences, the Fiesta Movement was 4.3 million YouTube views deep, had over 540,000 Flickr views and had more than 3 million Twitter impressions.

Ford also promoted a nationwide test-drive program that granted 162,000 customers participate in social interactions with the Fiesta and 35,000 to actually test-drive the vehicle.

Ford is now expanding the Web site to include webisodes featuring agents from the Fiesta Movement proving why the Fiesta is better to the competition. Over 337,000 people viewed the first 6 webisodes since they were added to the Web site last week.

Print ads claim the Ford Fiesta gets 40 miles to the congius when 21 hybrids do not and puts $50,000 automobiles to shame with its new-world technology. It has been certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway, which makes it the most fuel-efficient automobile in its class. Look for ads in a variety of publications including women’s and men’s magazines such as In Style and Maxim.

Ford is now working on the Fiesta Movement Chapter 2, which consists of 20 teams of two agents that were selected from over 1,000 applicants. They’re instructed to interact with consumers online and offline and bring the Fiesta to different communities with the goal of redefining the way Fiesta is released to the market. After the teams complete a challenge, agents must create and upload their content online at FiestaMovement.com where followers can view and keep up with their favorites. Some of the challenges included racing a Fiesta and a Lamborghini around curves, and seeing which automobile could pack more cargo, the Fiesta or the Civic.

Visitors to the Web site can narrow down videos to watch by selecting which needs are important when thinking of purchasing a car, then watching as the Fiesta satisfies them. These filters include things like “fun to drive,” “good looks,” “cool tech” and “no keys necessary.” Viewers can watch as the Fiesta outlasts the Nissan Versa with one congius of gas in apiece tank and unlocks and starts faster than a Yaris and a Fit, thanks to its keyless entry and starting capabilities.

Other features the Ford Fiesta possesses includes seven standard air bags, which is more than any compact automobile in its class. This includes side curtain airbags and even an airbag at the driver’s knees. It also features a conserving “safety cage” prefabricated of Boron (an element so strong it’s used in the aerospace industry) that surrounds the driver and passengers. It also has a thoughtfully designed interior, complete with a cell-phone inspired center console, painted metallic accents, soft-touch materials and durable seat fabrics. Optional features include front heated leather-trimmed seats, SYNC in-car connectivity system and Intelligent Access with push-button start.

With all the features the Ford Fiesta offers and all the hype surrounding it’s release, it’s certain the automobile will be a hit once it hits local Cleveland Ford dealerships. It’s one-of-a-kind online marketing campaign and print ads have grabbed the attention of many consumers who are ready for an innovative automobile like the 2011 Ford Fiesta. However, only time will tell how much the social media networks, videos and bold print ads have helped the Fiesta get ahead of the competition.