Vehicle: 2006 Mazda5 GT with 4-speed manumatic Price as tested: CDN$26300 Performance: The Mazda5 shares the same 2.3L MZR 4-cylinder engine as its Mazda3 and 6 silibings. With 157 horses and 148 lb/ft of torque, this mill is responsive enough to move the metal even with 6 persons on board. Considered its maxium torque arrives [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Price as tested: CDN$37550 Performance: Our Charger R/T is powered by Chrysler’s proven Hemi V8. With 340 horses and 390 lb/ft of torque, the performance is simply amazing for what you get in this price range. Its fast, its responsive and its surprisingly refined. Not to mentioned its flexible and [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 5-passenger Limited Price as tested: CDN$45195 Performance: The Tribeca uses the same flat 6 poweplant as the Outback, which is a 3.0L DOHC 24-valver unit that bumps out 250 horses and 219 lb/ft of torque. The throttle response is plenty while nothing spectacular. Matched with this engine is a 5-speed [...]
Vehicle: 2005 Mini Cooper S with Works Package Price as tested: CDN$39900 Performance: After the MCS received the upgrade of the Works Package, the hp has been boosted to 210 hp and torque to 181 lb/ft from 168 hp and 162 lb/ft, respectively. The result is a much faster car in every rev range. Better [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Tiptronic sedan with Premium Pkg, Sport Pkg with performance tires, Cold Weather Pkg, rear side airbags, Bose premium sound system and walnut wood trim Price as tested: CDN$56400 Performance: Our tester is motivated by the same 3.2L 24-valver FSI DOHC V6 as its A6 silibing. With 255 ponies and [...]