Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS300 AWD with Touring Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$69500
Performance: On the AWD version of the new GS, it only powered by one engine. The 3.0L V6 DOHC 24-valver with dual VVT-i variable valve timing unit is the sole power source. This engine is good for 245 hp and 230 lb/ft of torque. Given [...]
Short review of Mercedes-Benz B200
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Price as tested: CDN$32930
In our previous review, we were smitten by B200 turbo’s powerplant and interior flexability. With this normally aspirated 2.0L 8-valver 4-cylinder powerplant that has 130 hp and 136 lb/ft of torque, its performance is a pleasant surprise. Thanks to the excellent work ethnics of CVT transmission, this little [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 with Premium Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$75400
Performance: Just like the R-Class, M-Class has 2 engine choices. This time around, we chose 5.0 liter V8 32-valver DOHC version as our tester. This engine is definitely no sloush as it has 302 horses and 339 lb/ft of torque on tap. Power has never been [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 with Premium Pkg and adjustable front passenger seat with memory
Price as tested: CDN$74585
Performance: Our particular tester is powered by a 3.5L DOHC 24-valver V6, which is essentially the same powerplant which also powered C, E, CLK, SLK and M-Classes respectively. Given its status in Mercedes, it doesn’t come as a surprise [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi with Aero Touring Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$46230
Performance: Starting from 2006, all 9-3 Aeros will be powered by a 2.8L V6 DOHC 24-valver turbocharged engine. On the other hand, the previous Aero engine: 2.0L high-pressure turbo with 210 ponies and 221 lb/ft of torque will be phasing in as the [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Honda Civic DX-G sedan with 5-speed automatic transmission
Price as tested: CDN$19500
Handling: Even if the new Civic still suspended with MacPherson struct upfront and double wishbone in back, its dynamic abilities are night-and-day compares to previous car. This generation of Civic’s handling is as capable as anything else in its class. The turn-in is [...]
Vehicle(s): 2006 Lotus Elise Touring and Track Pkgs
Price as tested: Estimated CDN$65000-68000
Performance: The North American-bound Elise is motivated by only one engine. The same engine that found underneath Toyota Celica GTS’s 1.8L 16-valver VVTL-i DOHC. Although it has only 138 lb/ft of torque at a high 6800 rpm, it feels surprisingly docile around town [...]
Vehicle: 2006 VW Passat 2.0T Tiptronic with convenience pkg
Price as tested: CDN$32220
Performance: Under new Passat’s bonnet, its powered by one of two engines. An exceptional 200hp 2.0L turbocharged DOHC with direct fuel injection or 280hp 3.6L V6. Our tester is equipped with the former, which has to be considered as the world’s best [...]