Vehicle: 2007 VW Passat 3.6 V6 4Motion with Sport Leather Pkg, rear side airbags and Bi-Xenon headlights w/adpative front light system
Price as tested: CDN$51550
Performance: In order to satisfy North America’s “bigger is better” mania, VW has to specifically engineered a larger V6 engine for Stateside. Unlike the European Passat V6, which uses 3.2L 250hp as [...]
Vehicle: 2007 BMW X5 4.8i with Rear Climate Pkg, Activity Pkg, Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Technology Pkg and 3rd row seats
Price as tested: CDN$87400
Handling: With the introduction of new X5, BMW has brought the already excellent dynamic package into a new height. The X5 got both the ingredients and cooking formula right without messing the [...]
Due to the extreme weather condition in Greater Vancouver, many of the test drives have been postponed till sometimes next year. Here are some of the cars that I will be reviewing in the next season:
2007 Audi S6/S8
2008 Audi TT
2007 Acura Type-S (CSX/TL)
2007 BMW X5
2007 Honda CR-V
2008 Honda Accord
2007 Mercedes S550
2008 Mercedes C-Class
2007 Nissan Altima
2008 [...]
Economy car below $21k nominess:
Honda Fit
VW City Golf
Hyundai Accent hatchback
The VW City Golf is basically a remarketed and repackaged Mk4 Golf, with a twist. That is a lower price tag. With a starting price of 14 grand up to a loaded one at 22 grand, that is a steal for a German chassis. However, its [...]