In last than a month, we will be annoucing our overall car of the year. Here are the previous winners:
2007: VW GTI
2006: Hyundai Sonata
2005: Chrysler 300
2004: Mazda3
2003: Mazda6
2002: Nissan Altima
2001: BMW M5
2000: Hyundai Elantra
1999: VW Golf and Jetta
Vehicle: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan Manual with Aero Touring Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$46440
Performance: While the base 9-3 is motivated by Saab’s proven 200hp 2.0L 4-cylinder High Output Turbo engine, its the uplevel 2.8 liter V6 as the highlight of this review. This 2.8 liter V6 is another version of Saab’s High Output Turbo, [...]
Vehicle: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport M6 with High Tech Pkg and 4-wheel active steer pkg
Price as tested: CDN$55350
Performance: Unlike its sedan silibing, G coupe is powered by an upgraded 3.7L V6. With 330 horses, there should be plenty of get-up-and-go for this sports coupe. However, 270 lb/ft of torque arrives at 5200rpm feels a [...]
Vehicle: 2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD 7-seater
Price as tested: CDN$52515
Performance: The Buick Enclave, just like its chassis sibiling, Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia, has only one engine choice. Its the Cadillac-derived 3.6 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing technology. Although it got 275 horses at driver’s disposal and 251 lb/ft of torque doesn’t [...]
Vehicle(s): 2008 Lexus LS460L with Premium Grand Touring Pkg
2008 Lexus LS600hL with Premium Executive Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$107700 (LS460L) CDN$157800 (LS4600hL)
Performance: If silky smooth and quietness are what you are looking for in a luxury car, LS has to be the top candidate.The 4.6 liter V8 DOHC features both advanced VVTi-E and VVT-i have given [...]
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Rogue SL AWD with Premium Pkg, Technology Pkg and Leather Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$37198
Performance: Even though Rogue replaced the now-deficit X-Trail compact SUV, its still powered by the same powerhouse. Its the same QR25DE, which has 170 horses and 175 lb/ft of torque, at driver’s disposal. This engine, however, isn’t known for [...]