Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128i Convertible with 6-speed Steptronic w/paddle shifters, Sports Pkg and Premium Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$48400
Performance: Just like the 1-Series coupe, its convertible silibing is powered by similar powertrains. We were impressed enough with its twin-turbo straight-6 in 135i coupe. Because we tend to enjoy convertible in lesser power, we have chosen the [...]
Vehicle: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec with Bi-Xenon Headlight Pkg and Premium Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$72975
Performance: When Mercedes first came out with E320 CDI about 2 years ago, we were impressed enough. That was then. Mercedes is a car company that never rest on its laurels. When it comes to diesel technology, Mercedes has proved they [...]
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe with M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg and Comfort Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$49800
Performance: The 1-Series, as with its 3-Series silibings, is powered by both normally aspirated 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve straight-6 and the same powertrain with twin turbos. Hence the 128i and 135i designations. We will reviewed the 128i in future [...]
Vehicle: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman with Comfort Pkg, Convenience Pkg, Sport Pkg, Chrome Line Pkg and Travel Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$35640
Performnace: The Clubman, as with its hatchback silibings, is powered by one of two engines. The base Cooper is powered by a 1.6 liter 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder with 118hp and 114 lb/ft of torque, [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Jetta Wagon Trendline with ESP and 6-speed Tiptronic
Price as tested: CDN$26660
Performance: The Jetta wagon is currently available with one engine only. Its the upgraded version of the 2.5 liter in-line 5-cylinder 20-valve we have tested in both Jetta sedan and Rabbit before. With 170 hp and 177 lb/ft of torque, its more than [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged with adaptive cruise control
Price as tested: CDN$81000
Performance: The new XF is available with two V8 engines, both are the familiar AJ-V8s that we have seen in previous Jags. In the XF Luxury and Premium Luxury, its a 4.2 liter normally aspirated engine with 300hp and 310 lb/ft of torque. However, [...]