Vehicle: 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T XWD sedan with Premium leather trim, 6-speed Sensotronic transmission, premium package and sunroof
Price as tested: CDN$48500
New-for-2009, Saab has finally added its Cross Wheel Drive to its base 2.0T trim, in addition to 2.8TS Aero and limited edition Aero X. So how will this proven 210hp 2.0 liter turbocharged engine combined [...]
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Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes GLK350 with Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg and Bi-Xenon headlamp Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$47100
Performance: With gas prices in the paramount, compact premium SUV has become “the next big thing” in the auto industry. In the next couple of months, we will have our compact premium SUV renaissance as we begin this week with [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX-L
Price as tested: CDN$29995
Performance: New for 2009, Suzuki introduced an all-new 4-cylinder engine in addition to its praiseworthy V6 in the Grand Vitara.
Its 2.4 liter 16-valve DOHC engine has 166 horses for driver’s disposal. While the horsepower figure is just about average in this class of 4-cylinder compact SUV, its [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Fiat 500 1.4 16V Lounge with Red leather/ivory ambience
Price as tested: CDN$31000 (Estimated)
Performance: The engine in the 500 that most likely make it into Canada, as well as States, when Fiat returns to the market is likely the one on our tester. This is a DOHC 1.4 liter 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that has [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru R1
Price as tested: HK$92130
Performance: Even though Subaru is a brand name associates with great performance and driving abilities, R1’s performance prowess is nothing more than any Japanese kei-cars which are more suitable for daily commute than any track event.
The subject of this test drive, R1, is powered by a minature 658cc DOHC [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Kia Morning 1.1
Price as tested: HK$97900
Performance: When you consider the fact that the Morning serves as a basic transportation, its small mill actually provides surprising amount of grunt. While the Morning has both gasoline and diesel engines available, depending on the market. The subject of our test drive is the little gasoline version [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Alphard 350 V6 Super Deluxe
Price as tested: HK$588750
Performance: In the Alphard family, there is a more luxurious version which called an Alphard. On the other hand, the sportier silibing is called Vellfire with stiffer shocks and springs for more spirited driving experience. Vellfire to Alphard is as much as Highway Star is [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda2 1.5 Freeway with 4-speed automatic
Price as tested: CDN$20000 (Estimated)
Performance: Given Mazda2’s status as an entry-level subcompact, it doesn’t come as a surprise it comes with a little mill. In Mazda2’s case, its a delightful one. This 1.5 liter DOHC 4-cylinder 16-valve engine is a willing unit, as it have 103 horses and [...]