Vehicle: 2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium
Price as tested: CDN$49250
Performance: On our latest edition of “premium compact SUV renissance”, we take a look at what Audi dubbed as the sportiest SUV on the market. Is the new Q5 really the most dynamic SUV available, or just a pure marketing plot? We will find out after [...]
Vehicle: 2010 Ford Fusion Sport AWD 3.5 V6
Price as tested: CDN$36749
Performance: Other than the introduction of hybrid to Fusion, the biggest highlight is the addition of a more powerful engine. During our initial test drive of the original Fusion, we found out power is the biggest issue with this otherwise nice car. For 2010, Ford [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Mini Cooper convertible with 6-speed Steptronic, paddle shifters, convenience pkg, sport pkg, style pkg and Dynamic Traction Control w/EDLC
Price as tested: CDN$35435
Performance: As you would expect from a Mini, those are the usual suspects when it comes to engine choices. Subject to our latest convertible tester is equipped with Mini’s entry-level engine, at [...]
Vehicle: 2010 Kia Soul 4U Burner M/T
Price as tested: CDN$20995
Performance: Unlike the Rio, the Soul’s target market is Generation Y which is looking for something cool and hip. On the other hand, Rio appeals to those who are looking for a more appliance set of wheels.
Soul is only motivated by 2 different engines. For the [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro Premium with S-Line sports pkg, power & manual rear side sunshades and side airbags
Price as tested: CDN$71950
Performance: Don’t be mistaken by the “T” designation. Unlike Audi’s usual fashion, this “T” isn’t designated for a turbo or Biturbo engine. Instead, this is a “T” with a twist. This new A6 [...]
Vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 with Luxury Pkg 2, Convenience Pkg and Tech Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$56460
Performance: We began our compact premium SUV renissance series with the impressive Mercedes GLK. Subject to this edition of test drive is another compact SUV from yet another premium manufacturer, Volvo. So does XC60 really the sportiest Volvo as [...]
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Multitronic with Bi-Xenon headlights and rear side airbags
Price as tested: CDN$40450
Although Audi is most famous for its Quattro all-wheel drive system, the most popular model in the A4 sedan range has always been the front-drive with Multitronic CVT gearbox. Ever since the introduction of B6 back in 2001, FWD has [...]