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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]