Archive for June, 2010

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe – An Eye-Catching And Lucratively Priced Package

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets its name from the Genesis sedan, but that’s the only similarity that the two have. The Genesis Coupe comes with potent engines and sporty cabin. Apart from this the car offers sharp handling, livable ride from urbane chassis and decent good value. Though, the 3.8-liter V6 up level engine of the Coupe is identical to the base engine of the sedan, and yes, the Coupe also rolls on the same basic platform. But, drive them both in parallel and you will feel like they both are from different planets. While the 2010 Genesis Coupe is commendably refined and comfortable, the car lacks the luxurious, isolated character of the Sedan. Though the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe’s stereo delivers lackluster performance and the manual transmission of the car lacks precision  [...]

2010 Ford Fusion – A Refurbished Potent Sedan

First Look The 2010 Ford Fusion is a car which distorts the limitations between a ground-up redesign and a mid-cycle refresh. The 2010 Fusion shares its platform with previous year’s Fusion that means the car still is basically the stretched version of the first-generation Mazda 6. That said, everything else here is new and the 2010 Ford Fusion flaunts a all new interior design, exterior design, powertrains, you name it and Fusion have it. But it’s strongly recommended that before you draw any conclusion based upon our statement that “it’s a stretched adaptation of the earlier model”, its better that you take a test drive on your own. As a matter of fact the good news here is that the all new 2010 Ford Fusion overcomes the flaws that were seen in the old Fusion, and if you  [...]

2011 BMW 7 Series – Even More Appealing BMW

First Look Not many people in the world get a chance to date a supermodel, and if you count the number of people who not only dates the supermodel, but also gets a chance to choose the one of their taste, the list will end on your finger tips only. The same is applicable for choosing among the super luxurious sedans. The worst that can happen to you in such scenario is that you will end up with “Panamera” rather than “S-Class”, but is it right to use the word “worst” here. We say no, because whichever sedan you gets, you simply wont loose, but flaunting contradictory style, driving dynamics and character, they definitely does makes choosing tough. One such car is the 2011 BMW 7 Series, this is the latest entry in the luxurious sedan segment, and at the same time is also the sportiest  [...]

2010 Infiniti EX35 – Finest-Driving Luxury Crossover

First Look The 2010 Infiniti EX35 marks the return of station wagon, which has been quite out of news for a while. But it doesn’t mean that Americans now aren’t interested in realism and expediency. And this, actually, is what gave birth to crossover SUV revolution, and the latest entrant in that league is our EX35. To be fair, the 2010 Infiniti EX35 is more identical to compact station wagons like BMW 328i than the huge crossovers like the Volvo XC60 (at least in terms of functionality). Note it down; the 2010 Infiniti EX35 isn’t a big car. But what the EX35 has is the goodness of G37's sport sedan, in conjunction with a more practical cargo bay. This is what makes the 2010 Infiniti EX35 the great “wagon with different name” and catches the attention of shoppers in this segment. What’s  [...]

GM To Re-Introduce Small Truck

The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado might have created a huge buzz in the market and may even have lured a handful of consumers towards them, but the fact is that they never have been the real successor of the coveted S10 throne. The small baby pickup truck from General Motors, were sold like the “Turboman” toy in the movie “Turboman” feat Arnold Schwarzenegger. But the same craze has not been for the aforesaid two models from General Motors and the shortage of warmth for the two models has made the car makers think. If it makes you believe our talk, we have a report suggesting that the sales figures for Colorado have gone down by 30 percent since previous year. But it’s not the Colorado only who has taken a blow with the increasing sales of hefty heavy weight pickups. Now, let’s  [...]

GMC Terrain – Step Up To The Road

A Chevy inside minus a Chevy outside!  Here’s introducing you to the Monsieur GMC Terrain. A glance and you would never know that under this brute steel, there is a Chevy Equinox lurking. Architecture, suspension setup and even the power-trains are typically Chevrolet. The old good bad days had companies merely swapping badges and grills but Ola, welcome to the 21st century. This is a different beast in many ways. Looking for a CUV which is a Family Mover and a looker? Prod no further, 2010 GMC Terrain it is. Damage to the pocket 2 Terrains, couple of weeks and the world as its playground, we got ample opportunities to put the top of the line 4 cylinder Terrain SLT -2 with a base MSRP of 31,300 greens and a V6 avatar of the same to its paces. The 4 pot also included a rear entertainment  [...]

2010 BMW X5 M: Review

First Look The all new 2010 BMW X5 M crossover is one of the very few vehicles that we willingly don’t want to like, and the reason behind this is that we have great regards for the “M” badge in our minds. The Motor sport division of British manufacturer BMW has a developed its amazing reputation in the market by producing driver centered cars and now suddenly, the engineers have placed their “M” badge on a loutish luxury SUV. The heavy, huge and heighten X5 M is expected to be the antithesis of all the M badge cars you have seen in up to now, and it clearly will be a car that has never entered the market. But still we are assured that BMW engineers would have masterfully developed one of the finest sporting SUVs to ever enter the market. What’s New for 2010 BMW X5 M? The  [...]

2010 Mazda MAZDA3 – Changed Yet Entertaining

First Look Updating an existing and successful model in the auto world is something that builds a great excitement among the auto gurus and all of a sudden they all start thinking “whatever they do, let’s hope they don’t screw it up.” The same was the case with proclaiming of 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, the original MAZDA3 was an immensely successful model in terms of sales and performance both, it even got critical praise. As the time moved on it grew stronger. Now that 2010 MAZDA3 is here we were expecting the same from it and thankfully, it stood tall in our expectations. The basic platform of the car is mostly unchanged, except for the additional use of a retuned edition of the suspension and high-strength steel, both of these comes together to provide Mazda 3 a better body control, without  [...]

Maruti Suzuki Eeco – New Year’s gift

India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, presented the most awaited Eeco at Auto Expo 2010, as a new year’s gift. Maruti Eeco could be considered as an upgraded replacement for Versa model with introductory price of 2.6 lakh to 3.03 lakh. Three variants of this stunning car were launched – 5 seater standard model, 5 seater AC model and 7 seater variant. This domestic market targeted car is as per latest Bharat IV emissions norms stated to meet the metro requirements. This affordable and attractive C segment car makes a best bet for Indians, as it has been specially designed to meet the Indian car requirements. In the past, Maruti has introduced several multi purpose vehicles to the auto market. Maruti houses Omni and Versa, popular multipurpose vehicles. The market for multipurpose vehicles  [...]

2010 Ford Escape – Aging yet Tempting

First Look & Introduction The year 2000 was a memorable year for many reasons; some remembers it as a year when the world was concerned about the Y2K computer bug, some where trembling about hanging chads etc. But that’s not it for 2000; the year also marked the debut of Ford Escape, which was the first crossover SUV from the American car manufacturer Ford, and that is why we remember the 2000. It has been almost a decade now, and even though the Escape has got numerous changes in the form of its steering, engines, interior and styling, but still there are certain things in the 2010 Ford Escape that carries the essence of the vehicle which was launched a decade ago. Not unexpectedly, but yes the age seems to be showing on Escape. What’s New for 2010 Ford Escape? The 2010 Ford  [...]

2010 Audi S5 – A Luxurious Convertible Or Coupe

First Look The silent yet hot “horsepower war” in the auto industry is growing bigger with every model entering in the market, and this silently going war has given the enthusiasts a lot of reasons to party. Especially if you look at the German automakers, you will find that they are desperate to outgun each other right from the very beginning of 21st century, but the battle has just grown out of the proportion. The inclusion of 2010 Audi S5 is the calculated adding up to Audi's arsenal for the same. This high-performing luxury convertible/coupe targets BMW's mounting accumulation of turbocharged sporting beauties. What’s New for 2010 Audi S5? The 2010 Audi S5 comes with some really striking upgrades, and one of the most noticeable one is the entry of a cabriolet (a soft-top convertible)  [...]