Archive for August, 2010

2011 Ford Mustang – Best Pony Car In The Market

First Look: The 2011 Ford Mustang in one word would be “Different”. It surely is not like the other Ford vehicles that we’ve seen in the past or which many of you might have in your garages. The ford Mustang enters the model year 2011 with plethora of updates in terms of styling and functionality (modernized styling, new-fangled features and comfortable interiors). After seeing the 2010 Ford Mustang we were pretty sure that the there aren’t going to be any significant improvement in the 2011 model year. But, it looks like the cut throat competition in the modern auto world the Ford engineers decided to go step further and started resolving the very primary problem with the 2010 Ford Mustang, which was its “Powertrain”. So the Ford Motors Co is not the one who will sit back and  [...]

2010 Nissan 370Z – High Performing Affordable Sports Car

First Look If you think of the perfect attributes of just the ideal sports car, it pretty much will be like the 2010 Nissan 370Z. The 370Z is an apt two-seater having maximum power of more than 300 horsepower, rear-wheel drive; small dimensions, seductive styling, a restrained weight of less than 3,300 pounds and big wheels. The car even is seductively priced and starts around $30,000. Certainly, just as many of the other transitions from dream to reality, the actual world of Nissan 370Z is also not perfect. But the one thing that is here for sure is that this embodiment iconic sports car from Nissan is definitely something to look after. The redesigned 370Z coupe, which was introduced last year by Nissan, wowed us with its performance numbers, which were similar to some really expensive  [...]

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder – One of the Last of Its Breed

First Look 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is one of the last of its type. The era of inexpensive, front-drive coupes like Honda Prelude, Toyota Celica and Acura RSX is gone way back. The consumer taste has changed drastically in the recent times and so has the corporate priorities. The modern market has been experiencing a rebirth of reasonably priced fun cars, but majority of those fit in to the hot-hatch genre. But still there are some consumers who have their heart set on those good ol’ days of Sport coupe and are looking for one, then the 2011 Eclipse Spyder is a straight relic. The best thing about the 2011 Eclipse Spyder is that it also is one of only a few convertibles existing in market. Ever since the Eclipse Spyder entered the market with its another variant the Eclipse coupe  [...]

2011 Volkswagen GTI – A Sporty Hatchback

First Look Don’t know about you people, but to us “statistics” is just another type of lie. And if you evaluate the 2011 Volkswagen GTI on the basis of the statistics available for the car it clearly is one of the least desirable sports hatchbacks available in the market in current times. But as we said earlier, “statistics” are just another type of lie and so is it. The truth here is that the Volkswagen GTI actually is a likely victor among the competition. We would admit the fact that the 2011 Volkswagen GTI surely isn’t the fastest to reach the 60 mph mark among the competition. Now you would be asking how the VW GTI can be ranked so high in such a sport-oriented segment. The simple answer to this could be: refinement and drivability. What’s New for 2011 Volkswagen  [...]

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Good Looks, With Great Performance

First Look What do you think of George Clooney? That he is good looking, that he is immensely talented and a genial character. Common guys be true to yourself you know he is all that, and girls don’t even bother answering it. Ok, but this is not about Mr. George Clooney, this is about 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and just like Mr. Clooney, and the 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is also a lot more than just a pretty face. Though, we admit the fact that the Vantage might not have the ultimate performance for some of the fast and furious sports car in the market, but when it comes to delivering the goods while having a pretty look at the same time, the V8 Vantage is out of sight. The one thing that we can say about the styling of the Vantage is that it is one of the catchiest cars in the  [...]

2010 Toyota Prius – Most Fuel Efficient Hybrid

First Look The last Toyota Prius became the 13th best selling vehicle in 2008. The car turned the entire automotive world inside out and changed the purchasing priorities of American consumers apparently overnight. Regardless of their automotive needs, many of the auto buyers came to Prius searching for new cars, but get trapped by the sensible body style green image and most importantly the sky-high fuel economy of Prius. As a result of which, the car that ones was considered as an automotive oddity downgraded to hemp-wearing greenies, now became one of the best sellers for the country. Now we have the all new 2010 Toyota Prius, which is poised to maintain the hybrid revolution going, but at the same time get some even more appealing features for even wider audiences. Having a quick look  [...]

2010 Porsche Panamera – Luxurious Sedan With Astounding Potential

First Look Before you even start thinking of 2010 Porsche Panamera as a “four door 911” let us make it clear that, its not. Though, Ford toyed with the idea of having a “four door 911” for years, but the idea never actually materialized. And we understands it very well, it surely is not easy to develop the everyday version of world’s most iconic sports car surely is not a easy thing, especially by retaining the spirit of 911. But the 2010 Porsche Panamera we are talking about here might not be a four-door 911 (for one thing, the engine of the car is in the middle), but still the spirit of 911 is there. In addition, this luxurious sedan is still has the potential of meeting all your requirements. The Panamera has been developed on a completely new platform and gets a wheelbase  [...]

2010 Kia Soul – Funky Box-On-Wheels

First Look The 2010 Kia Soul is a funky tiny box-on-wheels. The hatchback is available in some hipster hues such as Java, Molten, Dune, Alien and Shadow, in manner the Soul brings some colors on the streets of its native land Korea, which otherwise is pretty colorless. There are glow-in-the-dark and Houndstooth upholsteries are available for 2010 Kia Soul. By itself, this traveler-friendly hatchback offers a lot more than its lengthy warranty and low price, and very well could be the game changer for Kia. It might sound bit witty, but this thing really has got some “Soul”. What’s New for 2010 Kia Soul? The 2010 Kia Soul is a completely new four-door wagon/hatchback with ultramodern styling and plethora of customizable features. Body Styling and Features The 2010 Kia Soul is a  [...]

2011 Mazda MAZDA2 – Fun Economical Hatchback

First Look With every passing year, the entry-level hatchbacks are getting better and better. The comfort and luxury levels in these entry level hatchbacks has gone so high that now it’s hard to refer than as penalty boxes. One such price-conscious hatchback is the 2011 Mazda 2. Although, the Mazda2 is a potent vehicle on a whole, but there still are some pitfalls that we think will make it struggle against its well rounded competitors. The comparisons to recent times most loved hatchback the Ford Fiesta, is inevitable as the Fiesta, actually is built on the Mazda 2 platform. In general, both the cars have the same pros and cons. The pros for the Mazda 2 include its sporty drive, which for sure is one area where the Mazda is rather proud of its new entry-level car. Some other highlights  [...]

2010 Chevrolet Malibu – Competitive Midsize Sedan

Auto Gurus’ Words: The midsize sedan segment is one of the highly competitive categories in the auto market today, and every auto maker offers their best in this segment. The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is the offering from Chevrolet, although it’s a decent option to consider, but still we would recommend you to drive some of its contenders before making your decision. Ups: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu: Delivers brawny performance from its V6 engine Offers decent four-cylinder fuel economy Outstanding handling and ride balance Contented seats Simple controls And high crash test scores. Downs: The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu: Suffers from average back seat space No back center armrest Mediocre cabin construction and material Unavailability of certain features What 2010  [...]

2011 Cadillac CTS – A Top American-Made Luxury Sedan

First Look: The 2011 Cadillac CTS exemplifies Cadillac’s effort to be more aggressive in the current auto market by introducing more dominant models. Cadillac has left its days of manufacturing distended land yachts, which use to hobble down the interstate region, behind and has introduced a considerably tidier and solid model in the form of Cadillac CTS. The car gets enhanced performance and edgy styling, which symbolizes company’s effort in the right direction. The CTS lineup comes with a lot of new stuff, but that pertains mainly in the all-new coupe version and the extra-spicy CTS-V model. But the Cadillac CTS sedan model we are talking about here is almost unchanged model from the previous model year. What’s New for 2011 Cadillac CTS? The 2011 Cadillac CTS sedan doesn’t  [...]

2010 BMW X6 M – Prodigious Power And Astonishing Handling

First Look The 2010 BMW X6 M is one of the very few vehicles in the market which can’t be described completely on papers. If you hear about the crossover vehicle having a twin-turbo V8 engine generating 555-horsepower of maximum power, having SUV ride height, hatchback body styling and limited hauling capability, you won’t believe it at first. But all this is true in case of 2010 BMW X6 M, which might have all the ingredients of irrelevance, but comes with the unique “M” badge of BMW’s Motorsport division, which is something BMW never takes lightly. Some auto gurus might scoff at the presence of two almost identical SUVs in this exclusive ultra-performance club (the second being the X5 M, which also is launched this year), but one single ride in the X6 M will be convincing enough  [...]