Archive for February, 2012

2012 Lamborghini Aventador Review

Advantages Surprisingly voluptuous interior; vicious acceleration; unmatched visual presence; sublime steering; incredible handling. Disadvantages Limited cargo space; ride can be intolerable some times; poor outward visibility; tough to manner in confined places. Introduction 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is an all-new high performance exotic supercar, which replaces the Murcielago as the company’s flagship. Its handling precision, brutal power, sophisticated engineering and lightweight materials are fused with finest equipments and fighter aircraft inspired design for delivering an unparalleled driving experience. It is pure bull inspired awesomeness. According to its convention, the company’s new flagship model bears the name of a bull -- unsurprisingly, a particularly courageous specimen  [...]

2012 Honda Odyssey – A Familiar, Family-Friendly Minivan

Advantages Easy to fold 3rd row seat; agile handling; top safety scores; fuel efficient V6 powertrain; configurable 2nd row seat; quiet interior. Disadvantages Button heavy dash; expensive as compared to rivals; some desirable features and options available only on higher trims. Introduction 2012 Honda Odyssey is considered by many to be the gold standard in minivans, with its creative storage solutions, refined design and spirited driving dynamics. Though it can end up being pricier, the Odyssey is a top pick for a minivan with its responsive handling, highly versatile interior and long list of features. For 2012, it expands feature content on EX trims that now include multi information display eight-inch screen, Bluetooth and USB audio interface. Standard on Touring models, the 18-inch  [...]

2012 Infiniti EX Review

Advantages Versatile hatchback body style; zesty acceleration and handling; sleek styling; compliant ride; classy interior. Disadvantages Cramped rear legroom; limited cargo space for a crossover. Introduction 2012 Infiniti EX is a stylish luxury crossover vehicle, which not only stands out in a crowd, but also provides class leading technology usually only found in ultraluxury vehicles. It is one of the best vehicles to drive in the rising segment of small luxury crossovers and the price is right too. The all-new EX provides an exceptional combination of elegant interior, advanced technology systems and seductive design, including world production car debut of advanced AVM (Around View Monitor) system that uses 4 small cameras for providing the driver a top-down view of the outside of  [...]

2012 Buick Verano Review

Advantages Favorable pricing; quiet interior; comfortable ride. Disadvantages Underpowered than rivals. Introduction 2012 Buick Verano is the company’s new small luxury sedan that features upscale styling, progressive technologies and responsive handling along with high level of standard equipment and comfortable seating for five. It is an entry-level well rounded luxury sedan, which is worth considering, particularly if you are on a budget. The 2012 Verano luxury sedan is as stylish as it is beautiful and their jewel-like projector beam headlamps, calligraphy-like chrome accents and signature black chrome waterfall grille make it fall in line with the company’s impeccable sense of design. Complement that with striking forged alloy 18-inch wheels and added sophistication of sculpted  [...]

2012 Ford Expedition – Large SUV With Large Towing Capacity

Advantages Easy to fold back seats increase interior flexibility; respectable road comfort and handling; spacious third row seat. Disadvantages Interior cheapened by quite a few low quality plastics; V8 powerplant struggles under hefty loads; cluttered and old fashioned controls. Introduction 2012 Ford Expedition is a truck based full size sport utility vehicle, which carries people, pulls campers, hauls gear and tows boats. Even with its truck based trappings, the Expedition is quite a civilized option for buyers seeking a vehicle with significant towing, passenger and cargo capacities. For 2012, it gets standard blind spot mirrors, front parking sensors and heated second row seats. Ford Expedition provides an available power liftgate. A push of the button on your key fob or inside the  [...]

2012 Bentley Continental GT Review

Advantages Extensive customization possibilities; sumptuous cabin; standard four-wheel drive system; potent engine. Disadvantages Expensive; cramped back seats; heavy and most rivals handle better. Introduction 2012 Bentley Continental GT is an opportunity to set an exciting and bold direction for one of the most revered names of Bentley. This four-seater coupe builds on the success of its iconic predecessor, capturing that Grand Touring spirit but with even higher standards of engineering, design, craftsmanship, luxury, everyday practicality, refinement and dynamic performance. The marvelously sculptured new body provides the new Bentley Continental GT coupe a more defined, crisper appearance. The modern cabin provides new levels of hand-crafted luxury and cabin design, comfort. For example,  [...]

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Road Test

We are in a prosy bureau in Munich. Toyota has gained cult status with Prius by fusing a gasoline engine with electric generator said Luther. They could combine a four-cylinder turbo with their own generator and create one of the most efficient executive sedans of the world – 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. The Reality Fast-forward 4 years and on an unpleasantly cold day in Lisbon, Portugal, we’re confronted with 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5’s reality. The company knows that hybrid car shoppers like to scream about their purchase, even if it is only used as shuttle to private airport. The ActiveHybrid 5 has not gained any dramatic changes to the interior or exterior primarily due to the true star of this show is hybrid technology. A few minor differences in appearance are ActiveHybrid 5 lettering  [...]

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Road Test

For die-hard stalwarts, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet isn’t pure enough. The lack of roof means rigidity is lost and this took an edge off the handling. Hard core enthusiasts of Porsche didn’t think that it was proper for 911 to have less than ideal handling in any of its variants. With the top-up, the new Convertible imitates the iconic silhouette of Coupe and the result is perhaps one of the best-looking 911s since the 993 of mid-90s. Design You can raise or lower the top in thirteen seconds at up to 31 miles per hour. You will also find a wind deflector. In 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet models gone by, protecting one’s bouffant with roof down meant erecting mesh device over the back seats, which had more in common with scout’s tent unlike Teutonic engineering.  [...]

Chrysler Ypsilon Black & Red Edition Announced

Limited Edition Chrysler Ypsilon Red and Black was launched for United Kingdom with prices beginning from £12,750. Chrysler just revealed the special edition Ypsilon supermini known as Black&Red, which will be marketed in February 2012 with red and black bi-color paint job, body colored side skirts and 16 inch alloy wheels. It will be available in three different engine choices, which include MultiJet diesel 1.3 liter, 0.9 liter TwinAir and 1.2 liter petrol. Standard features include upgraded audio system, red and black fabric seats, air conditioning, Bluetooth and door and dashboard linings. Prices for the Black & Red start at £14,950 for 1.3 liter diesel and £12,750 for 1.2-litre petrol model. It is more expensive as compared to SE trim diesel, which is available for the price  [...]

2012 Ford Fiesta SFE With Super Fuel Economy Road Test

Good Economical and stout powerplant; responsive controls; engaging styling; rewarding handling. Bad 40 mpg in sedan body style only; pricey automatic transmission has quirks; marginal rearseat legroom. What Price 40MPG? The nearly supernatural growth of subcompact class proves vehicle shoppers in United States are becoming more than off-handedly interested in superior fuel efficiency. It is now nearly compulsory for full line automobile manufacturing companies for providing at least one or two vehicles offering 40 miles per gallon rating in highway driving. The all new elegant 2012 Ford Fiesta, launched in the year 2011, generates indispensable 40 miles per gallon rating; however you have to plump for additional cost SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package to gain it. The package is available  [...]

Honda Odyssey: A Smart Choice

Honda Odyssey Touring Elite was named, as one of the 2012’s most Smartest Family Cars by Parenting Magazine. It was voted smartest by its DVD RES system, ease of use, family friendly features such as Blind Spot Information System and technical aids. In the mean time, the Odyssey has won Driver’s Choice awards of MotorWeek for the sixth time in a past decade. The decision was made with its amazing fuel efficiency, impeccable fun to drive nature, best possible safety ratings via IIHS and NHTSA and family friendly features. High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights are standard on the Touring Elite model, and power side mirrors with integrated turn indicators come with both Touring and Touring Elite models. The Odyssey offers outstanding refinement to both third and second row seating with  [...]

2012 MINI Cooper – The World’s Fastest Small Premium Car

Advantages Highly customizable; sharp handling; ground-breaking convertible roof; stellar fuel economy; endearing retro styling; excellent all-around performance in John Cooper Works and S trim levels. Disadvantages Weak base audio; poor rearward visibility; lacks rear legroom; noisy and stiff ride. Introduction 2012 MINI Cooper offers driving enthusiast with combination of untraditional attitude, fun to drive performance and engineering. Featuring glass rear window, the manually operated roof of convertible with releases with quick flick of wrist before falling back into its home. The Cooper is fundamentally a small vehicle, which is designed and engineered by BMW (British Motor Corporation) and its successors from 1959 till 2000. The first is regarded as British icon of 1960s and its  [...]

BMW Delivers the Third M6

The E24 M635i, an original M6 was follow on to still desirable and much loved E9 3.0 CSL, which ran from 1979 to 89, at which point the M6 badge went into hiatus for more than a decade. Let’s begin with what carries into M6 from M5. Certainly that incredibly efficient and powerful S63TU mated to M-DCT dual clutch seven speed transmission and M specific limited slip differential is along for a ride. Together with anthracite headliner seats are specific to M6. The new M Multifunction seats not only provide both front passenger and driver high level of comfort over long distances, but also optimum lateral support while cornering. The lightweight seats with incorporated belt system feature M-specific design headlined by head restraints incorporated into back-rests, highly prominent backrest  [...]

2012 MINI Cooper Clubman Review

ADVANTAGES Highly customizable; contemporary BMW engineering wrapped in iconic British style; excellent fuel economy; immensely fun to drive; spacious as compared to standard Cooper. DISADVANTAGES Potentially high price; suspension might be stiff for some; form over function cabin controls; noisy on cruiseway. Introduction 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman provides the driving enthusiasts a combination of fun to drive performance, unconventional attitude and engineering, while offering more space as compared to two-door hatchback MINI. It adds practicality and space to standard Mini Cooper’s charm and fun. For beginners, there are all the exterior options such as more than 10 body colors to choose from, your choice of silver or black contrasting C-pillars and three possible roof colors. As an  [...]