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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Volkswagen Touareg R50 & Mercedes Benz ML500 review

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Let's face it, there is no reason to use the $ 130,000 + in a biggish Four-wheel drive, the biggest of them are probably - you can! It is said that decided to take a look at two different options in the segment of luxury 4WD - a reference to Mercedes-Benz ML500 and Volkswagen R50 - or performance luxury? When the car God - who was German - has created cars, paid special attention to a model, "said editor David Twomey. Of course, this is not the lightest car on the planet (approximately 2.6 tons, was not nearly!) But is huge - or even great, I continued. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Volkswagen Touareg R50. the idea of a 2.6 tonne 4WD â € ~ nipping "0 - 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds BOGGLE mind. The fun does not stop there either, to the four corners sit on 295/35 R21 tyres, Michelin Latitude - 295 large yes! It is 20 mm wider than a HSV GTS. The braking is supported by 368/358mm front / rear rotor, continues to attract R50 compared to any speed launched against him. â € œBut, but butâ € environment, the Prius is the favourite car of God, I hear a â € â € ~ green "interfere in my attempts to explain the identification of the R50 editor David Twomey. How can be reached 12.6-litres/100km sound? Soon, green fluctuated in an attack outside of trees to embrace anger indecent match before the attention of people, only the mode Chapel Street Melbourne. A Mercedes-Benz ML500 and Volkswagen Touareg R50 is the perfect combination of cars in our situation.

2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra Review

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How can often be achieved by a car which cost less than $ 20000 and feel good about it? At a time when all young people who aim to be different, something that nobody else has, get driving a Toyota Corolla new Mazda3, or simply not cut more. me well, the Corolla is a great car, so great that, in fact, is the most popular car in Australia, but the popularity is not always correspond to anything in particular. If you're wondering why I speak of a Toyota Corolla when considering a Suzuki Jimny Sierra, and then take a deep breath, because I will explain why Jimny should be considered for all sorts of reasons. On my way Suzuki QLD, I had the pleasure of being stuck in traffic at peak hours at Brisbane Kingford Smith Drive, this ga me a time to reflect on the Jimny. First, the name, Suzuki Jimny Sierra. Suzuki Why not just call the Sierra Suzuki is a totally different story, but in essence, it is an icon of the Sierra, in a modern way.

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX review

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I'll be honest, I've never been really in the style of previous generations of the WRX despite having immense respect for what Subaru has achieved over the years with this car. First, he ran a WRX in 1994, the year I made my first television series about cars. It was requested on the steering wheel, and was hosted by James Morrison (Muso their possession and self-expression driver), Dick Johnson and Kevin Bartlett on the network. It was the first WRX launched in Australia and it was the car I wanted to star in the opening sequence. I just took the car for ten minutes, but just wonder, how on earth could build a Subaru car with such a phenomenal performance and sell it for less than $ 40000! I am quite sure that I was smiling like a Cheshire cat when jumping up Warringah Road, North Sydney beaches, with a speed that I spoke at that time.

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Anniversary Edition Review

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The New Beetle has been a great success for Volkswagen since its inception in 1998. The way the path to a true renaissance retro car, based on the Golf of reproduction most emblematic produce a lot of operating the vehicle in a souk modern health classics. Minister modern, new Fiat 500, Pimp PT Cruisers, and even powerful Monaros has returned in recent years with varying degrees of compliance. But before one of them is the trend setting New Beetle, with its heart warming immediately recognizable character and how it turned out to be far is the most popular retro reproductions. In this context, Volkswagen has decided to keep the new Bug of the tenth anniversary (which also mark 70 years since the original Beetle), with an Anniversary Edition. An abundance of additional elements added to an already well-kitted car took all worthy of an investment instead of the standard model. addition to the list of standard features, Anniversary Edition income 17 ß € Line Alloy wheels, a black band Superleggera-esque page, sport suspension, fog lights and cruise control, and a series of black couture white leather and vinyl. leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped material knob, hand-made leather wrapped, leather (vinyl), sports seats and white border all corresponding carpet mats for a little over $ 2000 to regulate the prices sale to the public is recommended. VW built in Puebla in Mexico, you can have an Anniversary Edition of any color you like, provided they Campanella White. The fellow with a ceiling painted Black Magic and mirrors, the two main tones contrasting with each other more effectively to highlight the sporty retro-futuristic, like Volkswagen speak.

TRD Aurion 3500SL Review

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Equipped options: Option Pack ($ 5952), which includes: moonroof, rear lamps staff, satellite navigation, mobile phone Bluetooth compatible. At $ 61500 all items that this package will be standard equipment. Recommended Retail Price: $ 61500, but may be made in TRD Aurion 3500S (Sports) for $ 56990 If you're feeling: TRD is for Toyota Racing Development, so there is no doubt that this car is online Toyota. It is aimed directly at the car enthusiast. This is not so much an examination of TRD, but rather, why I think this car better than the judgement so far.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI vs TDI review


You take your level Golf Mk V, smack suspended 15 mm lower, with new tires rigidity wheels, chassis change a little, add brakes bigger stick and a badge GT. Now that you have a Golf GT. But it's not all. With the help of a supercharged and Turbo, Volkswagen has represented the best of both worlds, with 1.4 STI covered. In 125kW and 240Nm, is a jewel of an engine. But better and better. You also have the possibility of a 2-liter turbo diesel that belts and 125kW, and a strain of 350Nm at 1750rpm draw. First comfort. The golf course is known throughout the world (and here at home too) for its handling tower balance, space, seating and horrible. Well, GT certainly lived up to reputation. Both models have May that require a strengthening of compelling sports, have not yet been closed to you, so that easy entry and exit. All-round support is excellent, and if they choose the skin (red in our STI) or fabric (for the TDI grey) that you do not slide around the headquarters. Of course, when you pack into the skin of cows, were collected in the seat heaters.

Volvo S80 V8 Road Test




The extraction of Volvo S80, I could not help thinking that if I had to be slow and boring week, security Volvo I had reserved for high-end 4.4-litre V8 All-Wheel Drive option, but is still a Volvo, How much fun can it be? I think you learn after falling in love with the C30 T5, Volvo is not intended at all 20km/h-below-the-speed-limit-highway-merges or random and unpredictable lane change , But not a small part of me still feel a little embarrassed about the idea of driving in a Volvo. Fortunately, the game was quickly put to death by the sound of V8 Volvo and Yamaha built the ultimate weapon in the fight against the soccer mom, Bling wheels. Honestly, there are no words that can capture the feeling of driving a V8-S80, but I suppose that the cream leather seats with a beautiful interior ready to give everything you can be together with Volvo tireless in the pursuit of the ultimate in automotive technology, and occupy the safety attached to a jet engine. It is difficult to imagine that a large Volvo sedan can accelerate as hard as you go out with a sore neck, but the S80 does just that. In my entire week of S80, I was in stereo only once to test the sound, why? Because the sound of the V8 is really mesmerising, with 232kW and 440Nm, it seems more like an Aston Martin V8 Vantage as a R8 VHS, but most of all is that a rocket.

2007 Volvo C30 First Steer


The models term C30 T5 with a 6-speed manual transmission - $ 42,450 (PPC) THE C30 with 5-speed automatic transmission - $ 39,950 (PPC) C30 model range will start in a competitive $ 34450 for the C30 S, but to come later this year. just weeks after the launch of Svelte S80 luxury sports sedan in Australia, Volvo is about to publish its model the largest in the company's history. Look at C30. Volvo believes it will bring together the sale of these 65000 per year worldwide. A glance at this car tells me better start building more plants. C30 has the potential to do so Volvo had Apple iPod. In other words, have a low volume niche brands, and to make a very strong demand, high-volume seller. Volvo says that the target market for this "€ € œcoolâ wheels are on the success of urban youth, who normally are not in contact with the brand Volvo, before his 40th birthday. My assumption is that the C30 will be much broader. So what is the C30? In short, is a two-door prestige with four individual seats instead of the usual five seats created. It is an intelligent design movement, made available under the rear seat for passengers who have a clear vision of the outside world through the windshield, because the location of seats to chip. Power is available in two varieties. THE match with a 2.4 litre in line five-cylinder, which makes 125kW at 6000rpm and a torque of 230Nm at 4400rpm. Far from destroying the country, especially with five Geartronic gearbox, I selected for the five-speed manual if you have a choice. It is a totally different ball with the T5, and Turbo 2.5 litre. The drilling of a spirit 162KW at 5000 rpm and 320 Nm of meat in 1500-4800rp means that the C30 to come into contact with the Volvo silk six-speed manual transmission, has the capacity to exert Alfa 147 GTA Volkswagen GTI and hot, with ease. If you are curious, 0 - 100 km / h dash in 6.7 seconds ahead and it is very fast. Drivers familiar with other Volvo cars in â € € œcoolâ garage namely, S40, V50 and C70 convertible will feel right at home with â € € œfloatingâ the centre console. This thing looks more like a high-end Bang & Olufsen remote control and are in perfect harmony with the design C30. You can customize the level of brushed aluminum with a panel option surf or take a look at your logo - if you want. generally underestimated, Volvo does not list the standard leather front seats in the C30 as sports seats, but believe me, they are, and then some. Lifted directly from the C70, which provides an extraordinary balance between comfort and support.

2008 Volvo C30 D5 review




Small with major is a good thing. Just look back to the old days. Holden Torano GTR XU-1 - which I am proud to say is my introduction to the engine (courtesy of my father) - is one of those recipes. small body, powerful engine - which has a large package. So, if something is combined with a small torquey engine, you are automatically a good thing, right? Well, yes and no. This small is beautiful and great â € . smallest Volvo C30 D5 we had in testing has been the engine of the S80 D5 and V50 D5 the shoehorn into it. It seems reasonable that a proposal on paper. Much couple locked in a chassis capable, and if a small door, there should be a lot of get up and leave.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

2008 Nissan Navara King-Cab First Steer


Nissan is now able to take the game to the sale of its main competitors on strong sales of light trucks market, added a single chassis-cab and a multi-King Cab version of its strong sales Navara range. Since the launch in 2005, the Spanish construction Navara double cabin was the only weapon in the arsenal of Nissan in strong light truck, or the market. Now, there have been visits by single cab and chassis-King Cab variations, both much closer to home in Thailand, and the two benefits, price wise, Australia agreement Free Trade with our Asian neighbours. tool market in Australia was one of the strengths of our vehicle market booming, with strong demand from operators, industry and mining sector. despite it is important to have a single model, is available in 4Ã-2 and 4Ã-4 variants, Nissan Navara Double Cab has sold around 9000 units this year and 4Ã-4 model is the the second highest sale of tools on the market. A trio King Cab models are already available in a power muscular 2.5 litre turbo diesel engine that delivers the power of 126kW and 403Nm of torque higher 4Ã-4 models. Two transmissions are offered, the standard six-speed manual and an optional 5-speed automatic. The six-speed manual has a long â € ~ "Overdrive equipment up to a better economy and quieter operation. At the same time, Nissan is to add a single chassis cab model with manual transmission to the family which has two passenger seats and an additional burden on the bed for those who want the possibility of a severe and Workers with the latest modern features. The Nissan Navara King Cab offers seating for four, thanks to a couple of times the back seat to be thrown away, so that more than enough space to store tools or behind the front seats. King Cab For easy access to the rear of the cabin by the back door hinges on each side that open wide. Without the B pillar to prevent the entry or exit, residents find the cabin easy entry and exit of the pit. Security is also a priority with the head of limitations and 3-point seatbelts for all four passengers.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer First Steer




Mitsubishi is about to unleash a new weapon, and is not EVO X. I am referring to the 2008 standard Lancer range. It is ES, RV and VRX.Style sage, who plays everything else to six. In red or silver and VRX pretext, he had been forgiven for thinking that you have just seen X exo on the road, there is equality. Price wise and equipment, it is just better. I just $ 20990, entry-level ES model will have the rest of the small car to the field of fight against damage. Here's why. Just check out the assets of stability and traction are standard in the field Lancer. And do not stop there in terms of safety equipment. Lancer All models come with dual-stage driver and bags of airline passengers, the driver knee air bag and side curtain airbags (optional, but standard on the ES & VR VRX) and ABS with electronic brake distribution and brake assistance. It is the active safety systems into account, at least in part, but the safety of citizens is literally built on the body structure that Mitsubishi Lancer is the strengthening of development influence or increase. The system not only diverts energy in the charges serious adverse accidents and rear, but also protects the fuel system if they are hit from behind.

Mercedes Benz GL500 Road Test


Most SUVs that are terrorizing the streets are bought with the sole intent to intimidate other drivers. If this is the first and only ambition, the new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class on cars is not accompanied by large and the road begins capacity. doubt, there are other uses for the Behemoth of a thing? That's what I'm interested in the investigation. A quick trip to the headquarters of DaimlerChrysler, I was sitting on top of the line model GL500. undoubtedly the first thing you notice is the size of this thing. The roof is higher than me, the doors can clobber two people at once and start beeping noise continuously to ensure that no one is caught in its latest maneuver.
as the most comprehensive search engine unleash the fury in the 500 series engines that are available across the region Mercedes sedan (with the exception of Class C). 5.5 liter V8 is good for one side of the 285kW and a torque of 530Nm slush. With a power of tightness, GL is ready to go down and boogie, triggering a series of Mambo for a monster of 2.4 tonnes. Power is transmitted through a smooth as silk 7-speed automatic. The fuel consumption is quite reasonable 13.9-litres/100km.

2008 Toyota Rav4 CV6 review




Soon after its release, I drove the Toyota Rav4. At the time of its introduction to the market, it was only available as a 4-cylinder. I recall being disappointed with the lack of power from the engine, which struggled at times to haul the car’s mass. Toyota has addressed these concerns and stuck the same engine as the Aurion underneath the Rav4’s bonnet. Case closed, Paul is now happy. Err…not quite.
I took the new V6 Rav4 for a spin and it was interesting to say the least. Packing some 201kW and 333Nm of torque, this V6 motor is certainly no lightweight. Weighing in at 1655kg, the Rav4 is quite a light ‘SUV’ in relative terms. The 200mm ground clearance increases the centre of gravity and the semi-off-road capable tyres reduce grip levels. This set of factors makes for quite a challenging combination.
My first encounter was a truck with loose cargo travelling under the speed limit and partially in my lane. I had to pass it, so I sank the boot in and received the shock of my life as the car torque steered in several different directions. The V6 engine sends power through the front wheels and only redirects it to the rear wheels if it detects slippage.
If I thought that was bad, the following day it started raining. Pulling away from an intersection in peak-hour traffic required a decent prod of the throttle to hurry things along. Stabbing the loud pedal produced a flurry of wheel spin (typical of an overpowered front-wheel-drive vehicle). No problems I thought, in a matter of moments power will be sent to the rear and we will have more traction with which to work.

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara First Steer




It is not very often that I am ready to get up at 6:00 AM to go to a device, in fact, is not often that I am ready to get up at 6:00 is for nothing. But Suzuki invitation to the central and northern Australia for the new Grand Vitara offer is worth waking up early. Our trip lasted three days and involved all private aircraft at a cost of $ 4000 per hour for the helicopter, a camel (later in the dromedary) and, of course, is running Suzuki Thanks flagship model to hundreds of kilometers of desert and four - wheel-drive tracks in the Northern Territory. After meeting with the local wildlife - everything from small lizards large lizards and even some Dingo - it is time to get serious. Suzuki May be a relatively small mark in Australia, with only two percent market share, but on the whole, the Japanese manufacturer 2405000 units sold worldwide last year and in terms of volume, Japanese fourth in the rankings, behind Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Standings before the likes of Mitsubishi and Subaru. release of the third generation Grand Vitara mark 20 years of producing the popular SUV. Suzuki Vitara States claim to have invented the compact SUV segment, since it has no direct competitors in 1988.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

2008 Hummer H3 review




The H3 can be compared to a supercar in many respects, it will be as many heads (if not more), fans of all cars have their own views on what is most important, protecting the environment I hate is a good reason to love the Hummer. My first week was used on a standard yellow-trim Hummer H3 with the second week of gunmetal gray finish to a variation of luxury. Karl took its course in the H3 Luxury in Perth, who spent his time away from the road. Before we begin, allow me to return to the treatment of Hummer by any Brisbanites. It is undeniable that all 4WD/SUVs attract some attention more concerned about saving the planet of personal hygiene. The Hummer, but considers that this is an extreme level. of the few who see the Hummer as the vehicle used by the U.S. army to invade sovereign states to think that every minute a Hummer is the right to leave a penguin fluffy day at the North Pole, ignorance of some people is astonishing.

2008 Holden Sportwagon first steer




GM Holden has taken a very bold with the introduction of the new Commodore VE based Sportwagon. The previous goal VZ market for commercial users as coach stereotyped as dry, boring â € ~ REP-mobile. " Enter 2008 and the success VE Commodore. Holden wants clear that â € ~ REP-mobile with an image-esque Chrysler 300C break that recourse to a wider market, including families and people with active lifestyles. In his speech at the media launch of the Sportwagon Holden, Senior Designer said Richard Ferlazzo design philosophy was to create a vehicle that was adapted buyers are considering an SUV. The Sportwagon is rated by Holden a compromise between form and function, with an emphasis on ride quality and design. Holden of Sportwagon se basa en el Commodore short wheelbase platform and not, as in the past, long-WM-wheel platform. The Sportwagon maintain the length of the sedan, but still manage to be one of the most spacious cars on the market. The door cuts in the ceiling to provide easy access when parked against the walls and other vehicles. The Sportwagon just 268mm authorization to open the rear door, which means it is possible is not required to charge their purchases or boy in football art. $ 110 million was paid in the development of Sportwagon (on top of $ 1.03 billion spent on Commodore and $ 105.1 million for the program), with a little more than half a million kilometers the past as evidence.

2008 Dodge Nitro SXT CRD review




After the first glance may be confused with a piece of military equipment capable of operating with more small houses. On the second sight, but the rubber tires and chrome grille slot in the category of SUVs. It is literally a big step to reach the driver's seat, when a position is taken. Panseret, it seems that ever happens, so that the front hood easy to see. Driver's seat is comfortable and gives a relaxed position for long drives. interior - including most American car - is apparently in plastic. I could not believe the amount of plastics used in the Dodge Caliber took me last year. Although the Nitro has a lot of plastic for use, is not as bad as the size, but for the same reason, it is not at a level that I would describe as acceptable for a $ 40000 car ~ . I took the test Nitro SXT CRD under the hood of a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine and gearbox to the authority of Nitro. Nails into force and after a few steps turbo lag, a torrent few hits, military vehicles lookalike pace. The diesel engine produces 130kW and a massive 460Nm of torque, consumption of alcohol by 9.4l/100km, not the poor for this great car. Power is transmitted by a 5-speed automatic box. despite the acceleration of contact is much, Nitro does not deal with - and for all. Chuck Nitro around a little patience and a sense of insecurity felt immediately. Body roll, a lack of response management system spongy and end up less than a fun driving experience. Although the body roll is acceptable for an SUV, Nitro does not have a car that can be used in all situations, which is the target of an SUV. In terms of equipment 4WD, Nitro has a switched-mode 4WD which has the ability to shift power to the rear wheels when slippage is detected. Plastics massive dominates the front and rear, I'm not trying to Nitro off-road situations, because of fear of breaking bull bars and others.

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI




Do not close the window. May Even if you have not heard before Skoda, a name is worth the search. Last week, ga me in the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI. Under the hood is an engine shared with Audi, while the interior is a no different vehicles range Volkswagen. That all seems rather strange that I hear you say. Well, there is a reason behind it. Property group Volkswagen, Czech company Skoda has produced just over 2.0 million Octavio since 1996. They are, literally, across Europe and a person who operates a trial in Australia will wonder why not hit our shores soon. price of only $ 30990, Octavia 1.8 TFSI have a very, 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder that pumps a good 118kW and 250Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox, which stain with the changes and very easy to use the clutch. The engine is very sensitive and propels a car full of passengers along without thinking twice. All this, while fuel use 7.7-litres/100km - astonishing. The interior has an air of Volkswagen in this regard. Instead of lighting a cigarette with a blue Volkswagen, the interior gives a green environment, to differentiate the German manufacturer. Construction and building materials in the cabin is literally flawless, just feels very well built. Close doors with confidence and not to be heard rattles speed on the road. Interior room is sufficient. In the trunk - 560 litres of it! -- Give a lot of storage space in the back seat, while residents have enough space to get comfortable in the legs. Although the 1.8 TFSI is not a sports car - the title is left of the Octavia RS - worked well enough at midpoint. It is just a nominal amount of body when thrown into a corner, but the level of pesetas in all situations under. Brake is very delicate, but they are very capable - even after several applications drive. Standard features include: 16â € alloy wheels; door mirrors with lights, two-zone climate control, fog lamps, power locks, power mirrors, power windows, cruise control, heated exterior mirrors, 6 - stack CD with 8 speakers and MP3 compatibility; AUX; filter pollen and cooled glove box.

2008 Renault Laguna Privilège dCi Hatch




French engineering often scoffed as an oxymoron, but for my life why do not believe, I believe, gave us the Airbus A380, Millau Bridge Bridge, the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. I could go on for hours, but it is a self-examination, after all, and what I am trying to do here is that it does not have a pastry chef to see that the French have a certain je ne sais quoi rounded, innovation and daring to be different. Laguna a length fees for French as a symbol of innovation and design Intelligent Vehicle data from other cars hope, which is a time when BMW bought and validated Sandouville Laguna number one. Unfortunately, Aussie May simply not things comme il faut, and more often than not miss your chance to own one - maybe this time everything that is to be changed. vote Company Car of the Year 2008 (in France) and El Mundo's most beautiful car (variation Estate) Festival of the Paris Motor, the new Laguna is a sophisticated and modern car with the ideals embodied challenge the Convention itself, have always french cars. Although some of Renault style was distinctive, the logic behind this is a pleasure, and now with the phase III conquest of Laguna host exhibitions, it is a French proposal by its reasoning May have finally returned to German in the air. almost any angle, the car is impressive, very sculpture in Bavaria, and even if I itself is not a fan of the tail light positioning (weed), almost all other angles of the car reach a compromise aesthetic pleasure. It is not very powerful, but it is certainly surprising, elegant and very elegant and well-proportioned, smooth lines and an energy that flows like.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

2008 Proton Persona Sedan First Steer




After an extensive two-day drive through the programme of Victoria picturesque Alpine region CarAdvice is pleased to announce the news that the inspiration Malaysian manufacturer Proton May finally be on the way to fan the bottom of the small car with a market to new eating, the person sedan. The only of all new specifications nobody shares its name with the replacement model and is more reminiscent of the Gen.2 LUKA the person that the platform is Basa. It is a simple but elegant small sedan is not very different from the Mazda3. small niches flu-esque grille and headlamps renovated with new money and black logo flow downstream to a nearby air intake prey to the standard front fog lamps. From behind a top-line starter with the boldness of chromium stresses memories of the Chrysler Neon a few years ago. Representative great value for money, Persona offers a wide range of standard equipment including ABS, EBD, two front air bags, automatic doors, temperature control air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, locking electric in the distance, rear parking sensors, alloy wheels and a disc Blaupunkt stereo MP3 compatible. inside the cabin is equal to Gen.2, in many respects, the red light Lotus new instrument based carrier with the insertion white face fuel and water temperature, door-window mounted switches power, and underline the control centre stack ventilation, so nice they see, May be something out of reach.

2008 Peugeot 308 Touring First Steer




While sharing the familiar gaze of 308 Hatch in advance of any change to the rear, through a window distinctive profile and long body. default, the extent panoramic glass roof is huge and it is even larger than its predecessor, and the car is the extra length means that there is enough room for a couple of random places in the back . This option third line is 308 for a period of seven seats, while the trio of individual seats which form the second row are identical in size and are easy to remove. This offer endless combinations of seats, meaning that tourism can be a two-seat cargo Lugge five seats, six seats or seven seats, you decide. Without the third line module and the second row in place, 308 Touring can accommodate an impressive 674 litres of goods below deck cargo bay. Compared to the 308 hatch, Touring has its wheelbase lengthened by 100 mm and forgery was carried out by a 124mm. Particular attention was paid to the modularity of the vehicle so that it can be adapted for easy and efficient to meet the needs of its residents. also on 7 seats random configuration of two seats are provided in the third line. These slots, but when it is needed can be folded and the second row of seats folded, and create a flat floor makes loading bulky objects much easier.

Honda Legend - First Steer





Honda to the rear. The latest version of The Legend features Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) - Honda words, not mine - active noise reduction, and more powerful engine ever offered in a luxurious interior offers referrals HondaThe hectares of woods and leather. The central console is filled with buttons and one in the reader type knob that controls the vehicle auxiliary systems. Honda built the legend with the latest technology in mind. One example is the two microphones in countries that are actively cancel road noise by using the vehicle ten loudspeakers. Another example is the bi-xenon headlamps are really adjust the angle of light through the angle of the direction of the driver. The sound is a Bose 260-watt with 10 speakers that pump a vote fairly average. The 6-disc CD-Changer is on the table and is directed by radio concept. Driver and front passenger seats are power - with eight positions adjustment for the driver - with an electronic tilt / telescopic steering wheel adjustment. If, after a gentle - and quietly - the operator, The Legend of 217kW V6 is a pleasure for the palate. There is no noise at idle and at the same time has vast reserves of torque top of the range rev (351Nm at 5000RPM to be exact). This power is sent by a good 5-speed automatic displacement rear seat enjoy the bodies of passengers on the bones, and it is very comfortable seats. An electric rear sunblind is also available as standard equipment in the fight against direct sunlight to the Aussie difficult days. Honda SH-AWD done an excellent job of keeping this luxury sedan heavy mat and twisty roads. The advanced system can vary the amount of power sent to each side of the car. The system can also provide more power on a wheel, it helps a lot of baskets and operating in wet conditions.

2008 Honda CR-V review




Honda, in general, there are three things in the eyes of its loyal buyers. They are popular and reputable and reliable. According to statistics VFACTS, Honda CR-V is the number one seller in its category for the years 1999 to 2002 and again in 2006, took an impressive 13% of all sales in its segment of the year . But what really sales figures show a car? is very good to have sold a number of cars in the past, a realization that the CR-V led successfully. With nearly 2.5 million examples sold in 160 countries, the popularity Lugge little doubt find not be questioned. Despite the popularity, usually an indication of merit, is one thing, it is purely the CR-V in popularity that keeps players coming? It is perhaps the manufacturer of the solid reputation? Reputation represent much in the minds of consumers, but for the moment the vagaries of mass production and good marketing, reputation does not necessarily guarantee success model is as good as it replaces. After all, some manufacturers are accustomed to rest on its laurels. This makes the new CR-V stack the glove of this review cynicism? The third generation CR-V closely follows the model that has successfully secured the power to detain more than Honda's market share in this category heatedly argued. It is well built, has set tolerances and use the materials and methods to ensure that you receive the value of every last penny of their purchases. I explored on the car, determined to find something wrong with Thailand producing vehicles. But a week after research, running, poking and prodding my quest is a dead letter. Now, I know, is not perfect, after all, are built for a price. But if one takes into account the total value, and quality of the package as a whole compared to its competitors, it is very difficult to beat. I will even go so far as to say that the standard set for any change must be measured.

2008 HSV Maloo




Dinner with a friend, then go back to my place forâ € drink. That's the plan anyway. It is as simple as it sounds at the time, I was not ready for intervention MALO. The dinner is said, done and paid for what is in front of me. As we reached the MALO - stationed in the rock star's position opposite the swanky restaurant - three burly men were hunkered in the car, observing all the little details of the insignia of false air ventilation in skjørtet . After a laissez-passer â € œSick car broâ € commentary, the largest of the three men has risen along my wife and a friend started to speak - apparently they knew each other forever. It will not take long for me to realize that his brother was actually more protection it was set to - about me. It does not seem too impressed with me several attempts to mind as a last resort, offered to take him to a time around the block. We up and I turned the key, to bring the 6.0-litre V8 Behemoth to life. The number of discs summed up very well - â € € œUTE307â - which had been 307kWsâ € one. It is a recipe for locking front and a number of tyre smoke in cars normal size VHS, much less one with virtually no weight on the rear steps!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

TRD Hilux 4000SL vs. LS3 HSV Maloo R8




When we decided to launch two of Australia favourite sport utes head to head this week, was bound to cause some heated debates around CarAdvice office. Despite a couple of pick-up with a slightly different, still largely the same great power, tradition trucks line to offer something slightly more boring than the old worker - a real power. now before we begin, remove the purpose of this argument, because we know that these utes are essentially a sports car with the drawer open and that the rate of return much higher rating in the list of the load useful or practical in this case. This debate in some quarters May be slightly Medley. You see more things to see these utes such as games or pony show if you wish, and more often than not going to give a little lips for the pleasure of men cut off from underground to drive a ute that all go and show no space for storage. But then we discovered when it is at least one of two this criticism is well in the Hilux is a thoroughbred between workplaces and have certainly been a very good reason, the number one seller in its class for some time. As a result, would be the reason that it increases the tried and true formula should further strengthen the already completed the package significantly - going to TRD. Toyota Racing Development is the moniker of the day for a group of motor sport pedigree going back to Australia, at least, more than fifty years. In 1957, Toyopet Crown completed the 47th Rally tap Mobilgear Australia, and years later, perhaps most importantly for us, Corolla won its category two years in a row in Bergen (1968-69). From this modest beginning of the race Toyota Motor success both at home and abroad has been a triumph varied and Giant.

2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo




It is often proof of the road when a car you'll be greeted with "€ € mateâ single car at traffic lights. Even more rare and have a period of up to balance and embrace his car at a crossing, insisting on a handshake and call a legend dead set - halagadora how! Make sure now, May has been partially drunk and green lures, sorry Dash, painting are nothing to hide in the crowd, but this kind of reaction that took place throughout the week â € and n 'loves it. But XR6T not all about what I caress and big smiles - ah, I'm joking, of course it is! In fact, if the conditions are not putting a smile on your face when you either unwashed, hugging trees and singing Kumbayah around the campfire or municipality to take trains placed in his chest, just before shout â € € œclearâ. Yes, this is a good thing. In fact, is better than it is bloody brilliant. Easily the best value for money performance sedan on the market.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera




Having left Bugatti in France, I felt that my life was fairly complete. Of course, there are still cars in Formula 1 and hell maybe even can try my luck in a MiG fighter jet a day, but also down here. in Strasbourg flights to Bologna, everything you can think about how I explain to people beautiful Lamborghini yes, Superleggera is fast, but not so quickly. Nothing more excite me, I would like to transform itself into a bitter old man who would rather disappointed by something that was not a Veyron - Yeahâ € law. finally arrived in Bologna and after Anthony's butchery of the Italian language, we managed to source a bus to a hotel that was barely 500 metres from the Lamborghini factory in Sant'Agata. This small town is covered with posters and Lamborghini can say that the city is proud of its heritage, as it should. Despite what some say, Audi is the owner of Lamborghini is the best thing that happened to the company. have yet Italian soul and passion, but now with German reliability. Utopia is available.

2008 Jaguar XJ V8




The images are simply not the car of justice. In the Jaguar XJ person get their own presence. The floating lines and audacity to seize the contours of the eye, while impressive Leaping Jaguar hood ornament added bite. I stood up for his comments no fewer than five people - accounted for the majority of them were twice my age - something that gives an idea of how this car appeal to buyers. A XJ seems to be a desire and not a purchase easy heart, or a person without much interest in the British marque. I was not all who live in the idea of testing a V8 version of this giant cruise. But after some research, turned out to be a pleasant experience. The all-aluminium (with a weight of only 1.6 tons), with a low capacity V8 (3.5 liters), which XJ spritely very effective and highly combustible. During the test, I have given an average fuel consumption 11-litres/100km, which is very frugal when you take into account the size of the car and think of a V8 engine. Gadgets is rather limited. The screen satellite navigation seems to be almost as old as the mark. The date the design and functionality are in need of an upgrade. The interior design - even if subjective - seems somewhat erratic for me. There are buttons everywhere, and you need to know what we are doing all that before you try to embark on the road and change the fan speed, for example. Alpine's system is also fairly average, which is disappointing for a car of this caliber.

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