Volkswagen Touareg R50 & Mercedes Benz ML500 review

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.