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Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
WONG: I still appreciate Nissan's workhorse V6, which is both smooth and powerful. The transmission is also a slick unit with a respectable manual-shift mode that matches revs on downshifts.
The suspension is definitely on the firmer side for a sportier ride that keeps the car well behaved through corners while still providing enough dampening when the going gets rough.
Looks are clean and crisp, both inside and out. The textured-aluminum trim of the interior gives the cabin some style and is surrounded by nice-looking materials. For some reason, I did have a tough time getting my seat adjusted to the right position during this encounter.
Bottom line: The G35 is another very strong entry in this class. I've noticed more and more of them on the road, which leads me to believe that people are starting to catch on. I hope a high-performance version of this car is in the works. Lexus is stepping up the IS with the IS-F; maybe Infiniti will follow.
GRITZINGER: Either I haven't driven a G35 in a while, or I've forgotten what a great car it is, or it is dramatically improved since I was last in one. All of the above are likely, but suffice it to say I'd recommend this car to anyone looking for a sporty, year-round-capable sedan in this price range. It's like a Nissan 350Z with two more doors and all of the luxury trimmings.
It drives like a Z, too, with plenty of zip from the 3.5-liter engine-surprisingly quick for the displacement-and the handling and steering response are equally razor-sharp. I didn't play with the shift paddles too much, but when I needed quick downshifts, it was nice to have the handles at hand. Top it off with all-wheel drive, and the car ...
- DRIVERS LOG.(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek May 26, 2008 700+ words
RAYNAL: This weekend had each kid doing a different sporting activity, seemingly at the same time, so there was a lot of hauling of people and equipment going on. I couldn't have asked for a better car in which to do that. The Outlook's ride is good, the power is decent, the transmission is smooth
- Drivers Log.(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek November 27, 2006 700+ words
2007 Acura TL Type-S Date in fleet: Oct. 31-Nov. 14 As-tested price: $38,795 Drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6; fwd, five-speed automatic Output: 286 hp @ 6200 rpm, 256 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm Curb weight: 3674 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 22/22 mpg WILSON: The Acura TL Type-S is the hot-rodded version of the luxury
- Drivers Log.(News)(Product/Service Evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 14, 2005 700+ words
2005 Audi A6 4.2 quattro Date in fleet: Feb. 14-Feb. 28 As-tested price: $56,920 Powertrain: 4.2-liter V8; awd, six-speed automatic Output: 335 hp @ 6600 rpm, 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Curb weight: 4145 lbs MPG (EPA combined/AW observed): 19.26/19.14 Hart: I've yet to warm up to the new A6's exterior
- Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek November 5, 2007 700+ words
RAYNAL: Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! This car is one big hoot, and it's instructive to get into a rear-drive, V8-powered bad-ass every once in a while. It's a good reminder of how fun driving can be. I loved this car, and it was equipped almost perfectly for my tastes, meaning I appreciated the
- DRIVERS LOG.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek October 29, 2007 700+ words
WONG: The Trak Pak is Roush's attempt at a Mustang that's a capable track warrior but also can be used every day. With adjustable shocks and camber plates, owners can dial in stiff setups at the track; everything can get softened up for drives home without discomfort. The huge, supercharged V8
- Drivers Log.(NEWS)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek December 15, 2008 700+ words
HART: This is one of those vehicles that you look at, scratch your head and wonder, "What were they thinking? It's an SUV. No, wait, it's a gigantic crossover. It's both. But really, for all purposes, this is a sport-ute. It handles like one, rides like one, has the curb weight of one, so case
- DRIVERS LOG.(NEWS)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek December 8, 2008 700+ words
HART: This is the best mainstream Ford product I've driven in a long time. The Shelby Mustang GT500KR was great, too, but this car is meant more for the masses, despite the sticker price. The interior is nice, with comfortable seats and a straightforward, intuitive layout of the controls. The radio
- Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek November 26, 2007 700+ words
WONG: Infiniti did a great job redoing its G coupe. Besides sporting a good-looking wrapper with a wider, more hunkered-down stance, the new 3.7-liter V6 features a healthy horsepower boost (37 more in manual models and 55 more in automatics) over the previous 3.5-liter, better fuel economy,