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Drivers Log.(NEWS)(Product/service evaluation)
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 closed. The real joy in this vehicle, for me, was the diesel engine. It's quiet and cleanno hint of diesel-exhaust smell the entire weekendand proves that diesels should be part of every automaker's offerings. It just makes good sense, even with diesel prices still about a buck more per gallon than regular unleaded.
This vehicle could have a bit better throttle response, but except for that, I really liked it. Recalibrate your brain a bit, as the thing redlines at 4,400 rpm. But on a cold November weekend, it was a great ride.
GRITZINGER: While I'd likely opt for the GL if I were buying a big Mercedes utility wagon, this diesel makes whatever you're driving better. Hart rightly points out that diesel fuel isn't cost-competitive with unleadedfor now. But once the big pendulum starts to swing back, it'd be good to know that you're getting more miles for your money with a diesel.
My problem is that at launch, or when grabbing for passing power at ...
- 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
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- Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek July 9, 2007 700+ words
FLORADAY: My initial impressions were pretty good. The car seems a bit larger than some of the competition, and that might be a bonus to some shoppers. This GTS is the top-of-the-line (short of the forthcoming Evolution) model, carrying with it a corresponding price. I suppose $22,000 isn't
- 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 October 17, 2005 700+ words
HART: Few other cars I've driven give you the kind of rush you get from stepping down hard on the Viper's throttle. The thrust is impressive as is the rush of sound, from the exhaust and the wind. Steering is quick, and if there are any imperfections in the road they are immediately relayed to you
- DRIVERS LOG.(NEWS)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek August 25, 2008 700+ words
HART: I was surprised at how much I liked this little Land Rover. It has a clean design inside and out, and the driving experience was quite nice. The seats are comfortable, and even with most of the roof taken up by glass, the A/C kept the cabin really cool. The straight-six is strong, with enough
- 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,
- DRIVERS LOG.(news)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek September 15, 2008 700+ words
GRITZINGER: After leaving one Lincoln (an MKX) at the airport, it was a pleasure to return from a two-week family trip to find the MKS in the AutoWeek parking spotuntil I tried to put suitcases in the trunk. This may be Lincoln's new flagship, but it ain't no Town Car. From my perspective,
Source: HighBeam Research, Drivers Log.(NEWS)(Product/service evaluation)