Thursday, September 12, 2013

Audi R8 Spyder V-8 2014

2014 Audi R8 Spyder inform the exclamation mark is his embrace. In the "Game Mode" New seven-speed S Tronic gearshift transmission and dashboard to the right, press the button again and the car responded with similar enthusiasm" away" The significance of the occasion, as that the new gearbox in the development of almost perfect anyway represents a major upgrade.

R8 Coupe has been around for six years, Spyder three. It was a normal car, it may be time for a review and this is not the case. Audi S tronic dual clutch automatic report only the most significant change, with the dotting and crossing's 2014' Ts . Old stuck to six speed R tronic automated manual overrides and smooth, rapid changes offered. However, not spotless. Sport mode, in particular, can cause sudden downshifts transfer computer brain sometimes questionable decisions. You are, of course, each new design, with a large cams are free to choose his team fouling. He said he is still attached to the steering column and comparison, and now good wheel, Gharibi comes wrapped in perforated leather.

2012 Audi 4.2 liter V-8 of 430 horsepower rammed their data for the year 2014. ( There was a 2013 R8.) Torque is the same as ever, has 317 pounds feet. New Audi gearbox improves 0-60 mph times by two tenths of claims, promises better performance than the previous manumatic. We are 111 miles per hour, 12.6-second quarter mile 4.0 seconds on the way to work. £3916 that despite heavy entry in our ranges Spyder and R8 fast's. Seven-speed S Tronic six-speed overdrive gears in a further series of EPA R8 Tronic - increased competition. He jumped the highway mileage 21-23 mpg. City and joint evaluation, respectively, 14 and 17, we saw 16 mpg overall.

Other hardware changes to the 2014 brake R8 RS5 to the "surge" is now a standard installation. Aluminum and steel design 1.5 lbs each haircut and improve heat dissipation using rotors with scalloped edges. We have 153 meters, 70 miles per hour, and stop three meters test to improve the performance of the brakes feel R8 Spyder.

Aluminum R8 out the door to enjoy the amazing transformation bar ready to hit hard for no karmic retribution, and a seven speed dual clutch automatic six-speed manual R8 value level's more to be included in the $9,100 mark. Equipped thusly, that R8 Spyder at $1,300 consumer tax on gasoline V-8 test includes $155,050 stickered. Upcharges on a test car which is usually in other German sports cars because they were not as provocative, but vaccination of decorative piano black for $1700.900 for  doorsills light and contrast stitching for $250 (full leather package has already spent more than $5,500 compared to what they should do when as part of a set of six quality data Sports.) drive the price spectrum the platform at the bottom, near the end them.

Speaking of which R8 Audi MMI Infotainment, the latest version of Google Earth with finger tracking and T acknowledges that the touchpad does not provide. A most basic content and multimedia system is the choice of $2,100 and an additional $100 for the changer in place of iPod cable CD no.

Headlights and LED taillights, new mirrors and interior trim updated: R8 converter pack looks a little ordinary things. There are still round tailpipes and seeds as well as new. First in 2007 R8 look as mentioned as still as it is, all is well. Maybe we review his sentence and should end with an exclamation point.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L 4x4 Crew Cab 2014

Automotive expert to realize that it is not necessary to become more than the parent GMC and Chevrolet trucks are higher than men. In fact, GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Crew Cab Z71 1500 Chevrolet Silverado test here and his siblings are very similar companies in a Venn diagram of common plot DNA appears a perfect circle. However, two trucks, and a very loyal customer base and maintain unequal and never encouraged the impression, despite the fact that GM and body and their agents play s your own taste this certificate scene'. The lightness, GMC Chevy hits as all the same symptoms, but with a little skill.

Let the little out of the way first : the unique Sierra barrier, front bumper and hood as well as display devices beam and the lower fascia. Like a truck SLT models to prove that we obtain a row of LED lights below. For a touch of gloss and chrome fenders with windows only on the basis of GMC features black trim.

Aluminum interior goods Chevy bark material into small pieces of the hands and moves in one direction. You do not need a big center console vaccines, especially in this area, and cup phone and left as random scraps of modern life does not have a problem with the filling. Seats for LA-Z Boys and wide enough to use it. We have a car wash industry local Sierra bell hair blowing pressurized air when the truck began rolling aluminum bells share and gave the advantage of providing a clear weight.

For the year 2014, and the GMC Sierra 1500 rankings equipment stacks up base, SLE, SLT and Denali. Our SLT cut a lot of testing of quality of truck equipment (heated mirrors, 5.3-liter V-EcoTec3 V-8 and 110-volt home outlet and tilt and telescoping steering wheel, remote start and tow package with the arrival), as well as a wealth of options. $400 SLT Preferred Package, power sliding rear window, heated steering wheel and brought $845 alerts the driver and Warning Lynn package out, and park assistance, and collision warning. Add sunroof costs $945, and a group (" Z71" completely decals) off-road price of $430. Title ridiculously Crew Cab SLT Package value (chrome steps, Bose audio, alloy wheels 20 inches), the conclusion is a whopping $2,195. And $230 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires $200 per game and trailer round out the brake control. All GMC SLT crew cab before we ask for the value added package that includes a $1,000 discount was looking for a total of $50.185.

GM EcoTec3 5.3-liter V-8 six speed automatic transmission and is equipped with a 3.08:1 rear axle, we tested our newly Sierra Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 0.6 seconds slower than the 7.3-stuck 0-60 in the second with the same engine and transmission with a crew optional 3.42 rear axle. A pond in a quarter mile, 15.7 to 15.3 of the new Silverado Sierra watch. And a weight of 5650 pounds, Sierra Silverado is negligible compared with the standards of 45 pounds heavier.

In transit, walking a tight ship, great, and front Rancho monotube shocks and steering team and the body of the frame mounts are a type rubber shear stability-Z71 off-road package sent last only two shock waves through bits of the cabin and uneven soil is dry before impact. Heavy blow off-road package, and also stops includes 4WD transfer case skid plate, and although traveling a comment below or additional protection to ensure you never encountered rough terrain. Wind and road noise are domesticated thanks to triple- seal doors.

Although the head of the relative isolation of the ear has the fuel saving mode four-cylinder V-8 as slides, always in the Cadillac V-8-6 old enough to be a dream and believe in quality to 1980-4 motor. Finished off the gas pedal a little, lunch, and almost immediately re-ignite's four cylinder is worthless. Modern Electronics just cruising under light load when it needs driver-eight cylinder four operations, Active Fuel Management cylinder fuel economy GM deactivation system helps a lot smoother.

Chevy Silverado has another test sera showed no experience exaggerated transmission rate does not change frequency. Changes in some cases, but it is a little work in a company that has the sense of touch, with a robust" professional GMC that potential buyers will appreciate. High speed moves deftly executed, and overall we had a solid 15 mpg performed. We averaged 17 mpg with the V-6-2013 powered Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with long long-term gains is not far, and 2 mpg better than we have in the Silverado.

To stop the transfer, visited the firm and continuous interval, 187 feet to stop at 70 miles per hour so that our platform can pedal. Try running a three-point turn in the narrow space needed to get GMC delivered at the speed of light was much appreciated. To increase the speed, and the Sierra have the truth on the track and orientation corrections continuous ramp without traveling through long sweepers. Pay depends on the direction as a whole, but still a lot of trucks Sierra, and weight (trailer weight up to 6.600 lbs pull in more than two and a half tons, the car is capable of a strong and this is our test).

Monday, September 9, 2013

Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi V-8 4x4 2014

Jeep carefully cultivated and nurtured for decades, and the strength characteristics and off-road capability in absolute fear. And generous ground clearance (8.7 inches standard, providing up to 11.3 Quadra Lift air suspension) and the latest Quadra Drive II four-wheel drive system (low range and speed of the box transfer with five operating modes) and the current Grand Cherokee's off-road capability with some covered.

A wooden bridge "robust" comes to mind behind the wheel, which is not defined as chassis with all hardness can multiply the pocket structure. How "luxury sedan" about Grand Cherokee sometimes harsh reality of isolated residents of a quiet street, riding a creamy progress. Of course, numbness Steering contributes to the sense of isolation, but at least it is right.

Received a recovery in 2014, including the infotainment system. But the most important changes for 2014 refer to the engines. Remnants Jeep product planners familiar with the standard 3.6-liter V-6 and expanded to include a photo , driven by the engine Grand Cherokee for strong connection VM Motori 3.0-liter V-6 turbo diesel Fiat Chrysler's add 5,7-liter V-8 test exploitation here.

All units are now everywhere ZF sources eight-speed automatic transmission, Audis, Chrysler, 300 are installed in the charger, and updated 2013 Ram 1500 Pickup is in everything from order outcrops are associated with box changes. Grand Cherokee SRT power even stronger, and the pilot feels playful and paddle shifters used in normal mode Aziz-smooth and responsive.

Equipped with 5.7-liter Hemi, the Grand Cherokee has enough power to provide decent acceleration. But the dramatic 6.5 with new respect confuse-0 to 60 miles per hour. If you want the latest Sprint SRT 4.6 0-60 ticks and cut the 470-HP 6.4-litre, should be without. Upgrade to the SRT, V-8 power and receive a warning message Ural, melodious baritone unfortunately missing here is that the old American pushrod hsth only for the fight.

Buyers are more likely to buy a V-8 also boost the economy was excellent narrative Hemi V-8 on the bottom of the cylinder to help prevent thirst-with s interruption. However, eight ships of the Environmental Protection Agency of the V-6 Grand Cherokee 3 and 4 MPG less important than the city of 14 mpg highway and 20-bit, and I guess I have not come. In the real world, however, the gap is narrowing significantly. We V-8 with V-16 6 versus 17. V-6 pocket up to two tons and a half has to work very hard to move the wheel.

Eight-speed short shift right (with any kind of precision work practice requires the problematic device), in accordance with literature pocket on fun "way" to drive" capability provided" as creating a game. But even though it is not entirely false Sports Raiders driver Replies large pocket deliberately use pedal allows a certain speed. The resistor is amplified in the early to comment, and a large amount of movement upwards and downwards, by the guidance system secret .

Brake performance also leaves something to be desired. 180 feet 70-0 mph braking distance is nothing to die for, and brake test document "heavy" identifies fade. This report is not a good family car. We seem to wax negative, the Grand Cherokee, we have enough (to win his first appearance compare), this capacity to allow note that there is no real shortage. And active , Grand Cherokee V-8's power, quiet operation and smooth ride quality will be fun to drive, although some strong appeal.

Although the name suggests otherwise, we tested four trim levels, Ltd. Grand Cherokee is the second row. Porsche Cayenne and Land Rover vehicles and different platforms including luxury compared with off-road capabilities unlike anything against Hemi and four-wheel drive along with a base price of $41.485, the inventory of standard features is extensive.

Standard is included U connect infotainment system, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, heated front seats, and the front seats are electrically adjustable, heated steering wheel, nine-speaker, leather upholstery, and paddle shifters. Powered affect the trailer control parking assist with rear view camera, and power tailgate, playback, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels and Quadra Trac II four wheel drive. Choose V-8 adds conclusion pocket for $2695 and diesel versions of the same classification as the best in the category of 7400 pounds, but increases the towing capacity.

Our test unit, Skates, tow hooks, Quadra Lift air suspension and engine cooling system includes a set of heavy off-road adventures second package is $2,495, which was equipped with it. It's the engine oil cooler, 220-AMP generator, full free size, rest and Class IV trailer, Quadra Motor second full-time 4WD system (electronic program selection made ​​limited areas active transfer case brought) slip diffs Trail prestigious nameplate. To raise $395 for the center inch stack up from 8.4 to 5.0 and satellite radio and an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and the new Jeep Uconnect program access (Wi-Fi hotspot, voice text, and remote start to the cloud brought based on open, etc). Suburban casual or crawl through roadless terrain travel by searching for the owners, this package is a bargain.

Usually you can say the same for the Grand Cherokee. Go for the money with the real possibility anywhere LUXE useful as a citizen, is basically no competition.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Volkswagen Golf TDI Diesel 2015

The right half of seeds artistic thought, complete’ and involved 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI S driver while the dominant left brain logical thinking that " the head is true or not. After a short session 2015 is coming to America for the 2014 model on the European market of exercises that let golfers and the new diesel protector’s appeal and ensures leadership.

Nikkei is already on sale elsewhere in the world, and these shores next year as a 2015 model made in the mid- seventh year of all new golf carts with the body structure and the structure begins. Golf on the post of general cargo space, room for shoulders and legs in the rear seats, although more liberal by 2015, less than carrying around a large block. Strut-the front has not been added to the payments, and multi-is the standard rear suspension, brakes XDS depends on the method of tire slip under the false comfort and torque Vectoring differential lock, which allows the implementation of the free cross. Once the ride quality of the Golf TDI’s is rolling softer but balanced control steering wheel to change practice in order to keep on the lookout for the most outstanding.

It is powered and fuel economy due to the need to improve, Wheels VW lose a small amount of feedback, but accuracy, to maintain linearity, we have come to expect less rubbing her back, top 10 food Golf key new steering winners. Euro Golf TDI market and put in the summer was RT 225/45-17 Dunlop Sport Max footwear with rubber, teddies United States (well, at least we know he is in favor of) meat is not likely to be installed. Marcos Euro take some credit for the additional staff, the new TDI higher than the brake pedal confidence to get answers and configuration, and general ease of large format.

We have a field of 2015 from the first console handbrake led the large amount of free space on the parking brake cleaners, which was equipped with. Speaking golf steering column to the left internal euro in the form of a simple box and center stack storage at the bottom with a hidden stash room adds. A touch screen car slightly larger infotainment allows even a slight increase script.

VW diesel game as many other manufacturers, and all the new oil burner four cylinder leading to the reduction of benefits course. Golf TDI base-but not after-almost certainly-confirmed 184 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of the United States is not a GTD, EA288 2.0-liter turbo diesel (in detail) and torque rich cream. Windows and diesel under the hood is a quiet cabin offers no reason for doubt. Torque 236 lbs foot pole Golf TDI is the same, but the height is 140 horsepower and 150 urged the low rpm is 500 rpm. A favorite with the sound judgment and good accelerator low-end torque-resulting in pedal response. A moment to warm diesel EA288 family ready to give way to integrated exhaust manifold later-and gas treatment system-based urea bushes. Top competitors compact diesel Chevy Cruz, on the contrary, Golf TDI is available with a manual transmission. Compared with the shift lever in general, golf, and a new, lower-shake feels buttery paste and further enhances the minutes.

We weight, six-speed transmission, and a range of new car engines " s outgoing 30/42 divisions best estimates and EPA fuel economy are betting that the outcome will be. Will 2015 Golf TDI 2014 Cruz’s more high rating of 46 mpg highway ? probably not, but based on our time behind the wheel, we hypermilers hot hatch 2015 Golf TDI lovers alike tickle your fancy.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T 2014

This year, four new database engine and a new 1.8-liter turbo (which will still be displayed Passat TDI and 6 V) as a line naturally aspirated 2.5-liter five alternates. Will change the line that starts with topping SEL Premium and finally, after extended annually in S, SE, Wolfsburg Edition and all the trims. 1.8-liter Power Federal Reserve in 2014 and knee Jetta come to feel the same Mexican made ​​four cylinder EA888 is three generals. Crankcase thin wall, low mass and smaller main bearings to reduce friction and low oil pressure to drop adverse features. Escape the engine several times faster to heat the cylinder turbo spools must allow and quickly and small.

We are well equipped, $31,715 SEL premium automatically deleted. It is several hundred pounds heavier than the Passat and Jetta, the 1.8 liter turbo'S 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of the turbine was called to work with something close to half throttle, and one mid-size sedan to move intelligently. I mean 6,200 rpm to 1,500 rpm maximum power near Mesa rises rapidly at 1.8T is the torque curve. Contrast led to a narrow sweet spot, in 5700, a relatively REV Happy 4250 and a maximum of 170 horsepower maximum torque to 177 pound-feet of diagnosis, and the top of the outgoing 2.5L five-cylinder and valleys.

Six-speed torque Calibration of automatic conversion in fuel economy better than our Jetta 1.8T recently a small Rumble And noise power during the sessions of lower gears cruise through the upper Passat has. We have a long way to soundproof engine load increases only 1,200 rpm, if you do not have to be attributed to the fact. Rumbling sound, expulsion, or even a slight degree of breathing and raise throttle downshifts automatic transmission. Upon completion of this session 1.8T pancake, manually or only a five-speed manual Yes, the car will be available with a stick to selected Passat gears and deposit programming gearbox can use your own image through.

Turbo in line at 4.5 to increase the weight of the nose is one side of the switch. Comparison of the test is a former winner of the Passat, fell after three new vehicles while driving is the best for him. On the way back quirky, large, roomy sedan that quickly and you are trying, balanced good body control, and you will appreciate the break. Force segueing 1.8T steering impulse, feedback usually means a loss, but less than a VW's previous maintains a linear friction sensation fuel economy measured transfer hydraulic means.

By mid-year, and the VW Passat with a long list of cosmetics and ornaments provide mathematical models. Full Summary : black roof, black mirrors, fog lights, rear spoiler, aluminium pedals covers, sport seats, stainless steel kicks together, shifters, and aluminium wheels 19 inches. No word yet on sports suspension and other performance upgrades are part of the game content.

Net nicknamed the car like the VW OnStar is the contact entry. After a free trial version for six months, on the basis of $ 199/year full range of services from Verizon's for all lines of Form 2014 will be available. In addition to access via the buttons on the ground, set the automatic notification skills communication failures, roadside assistance, and emergency manual contact, and live support role. Besides this, such as opening the door remotely, and schedule service appointments, family, sponsors and others beware of the speed of a number of other services such as iOS (Android based application will not be the first) can be selected.

For most users, the most important story element, however, is likely to be improved and the Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating 1.8T engine based on last year's 2.5-liter 2 mpg city and 3 mpg highway. 34-35 mpg on the highway , and the Passat 1.8T being a Nissan Altima, Mazda 6 and Ford Fusion 1.6 auto shows in the road leading label does not match, but all in the game. He said it was the best literature and driveability, Passat size market share of medium enterprises difficult to get into position.