Test Drive: 2009 Subaru Tribeca

Subaru (http://www.autotropolis.com/subaru.html) has always appealed to those that want something with a bit more design personality than “standard” autos. After all, this crossover is named for New York’s trendy TriBeCa area. 2009 Subaru Tribeca Exterior Subaru took a lot of heat from auto reviewers about the formerly named Subaru Tribeca (http://www.autotropolis.com/subaru-tribeca.html) B9 (the B9 was [...]

Test Drive: 2009 Nissan Versa

Nissan (http://www.autotropolis.com/nissan.html) has arguably introduced the 2009 version of the beloved compact that was popular for a different automaker. The 2009 Nissan Versa (http://www.autotropolis.com/nissan-versa.html) is not too big, not too small, and handles just right. Plus it’s plenty comfortable and fuel efficient with a rating of 24-mpg city and 32-mpg highway. As its critics will [...]

2009 Acura MDX Review

2009 Acura MDX Vehicle Overview The new 2009 Acura MDX is an odyssey of sumptuous splendor, a second generation SUV developed for its adaptability, dependability and dynamic performance. The interior is padded with quality materials from front to back in an effort to carve a solid position amongst the middle of the luxury sport utility [...]

2009 Toyota Sienna Review

The Sienna has long been a mainstay of Toyota’s model lineup and enters the 2009 model year virtually unchanged. The 2009 Toyota Sienna is still available in four trim levels – CE, LE, XLE and XLE Limited. All four trim levels make use of the same engine and the same transmission; the only difference between [...]

2009 Audi R8 Review

The 2009 Audi R8 is a mid-engine, exotic sports car designed to compete with the likes of the Porsche 911 GT3, the Chevy Corvette Z06 and the BMW M3. Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform, the R8 is priced far beyond its competition, coming in at well over $100,000. The 2009 Audi R8 receives only [...]

2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Review

For 2009, the Passat receives a few changes, one of the most noticeable being the discontinuation of the VR6 model, as well as the all-wheel drive option. For 2009, the Passat wagon comes in a single flavor, with a single engine and transmission option. The Passat is now powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, [...]

Test Drive: 2009 Land Rover LR3

Land Rover (http://www.autotropolis.com/land-rover.html) has had its critics through the years. For a while, the original LR3 blueprint – the Discovery – was praised for its off-roading capabilities but was drubbed by some auto journalists for too few extras. I never drove a Discovery but my recent test drive of an LR3 showed the SUV has [...]

2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Review

Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autotropolis.com/mercedes-benz.html) GL-Class gets even better with the addition of a V6 turbodiesel Bluetec engine that is so clean that it has been released throughout the US. The GL-Class is a large luxury SUV that seats seven in style and is the big brother of the five-seater M-Class. While perhaps not being the most powerful [...]

2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (http://www.autotropolis.com/land-rover-range-rover-sport.html) is the sportier and slightly smaller (and cheaper) little brother of the Range Rover. It turns down the luxury factor from the Range Rover, but ups the performance factor to be the fastest vehicle coming out of the Land Rover (http://www.autotropolis.com/land-rover.html) factory. Last year Land Rover was [...]

2009 Land Rover Range Rover Review

The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (http://www.autotropolis.com/land-rover-range-rover.html) is the best that Britain has to offer in terms of luxury and sophistication in large SUVs. Mind you, with more than a touch of irony it was last year sold by Ford (http://www.autotropolis.com/ford.html) to Tata, the Indian business giant, and there is a degree of doubt as [...]

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