Test Drives

Just spent a week with a Nissan Juke.Will report on it soon. but I’ll answer questions you might have meanwhile.

I am driving the new small hatch from Mazda for a few days. Mine is a Limited model with Automatic. (Trying to get a manual but it’s not available for a while) I’ll answer any questions you might have about it.

OUTSIDE I think the new Infiniti M is one of these cars that some people hate. And others, maybe not love, but really like.When I first saw pictures of it, I thought it had a melted look that wasn’t very attractive.But things are much better in person. At least for me.I think the car is… Continue reading Infiniti M56 S test Drive.

Ask anything you need to know. So far, quite an exhilarating drive….

-OUTSIDE.The Suzuki Kizashi is quite a good looking sedan. With a good presence on the road. Especially the Sport SLS model I was driving. Is is quite sporty and aggressive looking. But its not overdone. I nice balance. And it also does look more upscale than the sub $20 000 base price might suggest. -INSIDE.The… Continue reading Suzuki Kizashi test drive.

Untitled from Vince Burlapp on Vimeo. So far, I agree with most who have reviewed it: I love it.

Cadillac CTS Sedan test drive from Vince Burlapp on Vimeo. Few have guessed it.But I have been driving the CTS sedan for a week.And will be reporting on it very soon…

_HOW IT LOOKS. I think the new Sportage is one of the very best looking compact SUVs out there.From about every angle, it displays personality and a mature design.I am not too crazy about the wheel design on the EX version I was driving. But it is more a matter of taste…-HOW IT IS INSIDE.… Continue reading Kia Sportage Test Drive

-HOW IT LOOKS.Well, it is quite conservative. Many expected something more original from VW for the all new Jetta.But in real life, it does look pretty upscale. Almost Audi like. And the front end in particular, has a sort of very modern simplicity to it that looks really good. The plastic wheel covers do look… Continue reading 2011 VW Jetta S Test Drive

-HOW IT LOOKS. I always liked the Golf design, especially the first generation by Giugiaro. The current car, whose design is still inspired by the original, still looks good. Although I must say I prefer the rear lights from the previous generation. But that’s just me… I also noticed that the car stand out in… Continue reading VW Golf TDI Test Drive

-HOW IT LOOKS. I think the Kia Forte is one of the best looking compact available in the US. And the 2 door version looks even better. For a smaller car, it has a real presence in the street. The wheels on the SX are a bit overdone, in my opinion, but that might be… Continue reading Kia Coup SX Test drive

As you might remember from my previous Lacrosse test drive, I think the Buick sedan is a great car.My previous test car was a loaded 3.6 Liter V6 CXS model, competing mainly with the Lexus ES, and I think the Buick is the better car of the two.I was very curious to see how good… Continue reading Buick LAcrosse 2.4 Liter test drive

-HOW IT LOOKS. There is no doubt, the Mazda6 is one of the best look midsized sedan available in our market. Although since it came out, we have seen an all new Sonata, and a new Malibu and Kia Optima are on their way.Competition will be even tougher. It is still a much nicer design… Continue reading Mazda 6 V6 Grand Touring Test Drive

-HOW IT LOOKS: I think the Genesis coupe is a great looking car, period.Sure, it doesn’t have the visual heritage of the Camaro, or the Mustang. But it is a truly modern design that does get noticed.It has a strong presence on the road and looks great from every angle. I even really like the… Continue reading Hyundai Genesis Coupe test drive

-HOW IT LOOKS. I think the new Lacrosse looks great. Sure, it does have a kind of old fashion American car look to it. Unlike the new Taurus, which does look more European to me.But I do like the Buick design, not trying to be anything it’s not. Seems like Buick is going after Lexus,… Continue reading Buick Lacrosse CXS Test Drive