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LOHDOWN Edward Loh
TREND
INTAKE This months hot metal.
WE SAY Words from our editors.
The Kiinote Ron Kiino
Technologue Frank Markus
DETOUR Gear, info.
THEY SAY INTERVIEW
Annette Winkler, CEO, Smart
38 YOUR SAY Our readers talk back.
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A Safer Horizon
Safety acronyms such as NHTSA,
NCAP, IIHS, TSP, TSP+, FCW, LKA,
LDW, and ACC dominated much
of the discussion around the
conference table at this years Sport Utility of
the Year (SUOTY) competition. And for good
reason: one of the six criteria for all of our Of
The Year awards is safety.
Safety has always been a difficult criterion
to evaluate. Miles driven per gallon of fuel
and 0-to-60 times are relatively easy
figures to obtain and compare, but
there are no simple numbers that
express vehicle safety. We dont crashtest vehicles for obvious reasons, and
must rely on government and private
organizations for safety data.
The advent of a five-star ratings
system for crash safety by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) and the Top Safety Pick (TSP)
and Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) awards
by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) have facilitated a deeper,
more comprehensive discussion of
vehicle safety.
NHTSA has been crash testing
new vehicles as part of its New Car
Assessment Program (NCAP) since 1978.
In 1994, it started issuing star ratings,
with one star signaling the lowest performance and five stars the highest. In 1997,
NHTSA added side crash ratings, and in 2001,
began assessing rollover resistance. While
not part of its star-rating system, NHTSA also
promotes vehicles that have met its standards
for performance for electronic stability
control (ESC), lane departure warning (LDW)
and forward collision warning (FCW).
The IIHS created the TSP award in 2006 as a
way to call attention to vehicles that had done
particularly well in its standard battery of
crash testing. In 2013, it created the Top Safety
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IS THE WORLD READY FOR A PLUG-IN HYBRID LAMBORGHINI?
Lamborghini is used
to attention. The
Asterion concept,
though, will be grabbing more attention than any
recent Lamborghini.
Yes, it has a 602-hp, 5.2L V-10
producing 413 lb-ft of torque, but
thats just the beginning. Between
the V-10 and a seven-speed dualclutch transmission is an electric
motor that serves as power
booster, starter, and generator.
Instead of a driveshaft for the
70S INSPIRED
The new shape has far
more in common with the
brands GT cars of the
1970s than anything its
done since. The upright
windshield, low hood,
and long, sloping
deck offer hints
of the Jarama,
Espada, Urraco,
and even Miura.
BORING DOORS
The Asterions doors open
out, not up as in typical
Lamborghinis. This is likely
to make the car easier to
enter and exit, betting
its cruiser mission.
Intake
hard acceleration.
Just as critical as a powerful,
fuel-efficient powertrain,
however, is the cars exterior
styling. A source close to the
company says the new streetspec car will not only employ full
LMP-spec carbon-fiber cowling,
but take on a form similar to
theNissan Concept 2020 Vision
Gran Turismo(pictured).
According to our source, The
styling of the new GT-R will have
to be radically different. Itll have
to be penned to enable much
more efficient cooling for the
hybrid system as well as gain
more efficient aerodynamics.
One hitch: With the departure of executive vice president
Andy Palmer, whoresigned in
September to become CEO of
Aston Martin, the GT-R lost one
of its strongest proponents.If
the R36 GT-R does get the green
light, expect a concept at the
2015 Tokyo show and production
model in 2018. Peter Lyon
MIKE CONNOR
CONFIDENTIAL
MT
Wondering where Ferrari goes
WILD THING
The Concept 2020 Vision
Gran Turismo will lend
inspiration to the next GT-R.
Luca di Montezemolo
Resigns as Ferrari Chairman
Ferrari chairman Luca di
Montezemolo announced
his resignation on September
10, effective October 13,
after 23 years as head of
the storied company. Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles CEO
Sergio Marchionne replaced di
Montezemolo as head of Ferrari.
Luca di Montezemolos decision
apparently stems from disagreements over the future direction
of Ferrari and its parent company,
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
The date of di Montezemolos
official resignation coincided
with the day that Marchionne
planned to list Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles (FCA) publicly on
the New York stock exchange. In
a statement, di Montezemolo
said the decision to take FCA
public was a large factor in
his decision.
Ferrari will have an
important role to play
within the FCA Group in
the upcoming flotation on
LOVE LOST
Marchionne
(left) and di
Montezemolo
Intake
REARVIEW
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DECEMBER
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PRICE: $0.50
Finally, we had
first tests of three
1965 models: a
Chevrolet Impala,
Ford Galaxie 500,
30 1 0
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1984
PRICE: $2.00
Yes, the DeTomaso
Pantera was still
being produced in
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its introduction. By
now, the GT5 version
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and fenders, but not
much more power.
With 350 horses,
0-60 mph came in
5.9 seconds.
DECEMBER
2004
PRICE: $4.99
Another SUOTY,
another winner. This
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we found equally
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off-road. We were
also blown away by
Ferraris new F430
after a drive
in Europe.
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THE KIINOTE
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AND THE HEAVENS OPENED Proud Porsche
911 owner Karl Allred shares with us a view
from Colorados Strontia Springs Dam this past
summer. It hasnt sprung a big leak behind him.
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second. This spill only happens when there
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Double Dilemma
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo says, Its
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Picture, September 2014) and the collective
automotive community debates the true
meaning of racing, whereas Brian France
says the same thing and everyone laughs.
Double standard?
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for boost to surge, and releasing the brake. Its
an amusing process, and produced a best 0-60
$25,995
$37,660
VEHICLE LAYOUT
Front-engine, RWD,
4-pass, 2-door coupe
ENGINE
2.3L/310-hp/320-lb-
turbocharged DOHC
16-valve I-4
6-speed automatic
3658 lb (53/47%)
107.1 in
TRANSMISSION
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)
WHEELBASE
5.6 sec
QUARTER MILE
106
LATERAL ACCELERATION
0.96 g (avg)
25.5 sec @ 0.80 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB
FUEL ECON
21/32/25 mpg
160/105 kW-hrs/100
miles
0.78 lb/mile
RUNNING OF
THE PONIES
We doubt very much
that back in 1964
anybody could have
predicted this story.
Heres to truth being
better than ction.
NOT
THEIR
FIRST
RODEO
ONCE MORE INTO THE
PONYCAR BREACH
because it has a big power and torque advantage over the other two. To wit: Challenger,
485/475; Camaro, 426/420; Mustang,
435/400. The Scatpack hit 60 mph in 4.2
seconds and pummeled the quarter mile in
12.6 seconds at 112.3 mph. The Mustang GT
was barely in second place, hitting 60 mph
in 4.4 seconds and running the quarter mile
in 12.8 seconds at 112.2 mph. It is interesting
to note the trap speeds of these two. That
Mustang 5.0-liter engine revs high and
comes on strong near the finish line. The
Camaro also hit 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and
lost the quarter mile to the new Stang by a
tenth of a second, 12.9 seconds at 110.5 mph.
But the Surfschleife doesnt have that
many places from which to launch a car.
Usually youre turning left or right. Says
associate editor Christian Seabaugh, Really
started to feel big on Mulholland. Lots of
rolls, lots of complaints from the tires, and
the brakes revealed themselves not to be
up to the task. Unlike the SRT Challenger,
the Scatpack doesnt get adjustable shocks.
Once things got rocking, this Challenger
was let down by subpar damping. My own
notes read, Lots of secondary movements,
like a water bed. The SRT also comes with
stouter brakes. Still, like all V-8 Challengers,
theres something totally lovable about the
Scatpack. The three of us hated giving such
a uniquely American machine third place.
But, as the French say, such is life...
Were happy Ford nally switched the Mustangs rearend away from a solid, live axle.
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C 1.48 g
D 1.35 g
F 1.37 g
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C 0.79 g
D 0.71 g
F 0.89 g
THE STREETS OF
WILLOW SPRINGS
RACEWAY
C 1.11 g
D 1.02 g
F 1.05 g
Cornering Braking
C 1.12 g
D 1.07 g
F 1.16 g
C 1.13 g
D 1.03 g
F 1.03 g
C 0.98 g
D 0.90 g
F 0.86 g
10
C 1.06 g
D 0.95 g
F 1.00 g
13
C 0.96 g
D 0.85 g
F 0.89 g
BEST
LAP
TIMES
14
CAMARO SS
1:22:81
100
MUSTANG GT
Challenger
1:25:77
C 114.3 mph
D 114.6 mph
F 113.4 mph
TOP
SPEEDS
C 82.9 mph
D 82.3 mph
F 83.0 mph
C 70.1 mph
D 67.8 mph
F 67.8 mph
80
Vehicle
positions at
8.28-second
intervals
CHALLENGER R/T
1:24:32
C 77.7 mph
D 77.1 mph
F 76.9 mph
90
Mustang
Camaro
C 103.3 mph
D 103.3 mph
F 101.7 mph
110
C 1.15 g
D 1.00 g
F 1.04 g
12
11
C 1.15 g
D 0.97 g
F 1.13 g
120
C 0.89 g
D 0.94 g
F 0.91 g
C 1.28 g
D 1.16 g
F 1.22 g
C 1.20 g
D 1.09 g
F 1.16 g
C 1.22 g
D 1.06 g
F 1.13 g
C 72.5 mph
D 67.3 mph
F 69.5 mph
70
60
50
40
30
C 35.0 mph
D 35.2 mph
F 35.2 mph
C 45.6 mph
D 43.9 mph
F 43.2 mph
C 41.2 mph
D 42.3 mph
F 40.4 mph
LOW
SPEEDS
C 43.7 mph
D 40.6 mph
F 41.6 mph
C 38.2 mph
D 37.1 mph
F 37.3 mph
MPH
20
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D 43.6 mph
F 44.5 mph
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POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT
ENGINE TYPE
2015 Dodge Challenger R/T 6.4 Scatpack 2015 Ford Mustang GT (Perf Pack)
Front-engine, RWD
90-deg V-8, aluminum block/
heads
OHV, 2 valves/cyl
376.1 cu in/6162 cc
10.7:1
426 hp @ 5900 rpm*
420 lb- @ 4600 rpm*
6250 rpm
9.1 lb/hp
6-speed manual
3.91:1/1.96:1
Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar;
multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front-engine, RWD
90-deg V-8, iron block/alum
heads
OHV, 2 valves/cyl
391.1 cu in/6410 cc
10.9:1
485 hp @ 6000 rpm
475 lb- @ 4200 rpm
6000 rpm
8.7 lb/hp
8-speed automatic
3.09:1/2.07:1
Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar;
multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front-engine, RWD
90-deg V-8, aluminum block/
heads
DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
302.1 cu in/4951 cc
11.0:1
435 hp @ 6500 rpm
400 lb- @ 4250 rpm
6500 rpm
8.8 lb/hp
6-speed manual
3.73:1/2.43:1
Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar;
multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK
BRAKES, F;R
16.1:1
2.7
14.0-in vented, disc; 14.4-in vented
disc, ABS
12.3:1
2.4
14.2-in vented, grooved disc; 13.8-in
vented, grooved disc, ABS
16.0:1
2.6
15.0-in vented disc; 13.0-in vented
disc, ABS
WHEELS, F;R
TIRES, F;R
112.3 in
63.7/63.7 in
190.6 x 75.5 x 54.2 in
37.7
3886 lb
53/47%
4
37.4/35.3 in
42.4/29.9 in
56.9/50.4 in
11.3 cu
116.2 in
63.4/63.8 in
197.9 x 75.7 x 57.5 in
38.8
4235 lb
55/45%
5
39.3/37.1 in
42.0/33.1 in
58.5/53.9 in
16.2 cu
107.1 in
62.3/64.9 in
188.3 x 75.4 x 54.9 in
40.0
3814 lb
54/46%
4
37.6/34.8 in
44.5/30.6 in
56.3/52.2 in
13.5 cu
1.7 sec
2.4
3.4
4.4
5.6
7.1
8.7
10.6
2.1
12.9 sec @ 110.5 mph
99
0.98 g (avg)
24.5 sec @ 0.87 g (avg)
82.81 sec
1450 rpm
1.6 sec
2.3
3.2
4.2
5.4
6.6
8.1
9.9
2.1
12.6 sec @ 112.3 mph
108
0.89 g (avg)
25.5 sec @ 0.81 g (avg)
85.77 sec
1500 rpm
1.7 sec
2.4
3.4
4.4
5.7
7.0
8.7
10.5
2.2
12.8 sec @ 112.2 mph
107
0.96 g (avg)
24.7 sec @ 0.84 g (avg)
84.32 sec
1800 rpm
$38,000
$39,490
$35,420
VALVETRAIN
DISPLACEMENT
COMPRESSION RATIO
POWER (SAE NET)
TORQUE (SAE NET)
REDLINE
WEIGHT TO POWER
TRANSMISSION
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE
TRACK, F/R
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT
TURNING CIRCLE
CURB WEIGHT
WEIGHT DIST., F/R
SEATING CAPACITY
HEADROOM, F/R
LEGROOM, F/R
SHOULDER ROOM, F/R
CARGO VOLUME
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30
0-40
0-50
0-60
0-70
0-80
0-90
0-100
PASSING, 45-65 MPH
QUARTER MILE
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH
LATERAL ACCELERATION
MT FIGURE EIGHT
1.55-MI ROAD COURSE LAP
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE
$41,880
PRICE AS TESTED
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/yes
Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
AIRBAGS
$39,890
$46,380
Yes/yes
Dual front, front side, f/r curtain,
front knee
3 yrs/36,000 miles
5 yrs/60,000 miles
3 yrs/36,000 miles
Yes/yes
Dual front, front side, f/r curtain,
driver knee
3 yrs/36,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
5 yrs/100,000 miles
5 yrs/100,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
5 yrs/100,000 miles
5 yrs/100,000 miles
5 yrs/60,000 miles
FUEL CAPACITY
19.0 gal
18.5 gal
16.0 gal
15/25/19 mpg
BASIC WARRANTY
16/24/19 mpg
15/25/18 mpg
1.03 lb/mile
1.06 lb/mile
1.06 lb/mile
RECOMMENDED FUEL
Unleaded premium
Unleaded premium
Unleaded premium
DECEMBER 2014 / MOTORTREND.COM 59
FORD IS BRINGING
BACK THE GT
MID-ENGINE RUMORS CONTINUE TO SWIRL IN DETROIT
For Blue Oval fans, 2016 looms
large. That year marks the 50th
anniversary of Fords greatest
racing victory, the first of four
consecutive wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
To commemorate and celebrate this glorious
anniversary, several sources tell Motor Trend
that Ford is bringing back the GT for 2016,
though that might not be its name. Not just
for the street, either. Looks like the company
that Hank built is packing its bags and
heading across the pond to France. Whispers
62 MOTORTREND.COM / DECEMBER 2014
HOME RUN
Retrofuturism hasnt been the same since.
GENERATION NEXT
Artist and automotive
designer Camilo Pardos
vision of a new Ford GT.
Perfecting Perfection
FORD GT DESIGNER LOOKS
TO THE NEXT FORD GT
When your name is attached to
such a famous vehicle as Camilo
Pardos is to the Ford GT, remaking
that vehicle comes with a lot of pressure.
It has to be perfect, said Pardo, the
designer and artist who penned the 2005
GT, of the new renderings he created for
Motor Trend. If it doesnt advance the GT far
enough, people will say, Look at Camilo, he
cant do anything else. But if the design is
too futuristic, too off the charts, Pardo adds,
people will say, Oh, Camilohes lost it.
Its not easy to improve a perfect vehicle.
But Pardo, who left Ford after a 25-year
career, has created a new name for himself
as a formidable artist, designer, painter, and
passionate gearhead worthy of the task.
It makes it really hard when the previous
vehicle was successful, he said from his
Detroit studio along Woodward Avenue.
How to Outsmart
a Millionaire
Only the Robin Hood of Watchmakers can steal
the spotlight from a luxury legend for under $200!
wasnt looking for trouble. I sat in a caf, sipping my espresso and
enjoying the quiet. Then it got noisy. Mr. Bigshot rolled up in a
roaring high-performance Italian sports car, dropping attitude like
his $14,000 watch made it okay for him to be rude. Thats when
I decided to roll up my sleeves and teach him a lesson.
Nice watch, I said, pointing to his and holding up mine. He nodded like we belonged to the same club. We did, but he
literally paid 100 times more for his membership. Bigshot bragged
about his five-figure purchase, a luxury heavyweight from the titan of
high-priced timepieces. I told him that mine was the Stauer Corso, a
27-jewel automatic classic now available for only $179. And just like
that, the man was at a loss for words.
Think of Stauer as the Robin Hood of Watchmakers. We believe
everyone deserves a watch of uncompromising precision, impressive performance and the most elegant styling. You deserve a watch that can hold its
own against the luxury classics for a fraction of the price. Youll feel the
quality as soon as you put it on your wrist. This is an expertly-crafted time
machine... not a cry for attention.
Wear a mechanical masterpiece for only $179! Our customers have
outgrown the need to show off. They have nothing to prove; they have
already proved it. They want superb quality and astonishing value. And thats
exactly what we deliver.
The Stauer Corso is proof that the worth of a watch doesnt depend on the size of
its price tag. Our factory spent over $40 million on Swiss-made machinery to insure
the highest quality parts. Each timepiece takes six months and over 200 individual
precision parts to create the complex assembly. Peer through the exhibition back to
see the 27-jeweled automatic movement in action and youll understand why we can
only offer the Corso in a limited edition.
Limited
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Our specialty is vintage automatic movements. The Corso is driven by a selfwinding design, inspired by a 1923 patent. Your watch will never need batteries.
Every second of power is generated by the movement of your body. The dial
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Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Test drive the Stauer Corso. If you dont love
it, send it back within 30 days and well refund every dollar of your purchase price.
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THREE CARS
HOW LEXUS MADE ONE TRACK TOY OUT OF
FRANKEN
COUPE
Heavy metal. One of the great
music genres, sure, but its also
a challenge to overcome when
dealing with cars built mostly
from steel. Because steel vehicles, like bricks,
are heavy. Aluminum and composites such
as carbon fiber are the future. Just ask Ford.
But for now most cars are still built from
steelthe new Lexus RC F, for example. Im
leading with this materials mini-lesson for a
reason. We weighed the RC F and it clocks in
at a lardy 4040 pounds. For some comparison, the similarly sized and totally targeted
2015 Lexus RC F
BASE PRICE
$63,325
PRICE AS TESTED
$72,000 (est)
VEHICLE LAYOUT
Front-engine, RWD,
4-pass, 2-door coupe
ENGINE
5.0L/467-hp/389-lb-
DOHC 32-valve V-8
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic
4040 lb (53/47%)
WHEELBASE
107.5 in
0-60 MPH
4.3 sec
QUARTER MILE
107
LATERAL ACCELERATION
0.92 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB
FUEL ECON
16/25/19 mpg
1.02 lb/mile
THIRD
TIMES THE CHARM
It would be easy to whine about
how Audis TT, a bastion of
eye-catching Bauhaus design at
its 1998 introduction, has gone
mainstream and become somewhat less
interesting. While its true that the TT is no
longer a bold propositionin terms of design
or otherwiseit continues to be a solid,
handsome 2+2 coupe for those who want a
sporty car, but not a sports car.
Thats not to say the TT isnt a capable
performer. Quite the contrary: The new 2016
TT is roughly 100 pounds lighter, 25 percent
TOUR OR TRACK Audi has attempted to make the TT a sharper, better-balanced tool at places such as Spains Ascari racetrack.
$42,000-$50,000 (est)
VEHICLE LAYOUT
Front-engine, AWD,
4-pass, 2-door hatchback
ENGINES
TRANSMISSION
CURB WEIGHT
2950-3050 lb (mfr)
WHEELBASE
98.6 in
ON SALE IN U.S.
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Shifts are dispatched with a brappp as the dual-clutch gearbox swaps cogs in a near instant.
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RUNNING
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THE JUDGES
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THE
CRITERIA
Engineering Excellence
Total vehicle concept
and execution; clever
solutions to packaging,
manufacturing, and
dynamics; and cost-effective
technology that benefits
consumers.
Performance of
Intended Function
How well the vehicle
does the job its planners,
designers, and engineers
intended it to do.
Efficiency
The judges consider fuel
efficiency and carbon
footprint size relative to the
vehicles competitive set.
Safety
The judges take into
account each vehicles
ability to help the driver
avoid a crash, as well as the
secondary safety measures
that protect its occupants
during an accident.
Value
Each vehicles price and
equipment levels are
compared with those of
vehicles in the same
market segment.
CONTENDERS
BMW X4
BMW X5
We Dont Like
Rough ride, compromised utility and practicality, big price tag.
Why am I here? is
perhaps the oldest
and most universal
philosophical question.
For what reason do I exist? While
humans have no choice but to
continue existing without an answer
to this question, thats not normally
the case in business. A product that
cant rationalize its existence generally doesnt fare well in the market.
Lucky for BMW, because I want it is
all the reason a product needs to be
successful, which incidentally is the
only reason anyone will buy an X4.
MacKenzie explains: The tortured
logic behind the X4 probably goes
something like this: If you think a 3
Series wagon is too carlike, an X3 too
much like a boring SUV, a 3 Series
Gran Turismo practical but not sporty
enough, a 4 Series Gran Turismo
sporty but not practical enough, and
you denitely dont want to drive a 3
Series sedan like everyone else, then
the X4 is the perfect vehicle for you.
With such an ambiguous mission
statement, its no surprise the X4
struggled against our criteria. Its
certainly no value proposition, not
when every other vehicle MacKenzie
identied starts for several thousand
dollars less. Advancement in Design
is subjective, but just about everyone
in our cadre thought the X6 wore it
We Dont Like
Trucklike ride and handling, useless third row.
The X5 nds itself in a tough position.
BMWs original SUV is stuck between
segments, struggling to dene
itself and trying to be all things to all
people. Its a jack-of-all-trades and a
master of none.
On the one hand, its too large
for the sport wagon its trying to be.
Many editors found it too heavy for
the six-cylinder gasoline engine to
handle appropriately, and the ride
quality and driving experience are
too much like a truck-based SUV
rather than the car-based Sport
Activity Vehicle it claims to be. This is
especially evident in the V-8-powered
truck, which is a riot in a straight line
but nowhere near as competent in
the corners as its competitors.
On the other hand, its too small to
be the family-hauling, luxury minivan
replacement most customers want
it to be. To quote Lago: Third row
is prey tragic. Takes up cargo area,
and isnt t for people with legs.
Worse, raising or lowering the classuncompetitive third row requires
removing the shockingly heavy cargo
cover, which barely has enough
clearance to be removed in the rst
place. The second row also garnered
grumblings for being too tight for an
SUV of this size.
In its favor, most judges found the
X5 to be well-equipped with all the
xDrive28i
xDrive35i
2014 BMW X5
xDrive35d
xDrive50i
$45,650 / $54,550
$48,950 / $64,525
$58,550/ $70,950
$70,050/ $86,400
6.2 sec
4.3 sec
2015 BMW X4
xDrive35i
0-60 mph
6.3 sec
5.2 sec
0-60 mph
5.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Quarter Mile
14.5 sec @ 95.1 mph 14.8 sec @ 89.4 mph 12.8 sec @ 106.9 mph
128 ft
113 ft
116 ft
110 ft
129 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.85 g (avg)
0.85 g (avg)
Lateral Acceleration
0.81 g (avg)
0.82 g (avg)
0.81 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
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EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
20/28/23 mpg
19/27/22 mpg
EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
18/27/21 mpg
23/31/26 mpg
14/22/17 mpg
164/122
0.88 lb/mile
0.85 lb/mile
1.16 lb/mile
0.85 lb/mile
0.92 lb/mile
Cadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Tahoe
We Don't Like
The ride, CUE.
We Don't Like
Cramped third row, lethargic transmission.
Essentially a shorter-wheelbase
Suburban, the Chevy Tahoe earned
comparable praise but a bit more
criticism than its bigger sibling. With
similarly improved styling inside and
out to the Burban, the Tahoe found
love from judges as one of the most
handsome vehicles in its segment.
Also like the Suburbans, the Tahoes
interior impressed. Trim for trim, interior in this Tahoe is a whole generation
or two nicer than the Expedition,
said Loh. Feels more luxurious and
expensive, even if it isnt.
Unfortunately, the Tahoe also
shared with its sibling a key letdown:
a lethargic gearbox. The outdated
six-speed auto seems unable or
unwilling to optimize the 5.3-liter
EcoTec V-8s 355 hp and 383 lb- of
torque. Again, were expecting GMs
$83,790/ $87,985
$62,995 / $70,580
0-60 mph
6.2 sec
0-60 mph
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Quarter Mile
129 ft
121 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.74 g (avg)
Lateral Acceleration
0.75 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
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14/21/16 mpg
EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
16/22/18 mpg
1.18 lb/mile
1.06 lb/mile
*SAE Certied
CONTENDERS
Ford Expedition
GMC Yukon
We Like Torquey turbo V-6, second- and third-row room, good value.
We Dont Like
Warmed-over styling, lack of cutting-edge safety features.
In a eld this large and
stacked with brand-new,
segment-busting SUVs,
including four all-new
direct competitors, the opening jabs
came hard and fast.
The Expedition just looks so
dopey. No real advancement in
designarguably a regression, said
Seabaugh. Next to GMs new full-size
SUVs the Expedition looks like a relic
from another age, said MacKenzie.
Compared to GMs all-new
Tahoe/Suburban and Yukon/Denali
quadruplets, Fords 2015 Expedition
seems barely warmed-over. Bits of
the exterior and interior are new, but
nothing advances the ball down the
eld. Chunky surfaces and agrarian
ergonomics constantly recall the
Expeditions F-150 roots. But Fords
big ol dog surprised with a few new
tricks, namely an eager EcoBoost V-6
and six-speed automatic transmission that many preferred over the
GM powertrains. A new suspension
system features continually variable
dampersa rst for Ford (carried
over from Lincoln). The three-mode
system (Comfort, Normal, Sport)
reads 46 dierent inputs from
sensors throughout the vehicle and
adjusts compression and rebound
accordingly. The result? Ride quality
that a few judges preferred over
We Dont Like
Sluggish powertrain, poor third-row package.
GMC is proof that marketing works.
GMs truck brand once built real
trucks, but GMCs today are basically
re-badged Chevy pickups and SUVs.
Yet the powerful Professional Grade
advertising tagline has probably
convinced more than a few GMC
owners theyve purchased a superior
product. As with the new Tahoe, the
2015 Yukon makes a great rst impression. The move away from clamshell
doors allowed Ed Welburns design
team to cra a clean, rectilinear prole
dominated by a strong shoulder line
running from front fender to taillight.
This new Yukon looks suitably modern
and reassuringly imposing.
Inside, the new interior exudes a
contemporary, upscale ambiance,
with nicely sculpted forms and wellchosen materials. Fake wood is still
there, but its used with commendable
restraint. GMC IntelliLinks 8-inch
touchscreen and the new 4G LTE
OnStar systemboth standard across
the rangeensure near-hipster levels
of connectivity. Its handsome, packed
with goodies, and relatively quiet on
the road. But its not our Sport/Utility
of the Year.
For a vehicle of its size, the Yukons
third row seating is a joke. The rear
oor is raised to clear the live axle
suspension, and the third row squabs
are located at oor level to ensure
$63,755 / $69,780
$55,730 / $61,320
0-60 mph
6.5 sec
0-60 mph
6.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Quarter Mile
121 ft
130 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.79 g (avg)
Lateral Acceleration
0.75 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
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14/20/16 mpg
EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
16/23/18 mpg
1.20 lb/mile
1.05 lb/mile
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CONTENDERS
GMC Yukon XL
Lincoln Navigator
We Dont Like
The Suburban gives you the same functionality for less money.
The 2015 GMC Yukon
XL is exactly what it says
on the tin: the Yukon
writ Extra Large. A
14-inch stretch in the wheelbase and
20.4-inch increase in overall length
address the fundamental aw of the
regular Yukon: cramped third-row
seating. The rear oor is still raised
to accommodate the live rear axle,
but the wheelbase stretch means
GM engineers have been able to
sculpt footwells a of the second row,
allowing adults to sit comfortably.
As with the regular Yukon, the XL
starts with the base 2WD SLE and
stretches to the fully loaded 4WD
Denali, a trim level that accounts for
more than 60 percent of all Yukon
sales. Consumers clearly see it as the
bridge between the quotidian Chevy
Tahoe/Suburban and the ultra-lux
Cadillac Escalade.
The Denali gets a gliery grille
and unique 20-inch alloy wheels (22s
are available as an option). Inside
is upscale leather and (restrained)
wood treatments, plus a congurable
8-inch color screen that showcases
the connectivity and content streams
available via the standard GMC IntelliLink and OnStar 4G LTE systems.
The Denali also gets the Escalades
420-hp, 460-lb- 6.2-liter V-8. Although
that buys you almost a second over
We Dont Like
The looks and the decade-old packaging.
The Navigator, like the Lincoln brand,
is a frustrating mix of good and bad.
Lets start with good. Why isnt this
engine in more Ford, I mean Lincoln,
products? The 380-hp, 460 lb-,
3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 is a modern
marvel. You simply dont need a V-8
in 2015. The Navigators engine is
the proof/pudding. Says Seabaugh,
I actually prefer the EcoBoost V-6
to the 6.2 V-8 in the Escalade. Its
powerful, rened, and torquey. We
also collectively loved the transmission calibration, which, unlike in the
GM triplets, felt performance-oriented,
something we think luxury buyers will
appreciate.
And now the bad. Says MacKenzie,
No amount of lipstick, no maer how
dely applied, can disguise the age of
the Navigators architecture. The body
sides, the doors, the greenhouse, the
narrow cabinfrom certain angles
$69,375 / $77,965
$62,475 / $73,895
0-60 mph
6.2 sec
0-60 mph
6.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Quarter Mile
124 ft
125 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.76 g (avg)
Lateral Acceleration
0.77 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
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14/20/16 mpg
EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
15/20/17 mpg
1.20 lb/mile
1.15 lb/mile
*SAE Certied
Toyota Highlander
Volvo XC60
We Dont Like
Uninspired, by-the-numbers SUV design.
The Highlander was the rst vehicle
cut during SUOTY deliberations. That
might come as a surprise if you read
our August 2014 three-row crossover
SUV Big Test, where it placed second
primarily because of its competency
and low 5-year cost of ownership estimates. What happened? Well, to win
the calipers, a vehicle must do more
than be competent. It must innovate.
The Highlanders only lauded
featurea large and niy storage area
in the center console for electronics
was overshadowed by a number of
ergonomic challenges. Things such as
a slow-opening automatic ligate or
the distance the driver has to reach to
adjust the stereos tuning knob might
seem minor in isolation, but when
taken together they make you wonder
whether theyre the result of oversight
or indierence. The 40-percent
folding side of the middle-row seat
(the one easiest for entry to the third
row) is on the Japanese curb side.
Thanks! said Markus.
We tested three examples of the
Highlander: the hybrid, and front- and
all-wheel-drive versions of the V-6.
Judges expressed disappointment
with the perceived cheapness of the
front-drive model. Loh used the door
as an example: The black plastic
interior door handles has a visible
seam, the interior panel exes against
We Dont Like
Gluey steering, rough ride, tight rear seat.
Probably the purest, most polarizing
vehicle in this years competition, the
Volvo XC60 le no judge waing in
praise or criticism.
The exterior design is interesting
and expressivesporty in the current
Volvo idiom. The interior design is
outstanding, with original combinations of forms, materials, and nishes.
It looks light, contemporary, and
elegant, like a furniture exhibit youd
see in a modern art museum, said
MacKenzie. Lieberman concurred.
Talk about moving needleslook at
this interior! Simply, uerly gorgeous.
Yes, please! All automakers should
take a long, hard look at what Volvos
done here.
But its not perfect. As with many
designer goods, function oen takes
a backseat to form, though rarely
so literally. The only problem with
the interior is the rear seat is virtually
useless for anyone other than small
LE
Hybrid Limited
$31,405 / $33,625
$48,185 / $51,625
0-60 mph
7.1 sec
7.4 sec
0-60 mph
6.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Quarter Mile
$41,825 / $50,075
131 ft
124 ft
117 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.76 g (avg)
0.75 g (avg)
Lateral Acceleration
0.81 g (avg)
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19/25/21 mpg
27/28/28 mpg
EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
22/30/25 mpg
0.91 lb/mile
0.71 lb/mile
0.78 lb/mile
Vehicle Layout Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV Engine 2.0L/302hp/295-lb- turbo- and supercharged DOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmission 8-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 4078 lb (59/41%)
Wheelbase 109.2 in L x W x H 182.8 x 74.4 x 67.4 in
FINALISTS
Chevrolet Suburban
We Like Large, well-trimmed cabin; handsome exterior styling. We Dont Like Lazy six-speed automatic transmission.
As sport/utility buying
trends continue to shi
toward smaller vehicles,
the Suburban at times
feels like Billy the Kid in a town full of
Stormtroopers. In fact, the Suburban
is the longest-running continually
manufactured model name in the
U.S., having been in production
since 1933. The simple truth is, there
just arent that many vehicles like
the Suburban le. If you need space
for hauling up to nine peopleyes,
nine with the available front and
second-row bench seatsin relative
comfort, there simply arent many
other options.
For 2015 the Suburban gets a
makeover that includes sleek new
styling (several judges called it the
best-looking vehicle in our group),
a stylish and high-quality interior,
and improvements to the chassis
and powertrain. Just one engine/
transmission pairing is available: the
new EcoTec 5.3-liter V-8 (355 hp, 383
lb-) mated to GMs Hydra-Matic
6L80 six-speed auto. While the new
engine was smooth and powerful
enough for most of our drivers (and
the near-10 percent gain in highway
fuel economy is welcome), we were
$62,695 / $68,885
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
130 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.77 g (avg)
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74.4
REAL MPG
14/22/17
130.0
224.4
68.7
80.5
68.7
C02 Emissions
1.05 lb/mile
FINALISTS
Jeep Cherokee
We Like Trailhawk styling and off-road prowess, user-friendly interior, supple ride. We Dont Like Unintuitive 9A, middling fuel economy, non-Trailhawk garb.
Limited
Limited
Trailhawk
$29,190 / $32,670
$30,490 / $37,265
9.5 sec
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
121 ft
128 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.79 g (avg)
0.72 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
22/31/25 mpg
0 mpg
18/25/20
67.8
REAL MPG
17/23/19
107.0
182.0
63.5
74.9
63.5
C02 emissions
Limited 0.77 lb/mile
Trailhawk 0.94 lb/mile
FINALISTS
Lexus NX
We Like Turbo engine, snappy transmission, sexy cabin. We Dont Like Handling could be sportier, and the looks upset every other judge.
REAL MPG
22/28/24
200t F Sport
200t F Sport
300h
194 hp comb.
7.0 sec
8.3 sec
Quarter Mile
116 ft
115 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.79 g (avg)
0.80 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
EPA City/Hwy/Comb.
21/28/24 mpg
33/30/32 mpg
64.8
300h
104.7
182.3
62.2
73.6
62.2
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18/26/21
2.0 EcoBoost
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Armed with the 2.3s 285 horses
and 305 lb-, the all-wheel-drive
MKC sprinted from 0-60 in 6.5
seconds, through the quarter in 15.0
2015 Lincoln MKC
2.0 EcoBoost
$33,995 / $45,785
$36,490 / $49,265
7.6 sec
6.5 sec
Quarter Mile
123 ft
118 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.80 g (avg)
0.84 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
20/29/23 mpg
/ mpg
pg
18/26/21
65.2
REAL MPG
15/24/18
105.9
179.2
62.4
73.4
62.5
C02 Emissions
2.0 0.83 lb/mile
2.3 0.93 lb/mile
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GLA45 AMG
$34,225 / $48,705
$49,225 / $65,985
6.9 sec
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
110 ft
103 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.84 g (avg)
0.93 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
24/32/27 mpg
29/25 mpg
23/29/25
60.0
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21/29/24
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173.9
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Quarter Mile
18 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.77 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
25/32/28 mpg
66.3
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106.5
182.3
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4.9 sec
4.2 sec
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119 ft
102 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.83 g (avg)
0.90 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
17/23/19 mpg
17/23/19 mpg
63.4
Macan
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185.0
65.2
76.1
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9.2 sec
7.3 sec
Quarter Mile
120 ft
129 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.78 g (avg)
0.76 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
25/33/28 mpg
20/27/22 mpg
66.1
REAL MPG
19/26/22
108.1
189.6
61.8
72.4
62.2
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The new infotainment
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customers) of all ages
clearly prefer.
Nail the gas to pass and the trans delivers a snappy downshift to the power peak.
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Base Price / As Tested
$33,600 / $33,600
0-60 mph
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
121 ft
Lateral Acceleration
0.78 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight
EPA City/Hwy/Comb
26/33/28 mpg
Real MPG
21/29/24 mpg
65.1
103.1
179.4
62.2
71.6
62.2
C02 emissions
0.67 lb/mi
Efficiency
The switch to direct injection and a continuously variable transmission with a 33 percent
broader ratio range than the old five-speed
should boost fuel efficiency pretty notably,
and indeed the combined 26/33 mpg EPA city/
hwy figures represent an improvement of
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT
Front-engine, AWD
ENGINE TYPE
VALVETRAIN
DISPLACEMENT
DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
143.8 cu in/2356cc
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11.1:1
Safety
Here again, theres been no official IIHS
testing to report, but were told the engineers reinforced the CR-Vs occupant
compartment with additional hot-stamped
high-strength steel, and modified the engine
compartment crash structure to better
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Presuming their computer simulations have
accurately predicted what IIHS will measure
soon, the Top Safety Pick hurdle should be
cleared. The available Honda Sense suite of
camera/radar-based safety gear, including
Collision Mitigating Braking Support, Lane
Departure Warning, Lane-Keeping Assist
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raving. An amazing piece of technology for
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SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR
Value
STEERING RATIO
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK
BRAKES, F;R
WHEELS
TIRES
DIMENSIONS
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TRACK, F/R
Conclusion
TOWING CAPACITY
SEATING CAPACITY
HEADROOM, F/R
LEGROOM, F/R
SHOULDER ROOM, F/R
CARGO VOL, BEH F/R
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30
0-40
0-50
0-60
0-70
0-80
0-90
PASSING, 45-65 MPH
QUARTER MILE
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH
LATERAL ACCELERATION
MT FIGURE EIGHT
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE
PRICE AS TESTED
STABILITY/TRACTION
CONTROL
15.6:1
2.9
11.8-in vented disc; 12.0-in
disc, ABS
7.0 x 18-in, cast aluminum
225/60R18 99H M+S Dunlop
Grandtrek AT20
103.1 in
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179.4 x 71.6 x 65.1 in
6.7 in
28.1/20.8 deg
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4.8
6.5
8.5
11.1
14.4
18.3
4.1
16.7 sec @ 86.0 mph
121
0.78 g (avg)
28.3 sec @ 0.59 g (avg)
1600 rpm
$33,600
$33,600
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3 yrs/36,000 miles
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130/102 kW-hrs/100 miles
0.67 lb/mi
21/29/24 mpg
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R- 15 91
R- 15 89
R- 15 94
R- 15 99
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R- 16 125
R- 16 100
R- 16 123
R- 16 105
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R- 16XL 128
R- 16 110
R- 16 108
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R- 16 122
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R- 17XL 140
R- 17XL 147
R- 17XL 160
R- 17 132
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R- 17 129
R- 17XL 179
R- 18 170
R- 18XL 180
R- 18XL 164
R- 18 170
R- 18 177
R- 18 153
R- 18XL 193
R- 18XL 178
R- 18XL 194
R- 18XL 185
R- 18 201
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215/60
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R- 16 83
R- 16 90
R- 16 88
R- 16 92
225/65
235/65
225/50
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R- 16 $90
R- 16 95
R- 17 132
R- 17 142
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245/40
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R- 19XL 243
R- 19 231
R- 19XL 263
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R- 19XL 286
R- 19XL 274
R- 19XL 311
R- 19 321
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R- 16 121
R- 16 122
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R- 16 129
R- 16 132
R- 16XL 128
R- 16 132
R- 16 126
R- 16 142
R- 16 146
R- 17 127
R- 17 125
R- 17XL 130
R- 17XL 129
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R- 18 161
R- 18 162
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R- 18XL 174
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R- 18 176
R- 18 181
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R- 19 164
R- 19XL 169
R- 19 192
R- 19XL 183
R- 19XL 207
R- 20 188
R- 20 197
R- 20 202
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R- 20 199
R- 20XL 229
R- 20XL 218
R- 20 197
R- 20 207
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R- 17XL 162
R- 17XL 168
R- 17XL 175
R- 18XL 203
R- 18XL 193
R- 18 210
R- 18XL 200
R- 18XL 226
R- 18XL 217
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R- 15 76
R- 15 91
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R- 16 124
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R- 15XL 73
R- 15XL 74
R- 15 75
R- 15 80
R- 16XL 97
R- 16XL 86
R- 16XL 102
R- 16XL 94
R- 16XL 93
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225/55
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R- 16 96
R- 16 95
R- 16 103
R- 17XL 115
R- 17 128
R- 17 130
R- 17XL 116
R- 17 106
R- 17 104
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225/65
235/45
235/65
245/65
265/70
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R- 17 110
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R- 14 65
R- 14 57
R- 15 61
R- 15 62
R- 15 80
R- 15 64
R- 15 64
R- 15 69
R- 15 70
R- 15 61
R- 15 74
R- 15 72
R- 15 64
R- 15 75
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R- 16 95
R- 16 79
R- 16 87
R- 16 79
R- 16 102
R- 16 85
R- 16 86
R- 16 101
R- 16 89
R- 16 93
R- 16 95
R- 16 95
R- 16 95
R- 16 98
R- 16 99
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255/50 R- 19XL 263
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195/65
205/60
205/65
205/55
205/60
215/55
215/60
215/65
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LT235/85 R- 16E 134
LT245/75 R- 16E 140
205/50
215/45
215/50
215/55
215/60
215/65
225/45
225/55
225/60
225/65
235/45
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R- 17 110
R- 17 105
R- 17 106
R- 17 102
R- 17 118
R- 17 104
R- 17 103
R- 17 108
R- 17 116
R- 17 115
R- 17XL 110
R- 17 118
R- 17 110
R- 17 110
195/65
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215/55
215/60
215/65
225/60
235/60
235/65
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215/50
R- 15 $80
R- 16XL 101
R- 16 91
R- 16XL 113
R- 16 96
R- 16 95
R- 16 100
R- 16 105
R- 16 110
R- 17 143
R- 17XL 135
215/55
215/65
225/45
225/50
225/55
225/60
225/65
235/55
235/60
225/45
225/55
R- 17 $118
R- 17 108
R- 17XL 151
R- 17 153
R- 17XL 128
R- 17 114
R- 17 107
R- 17 129
R- 17 113
R- 18 147
R- 18 152
235/45
235/50
235/55
235/60
235/65
245/60
235/55
245/55
245/50
R- 18 $165
R- 18 166
R- 18 145
R- 18XL 146
R- 18 139
R- 18 141
R- 19 142
R- 19 156
R- 20 167
265/70 R- 17 $130
P255/70 R- 18 133
P265/60 R- 18 152
P275/65 R- 18 $161
P275/55 R- 20 175
LT265/75 R- 16E$155
LT245/75 R- 17E 160
P255/65 R- 18 $146
225/70 R- 16 $68
175/65
175/70
185/60
185/65
185/70
195/70
185/60
185/65
195/55
195/60
195/65
205/60
R- 14 $60
R- 14 55
R- 14 62
R- 14 61
R- 14 55
R- 14 57
R- 15 66
R- 15 65
R- 15 75
R- 15 67
R- 15 67
R- 15 70
205/65
205/70
215/70
235/75
205/55
205/60
215/60
215/65
225/60
225/65
235/60
235/65
R- 15 $70
R- 15 67
R- 15 69
R- 15 82
R- 16 84
R- 16 79
R- 16 83
R- 16 84
R- 16 84
R- 16 87
R- 16 91
R- 16 97
215/55
215/65
225/50
225/55
225/60
225/65
235/65
235/55
235/60
245/55
R- 17 $103
R- 17 94
R- 17 115
R- 17 107
R- 17 106
R- 17 106
R- 17 114
R- 18 132
R- 18XL 133
R- 19 155
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2014
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15 Volkwagen GTI
15 Cadillac Escalade
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Winter Maxx
175/70
175/65
175/70
185/60
185/65
185/70
175/65
185/55
185/60
185/65
195/55
195/60
195/65
205/65
205/70
X-Ice Xi3
R- 13 $59
R- 14 69
R- 14 62
R- 14 73
R- 14 74
R- 14 66
R- 15 72
R- 15 82
R- 15 76
R- 15 77
R- 15 86
R- 15 82
R- 15 76
R- 15 80
R- 15 76
215/70
185/55
195/55
205/55
205/60
205/65
215/55
215/60
215/65
225/55
225/60
205/50
215/45
215/50
215/55
R- 15 $78
R- 16 92
R- 16XL 95
R- 16XL 94
R- 16XL 89
R- 16 88
R- 16XL 99
R- 16XL 92
R- 16 96
R- 16XL 111
R- 16XL 95
R- 17XL 118
R- 17XL 130
R- 17XL 129
R- 17 119
215/60
225/45
225/50
225/55
235/45
245/45
215/45
225/40
225/45
225/55
235/50
245/40
245/45
255/45
245/45
R- 17 $107
R- 17XL 133
R- 17XL 138
R- 17XL 125
R- 17XL 140
R- 17XL 143
R- 18XL 141
R- 18XL 149
R- 18XL 147
R- 18 147
R- 18XL 155
R- 18XL 166
R- 18XL 160
R- 18XL 160
R- 19 170
Graspic DS-3
175/60 R- 15 $99
185/60 R- 15 71
175/60 R- 16 $86
235/40 R- 19XL 164
245/45 R- 19 $166
SP Winter Sport 4D
195/65
195/55
205/55
215/60
225/45
225/50
225/55
R- 15 $91
R- 16 109
R- 16 112
R- 16XL 120
R- 17XL 162
R- 17 166
R- 17XL 159
R- 17X $166
R- 17 164
R- 17XL 145
R- 18XL 186
R- 18XL 180
R- 18XL 197
R- 18 215
255/40 R- 18 $230
255/55 R- 18 215
265/35 R- 18XL 258
265/45 R- 18 239
285/35 ZR- 18XL 223
285/35 R- 18XL 286
235/35 R- 19XL 243
235/45 R- 19XL 200
235/50 R- 19 199
235/50 R- 19XL 215
245/45 R- 19XL 227
255/35 R- 19XL 285
255/50 R- 19XL 218
265/50 R- 19XL 223
295/30 ZR- 19XL 296
235/45
235/55
235/65
225/40
225/45
235/45
235/50
SP Winter Sport 3D
215/65
225/55
225/60
215/50
215/55
225/45
225/55
235/45
235/55
235/65
245/40
245/45
255/45
235/40
235/45
R- 16 $109
R- 16 130
R- 16 128
R- 17XL 148
R- 17XL 144
R- 17 154
R- 17 143
R- 17 158
R- 17XL 165
R- 17XL 141
R- 17XL 169
R- 17XL 169
R- 17 174
R- 18XL 216
R- 18 203
SP Winter
Sport M3 ROF
205/55 R- 16 $144
225/50 R- 17 182
SP Winter
Response
Grandtrek SJ6
165/65 R- 14 $76
205/70 R- 16 $82
175/65
175/70
185/60
185/65
185/70
175/65
185/55
185/60
185/65
195/55
195/60
195/65
205/60
205/65
205/70
215/70
185/55
195/55
195/60
205/50
Winter Sottozero 3
R- 14XL $90
R- 14XL 107
R- 14XL 96
R- 14XL 96
R- 14XL 112
R- 15XL 84
R- 15XL 124
R- 15XL 89
R- 15XL 88
R- 15XL 98
R- 15XL 91
R- 15XL 91
R- 15XL 113
R- 15XL 96
R- 15 112
R- 15 116
R- 16XL 124
R- 16XL 120
R- 16 119
R- 16XL 124
205/55
205/60
205/65
215/55
215/60
215/65
225/55
225/60
225/65
235/60
205/50
215/45
215/50
215/55
215/60
215/65
225/45
225/50
225/55
225/60
245/45 R- 17X$235
235/40 R- 18XL 219
235/45 R- 18XL 219
225/40
245/40
245/45
245/50
255/35
245/35
245/40
255/35
255/40
285/35
285/30
R- 16X $122
R- 16XL 103
R- 16XL 106
R- 16XL 126
R- 16XL 109
R- 16XL 108
R- 16XL 129
R- 16XL 112
R- 16 110
R- 16 118
R- 17 152
R- 17XL 167
R- 17XL 145
R- 17XL 132
R- 17 119
R- 17 116
R- 17XL 172
R- 17XL 167
R- 17XL 143
R- 17 122
R- 18 $225
R- 18 265
R- 18XL 258
R- 18 141
Pilot Alpin
PA2 ZP (Runat)
R- 18X $220
R- 18XL 221
R- 18XL 227
R- 18XL 259
R- 18XL 285
R- 19XL 321
R- 19XL 289
R- 19XL 325
R- 19XL 311
R- 19XL 375
R- 20XL 425
Primacy Alpin
PA3 ZP (Runat)
225/50 R- 17 $186
245/50 R- 18 238
195/55 R- 16 $153
225/45 R- 17 194
P235/75
265/70
215/70
225/70
235/65
235/70
245/70
265/70
225/65
235/60
235/65
245/65
R- 15X $117
R- 15 126
R- 16 123
R- 16 123
R- 16 149
R- 16 135
R- 16 134
R- 16 147
R- 17 127
R- 17 146
R- 17XL 127
R- 17 139
R- 17 $135
R- 17 169
R- 17 149
R- 17 157
R- 17 163
R- 18 152
R- 18XL 169
R- 18 165
R- 18 169
R- 18XL 187
R- 18XL 179
R- 18 175
235/50 R- 18 $221
265/55 R- 19 307
Latitude Alpin
R- 14 $67
R- 14 70
R- 14 62
R- 14 69
R- 14 70
R- 15 76
R- 15 73
R- 15 72
R- 15 74
R- 15 78
R- 15 77
R- 15 81
R- 15 84
205/50
205/55
205/60
205/65
215/55
215/60
225/55
225/60
225/65
235/65
205/50
215/45
215/50
R- 16 $105
R- 16 101
R- 16 87
R- 16 88
R- 16 105
R- 16 91
R- 16 112
R- 16 94
R- 16 94
R- 16 98
R- 17XL 114
R- 17 121
R- 17XL 129
215/55
215/65
225/45
225/50
225/55
235/45
235/55
245/40
245/45
225/40
225/45
245/40
245/45
R- 17 $109
R- 17 97
R- 17 131
R- 17 134
R- 17 112
R- 17 142
R- 17 121
R- 17 145
R- 17 145
R- 18XL 148
R- 18 135
R- 18 160
R- 18XL 157
245/70
255/60
265/65
265/70
225/55
225/60
235/55
235/60
235/65
245/60
255/55
R- 17 $117
R- 17 141
R- 17 139
R- 17 136
R- 18 154
R- 18 152
R- 18 136
R- 18XL 140
R- 18 143
R- 18 144
R- 18XL 150
265/60
285/60
235/55
255/50
255/55
245/50
255/50
265/50
275/40
275/45
285/50
R- 18 $156
R- 18 169
R- 19 139
R- 19XL 161
R- 19XL 164
R- 20 167
R- 20XL 169
R- 20XL 171
R- 20XL 202
R- 20XL 194
R- 20 186
iceGUARD iG51v
205/70
215/70
265/70
215/65
215/70
215/60
225/60
225/65
235/60
235/65
245/65
R- 15 $77
R- 15 83
R- 15 108
R- 16 96
R- 16 108
R- 17 107
R- 17 110
R- 17 111
R- 17 114
R- 17XL 115
R- 17 122
iceGUARD iG20
185/55 R- 15 $68
195/55 R- 15 92
185/55 R- 16 105
195/50 R- 16 $107
195/55 R- 16 100
235/45 R- 18 151
235/50 R- 18 $136
225/45 R- 19 183
255/45 R- 19 185
245/55 R- 19 $154
P255/60 R- 19 164
P235/55 R- 20 167
P245/60 R- 20 $162
275/55 R- 20RF 168
Package
Includes
R- 19 $277
R- 19 279
R- 19 335
R- 19 360
R- 20 356
R- 20XL 410
R- 20XL 475
R- 20 404
R- 16 $133
R- 17XL 176
R- 17XL 167
R- 17 168
265/60
265/65
235/55
255/50
255/50
255/55
P255/60
245/50
275/40
275/45
275/55
R- 18 $184
R- 18 181
R- 19 188
R- 19XL 259
R- 19XL 340
R- 19XL 243
R- 19 200
R- 20 188
R- 20XL 238
R- 20XL 235
R- 20 204
225/55 R- 18 $184
255/55 R- 18XL 183
265/45 R- 20 $296
295/40 R- 20 365
R- 13 $48
R- 14 61
R- 14 62
R- 14 64
R- 14 52
R- 14 71
R- 14 55
R- 14 55
R- 14 85
R- 14 56
R- 14 60
R- 15 65
185/65
195/60
195/65
205/60
205/65
205/70
P205/75
215/60
215/65
215/70
P205/50
205/55
R- 15 $72
R- 15 76
R- 15 75
R- 15 83
R- 15 79
R- 15XL 85
R- 15 89
R- 16 93
Latitude Alpin
HP ZP
255/55 R- 18X$260
P215/70
P225/70
P225/75
P235/65
P235/70
P245/70
P245/75
P255/70
LT285/75
LT225/75
LT235/80
LT245/70
LT245/75
R- 16E $125
R- 16E 125
R- 16E 136
R- 16E 134
R- 16E 138
R- 15 $68
R- 15 67
R- 15 70
R- 15 70
R- 15 72
R- 15 58
R- 15 57
R- 15 75
R- 15 74
R- 15 61
R- 16 95
R- 16 88
R- 16 $81
R- 16 87
R- 16XL 87
R- 16 102
R- 16XL 96
R- 16 98
R- 16 99
R- 16 98
R- 16E $150
R- 17E 135
R- 17E 145
R- 17E 146
R- 17E 146
R- 16 $109
R- 16 105
R- 16XL 132
R- 17XL 150
R- 17 129
R- 18XL 219
R- 18XL 230
255/45
285/40
295/35
245/35
245/40
255/40
285/35
285/40 R- 19 $326
255/35 R- 20XL 385
285/30 R- 20XL 427
305/35 R- 20 498
RFT (Runat)
275/35 R- 19X $346
R- 18 $227
R- 18 338
R- 18 199
R- 19XL 287
R- 19XL 274
R- 19XL 275
R- 19XL 322
Winter Snowcontrol
195/45 R- 16X$101
195/50 R- 16XL 117
RFT (Runat)
195/55 R- 16 $127
Winter Snowsport
Winter Icecontrol
175/65 R- 14 $39
LTX Winter
LT225/75
LT245/75
LT265/75
LT265/70
LT275/65
R- 16E $161
R- 16E 167
R- 16E 166
R- 17E 192
R- 18E 238
205/60
215/55
215/60
P225/50
225/60
215/55
P215/65
225/50
225/55
225/60
235/55
225/60
R- 16
R- 16
R- 16
R- 16
R- 16
R- 17
R- 17
R- 17
R- 17
R- 17
R- 17
R- 18
$74
95
78
97
86
95
91
122
98
95
102
104
P265/70
P265/75
P235/65
245/65
P245/70
P265/70
R- 16
R- 16
R- 17
R- 17
R- 17
R- 17
$103
96
117
122
101
111
LT255/75
LT265/70
LT275/65
LT275/70
LT275/65
R- 17C $152
R- 17E 155
R- 18E 185
R- 18E 174
R- 20E 202
175/70
185/60
185/65
185/60
195/55
195/60
195/65
205/55
205/60
215/60
215/65
225/55
235/60
225/45
225/50
225/65
R- 14 $70
R- 14 85
R- 14 74
R- 15XL 80
R- 15 76
R- 15 81
R- 15 69
R- 16XL 114
R- 16XL 90
R- 16XL 109
R- 16 119
R- 16XL 124
R- 16 114
R- 17XL 147
R- 17XL 155
R- 17 123
R- 17X $149
R- 17XL 145
R- 17 149
R- 17XL 142
R- 17XL 127
R- 17XL 159
R- 18XL 159
R- 18XL 163
R- 18XL 169
R- 18XL 180
R- 18 184
R- 18XL 180
R- 19XL 199
R- 19XL 223
R- 19XL 254
R- 19XL 214
235/60
275/55
235/60
235/65
245/60
255/55
255/55
R- 17 $158
R- 17 204
R- 18XL 178
R- 18XL 174
R- 18 175
R- 18XL 187
R- 18XL 200
265/60
255/50
265/50
265/55
275/40
275/45
275/50
R- 18 $205
R- 19XL 243
R- 19XL 275
R- 19 284
R- 20XL 254
R- 20XL 309
R- 20 359
255/55
225/55
235/55
235/55
235/65
255/50
255/50
245/45
255/45
255/50
255/55
265/45
275/40
R- 18 $199
R- 19 162
R- 19 223
R- 19XL 209
R- 19 211
R- 19 247
R- 19XL 247
R- 20XL 248
R- 20XL 282
R- 20XL 306
R- 20XL 279
R- 20XL 301
R- 20XL 259
Scorpion Winter
215/70
225/70
245/70
215/60
225/65
235/55
235/65
245/65
235/50
235/55
235/60
235/60
255/55
R- 16X$115
R- 16XL 109
R- 16XL 119
R- 17XL 138
R- 17 149
R- 17XL 149
R- 17XL 148
R- 17XL 135
R- 18XL 185
R- 18XL 175
R- 18XL 185
R- 18 202
R- 18XL 179
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195/60 R- 15 80
225/55 R- 17XL 137
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175/65 R- 15 $81
Winter Carving
235/45
235/55
235/55
235/60
235/65
245/45
225/55
235/55
235/60
245/40
245/50
255/55
235/55
255/40
255/50
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295/30 R- 20 $373
295/30 ZR- 20XL 424
RFT (Runat)
205/55 R- 16 $119
205/55 R- 16 98
205/55 R- 17 186
225/50 R- 17 191
215/40 R- 18XL 240
225/40 R- 18XL 244
225/45 R- 18 223
225/45 R- 18XL 238
245/35 R- 18XL 317
245/40 R- 18 249
245/45 R- 18XL 271
255/35 R- 18XL 319
255/40 R- 18 261
275/40 R- 18XL 348
225/40 R- 19 280
245/40 R- 19XL 382
245/45 R- 19XL 308
255/35 R- 19 345
275/40 R- 19XL 352
245/40 R- 20XL 449
275/30 R- 20 487
275/35 R- 20XL 546
205/55 R- 16 $121
205/55 R- 16XL 149
225/50 R- 16XL 174
205/55 R- 17 168
215/45 HR- 17XL 170
215/45 VR- 17XL 183
215/50 R- 17 151
225/45 R- 17XL 180
235/45 R- 17XL 199
235/50 R- 17 206
245/45 R- 17XL 192
245/55 R- 17 211
215/45 R- 18XL 187
235/40 R- 18 218
235/45 R- 18 205
245/50 R- 18 229
265/40 R- 18 255
265/45 R- 18 288
275/45 R- 18 320
235/35 R- 19 272
235/40 R- 19 269
235/40 R- 19XL 292
235/45 R- 19XL 240
235/50 R- 19 260
245/35 R- 19XL 316
195/55
195/60
205/45
205/40
215/60
235/50
245/40
245/45 R- 19 $275
275/40 R- 19 375
245/40 R- 20XL 334
285/35 R- 20 366
305/30 R- 20XL 446
245/35 R- 21XL 398
285/30 R- 21XL 405
RFT (Runat)
225/45 R- 17 $193
225/45 R- 17XL 206
Winter Sottozero
245/70
255/60
255/70
265/65
265/70
235/55
235/60
235/65
245/60
255/55
255/55
255/65
175/65
175/70
185/60
185/65
195/60
175/65
185/60
185/65
195/60
195/65
205/60
205/65
215/65
R- 17X $188
R- 17 145
R- 17XL 185
R- 18XL 178
R- 18XL 184
R- 18XL 182
R- 18XL 185
R- 18XL 192
R- 18 192
R- 18 142
R- 18XL 182
R- 18XL 201
R- 18XL 204
R- 18XL 204
R- 18XL 209
R- 18XL 189
R- 18XL 239
R- 19XL 239
R- 19XL 259
iceGUARD iG52c
235/45
235/55
245/45
215/45
215/55
225/40
225/45
225/50
225/55
225/60
235/40
235/45
235/50
245/40
245/45
245/50
255/45
245/40
245/45
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ACURA MDX
BMW 328d
XDRIVE WAGON
JULIA LAPALME
power-folding carbon-fiber mirrors, and a navigation system controlled by BMWs touchpad iDrive
controller. Adaptive LED headlights with automatic
high beams added $1900, and enhanced USB/
Bluetooth/smartphone connectivity was another
$500. Smartkey access and any kind of backup
camera or parking radar is strangely absent from
this vehiclethe former is available in the $4300
Executive Package, the latter in the $1900 Driver
Assistance Plus bundle or separately for $750.
Our M3 totals $78,125. Is that too much to pay for
the ultimate Ultimate Driving Machine? Are the
light-up M badges on the drivers seat a sign that
the bloodline has been besmirched? What has
been lost or gained in the move to a twin-turbo
inline-six? And most important: Will it surf?
I look forward to answering these questions in
the coming months. Hang on.
ARRIVAL
BMW M3
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VOLVO
V60
@MT_Markus
110.7
73.9
184.5
MT figure eight
24.0 sec @ 0.85 g (avg)
99 ft
0-60 mph Quarter mile 117.3 mph Braking distance, 60-0 mph
Vehicle Layout Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 3.0L/425-hp/406-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve I-6
Transmission 7-speed twin-clutch auto
Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 3571 lb (52/48%)
Lateral Acceleration 0.99 g (avg)
Energy Cons., City/Hwy 198/140 kW-hrs/100 miles
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comb Transmission Cont. variable auto Curb Weight (F/R Dist) 3569 lb (60/40%)
Lateral Acceleration 0.80 g (avg) Energy Cons., City/Hwy 67/75 kW-hrs/100 mi
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YOUR USED
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BRIAN BRANTLEY
REVEAL
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB
AVERAGE FUEL ECON
FUEL ECON: 20/29/23 MPG 19.3 MPG
The throttle response is painful. Even in
stop-and-go traffic, theres a minimum standard of go. Eco mode prevents it, unless you
really hammer the accelerator. The setting can
save between 5 and 10 percent in mpg. For
me, that would be between $150 and $200
per year. I doubt anyone who forks over $50Kplus for a car is going to sweat $200.
Eco mode.
Green. Get it?
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man and canine heads back into their seats.
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larger rocks and other seriously uneven terrain. The
Trailhawk ate it up, never getting remotely close
to stuck and providing enough ground clearance
so that only the very largest rocks brushed the
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MORGAN SEGAL
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT
Front-engine, AWD
ENGINE TYPE
VALVETRAIN
DISPLACEMENT
144.0 cu in/2360 cc
COMPRESSION RATIO
10.5:1
REDLINE
6500 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER
21.3 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO
6.47:1/2.55:1
STEERING RATIO
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK
3.3
BRAKES, F;R
WHEELS
TIRES
GETA 70
$
REWARD CARD
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE
105.1 in
TRACK, F/R
60.6/60.6 in
GROUND CLEARANCE
8.5 in
APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE
22.0/21.0 deg
TURNING CIRCLE
34.8
CURB WEIGHT
3538 lb
55/45%
TOWING CAPACITY
1500 lb
SEATING CAPACITY
HEADROOM, F/M/R
39.9/37.2/35.7 in
LEGROOM, F/M/R
40.9/37.3/28.2 in
56.4/56.1/50.6 in
63.3/34.2/10.3 cu
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30
3.2 sec
0-40
4.8
0-50
6.7
0-60
9.1
0-70
12.0
0-80
15.8
0-90
20.5
4.7
QUARTER MILE
116
LATERAL ACCELERATION
0.80 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE
PRICE AS TESTED
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL
AIRBAGS
$32,720
Yes/yes
BASIC WARRANTY
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
10 yrs/100,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
5 yrs/unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY
15.8 gal
24/29/26 mpg
140/116 kW-hrs/100
miles
0.75 lb/mile
24/27/25 mpg
Unleaded regular
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350 AWD
Service Life
4 mo / 5441 mi
4 mo / 5810 mi
4 mo / 6788 mi
Base Price
$36,845
$42,610
$43,995
Options
Navigation Package
($2085: nav, backup
camera, Lexus
Enform), Intuitive
Parking Assist ($500),
cargo net ($64)
Navigation/Mark
Levinson Premium
Audio Package ($3225:
15-speaker sound
system, backup
camera), blind-spot
monitoring system
($600), Variable Gear
Ratio Steering ($400),
trunk mat ($105), cargo
net ($64)
Price As Tested
$39,494
$50,220
$48,389
Avg Econ/C02
Problem Areas
None
None
None
Maintenance Cost
$0 (inspection)
$0 (rotate tires,
inspection)
$0 (inspection)
Normal-Wear Cost
$0
$0
$0
$19,747
$25,110
$24,678
Recalls
None
None
None
Specs
@MT_Evans
IS 250
Equally consistent was the cost of maintenance: zero. Each car went in for one service
during its stay, all prompted by a message
displayed on the information screen in the
gauge cluster. The 250 and 350 F Sport both
received an inspection, while the 350 AWD also
had its tires rotated. Each was free, as the first
two scheduled service visits are complimentary
for all Lexus vehicles. Unlike my previous longterm vehicle, a BMW 328i Sport, none of the
Lexi suffered a breakdown or a malfunctioning
*Automotive Lease Guide data
BRIAN BRANTLEY
IS 250
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT
Front-engine, RWD
Front-engine, AWD
ENGINE TYPE
VALVETRAIN
DISPLACEMENT
152.5 cu in/2499 cc
210.9 cu in/3456 cc
210.9 cu in/3456 cc
COMPRESSION RATIO
12.0:1
11.8:1
11.8:1
IS 350 F Sport
REDLINE
6500 rpm
6600 rpm
6600 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER
17.4 lb/hp
12.5 lb/hp
12.1 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO
3.73:1/2.17:1
3.77:1/2.19:1
3.13:1/2.15:1 (F Sport)
STEERING RATIO
13.2:1
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK
2.8
2.8
2.8
BRAKES, F;R
225/45R17 91V M+ S
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 M
WHEELBASE
110.2 in
110.2 in
TRACK, F/R
60.4/61.0 in
60.4/61.0 in
60.4/60.6 in
TURNING CIRCLE
34.2
CURB WEIGHT
3541 lb
35.4
3822 lb
34.2
3704 lb
53/47%
54/46%
53/47%
SEATING CAPACITY
WHEELS
TIRES
DIMENSIONS
110.2 in
HEADROOM, F/R
38.2/36.9 in
38.2/36.9 in
38.2/36.9 in
LEGROOM, F/R
44.8/32.2 in
44.8/32.2 in
44.8/32.2 in
55.9/53.4 in
55.9/53.4 in
55.9/53.4 in
CARGO VOLUME
13.8 cu
13.8 cu
13.8 cu
1.9 sec
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30
0-40
0-50
0-60
0-70
0-80
0-90
0-100
PASSING, 45-65 MPH
QUARTER MILE
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH
LATERAL ACCELERATION
MT FIGURE EIGHT
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE
PRICE AS TESTED
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL
AIRBAGS
BASIC WARRANTY
IS 350
AWD
IS 350 AWD
2.5 sec
1.9 sec
3.8
2.8
2.9
5.4
4.0
4.1
7.2
5.3
5.6
9.6
7.1
7.2
12.3
9.0
9.1
15.3
11.2
11.4
19.4
14.1
14.1
3.8
2.8
2.9
116
117
111
0.87 g (avg)
0.85 g (avg)
0.86 g (avg)
1900 rpm
1950 rpm
1800 rpm
$36,845
$42,610
$43,995
$39,494
$50,220
$48,389
Yes/yes
Yes/yes
Yes/yes
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
6 yrs/70,000 miles
6 yrs/70,000 miles
6 yrs/70,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
4 yrs/unlimited
4 yrs/unlimited
4 yrs/unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY
17.4 gal
17.4 gal
17.4 gal
21/30/24 mpg
19/26/21 mpg
19/28/22 mpg
160/112 kW-hrs/100
miles
0.80 lb/mile
N/A
0.90 lb/mile
20/29/23 mpg
0.87 lb/mile
21/28/24 mpg
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mountains. There are no trees, and very lile soil.
Tires crunch over shaered rock.
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up here. Silver, too. The trails were following were
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mountains, and bring supplies in to the miners
who sweated and cursed and drank and died on
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horse. Or you walked.
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groceries from the supermarket. Or pick up the
kids from soccer practice.
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