Drive Reports

2009 VW Jetta TDI

posted on March 8th, 2009   |  Volkswagon

2009_vw_jetta_tdiThe 2009 Jetta TDI is definitely a Green Machine for Volkswagen’. Try to find one in a dealers inventory and you will have to search hard and long at your local VW dealers. But The TDI’s fuel economy is close to the current Hybrids in the marketplace Read the rest of this entry »

 

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 V8

posted on January 9th, 2009   |  Hyundai

2009_hyundai_genesisThe all-new Genesis is an upscale luxury car that Hyundai introduced for 2009. It’s the first rear-drive sedan Hyundai has ever produced with an optional V-8 engine and the their first real luxury sedan.  Some of its competitors for size are the more expensive BMW 550i and the Mercedes-Benz E550, but the Genesis V8 is priced thousands of dollars below these competitors. Read the rest of this entry »

 

2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover AWD

posted on December 23rd, 2008   |  Suzuki

The 2009 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD charters a new course to low price transportation.

The five-door Suzuki SX4 Crossover is America’s most affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle The SX4 AWD with technology package has a blueprint, which has plenty of room inside and equipped with many upscale features. Read the rest of this entry »

 

2009 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD

posted on December 22nd, 2008   |  Mercury

The Mercury Mariner is a worthy opponent to its competition, which are the Honda CR-V, Acura RDX and Hyundai Tucson.
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2009 Suzuki Equator

posted on December 4th, 2008   |  Suzuki

The Equator is Suzuki’s entry into America’s mid-size pickup truck market. The 2009 Equator. is based off the Nissan Frontier, but it has its own unique character. My test vehicle was the RMZ-4 Equator (Short Bed) which was named after the championship-winning Suzuki RM-Z dirt bikes Read the rest of this entry »

 

2009 Ford Flex SEL FWD

posted on November 16th, 2008   |  Ford

The 2009 Ford Flex is the most unusual and most miss-understood vehicle I have reviewed this year. The outside has a boxy body similar to the Scion xB and can have a two-tone roof /body paint scheme.  The Flex has a unique profile that allows a family of 6 to travel comfortably any distance on a vacation. Read the rest of this entry »

 

2009 Lincoln MKS

posted on November 8th, 2008   |  Lincoln

New for 2009 is the  all new Lincoln MKS, which is an addition for Lincoln. This beautiful full-size sedan is equipped with plenty of up to date technology and leads the way for Lincoln into the future.

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2009 Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring

posted on October 27th, 2008   |  Mazda

The Mazda3 is an economical, practical small car with many premium amenities. Also, the Mazda 3 is efficient, exciting and has features you would find in many luxury vehicles. The five-door hatchback that I test drove gives you the utility of a station wagon with room for passengers or storage.

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2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD

posted on October 27th, 2008   |  Mazda

My choice for CUV of the Year is the Mazda CX-9 and I give it a 5 star rating! Read the rest of this entry »

 

2009 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD

posted on October 27th, 2008   |  Mazda

My CX7-Grand Touring AWD was painted Galaxy Gray with a Black leather interior. The MSRP was $34,175.00, which included $650.00 delivery charge. Read the rest of this entry »