Review: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Darwinism
Nov 11, 2003
Nov 11, 2003
MASTER AND COMMANDER New JAGUAR XJR NICHOLAS FRANKL Senior Editor There is something very British about Jaguar. A statement of such obviousness - that it's almost funny, in a very Simon Callow sort of way, you might presume. But that was the immediate reaction from my English / American friend Robin as he slid into the ... Continue reading
Review: 2004 Volvo S80 2.5 AWD Sedan
Nov 6, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it was introduced for the 1998 model year, the S80 was a very revolutionary Volvo. It marked the beginning of the end of boxy styling, and set the mold for all subsequent Volvos to this day. It was the first large Volvo to have front-wheel drive, and the first Volvo to directl ... Continue reading
Review 2004 Lincoln Aviator, Kitty Hawk Edition
Oct 31, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Lincoln Aviator, Kitty Hawk Edition<br> ENGINE: 4.6-liter DOHC V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,750 rpm/300 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 113.7 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.3 x 73.9 x 70.9 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $54,63 ... Continue reading
Review: 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Oct 31, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Mitsubishi Endeavor<br> ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 215 hp @ 5,000 rpm/250 lb-ft @ 3,750 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with Sportronic<br> WHEELBASE: 108.7 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.2 x 73.6 x 67.3 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $28,000 ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-3 Linear<br> ENGINE: 2.0-liter turbocharged DOHC four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 175 hp @ 5,500 rpm/195 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed "Sentronic" automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 105.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.2 x 68.3 x 56.8 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2003
2004 Suzuki Verona Base price: $19,499 Price as tested: $20,499 EPA mileage: 20 city/ 28 highway By Des Toups The midsize sedan market is perhaps the auto industry's toughest, with great cars (Accord and Camry), interesting cars (Mazda6 and Altima) and bargain cars (Taurus, Impala, Sonata) slugging it out for a piece o ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon
Oct 29, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon <br> ENGINE: 2.0-liter horizontally opposed turbocharged DOHC four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 227 hp @ 6,000 rpm/217 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual<br> WHEELBASE: 99.4 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 172.4 x 67.1 x 55.5 i ... Continue reading
2004 Car Review: Suzuki XL-7 EX 4WD
Oct 29, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Suzuki XL-7 EX 4WD ENGINE: 2.7-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 185 @ 6,000 rpm/184 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.4 x 70.1 x 68.5 in. STICKER PRICE: $24,899 (base) Suzuki's XL-7 is more than just an ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Infiniti FX35 ENGINE: HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: hp @ rpm/ lb-ft @ rpm TRANSMISSION: WHEELBASE: in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: in. STICKER PRICE: I'm always surprised by the vehicles that impress me and those that don't. Quite often, I'm turned off by hot new vehicles with ultra ... Continue reading
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT - Review
Oct 9, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT Can an American sedan be based on a European platform? With the all-new 2004 Malibu, Chevrolet is betting that it can be done. The much-recycled name may be familiar, but the 2004 cars bearing it share essentially nothing else with any previous version. The ... Continue reading
2004 Car Review : Toyota 4Runner Limited
Oct 2, 2003
The Toyota 4Runner An Old Favorite goes Uptown The all new 2003 4Runner represents the 4th reincarnation of this very popular SUV. Since its introduction in 1985, the 4Runner has been Toyota’s high volume 4x4 SUV enjoying a strong and loyal following. Its appeal has been rooted in the vehicle’s reliability, ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc Convertible
Oct 2, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Saab convertibles have been objects of automotive desire for nearly twenty years, and so Saab is at the forefront of the compact luxury convertible class. When the latest version of the 9-3 sedan, introduced a year ago, was being designed, a convertible version was planned from the ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Acura, Honda's upscale division in North America, has undergone a transformation in the past few years, sharpening its focus and resulting in vehicles that combine sports performance with luxury in a unique and distinguishable manner. But the shifts have resulted in gaps in the Acu ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Acura MDX ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 260 hp @ 5,750 rpm/250 lb-ft @ 3,500-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.5 x 77.0 x 68.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $42,500 Of course the Acura MDX is fun to drive. There' ... Continue reading
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