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www.peacearchnews.com A37 Peace Arch News Thursday, November 7, 2013 Spoiled for car and truck choice With more than 250 choices avail- able to Canadians, the selection of cars and trucks can be somewhat overwhelming. Today, the Driveway team hopes to steer you in the direction you may want to go in this 2014 New Model Preview edition. It’s not a comprehensive list but a look at some key market seg- ments, from which our featured writers have each made five picks. Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider any other vehi- cles. The team members have picked examples that have caught their eye this year to help you start the car conversation at home. Head test driver Zack Spencer scanned the en- tire market to come up with his tips, paying particular attention to the booming SUV/Crossover segment. Yours truly picks some premium brand offerings while Alexandra spots the sporty cars under $30,000. Bob McHugh focuses on hybrid vehicles and we welcome Ian Harwood, who lives and breathes trucks be they utility vehicles, off roaders or pickups. Okay, before you turn the page here are some purchase preparation tips. Fix a top-price budget and if financing will be required figure out what you can truly afford in monthly payments. Insurance and maintenance are major costs in owning a car. Once you have a vehicle in mind, get an insurance quote. Regular maintenance costs are easily figured but some cars can be very expensive if parts have to be brought in from around the world. Once you have a handle on the above, you can narrow your choice. It is important you like the looks of the second most expensive purchase of your life. However, make sure it serves its intended purpose by answering some ques- tions. Typically, how many people do you need to transport and how far? Is there enough stowage space in the cabin and the trunk or luggage compartment? Do you need V8 power or will an economical four-cylinder suffice? Now go and kick some tires at a variety of dealerships and consider multiple brands because they all have much to offer. Visit the 2014 new model photo gallery at drivewayBC.ca Keith Morgan Driveway Editor [email protected] ChangeGears/twitter.com drivewayBC.ca | Welcome to the driver’s seat 2014 drivewayB BC C. c ca a | | We Wel lcome to to t the he d dri rive ve r’ s sea PREVIEW at at NEW MODEL Safety Tip Heavy rain can seriously reduce visibility and make road surfaces more difficult to stop on. Please make sure your wipers are in good condition and increase your following distance to at least four seconds. Question of the week How likely are you to buy a hybrid or electric car in the next year? Go to drivewayBC.ca to submit your answer. Find more online at drivewayBC.ca

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Page 1: Special Features - Driveway Nov 7, 2013

www.peacearchnews.com A37 Peace Arch News Thursday, November 7, 2013

Spoiled for car and truck choiceWith more than 250 choices avail-able to Canadians, the selection of cars and trucks can be somewhat overwhelming.Today, the Driveway team hopes to steer you in the direction you may want to go in this 2014 New Model Preview edition. It’s not a comprehensive list but a look at some key market seg-ments, from which our featured writers have each made five picks. Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider any other vehi-cles. The team members have picked examples that have caught their eye this year to help you start the car conversation at home. Head test driver Zack Spencer scanned the en-

tire market to come up with his tips, paying particular attention to the booming SUV/Crossover segment. Yours truly picks some premium brand offerings while Alexandra spots the sporty cars under $30,000. Bob McHugh focuses on hybrid vehicles and we welcome Ian Harwood, who lives and breathes trucks be they utility vehicles, off roaders or pickups.Okay, before you turn the page here are some purchase

preparation tips. Fix a top-price budget and if financing will be required figure out what you can truly afford in monthly payments. Insurance and maintenance are major costs in

owning a car. Once you have a vehicle in mind, get an insurance quote. Regular maintenance costs are easily figured but some cars can be very expensive if parts have to be brought in from around the world.Once you have a handle on the above, you can narrow your choice. It is important you like the looks of the second most expensive purchase of your life. However, make sure it serves its intended purpose by answering some ques-tions. Typically, how many people do you need to transport and how far? Is there enough stowage space in the cabin and the trunk or luggage compartment? Do you need V8 power or will an economical four-cylinder suffice? Now go and kick some tires at a variety of dealerships and consider multiple brands because they all have much to offer.

Visit the 2014 new model photo gallery at drivewayBC.ca

Keith Morgan Driveway Editor

[email protected]

ChangeGears/twitter.com

drivewayBC.ca | Welcome to the driver’s seat

2014drivewayBBCC.ccaa || WeWellcome toto tthehe ddririveve ’r’s sea

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Safety TipHeavy rain can seriously reduce visibility and make road surfaces more diffi cult to stop on.

Please make sure your wipers are in good condition and increase your following distance to at least four seconds.

Question of the weekHow likely are you to buy a hybrid or electric car in the next year?Go to drivewayBC.ca to submit your answer.

Find more online at

drivewayBC.ca

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Thursday, November 7, 2013 Peace Arch NewsA38 www.peacearchnews.com

Several years ago, there was a large reward posted for evidence that the Ivory Billed Woodpecker was not extinct as was previously thought. Strangely, the classic car world has yet to respond in like fash-ion for evidence that breeding pairs of Plymouth Crickets or Mercury Bobcats are still out there. We’re not offering a re-ward, but for what it’s worth, here’s the Hagerty Insurance list of some of our favourite threatened, endangered and extinct cars:1. 1975-80 Chevrolet Monza: The Monza, based on the Chevy Vega, might well have been the most attractive GM car of the mid-1970s. More than 300,000 were built, and although the styling was a high-quality job, build quality wasn’t any better than anything else of the era, which may explain the extreme scarcity of survivors.Status: Threatened2. 1971-76 Mercury Capri: The Capri was Ford of Europe’s answer to the Mustang. Like the Mustang, it was built on rather ordinary sedan under-pinnings but the result was handsome, well made and, in the case of the V6-powered cars, fast. It was quite popular in the early 1970s, selling more than 100,000 units in its first two years. Where they all went is anyone’s guess.Status: Endangered3. 1984 Plymouth Voy-ager (Dodge Caravan): Introduced in 1983, Chrysler’s original was powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine making just 96 horsepower. Chrysler’s reinvention of the station wagon relegated that very category to “endangered” within a decade. Despite mas-sive sales, we’re not sure if a single collector-grade example exists outside of Chrysler’s own museum.Status: Extinct4. 1984-1985 Ford EXP Turbo: The basic idea was simple: Take an Escort coupe, rip out the back seats to make it a “sporty” two-seater. The problem was that the EXP weighed 200 pounds more than the already pathetically slow Escort. It took two years to remedy the issue by giving the EXP an optional turbo-charged 1.6-liter that made 120 horsepower. But the car was priced at nearly $10,000, making it more expensive than a Mustang GT 5.0Status: Endangered5. 1975-81 Volkswagen Scirocco: The VW Scirocco was a replacement for the popular Karmann-Ghia. The VW Rabbit-based, front-wheel drive, water-cooled car had angular styling, courtesy of

Italdesign and Giorgetto Giugiaro. The first-generation has thinned almost to extinction, particularly

those first-year cars with chrome bumpers and funky plaid seats.Status: Threatened

Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insur-ance. Hagerty is the world’s

leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca

Disappearing Cars: The threatened, endangered and extinct

Rob Sass

drivewayBC.ca

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Trucks that tempt you toscream ‘yee-haw!’B.C. is truck country and there is a mul-titude of products to pick from, whether you are weekend oddjobber or need something to haul your tools to the job site.Oh, yes, and many folks just like trucks! As somebody who has spent his life around trucks you won’t get any argument from me on that count.In the coming months, in my role as truck writer for Driveway, I will be testing most of what is available in your local dealerships and telling you about the pros and cons of each. I’ll also be telling you about the latest accessories and we’ll maybe do a little off-roading together.Today, I’ve just picked five trucks to give you some place to start your search for the truck that will suit you best in 2014.

The 2014 GMC/Chevy Silverado/Sierra ½ ton pickup has gone through some monumental changes this year.

What an improvement over last year, with a very comfortable and refined interior on all trim levels, and three engine choices, the Eco Tec 4.3L V6, 5.3l V8, and the 6.2l V8. With so many changes and enhancements to this vehicle you will really have to wait for my full review on this vehicle in the coming weeks to get the complete picture. 2014 Ford F-150 Ecoboost

With more than 100,000 Eco-boost engines produced monthly, you can bet a majority of these engines are finding their way into the 2014 F-150 pickup. This truck holds the record in Canada for highest pickup sales, and at 12.9/9.0

L/100 km (city/highway) it keeps the money in your wallet a little longer. 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDieselThis is a much-anticipated truck from Dodge and one I am anxious to see. It has a 3.0 L V6 diesel engine with a torqueflite eight-speed transmission. Not only will it give you 420 lb-ft of torque and plenty of towing capabilities, it will also reduce CO2 emissions and run on B20 Biodiesel. It’s a game changer. 2014 Toyota Tundra New body style this year, impressive hood and fender design. Toyota has also included a Western themed truck

called the 1794 Edition, which happens to be the founding year of a Texas ranch where the Tundra plant is now situated. This truck’s interior is covered with Saddle tan brown leather seats and rich maple wood grain panels throughout. The Tundra is powered by a 4.6 Litre or a 5.7 Litre engine. Can it compete with the big boys? – This is the year to see.2014 RAM ProMasterAfter a long run with the Dodge full-size RAM van there was a void in the marketplace for a spacious cargo van, a void that was quickly gobbled up by the Mercedes Sprinter and the Nissan NV.

Based on the Fiat Ducato, this van has some RAM branding of its own and is available in a wide range of wheelbase options and two roof heights. Engine choices will be the Penastar 3.6 Litre V6 or the turbocharged 3.0 litre EcoDiesel four cylinder engine. There is plenty of excitement around this vehicle.If you want to talk trucks or chat about what might make your truck ‘purty’, please drop me a line. I would also like to see pictures of what you have done toyour truck in the way of [email protected]

The 2014 Toyota Tundra features a new body style and is powered by either a 4.6 or 5.7-litre engine.

‘‘Can the 2014 Toyota Tundra compete with the big boys? – This is the year to see.’’Ian Harwood

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Fun for the right priceA vehicle doesn’t have to be exorbitantly expensive, have mega horsepower or a fancy Italian badge on it to be fun to drive. In fact, a lot of people seem to agree with that statement too, since there are a few pocket rockets available on the market that might not compete for the top power specs, but can certainly get the party started.

Ford Fiesta ST ($24,499)If its exterior colour, say the one clad in Green Envy, doesn’t catch your eye, perhaps its exhaust note will. When you rev 1.6L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged, EcoBoost engine of the Fiesta ST, you’ll probably turn some heads. Yes, it’s a subcompact but it doesn’t feel like it when you’re working through the gears of the six-speed manual trans-mission. Ford’s newest mini powerhouse comes with a whopping 197 horsepower and 202 lb-ft of torque. It’s the same engine paired with the Focus ST, but in a smaller package. If a sport-infused suspension, gearbox, phe-nomenal handling and host of creature comforts sound good to you, it’s even better to drive. You just might make your friends green with envy because you’re having so much fun behind the wheel.

Mazda3 Sport (starts at $15,995)For the 2014 model year, Mazda completely overhauls their number-one selling sedan and hatchback: the 3. Expect more mature (but not dated) styling, a driver-focused cabin and a host of technological gadgetry that makes staying “connected” behind the wheel more user friendly. Of course, without trying to take away focus from the act of driving. Among its features, you’ll find brand new interior and exterior styling along with the their high compression ratio engines, better known as SKYACTIV. Two engines and transmissions are offered. There’s the 2.0L, 4-cylinder SKYACTIV en-gine with a six-speed manual transmission or an available six-speed automatic trans-mission- available on either the base GX or mid-grade GS models. It produces 155 horsepower. Then there’s a 2.5L, four-cylin-der SKYACTIV engine for the GT trim, which only comes with a six-speed automatic. It generates a healthy 184 horsepower. Either is a treat to drive.

2014 Fiat 500L (starts at $19,995)For Fiat fans, if the 500 was too small, here’s your answer: the 500L. The longer

wheelbase cutie is more practical than the pint-sized version and has more room. And two more doors!Powering it is a 1.4L, four-cylinder, MultiAir

turbo engine that pumps out 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.Since it’s a bigger car, it feels bigger to drive. But visibility isn’t compromised and there are a couple of great gearboxes to choose from: a six-speed manual or a six-speed Euro Twin Clutch automatic transmission.

Toyota Corolla (starts at $15,995)No, you’re not reading that wrong. I did include the 2014 Toyota Corolla on my list. Yes, it’s like automotive bread and butter; you always know what you’re getting and it’s very predictable. But with a complete overhaul for 2014, you could say the Japa-nese manufacturer has added some jam on top to make it sweeter. New styling makes it more desirable to the eyes. It’s still not as exciting as most of its competitors but the 1.8L, 4-cyinder does a bang up job of delivering 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. The cabin is quiet and I’ll hand it to Toyota for matching it with a CVT transmission that’s just fabulous.

Kia Soul (starts at $16,995) Kia’s box-mobile continues to deliver strong sales despite angularly-shaped vehicles be-coming a trend of the past. Why? Because it has personality. Describing it in one word, I’d say it’s funky. And now, the all-new Soul is built on a bigger platform, increasing legroom up front and in the rear. It’s also quieter on the road when revving its 1.6L, four-cylinder engine. There’s also a 2.0L 4-cylinder available with 164 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of [email protected]

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‘‘Toyota believes this new Corolla can take the overall sales crown away from the Honda Civic.’’Zack Spencer

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The Canadian choice: compact cars and compact SUVsSo many cars to choose from, so few words avail-able in this tight space!Yes, I know that’s the complaint of every writer but we truly do have a lot of choice today. And the quality of vehicles is so much higher than it ever was so there is much to celebrate. In the run-up to 2014, I will be testing a lot of what’s new and improved.Today, I’ll just offer you five models to consider adding to your shopping list.

2014 Mazda3The compact-car segment in Canada is the biggest by far, with more than 20 percent of all vehicles sold. So, the introduction of the Mazda3 is important because it is currently the fourth best seller in this class. The outgoing car was already one of the best handling cars and now with a lighter and sexier looking body, this new car is both eye catching and solid on the road. The base engine is a 2.0L 4-cylinder with 155 hp, thanks to direct injec-tion. The larger 2.5L engine puts out a healthy 184 hp. It is the interior buyers will care most about, and the Mazda3 is a nice surprise, due to class-leading avail-able options and a high level of finish. Starting at $15,995 and running up to $29,895, there is a Mazda3

for all budgets.

2014 Toyota CorollaContinuing with the

compact-car theme, the Toyota Corol-la is the third best selling car in Canada but Toyota believes this new model can take the overall sales crown away from the Honda Civic. This new 2014 model is made, and

partly designed, right here in Canada with our needs in mind. The Corolla now has a longer wheelbase for amazing interior space, especially in the back seat. The dash is wide and flat for ample room and covered in nice-looking and feeling materials, plus there is an available centre screen to use for the radio and backup camera. Powering the 2014 Corolla is the same 132 hp 1.8L engine from the last model, with one exception. The LE Eco model has a modified valve system to improve fuel economy and pump the power to 140hp. The biggest change is the introduction of a continu-ously variable transmission for a greater range of gears, improved economy, and a smooth drive.

2014 Volkswagen GolfThis new Golf will be made in Mexico along side the Beetle and Jetta sedan and will go on sale in the spring of 2014. It is wider and lon-ger than the last Golf but

also significantly lighter and safer. The base engine will be a new turbocharged 1.8L engine with 170 hp but don’t worry the TDI diesel is carried over. The sportier GTI trim is fantastic, with an estimated 225 hp in the Canadian model, thanks to a new 2.0L turbo engine. The interior materials used inside are almost Audi quality. No price yet but building these new cars inside the NAFTA zone will save mon-ey and that will be reflected in the price.

2014 Jeep CherokeeThe Cherokee is back and it looks nothing like the boxy truck of old. In fact, this new, small SUV is based on the same Alfa Romeo platform used in the Dodge Dart. It is smooth and quiet and a pleasure to drive. The Cherokee is also the first vehicle in the world to be equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a 2.4L 4-cylinder with 184 hp or the optional 3.2L V6 with 271 hp, for just $1,300 more, offering good value. Not to worry Jeep fans, this new Cherokee is available with three AWD systems.

2014 Nissan RogueYou might notice a trend with my 2014 model choices are all compact cars or compact SUVs. This is the direction Canadians are heading when it comes to buying a new vehicle. With this in mind Nissan has an all-new Rogue compact SUV with enough room in-side for three rows of seats and room for seven-pas-sengers. This is practical for people who require extra capacity but don’t want

to buy a bigger or more expensive mid-sized or larger SUV. Under the hood is a 2.5L 4-cylinder used in other Nissan products and is matched to a new contin-ually variable transmission featuring more available ratios and reduced friction. The interior is very well executed, with a dash that looks similar to the bigger Pathfinder. It goes on sale just before [email protected] Toyota hopes the 2014 Corolla will overtake the Honda Civic in popularity.

Above, sportier GTI trim is an option on the 2014 Volkswa-gen Golf. Left, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

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Premium brands don’t always demand premium pricesBy Keith MorganPremium brands are in demand no matter what the state of the economy.This trend is good for all lev-els of the market as non-pre-mium car makers try to offer a better bang for your buck when purchasing the workaday wheels. Loaded top-of-the-line flagship models frequently nip at the heels of their premium brand siblings. But does Merc have a deal for you! The sporty 2014 Mercedes CLA, which stands for Coupe-Light A Class, starts at under $34,000. It sits on the less-than-sport B250 hatchback platform but this sloping roof coupe-style four-door sedan is all fun.Under the hood is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, matched to a 7G seven-speed dual clutch transmission generating 208 horsepower for the front-wheel drive machine.It is also fast, as I discovered at the launch in the South of France – zero to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h. Esti-mated fuel consumption is around 6.2L/100kms. It also performed well on the very twisty mountain roads that roll away from the sun-bless-ed Mediterranean coast.Audi is a powerhouse across its model-range but you can expect to pay premium pric-es for these powerful and beautifully crafted machines that just eat up the miles, sorry kilometres, on roads worldwide. Travelling the motorways of the U.K., you could be forgiven for think-ing you are in Germany: every other car seems to be either a BMW 3-Series/5-Se-ries or Audi 3, 4 or 6!The 2014 Audi S4 Sedan would tempt me if I had 53-grand-plus in my jeans. Load it up and you will soon hit 60 and more. A few days in an S4 recently on a de-serted high-speed highway south of the border spoiled me. The supercharged

3-litre TFSI V6 pumps out 333 horses and, with the aid of six-speed manual dual-clutch transmission, pushes the all-wheel drive S4 to 100 km/h in just 5.1

seconds.It’s not just about perfor-mance: the leather interior is beautifully crafted and comfy to boot, which is not

always the case with some of today’s leather-uphol-stered cars.Infiniti is an unabashed fan of Audi. In fact, its brass fre-quently talk publicly about wanting to emulate the high standard set across its range by the German manufac-turer. Now it’s looking to pass Lexus and tailgate the big three German premium brands.The Infiniti Q50 is the first evidence that this is not some idle threat. It has the fingerprints of four-time F1 champ Sebastian Vettel on it though, I am told, not nearly as many dabs as the highly-anticipated Q30 due later next year.On looks alone, it demands attention. It sports the pop-ular coupe-styling but the sloping rear doesn’t impinge dramatically on head room for back seat passengers.The base Q50 has a 3.7-litre V-6 engine putting 328 horsepower at the car’s disposal. The 6.7 litres/100 km highway fuel economy is an eyebrow-raiser. Starting sticker price is $37,500, which demands those in the market for a premium brand should put the car on their tire-kicking list. My next choice might surprise, but the BMWi3 electric car knocked me out when I attended its launch the other week in Amster-dam (featured in the first Driveway). It has a range of 160 km, sells for $45,000 and if you cough up another $4,000 for the gas-powered range-extending generator the far horizon is the limit!One brief mention because a full test follows soon. The

2014 Acura MDX marks the strengthening of this Honda premium brand product in the mid-sized SUV segment. The three-row seven-seater has come under challenge in recent years. The longer all-new body with its lower stance distin-guishes it considerably from the outgoing model.With a starting price just below $50,000, it features a solid 3.5-litre, 290 hp V6 that consumes just 7.7 litres of gas on the [email protected]/Change-Gears The 2014 Mercedes CLA is a reasonably priced entry into the premium-vehicle market.

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‘‘Hybrids not only save on gasoline, they also save on maintenance… and they typically come with longer drivetrain warranties.’’Bob McHugh

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Say ‘Hy’ to a handful of new hybrids on the marketThere’s a new breed of hybrids hitting the streets that are closer in perfor-mance and price to their gasoline counterparts. Not only has the hy-brid driving experience improved, lighter and more compact new battery technology takes away less cargo space and fuel economy is even better, especially with plug-in technology. Hybrids not only save on gasoline, they also save on maintenance, especially brake-system repairs, and they typi-cally come with longer drivetrain war-ranties. These new hybrid examples are all entries for 2014 Canadian Car of the Year. The braking and acceler-ation stats are from the recent Testfest evaluation event. Jetta Hybrid is not just the first Volkswagen hybrid; it’s the first hybrid with a tur-bocharged gas engine and a rapid-shift seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox (DSG), instead of the usual CVT automatic. A compact lithium-ion battery pack also takes up less trunk space and even allows a pass-through fea-ture (with fold-down rear seats) for longer items.Preserving Jetta’s sport-se-dan qualities, the hybrid’s electric motor boosts pow-ertrain performance and optimizes fuel economy. A clever “power meter” on the instrument panel translates what’s happen-ing under-hood into an easy-to-understand driving efficiency gauge.

Price: $28,490-$35,300Fuel economy: 4.4 L/100kmAccelerate (0-100 km/hr): 9.0 s.Braking (100-0 km/hr): 47.1 m

The Honda Accord Hybrid is the first full-hybrid from Honda. Its unique two-motor powertrain operates in three distinct driving modes in which the Atkinson-cycle engine is completely de-coupled (EV), used as an electrical generator (Hybrid) or drives the wheels (Engine). The result is incredibly good fuel economy, considering this is a fully equipped (including leather and nav), big sedan. The under-hood powertrain gymnastics are

barely discernible inside the cabin.

Price: $35,690Fuel economy: 3.8 L/100kmAccelerate (0-100 km/hr): 8.0 s.Braking (100-0 km/hr): 46.3 m

The new Energi version of the Ford CMAX is a plug-in hybrid, which means it can be plugged into the electrical outlet to recharge

its battery. Stored e-power pulled from the grid allows it to be driven further (about 34 km) in a pure electric-ve-hicle mode. Depending on everyday driving demands, CMAX Energi could actually

function as an electric vehicle for many urban owners. A functional wagon that can seat five, the rear seatbacks in the CMAX Energi also fold flat to expand the cargo space.

Price: $36,699Fuel economy: 3.1 L/100kmAccelerate (0-100 km/hr): 8.9 s.Braking (100-0 km/hr): 43.0 m

The hybrid version of the new Infiniti Q50 offers 354 net horsepower making it a high-performance sport sedan. Impressive propulsion comes from the combined efforts of a 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 gas engine and a 50 kW electric motor that’s rated at 67 horsepower, plus an innovative one-motor/two-clutch motor control system.The Q50 Hybrid is available in both rear-wheel drive and what Infiniti calls Intel-ligent All-Wheel Drive. Pre-cise handling is provided by its four-wheel independent multi-link suspension and an innovative Direct Adaptive Steering with five handling modes.

Price: $47,000-$49,500Fuel economy: 7.0 L/100kmAccelerate (0-100 km/hr): 5.8 s.Braking (100-0 km/hr): 42.8 m

The Porsche Panamera S e-Hybrid is a four-door, four seat supercar with a lavish-ly luxurious interior. The “e” denotes that it’s a plug-in hybrid and it has more than double the electrical power (95 horsepower) of its hybrid predecessor, plus a new li-ion battery pack. Its electric-only driving range is 18 to 36 km and it has a

top speed of 135 km/hour in e-drive.Stomp on the gas pedal and a 416-horsepower, 3.0-litre V6 gas engine bursts into action and the G-forces can pin you to the seatback. Top speed is now 270 km/hour, but mercifully the brakes (regenerative) are even more powerful at bringing the Panamera S e-Hybrid quickly to a halt. Price: $113,300Fuel economy: 6.4 L/100kmAccelerate (0-100 km/hr): 5.4 s.Braking (100-0 km/hr): 37.7 m

[email protected] The Porsche Panamera S e-Hybrid has a top speed of 270 km/hr. BOB MCHUGH PHOTO

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