Toyota introduced its new Prado Landcruiser mid-size 4WD as a “best of both worlds” solution for both the highway and the rough stuff. Gizmag had a chance to test the vehicle on all types of terrain – including, open roads, tight forest trails and a formidable purpose built 4×4 track – and it didn’t fail to impress. The vehicle’s versatile performance owes particular thanks to a sophisticated new suspension system and electronics suite, and although there’s no point pretending that it can be a sports coupe one minute and a monster truck the next, as a two-in-one auto solution the fourth-gen Prado comes very, very close. Video Rating: 4 / 5
The Maruti Suzuki Kizashi is the most expensive sedan from India’s largest car manufacturer. We managed a road test of the Kizashi. Overall, we think the car fits its billing as an entry level luxury car. The Kizashi is a fun and sporty car to drive, and as the car is imported into India as a fully built CBU, it comes with all the international goodies. The Kizashi is feature-rich and agressive in the right measure, perfectly at home with the corporate type as well as the enthusiast. Read our full road test of the Suzuki Kizashi for India to get all the details. www.dancewithshadows.com Video Rating: 5 / 5
The perfect combination: The 2011 Boxster Spyder and two of the most challenging and legendary roads in North America, 17-mile Drive and Laureles Grade. Shot on location in Monterey California.
Enter the S4, armed with a twin-turbo version of the 2.8-liter V6 used in the larger A6 (technically it’s a 2.7T), plus a stiffer suspension and bigger brakes, the S4 is a world-class athlete. Yet true to its German roots, styling cues are subtle, meaning this wagon can go about its business quietly until its driver is ready to rumble. Then, no other wagon can compare, in my opinion. It is ALL WHEEL DRIVE, and handles better than any other SUV in the snow. I have literally never driven a more fun vehicle in all climates. The tires are brand new. The body is nearly perfect. The interior is beautiful and the leather is unscathed. The BOSE Symphony stereo sounds great. The car is second to none. It has 104k miles, and has been fully serviced by our certified technicians. Please feel free to call me anytime between 9:30am and 11:30pm with questions. Thanks marcus (617) 285-2966 (cell) Video Rating: 5 / 5
Astons first four-door is sexy and sublime, but how much does it have to brag about? 2010 Aston Martin Rapide – First Drive Review www.caranddriver.com 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet – Official Photos and Info www.caranddriver.com
