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DW Drive It - The Motor Magazine September 30, 2017

Look at a pair of an s. U. V. This go to kodiak. And go for a spin in a mercedes i am g. G. T. Was. This is the sound of a High Performance sports car a mercedes sports car. The mercedes a m g model family has acquired a few new members since the first was first rolled out in late two thousand and fourteen and now includes six street legal wary for who pays and to roadsters one model range with numerous variations porsche has been pursuing this strategy for years with Great Success now mercedes am she is following suit. You know the car test. Syesha cannot will be test driving an entry level version of the Mercedes Ingham she said if i was the term entry level shouldnt who anyone is but is has specs not even found in most top level models three hundred fifty kilowatts of power as zero to one hundred kilometer an hour sprint in four seconds and three hundred four Kilometers Per Hour top speed all that for the entry level price of at least one hundred seventeen thousand euros. Back kind of power might give some drivers pause to think and think again but this v eight unit seems pleasantly tame in the active suspension and traction controls comfort mode it responds like a midrange sedan with a solid engine. Doesnt have the obsession discovers that changes radically when he switches driving modes from c. For comfort to sport or sport plus just a bit more pressure on the gas pedal and away it goes. To the back thats going to have. The g. T. Cuts loose and does what it was built to do it charges ahead with a vengeance the exhaust flaps open and the engine with a seven speed automatic transmission and the suspension suddenly turns aggressive straight doesnt get some share realizes that its time we used his head the g. T. Is very forgiving for drivers mistakes but if you have no idea what youre doing even the best Safety Technology wont help these men have. The names of the sport and sport plus modes are meant literally a four and a quarter meter sports car features high lateral dynamics precision steering response and an incredibly direct reaction to even the slightest touch of the Steering Wheel it stays in its lane rounding curves at high speeds and keeps his cool even when taking curves while braking. Sasha wouldnt want to open up the m g g t full throttle anywhere but on the race track but on. Country roads it certainly has a ration is appetite or cds reads fuel consumption at one point four liters per hundred kilometers is getting closer to fifteen point eight leaders without too much in the way of sporting ambitions he doesnt even want to know what the fuel consumption would be on the racetrack dogs and even the cells. She teaches stands for grand juries month long and emblem of High Performance automobiles or c. D. s has had the g. T. In its range since two thousand and fourteen now its updated both technology and the sign for the next phase of the models lifetime. Reveals the heart of the g. T. For leader to enter bobi eight it puts out an extra ten kilowatts for a total of three hundred fifty redesign has also teased out another thirty new meters of torque so the entry level g. T. Sends a maximum of six hundred thirty new meters to the transmission. In keeping with their slogan one man one engine a single worker assembles every drive unit by hand at the a m g plant theres a cost but limit sasha locates the mercedes super cars trunk that accommodates a mere one hundred sixty five leaders enough for a few groceries or a short weekend trip anyway of the miles liason that bite us so she doesnt think the broad rocker panels help anyone trying to climb into the g. T. But once safely in the am she performance seat it feels like a sports car or the seats are electrically adjustable with very good lateral support. The performance Steering Wheel with twelve oclock marking provides a good grip with its microfiber cover a Large Center Console has eight knobs a reference to the v. Eight engine under the hood. Once ashas comfortable behind the wheel hes ready to start off what he misses is the drive selector behind the Steering Wheel its wandered down between the seats rather far back. But thats not too much of a disadvantage after all this is a sports car and not a luxury limo. Thats it is not the sasha is certainly c. B. S. Has learned a lot from porsche in two thousand and fourteen when the g. T. Was first launched it was positioned as a direct competitor of the nine eleven and now the ford or g. T. Coupe a comes in direct response to the Porsche Panamera like for these two Kindred Spirits and Performance Matters the number of potential buyers is constantly growing even if the pressure to move away from such environmentally unfriendly cars is growing too perhaps the biggest disincentive would be the one hundred seventeen thousand euro starting price in germany. With the introduction of its new yacht race toyota recently decided to stop offering its diesel powered version in germany taking its place is hybrid gasoline and electric drive to yodas had these combined drive trains in volume production since one nine hundred ninety seven one of the few subcompacts with hybrid derived the iris starts off with hardly a sound. David conscious there on the left stick doesnt see hybrid drive is just a gimmick but is truly the best choice with the r. Its the gasoline powered versions consume a lot more fuel. Energy efficiency is the small hybrids main selling point most of the technology has been taken from this. Second generation prius in the new European Driving Cycle the full hybrid consumes just three point three leaders of fuel its emissions of seventy five grams of c o two for a kilometer are impressively low. Decline rami discovers that was some concentration he can keep the fuel consumption around three point three leaders even without concentrating consumption stays under five leaders for city driving but that comes at the expense of road performance it takes a while for the engine to heave the r. Is up to its top speed as. Toyota provides its hybrid drive buyers some help for driving optimally and info graphic in the infotainment display tracks the flow of energy recuperating of braking helps to keep the battery charged as long as the braking isnt too sudden and a light touch is needed on the accelerator to stay well inside the green eco area. Commencing with ronnie notes that the standard out of magic transmission me unnerved drivers was sensitive hearing that michelin ever he excelled the race he hears a monotone vacuo noise. But if you flow with city traffic at a moderate speed they continuously variable transmission and the hybrid technology tend to make life easier relaxation rather than driving fun is the idea behind the hybrid compact and it deserves mention that the engineers have toned down the background noise compared to previous models through small improvements to the drive train and engine mounts. Alongside the exterior badges blue edged toyota logos referred to the environmentally friendly drive technology. The interior offers little to complain about the controls for the sat nav may be narrow but theyre clearly marked. Attack ometer is nowhere to be found. Since the batteries mounted under the rear seat the cargo space is the same as in the non hybrid yarmulkes. Ronnie likes the fuel efficiency and long lasting quality if you need an undemanding car for the city stop and go traffic this little japanese hybrid might not be a bad choice. Since. He is expanding his family of s. U. V. S having to the sorento and the sportage the smaller key a stunning based on the rio around out the smaller end of korean car makers s. U. V. S range theres a choice of three gasoline powered engines and one diesel all with front wheel drive and ranging from sixty two to eighty eight kilo us prices started from fifteen thousand seven hundred ninety year olds. Their trucks is celebrating the logic of its new fuse so he can tour in new york its the worlds first all electric light truck in volume production deliveries to car buyers in the u. S. Europe and japan will happen this year the e cancer should help reduce noise levels in big cities large Scale Production is planned to start in twenty nineteen. Is so. Hard to stay in his pants when he is here with the new skoda kodiak its named after a type of brown bear that inhabits the islands of the kodiak archipelago in alaska i see from the side it does resemble the long gated silhouette of a bear but it is at the top predator of the urban jungle. Just a teddy bear lets find out how the new hi dad all of. The kodiak offers a choice of five engines three gasoline and two diesel. Were testing the weaker Diesel Engine the two leader t. D. I. With one hundred ten kilowatts of power this model also has permanent all wheel drive and seven speed dual clutch transmission. The bear can leap from zero to one hundred kilometers an hour and nine point eight seconds. Front assist with city emergency brake and pedestrian protection is standard the function initiates a breaking automatically to make city driving safer a maneuver a system minimizes the risk of collision while reversing the system area view is a new addition for skoda it offers virtual displays of the area around the vehicle making it easier to drive in confusing situations or rough terrain. From the front the bare legs tough but not aggressive. As a first for skoda Standard Equipment includes l. E. D. Lights that look like a work of art a roll of l. E. D. S. Along the bottom of the reg headlights work as indicators as well as daytime running lights. And in case you forgot your umbrella there is one stored in the drivers side door pop out door protectors mean no more chipped edges. In a says the van like design perfectly accommodates a third seating row but the use of space is flexible you can get more leg room by moving the second row up to eighteen centimeters lengthwise you can also change the angle of the back rests and out. Linen ending to fair and on. As far as her tester is concerned adults would have enough space here in the back row even with the back rest up in the middle of the only downside is you cant change the angle of the backrest here. No matter which of trim lines you choose the third seating rue costs an extra seven hundred fifty euros. Our test vehicle is outfitted with a top of the range style option as a great deal and the workmanship is of the highest quality in germany the price of our test model starts at just under forty thousand euros but with fewer features and a smaller engine you can get a kodiak for a little over twenty six thousand from. The third row of seats down easily when theyre not in use. And that he misses the well s. U. V. S have never been the most fuel efficient an option the makers are trying to keep it economical with the fission engines in lightweight construction in addition the kodiak has six different driving loads so you can choose the profile that suits best that way the driver can decide if they want to experience the bears wild side or if they prefer if you only fish and end resource oriented form of transport. While in sport mode the kodiak delivers High Performance and top speeds and eco mode it activates their free will function as soon as the driver takes their foot off the pedal. When traveling over twenty kilometers an hour the engine is uncoupled from the gearbox and kicks into coasting mode. That if you made hands up those code amos says that four point seven meters the kodiak is a substantial car but with seating for seven people its a good option for families with city driving there is of course the challenge of being able to find a big enough parking space but if this is a car that suits your needs then the skoda kodiak presents great value for money as far as this class of vehicle goes and total instead was on the left on the boards. The mazda two superman he has been around for over fourteen years and three generations the current generation has boosted sales by more than one hundred forty percent nevertheless mazda has decided its time for an update. Aboard the artistry Manuel Shaffer says get out while the Third Generation mazda to is only two years old japanese car maker has decided to give it a make over it not so much outside the inside design so in the few mia by minute of it. The new mazda two has lots of new driver assistance tools thats not a standard in this Market Segment theres a parking sensor and an emergency brake system for city driving the car can detect driver fatigue or a sudden lane change most of these aids are optional. But melfi. No i like the fact that this new mazda two is noticeably quieter a lot of insulation has been put in around the engine and under the dashboard and it shows especially when you get up to higher speeds you notice theres much less noise from outside and that makes the drive much more pleasant. Vectoring control handling is improved with just a minimal adjustment to the engine torque. The changes to the overall design have been minimal. The chrome trim reaches from the front end of the headlights. Full l. A. The headlights will set you back from six hundred fifty to seven hundred fifty euros extra. The sportsline includes sixteen inch alloy wheels. From the side you instantly notice the elongated hood but at a total length of four point six meters this is still definitely a supermini. All the lights use l. E. D. Take knowledge except the taillights. All mazda to engines use Sky Active Technology in combination with turbo charging they buck the downsizing trend. The cargo space ranges from two hundred eighty to nine hundred fifty leaders. The interior is well organized. The Steering Wheel has the usual controls. The pricier versions come with a seven inch. There display. The seats are comfortable and offer good lateral support. And there is plenty of room in the back. Our test card chief sixty six kilowatts of power in a maximum speed of one hundred eighty three Kilometers Per Hour. The endo in the amount of us as the changes to the mazda two are mostly fine tuning except for the driver assistance b. Which represents a huge leap forward to going to make this one of the safest cars in it segment. Prices for the mas the two in germany started from Twelve Thousand eight hundred ninety year olds but if you want all the safety features youll be looking at a minimum of one thousand nine hundred thousand two hundred ninety era a bigger engine and a few more extras quickly bump the price up closer to twenty three thousand. So i invented. Journalist much as current says the bentley been to get is really impressive its big expensive and luxurious but you might not appreciate all the work that goes into making it when you see one on the street so hes come to bentleys plant and crew to see how this super s. U. V. Is produced on social. Surrounded by idyllic countryside the crew factory is located in cheshire and the north west of england along with the men to go badly also produces other luxury cars like the flying spur the most sane as well as the coupe a and convertible versions of the continental here but unlike at other plants the cars are made by people. Rather than robots. Theyre also made with wood lots of wood from vulcan before i want to says weeks before the actual production begins everything starts with a sheet of wood more or less. Point six millimeter think veneer gives the interior of every badly and actually every been taken a truly individual touch indeed to eleanor to feel light but. Thats because every piece of wood is different if one sort is used up it cant be replaced all of the veneer used in a vehicle has come from a single piece of wood or larger surfaces several sheets of a near known as leaves are painstakingly glued together to create a perfect mirror image the wood is then cut into the desired shapes using a laser before being attached to a backing and placed into was sam leach press. And then its sanded down over and over again the surface must be perfectly smooth before the wood inlays can be lacquered and polished. But a bentley is made of more than wood. The hide from seven cows goes into making the leather upholstery for each pentagon preferably from cattle that have grazed in mountainous regions free of fences and mosquitoes with their will train dies bentley workers find and mark any imperfections in the weather then they cut it with a little help from a computer taking the markings into account the machine arranges all of the pieces needed in a way that reduces waste to a minimum the rest of the work is then once again done by hand. Of postering all the seeds for a vehicle can take many hours. In effect to see. As you only find this tool in the cafeteria at most car plants but terry here finds it also comes in handy for making Steering Wheels as he shows us. The wheel. I see very interesting so that you also have the always have the same distance between though its got the same height but we dont. Other then. This is intriguing and such a simple utensil can help to produce i quote a Steering Wheel and the finished product will look like this one here. That has this really fine stitching which thanks to the fork it is as even as it should be everything is hand crafted i people like kerry and the Steering Wheel is really the most important instrument in a car has says because your hands around it all the time how do i get zero money guns at five my man that im not says im a baller. Even during Assembly Robots are only used to assist the workers like here where they help install the dashboard. Tasks that are normally performed in seconds at other plants can take several minutes at crew to ensure that the workmanship is top notch every screw every panel every wire is put in by hand even at the vital stage where the body is fitted on to the chassis. And says after this weeks long odyssey a new venting the worlds off the Assembly Line every fifteen minutes or so and ready for delivery. And next time i drive it we check out a fun city car then you see. And look at this sun sporty crossover this month. Hes a son of the revolution. Of tunisia since the revolution hes been working to strengthen the young democracy

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