Car Reviews
2013 Ferrari F12 berlinetta: First Drive
Article by Ayan Sengupta
World’s one of the most appealing automobile brand, Ferrari, seems to be looking forward to make another bang in the market. The world’s most powerful road-going Ferrari is now all set to take the thrilling experience while driving to the next level with the 2013 Ferrari F12 berlinetta after a dormancy of about two decades.
The 2-seater has a roaring V12 engine that churns out a power of 730hp is styled with leather, aluminum and carbon fiber-line cabin. Once the idle engine comes into life, it hardly takes 3.1 seconds for it to take the virtual needle of the speedometer to the 62mph mark, while its tachometer heads towards the 8500rpm redline at the same time. Taking a look into [...]
2012 BMW Z4 – Offers A Blend Of Luxury And Style
Article by Vinod Khanchandani
Good
Excellent visibility for a convertible; efficient four-cylinder and powerful six-cylinder engines; large trunk with top raised; quick folding hardtop; comfortable ride.
Bad
Quite expensive; not that involving and invigorating as Porsche rival; 4-cylinder is clattery at idle.
Introduction
2012 BMW Z4 has the classic two-seater roadster look, however gets a contemporary 2-piece power retractable hardtop. The result is a stylish looking vehicle, which combines the enjoyment of a convertible with a sportiness of a coupe. Plenty of performance, sleek styling and a high class interior combine to make the Z4 a highly desirable roadster. For 2012, it gets a new entry-level model. Replacing the sDrive30i [...]
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan – Korean Luxury Gets A Little Sharper
Article by Vinod Khanchandani
Good
Sensational Lexicon audio system; comfortable ride in non R-Spec model; generous warranty coverage; luxurious interior; powerful and smooth powerplants.
Bad
Rough ride in R-Spec; missing four-wheel drive system; disappointing braking with 4.6 and 3.8; rear seat doesn’t fold down.
Introduction
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan takes its rightful place amongst established luxury sedan rivals with handsome styling engine power to match and generous luxury features. For 2012, the Korean automaker adds a V8 5.0 liter powered model to the lineup, makes the eight-speed automatic transmission standard across the board and increases horsepower for the base V6. The 4.6 and 3.8 trim levels also get new [...]
2012 Mazdaspeed 3 – Wicked Performance Combines With Vast Value
Article by Vinod Khanchandani
Good
Reasonable price; strong turbocharged performance; hatchback utility; premium features and interior; precise handling.
Bad
Not available as sedan; pronounced torque steer; lacks automatic transmission.
Introduction
2012 Mazdaspeed 3 is a performance tuned, high powered version of the Mazda 3 hatchback and a top pick for budget minded driving enthusiasts. It offers energetic personality, thoughtful features and rewarding handling. Fierce, sporty and agile, the Mazdaspeed 3 takes design cues from the company’s award winning Nagare concept vehicle. Its front end gets a lower air dam and round halogen headlamps, which frame a 5-point black grille. Wedge shaped subtle curving Nagare-like character [...]
2012 Hyundai Genesis – Test Drive
Article by Kaushik Chakraborty
The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has been test driven over the recent holiday season and has been found to be a car that one can fall in love with. Almost all features of this high end medium sized car are going to leave a strong impression. The only factor that one can take exception to is that the option of all-wheel drive has not been offered on this car. The car was taken for a long drive across a 300 mile stretch that involved a sojourn through the mountains as well. Passing through the mountains obviously was going to be a challenge, if it snowed, essentially because the Hyundai Genesis has been provided with rear-wheel drive only.
The 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 was taken out for the test drive. [...]
