Audi Q5
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2008-04-21 06:21:37
This article is only available in french. La catégorie des VUS compact de luxe est en plein effervescence. Les BMW X3 et Land Rover Freelander ont fait cavalier seul pendant quelques dans ce segment, mais l’arrivée récente de véhicules comme l’Acura RDX et l’Infiniti EX est venue changer les choses. Sous peu, Volvo introduira aussi son deuxième utilitaire sport, le XC60. Et voilà qu’Audi vient tout juste de dévoiler officiellement son nouveau joueur dans ce segment, le Q5.D’abord lancé en Europe, le Q5 sera offert là-bas avec un choix de trois motorisations. Deux d’entre-elles seront des diesel, tandis que l’autre, à essence, nous sera le seul destiné. Il s’agit d’un V6 de 3,2 litres FSI développant 265 chevaux et 243 lb-pi de couple. Ce moteur sera accompagné d’une boîte automatique Tiptronic à changement rapide ainsi que du système de traction intégrale Quattro à prise permanente. Notons que ce système permet d’offrir jusqu’à 85% du couple aux roues arrière, mais aussi jusqu’à 65% vers l’avant.
Avec le Q5, Audi n’entend pas offrir un véhicule d’entrée de gamme. Le niveau de luxe et de caractéristiques de série promet donc d’être relevé, comme en fait foi le communiqué de presse. On parle ici d’un système d’accès et de démarrage sans clé, de la climatisation automatique à trois zones, de la sellerie de cuir avec assise chauffante et d’une chaîne audio à huit haut-parleurs. Le Q5 sera aussi le premier véhicule à adopter la troisième évolution du système d’interface MMI.
Bien sûr, le prix du Q5 n’a pas encore été dévoilé. Le véhicule devrait fait son apparition en Amérique du Nord d’ici environ un an.
Audi A5/S5 Return of the coupe
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2008-04-17 23:52:01Looks like Audi is coming of age and is finally on par with its German rivals. After revamping its whole line of base models, Audi is now focussing its energy on more specialized models. While these don’t exactly bring in a lot of money, they do a lot for the company’s image, proving that it has matured. Audi introduced two speed machines, the RS4 and R8, and is now back to grand touring coupes with the A5 and S5 models.When it comes to coupes, Audi is no novice. We all remember the first Audi quattro, affectionately called the Ur quattro, which was introduced in 1980 and sold in Europe until 1991. The major models in this market are now sport coupes, including the BMW 3 Series coupes and the Mercedes CLK. The new S5 might even match up with bullets like the Mercedes CLS and the BMW 6 Series - maybe not in terms of proportions, but in style and attitude.
Six or eight cylinders?
In Canada, the choice won’t be hard to make. The first car in this line is the A5 3.2 which, like the S5, will only be offered in Canada with quattro all-wheel drive. Hidden under the hood is a V6 engine making 265 horsepower. This model could use a little sprucing up, but prices for options haven’t been released yet. Look further down the line at the S5 4.2 and I bet you feel butterflies. It comes with the same engine as the S4, a 4.2-litre V8 that produces 354 horsepower. Both these engines have direct fuel injection, which Audi has dubbed FSI.
When the A5 and S5 are released this fall, they’ll only be offered with a 6-speed manual transmission. If you want an automatic, which includes a Tiptronic mode, you’ll have to wait until next year. And forget a direct shift gearbox - these just aren’t compatible with longitudinal engines. Audi breaks new ground in Europe, where some of its models with front-wheel drive get an 8-speed automatic.
A matter of style
It’s no news that when it comes to cars, style sells. And this is especially true for coupes. One thing that Audi understands well is that these cars turn heads. Under the direction of Italian designer Walter de’Silva, Audi has produced one of its most stylish vehicles ever. In fact, de’Silva goes so far to say that it is Audi’s greatest beauty yet. Just one look and you feel that you have to have one.
The S5 is the most striking, since it has a number of sporty features. Its front end is particularly impressive, with the daytime driving lights made up of a row of LED lights in the optical unit, which gives the vehicle a unique and intimidating style.
When it comes to wheels, I’ve found Audi’s designs a little too classic. While this is true in the A5, I have to admit that the S5 really surprised me, breaking away from the manufacturer’s usual style. Designed to let you catch a glimpse of the black brake callipers, the wheels on the S5 do a lot for the overall look of the car.
Sitting in the lap of luxury
In keeping with its reputation for cushy interiors, Audi has lined the A5 and S5 with rich fabric. Yet it showed a little restraint and everything is in good taste, with just the right amount of sportiness. The designers clearly had driver comfort in mind when they put all the instruments and central console together in a single block. Ergonomically speaking, they couldn’t have done better.
Another nice touch is the perfectly integrated navigation system screen, which doesn’t interrupt the style. Each with four seats, the A5 and S5 bring together the sporty lines of 2-seater speedsters and the practicality of sport sedans. Although the back seats are best-suited for children, two adults can fit with relative ease, as long as you don’t have giants up front.
Aboard the S5, you’ll find a few features that kick up the sportiness another notch or two, such as sporty trim, a unique steering wheel, a titanium background for the instrument panel and suede on the seats with the S5 emblem.
On the road
Get behind the wheel of the A5 or the S5 and you’ll quickly see why these are grand touring vehicles and not race cars. Whereas the S4, RS4 and R8 are all about pure performance, the A5/S5 duo combines performance and driving comfort. The Luxury Sport theme is confirmed with steering that is somewhat lighter than in other models. Although it is a less powerful vehicle, the A5 is agile on turns, thanks to its lower weight, especially in the front.
If I had a wish, I’d ask the V6 engine to growl a little more. As it stands, it seems a little dead in sport drive mode. On the other hand, the V8 inside the S5 rumbles just enough to satisfy the driver without being irritating. Playing with the manual transmission and accelerator is much more fun when every time you gear up you feel like you are in a powerful race car.
Although the cars differ slightly in terms of suspension, both offer a sporty ride while ensuring comfort on the road. It’s too bad that the people who can afford this kind of machine generally don’t make the most of its capabilities. They like what these vehicles look like on paper, but rarely experience the full capabilities of their cars.
Without a doubt, Audi has taken an important step toward becoming the reputed manufacturer it hopes to be. The company has struggled to find its defining characteristic, but it now looks as though style will be its trademark. And I’ve got to say, they’ve done it right! The Audi A5/S5 will make your heart race…
Summary
Test vehicle: 2007 Audi S5 2007
Price range: $78,000 (estimated price)
Test model: Audi S5 4.2 quattro
Test model price: n/a
Options: None
Freight: $700
EnerGuide ratings: n/a
Reported fuel consumption: n/a
Basic warranty: 4 years/80,000 km
Competition: BMW 335Ci coupe; Infiniti G37 coupe; Mercedes-Benz CLK; Volvo C70
Strengths: Unusual style, ergonomically designed interior, powerful transmission, quattro all-wheel drive
Weaknesses: Some equipment only available as options Read more
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Car of the Month: 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
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2008-02-01 09:57:58
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is perhaps the pinnacle of European luxury. It is the envy of anyone looking to be recognized as high class. From rap stars to professional athletes to CEOs, if they’ve got money to burn they’ve considered owning this vehicle. Anyone can own one though but not everyone knows how to modify it like this. February’s car of the month takes it to the next level.
• EXTERIOR
Brabus aerodynamics including illuminated door sills and rear cargo area for entraNce and exit.
• INTERIOR
Brabus pedal set.
• WHEELS & TIRES
21″ HRE 943R, Brushed Aluminum Center with Chrome outer. Pirelli 245/30/21 front & 295/25/21 rear.
• SUSPENSION ET BRAKES
Brabus lowering module (55mm).
• UNDER THE HOOD
Brabus engine management upgrade (ECU), Brabus exhaust, Renntech headers.
• ICE
stock.
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Car of the Month: 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
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2008-01-01 08:35:04
Pasquale’s 1998 Eclipse GSX will turn heads just about everywhere it goes. The mean looking black beauty has taken home many awards including 1st place Mitsubishi at Car Fever (two years in a row), Drift Mania, Autofest and Laval Grand Prix. Modified from A-Z there is virtually no portion of the vehicle that was left untouched.
Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 1998
• OWNER:Pasquale Piscitelli
• EXTERIOR
Street fighter front bumper, angel eye projector headlights, 8000k HIDs, smoked white taillights, shaved door handles, Siebon carbon fiber hood, Tein hood dampers.
• INTERIOR
APEX I Pen turbo timer, Autometer boost gauge, Autometer air fuel ratio gauge, Autometer pyrometer, leather & suede seats and door panels, suede head liner, MOMO steering wheel, MOMO shifter, MOMO handbrake, MOMO pedals, MOMO door sils, MOMO harnesses.
• WHEELS & TIRES
Toyo T1R 225/35/ZR18, Spyn 18″ SVS Tuning.
• SUSPENSION ET BRAKES
Yonaka coilovers, Vibrant front upper strut bar, Ractive rear upper strut bar, Brembo drilled and slotted rotors, Hawk brake pads.
• UNDER THE HOOD
Garret T3T4 turbo, custom exhaust manifold, Yonaka front mount intercooler, custom intercooler pipes, Greddy blow off valve, Fidenza cam gears, Yonaka aluminum radiator, Tokiko clutch cylinder, Clutch Masters stage 2 clutch, Fidenze Aluminum flywheel, Aluminum pulleys, Injen intake pipe, AEM fuel rail, RC Engineering 550cc injectors, custom full 3″ exhaust, Magnaflow race muffler APEXi Super AFC Turbosmart boost controller Turbomsart wastegate.
• ICE
Alpine CDA-9885 Radio, Alpine Ipod connector, XM Radio, Myron & Davis DVD player in custom fiberglass mold, Myron & Davis screen in custom mold, two 3″ Accelevision screens, two Earthquake PH2000 MOMO amplifiers, one Earthquake TNT 4-channel amplifier, two Earthquake Subzero 10″ subwoofers, Earthquake V-tec 6.5″ component set, Earthquake V-tec 6.5″ coax set, two Earthquake 1.5 farad caps, ARC Audio equalizer, ARC Audio 3-way crossover.
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Car of the Month: 1991 MR-2 Turbo
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2007-12-01 10:47:51
With all the RHD MR-2s kicking around, its almost refreshing to see a LHD version that has been modified. This particular beast has enough power to take on just about anything it meets on the track. Boasting over 300 WHP and cool sleek JDM looks, one might almost classify it as a sleeper.
MR-2 Turbo / 3S-GTE 1991
• OWNER:Tran chez HP Autosports
• EXTERIOR
VIS carbon fiber hood & pop-up lights (CF), JDM 93-up front signal lights and rear lights, Border front bumper, Tom’s side & rear bumper, candy apple red paint job.
• INTERIOR
Stock.
• WHEELS & TIRES
Spyn 2 piece 17×7 front 17×8 rear with Dunlop SP-Sport FM901 215/40R17 front 235/40/17 rear.
• SUSPENSION ET BRAKES
Tokico white & Eibach Prokit, all bushing in poly-urethane (suspension & engine), GREDDY 2-piece 4 pistons big brake kit (front), Power Slot & EBC Yellow pads (rear), stainless steel brake lines.
• UNDER THE HOOD
A/C, power steering removed, Greddy TD-06SH-25G, Blitz downpipe, HKS blow-off-valve, TRD caps (oil, coolant), K&N filter, braided stainless steel oil & fuel lines, AEROMOTIVE adjustable fuel pressure regulator, upgraded intercooler fan + extra cooling fan, engine oil cooler, 1993 + up trottle body, Supra fuel pump, AEM Tru-Time cam-gear, HKS 264 degree camshaft, HKS metal head gasket, HKS valve spring set, ACT 4 poke race disc, ACT heavy duty pressure plate, JUN lightweight flywheel.
• ICE
stock.
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Car of the Month: 2006 Porsche Carerra S
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2007-11-01 12:22:57
While only lightly modified, this 2006 Porsche Carrera S is most likely the dream car of every kid. The stealthy looking black paint with matching black rims gives a mean yet classy look that you could only find from a Porsche.
2006 Porsche Carerra S 
• EXTERIOR
Techart aerodynamics.
• INTERIOR
stock.
• WHEELS & TIRES
Davin Speed 3, three-peice forged wheels 20×8.5 front and 20×11 rear with Continental Sport Contact 2 245-30-20 in front and 305-25-20 rear.
• SUSPENSION ET BRAKES
Techart coilovers.
• UNDER THE HOOD
Billy Boat headers, Billy Boat exhaust, Techart airbox Techart ecu flash, Techart short shifter all making 407hp.
• ICE
Stock.
Special thanks: Toyz Autoart
