First Impressions
As soon as the test cars arrive, we can't wait to get behind the wheel and give viewers a first impression of the latest vehicles to hit the MotorWeek lot.
Most Recent First Impressions
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Episode 3001
For fans of the Subaru Impreza WRX and WRX STI, 2011 upgrades mean an even more sport-infused driving experience than before. We got a chance to thoroughly try out both revised 2011 editions on the hilly sweepers around Aspen, Colorado, as well as on a makeshift dirt-driven course, and a short, but…
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Episode 2952
Assembled in Mexico, the sixth generation Jetta is now more oriented towards American carports than German Autobahns. To do that, Jetta has grown up in size and appearance, while moving down market in features and price. No longer a premium compact, this Jetta is aimed right at America’s small car…
2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Episode 2950
Next we turn the keys to Porsche’s 2011 Boxster Spyder, a delicious-to-see and exhilarating-to-drive, throwback to the iconic 550 Spyder. The Spyder’s fun, 50’s-vintage styling comes complete with twin seat fairings, a minimalist manual softtop, and even rocker panel stripes. The Spyder sits just…
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Episode 2950
A road-ready version of Mitsubishi’s compact Concept-CX enters production as the 2011 Outlander Sport. It shares its 105.1-inch wheelbase with the other Outlander compact crossovers, but casts a much shorter shadow with reduced rear overhang. That drops seating from seven to five, but makes Sport’s…
2011 BMW 335is Episode 2950
Even though the BMW 3-Series is nearing an overhaul, there is still time for one more new model, the 335is. The 3-Series Sport fills the gap between the regular-strength 335 and the undiluted M3. To do that, BMW took the already strong N54 three-liter, twin-turbo straight six, upgraded the cooling…
2010 Kawasaki Jet Ski Episode 2948
Our next set of keys doesn’t fit a four wheeler. But, rather, fires up a summer-fun ride with room for three and no wheels at all-the 2010 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 260LX. At the heart of this mean aquatic superstar is a supercharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder churning out 260 horsepower. That’s more than a V6…
2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Episode 2948
Since it’s inception, the popularity of the full-size Mercedes-Benz R-Class has suffered due to the inability of customers to define it. It looks like a minivan, rides like a car, and works like an SUV. So, what is it? Well, clearly for 2011, Mercedes wanted to make the crossover utility appeal more…
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Episode 2945
Cadillac, fresh from adding a sleek Sport Wagon to its Europhile CTS lineup, now goes two steps further with a pair of dynamic Sport Coupes. Like the wagon, the CTS and CTS-V Coupes share much of their mechanicals with the CTS Sedan. The coupes are slightly shorter and lower. The imposing front end,…
2011 Bentley Mulsanne Episode 2945
After more than a decade in production, Bentley’s flagship Arnage has run its course. Its 2011 replacement, named Mulsanne-after four of the most famous miles in motorsports-is all-new, and is the first car to have been designed solely as a Bentley since 1928. Under the Mulsanne’s hood, Bentley’s…
2011 Infiniti QX Episode 2943
While full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUVs clearly don’t get as much buyer interest as they used to, they still appeal to a core affluent family demographic. One such Goliath is the second-generation Infiniti QX. Now lower, wider, longer, and lighter than before, the QX’s new design is modern and…