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
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Episode 2928
For 2010, the most flamboyant Porsche 911 street variant
2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet Episode 2928
For equal doses of sun-worshipping and exhilaration, the 2010 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro Cabriolet that we recently had on our lot is a great choice. The A5 Cabriolet is an ultra-clean droptop rendition of Audi’s big A5 coupe, and to our eyes, it looks just fine without a fixed roof. As with the…
2010 Porsche Cayman S Episode 2925
The great thing about Porsche is that they never stop updating a design. Case in point, the latest Porsche’s Cayman S. Even with a new Cayman due for 2011, Porsche has made some significant additions to the current coupe. Foremost among them is our car’s PDK automated transmission. Replacing the…
2011 Chevrolet Volt Episode 2925
You’ve heard about Chevrolet’s Volt Advanced Hybrid for a long time now, and we’ve given you our impressions about driving a test mule with the Volt electric drive in action, but recently we got to drive the real Volt, close to what will be on sale in showrooms at the end of this year. Chevy says…
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Episode 2924
For 2010, the Land Rover Range Rover’s two-box silhouette changes little, but refreshed sheetmetal drives it further upscale, and a pair of new, more powerful engines move it there more quickly. A three-bar theme echoes from the revised grille to new headlights and taillights to the tall rectangular…
2011 Infiniti M Episode 2924
For Infiniti’s loyal fans, the M series is the company’s halo car. And for 2011, it’s all-new. Called the Nissan Fuga in Japan, the new Infiniti M carries much more visual drama than the car it replaces. An initial stroke down its 16-foot flanks moves from behind the swept-back headlights to…
2011 Toyota Sienna Episode 2921
With SUVs and crossovers being today’s family trucksters of choice, it’s easy to forget just how practical and convenient a well-designed minivan can be. Fortunately, Toyota hasn’t forgotten as they release the third generation of the Sienna minivan. Looking more crossover than box, the new Sienna…
2010 Nissan Altima Episode 2921
With 17 years under its belt, Nissan’s top-selling nameplate, the mid-size Altima, now enters its fourth generation. For 2010, the entire Altima line-up
2010 Outlander GT Episode 2918
Over at Mitsubishi, they’ve added a rally-inspired GT variant to the seven-passenger Outlander crossover lineup. Outside, the 2010 Outlander GT is treated to Bi-Xenon HID headlights, and a blacked-out Evo-Ten style trapezoidal grille. Racier side sills, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a lightweight…
2010 Land Rover LR4 Episode 2918
When it comes to off-road prowess, Land Rover is the global benchmark. Now, after five years with few changes, their middleweight LR3 has been revamped, and rechristened the 2010 LR4. While you may not notice much new outside, the front end is smoother. Headlights are new, each with a ribbon of…