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WR TV: 2015 Audi A5 2.0T Coupe (6MT)
This week we’re at the helm of Audi’s answer to the BMW 4-Series, the A5. Unlike the top-spec RS5 we drove last year, this Audi coupe comes with a feature rarely found in modern Audis sold in the US – a manual gearbox.
WR TV: 2015 Audi S3 2.0T S-Tronic
This week we’ve got the keys to Audi’s latest small sports sedan. Coated in Sepang Blue paint and equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder motor that’s hooked to a six-speed dual clutch gearbox, the 3300 pound S3 is capable of getting from zero to sixty miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and boasts an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
Quick Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
The good news is that these “mainstream” turbo cars are lighter, more fuel efficient, and every bit as powerful as the larger displacement-motored vehicles they’re meant to replace. The bad news, at least for the enthusiast, fun-seeker, is that cars like the Sonata 2.0T haven’t actually been developed with the chassis, suspension, braking, etc upgrades to make them feel truly hot.
Driven: Ford’s New EcoBoost Engines
When turbocharged engines started to gain traction in the 1970s and 1980s, one could argue they weren’t the most refined pieces of technology. Drivers of Ford’s own turbos were forced to cope with a lack of power while the turbo spooled up, and then were thrown back in their seats when on boost. If you have ever had the pleasure of sampling the turbocharged 2.3-liter Ford engine in the mid-80s Mustang SVO or Merkur XR4Ti (AKA the Ford Sierra XR4i), you’ll know the sensation we’re talking about. Those products were wildly fun to drive for those looking for the thrill of acceleration, but they lacked the sort of refinement needed for true, mass market appeal.
2011 Ford Explorer Improves Fuel Economy 30 Percent
The 2011 Explorer is a big deal for Ford, as it looks to change what was once a gas-guzzling truck-based SUV into a more efficient, unibody crossover. One of the stars of that effort is the all-new 2.0-liter Ecoboost I-4, which is set to take over for the previous generation’s 4.0-liter V-6.
Driven: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec
We were excited when Hyundai dropped the Genesis Coupe on the public. The brand has been shaking things up in the automotive world, and the thought of a Korean, rear-drive sports coupe sounded particularly sweet. After driving the Coupe, we quickly came to really appreciate it, and when Hyundai finally released the Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec, we couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel, and we were sure there were oodles of tuners and budget racers that shared the sentiment.
First Look: 2011 Audi TT and TTS
The current generation of the Audi TT has been on the market since 2007, which means it is just about due for an update, and the crew from Ingolstadt has done just that for the 2011 model year.
First Look: 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
Today in New York, Hyundai revealed the Sonata 2.0T, powered by a 274-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. If that doesn’t pique your interest, Hyundai also announced that it will get 34 miles per gallon on the highway.
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