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Quick Drive: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
To me, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid feels like a much different car than the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Not that it really drives any differently, but it just has a different atmosphere inside the cabin. Touches like the leather, wood trim, and generally higher-quality materials immediately set it apart. The general comfort level is uplifted a bit, and the inclusion of features like the multi-way power seats and easy-to-use climate control are on hand to make the occupants feel like they’re in a more luxurious vehicle. It’s things like this that make Lincoln feel like its own brand—a case for Ford to keep it.
Winding Road Video: 2012 Infiniti M35h – Quick Drive
Come along for the ride as we take Infiniti’s all new performance hybrid out for a spin around the block. A more stirring experience than most hybrids can manage, to be sure.
Driven: 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
The cabin of the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V spoke to the nature of the car. The gear selector and steering wheel were clad in suede, begging to be held. The instrument panel shone brightly, with the small boost gauge in particular catching our eye with a promise of some supercharged fun. Prominent contrasting stitching on the dash looked classy and bold. The Recaro seats, though totally adjustable, held us firmly in a position of attention, the bolsters prodding us into alertness. The V-badged Caddy reminded us a bit of the Concorde jet—sleek, luxurious, supremely fast, yet odd to behold. There is no question, even before firing up the CTS-V, that this is a driver’s car.
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