The 2014 Compass is offered in three different levels–Sport, Latitude and Limited. Within all three of these, between base front-wheel-drive form, the available Freedom Drive I full-time active 4-wheel-drive system, and the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package and its upgrades, the Compass spans a wide range of ability from what’s essentially a city-friendly tall small …
The Infiniti QX70 is offered in two models: QX70 3.7 and QX70 5.0. They look quite the same inside and out, but their powertrains give them a different personality from behind the wheel. QX70 3.7 models come with a 325-horsepower, 3.7L V6, while QX70 5.0 models get a 390-hp, 5.0L V8. Both are hooked up …
The QX80 is a full-featured luxury vehicle and it comes in a single very well-equipped trim, with the only major choice being between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Both versions come with a strong 5.6L V8 engine, employing variable valve timing and lift, as well as direct injection and making 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet …
The 2014 Fusion is all about drivetrain options. Buyers have many engine and transmission choices, all of which produce stellar fuel economy. Engines include a 2.5L 4-cylinder, a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo, a 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo, a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, a 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid and a plug-in hybrid system. Six-speed manuals and 6-speed automatics are the …
The M5 features a high-performance version of the 5-series’ 4.4L twin-turbo engine. It utilizes direct injection and BMW’s Valvetronic system, which can vary intake valve lift to both save fuel and aid responsiveness. Horsepower is rated at 560 and torque is stated to be 500 lb-feet. Given the output, fuel economy ratings are an impressive …
The new C-MAX redefines Ford’s endeavor in the world of hybrids. Two models in three trims are offered: the Hybrid SE and SEL, as well as the plug-in Energi. All are powered by a 2.0L inline-4 Atkinson engine with an electric motor, which total 188 total system horsepower. The difference in the Energi is its …
The 2014 BMW 5-Series is available with 4-cylinder 528i, 6-cylinder 535i or V8 550i models, as well as with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. 528i models include a 2.0L four making 241 hp and 258 ft-lb of torque, with that peak torque achieved at just 1,250 rpm. The 3.0L six in 535i models makes 300 …
The 2014 Audi A5, S5, and RS5 models are offered in coupe or cabriolet body styles. A5 models all come with a 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine, with turbocharging and direct injection, which produces 220 hp, while S5 models get a 333-hp, 3.0L supercharged TFSI V6 engine. Quattro all-wheel drive is included in all coupes, but …
For 2014, the Audi A7 is offered in two models: 3.0T, which features a direct-injection, supercharged V6 with 310 hp and 325 ft-lb of torque; and 3.0 TDI, which features a turbo direct-injection clean diesel V6. That unit produces 240 hp and 428 ft-lb of torque. Power is put to the ground through an 8-speed …
This 2013 Infiniti QX56 is a monstrosity and I mean that both in a positive and negative way. Positive because I like big trucks (love the Chevrolet Suburban for example), negative because it’s so big… The V8, all 400 hp of it, is smooth as is the auto transmission. Shifts are imperceptible, and get this …
