We first tested the current iteration of the Lexus LX 570 when it debuted in 2008, alongside the Toyota Land Cruiser on which it is based. So when we were offered the 2011 Lexus LX 570 for a test-drive, we almost rejected it. But then we figured “why not.” Maybe something has changed. It turns out nothing has changed, although our tester was a more interesting vehicle than the one we drove before.
| The Good: – Pleasant styling in and out – Fair ride and handling – Good rear legroom and boot |
The Bad: – Average cabin plastics – Average rear headroom – Average fuel economy |
The 2010 Oman International Motorshow will be held in the capital of Muscat from the 2nd to the 5th of December.
| The Good: – Cool retro-modern styling – Great grip and handling – Seriously powerful engine |
The Bad: – Hard plastic interior – Shallow luggage boot – Outward visibility |
| The Good: – Cool retro-modern styling – Good ride and handling – Competitive V6 engine |
The Bad: – Hard plastic interior – Shallow luggage boot – Outward visibility |
Chrysler is on a bit of a roll, upgrading the interiors on almost all their existing models in a bit to improve their image as well as sales. The latest model to benefit is the 2011 Dodge Avenger midsize sedan, which also receives a new engine option.
The 2010 Sharjah Auto Show in October also played host to the first Middle East Motor Tuning Show, which in turn hosted the 2010 Custom Design Cup. Around the Middle East, everyone with a penchant for drawing cars were invited to submit their ideas on how to modify a 2010 Ford Mustang GT, visual exterior and interior only. Ten judges, including me, were asked to rate the designs based on various criteria and whether they were feasible. I also had the additional task of flagging through copy-pasted designs taken off the internet. My job was to just use a points system for rating,
| The Good: – Unique exterior styling – Decent ride and handling – Nice premium-trimmed cabin |
The Bad: – Needs more power – Average rear-seat space – No low-range gearing |
After numerous complaints by owners, threats of a lawsuit and lambasting on U.S. news channels, BMW’s American arm is now conducting a full recall on all models fitted with the “award-winning” turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-6 engine due to reports of fuel pump failure.
| The Good: – Sharp exterior styling – Monstrous engine – Premium cabin |
The Bad: – Average rear legroom – No proper paddle-shifters – Needs rear parking camera |