2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
| The Good: – Distinctive inside and out – Excellent power and response – Great ride-handling balance |
The Bad: – Not particularly affordable – No space in the boot – Oddly-placed controls & knobs |
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
So we got a 2016 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
The Ford F-150 is easily the most technologically-advanced truck in its class. Where else can you get an aluminium-bodied fullsize pickup with a turbo engine that makes it quicker than a V8? That got your attention.
Nissan Patrol V6 replaces SE V8 for 2017, in UAE showrooms now
It’s happened. The 2017 Nissan Patrol is now available with a V6 engine, as the existing 317 hp Patrol SE V8 has already been discontinued. And the V6 is already in Dubai showrooms quietly on display in the UAE.
Long-term wrap-up: Our Alfa Romeo 156 goes to a better home
Our Alfa Romeo left us a few months ago. After all, while it was registered under my name, I was sharing ownership with two other guys and just holding the car for a friend until it found a buyer.
2016 Land Rover LR4
| The Good: – Cabin layout and features – Off-road capabilities – Fairly comfortable ride |
The Bad: – High base price – Safe but floaty handling – Could be quicker |
Nissan reveals first ever bio-ethanol electric vehicle prototype
Nissan has revealed what they claim to be the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-powered (SOFC) prototype vehicle that runs on bio-ethanol electric power.
So we got a 2016 Land Rover LR4 Landmark Edition
This is it. This is the last of the boxy Land Rovers. The next-gen model will look like a bloated Discovery Sport (although maybe its styling will look better once the prototype’s camo comes off). The LR4 has reached the end of the line, and this is our final hurrah with it.
2016 GMC Acadia Denali AWD
| The Good: – Huge cabin space – Decent handling – Quiet comfortable ride |
The Bad: – Average fuel economy – No chance of offroading – Longer than most cars |
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
| The Good: – Solid drivetrain upgrade – Practical cabin and features – Top-notch ride and handling |
The Bad: – Pricey with options – Multimedia needs more colour – Squirmy in threshold braking |
First drive: 2016 Mini Clubman Cooper S in the UAE
BMW’s little sub-brand Mini has been catching a lot of flak lately for, well, not being so mini any more. Having driven every “new” Mini for the past decade, we can attest to the fact that they’ve been growing, but it’s also become more refined and practical as time went on. Of course, there’s a limit to how much space you can get out of a 3-door hatchback, so a few years ago, BMW had the bright idea to turn Mini into an entire range of cars that aren’t so small any more. One of them is the Clubman you see here,
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