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If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Alexandra Straub
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If you have to haul, do it in style DEL MAR, California. With a 12.5-metre turnIt’s a quintessential SoCal ing radius – which we (Southern California) put to the test when we morning. want to make a U-turn The marine layer is in full to take some photos effect; blocking a would– it’s quite impressive. be gorgeous sunrise. Yet Furthermore, it’s the that doesn’t stop avid all-in-one midsize truck The versatility sports enthusiasts from without compromise. and usability of taking a run along the It has the segment’s beach. Or taking to the these trucks appeal best horsepower thanks water for some morning to two great engines. to small business wave action. The first being a 2.5L, owners, families Nor does it stop couples 4-cylinder with 200 hp from walking arm-in-arm, or even outdoor and 191 lb-ft of torque, with their hands occupied lovers. the next being a 3.6L, by their morning coffee, V6 with 305 hp and Alexandra Straub and their midsize breed 269 lb-ft of torque. Both of pooch following close engines are paired to by. However, something does turn their a 6-speed automatic transmission; a heads. 6-speed manual is available on select A host of all-new 2015 midsize trucks extended cab 2WD models have them perplexed. They’ve nevCome 2015, a 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Dieer seen these kinds of Canyons or sel is scheduled to join in the engine Colorados gracing the streets before lineup. and wonder what all the commotion Want to tow a couple of dirt bikes, or is about. mount a couple of kayaks on the rear? Then again, it’s not uncommon to Sure! Not a problem. see midsized trucks in this part of the As I drove through Del Mar with a world. In fact, they’re a dime a dozen. trailer hitched to the back that carried Most are outfitted with surf racks, two incredibly clean dirt bikes, I barely toolboxes or have gear loaded in the felt they were there. bed. They are put to good use. The V6-endowed Chevy Colorado (or Anita Burke, GM’s chief vehicle GMC Canyon) tows up to 3,175 kg engineer of midsize trucks, explained (7,000 lbs.) with the trailering package, what makes this category of relatively so it has ample oomph to get it up small truck popular. The versatility some tough grades without breaking and usability of these trucks appeal to a sweat. small business owners, families or even When you want to access the bed – outdoor lovers. regardless of trim – they all come with
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the four or six-cylinder variants, no rattles, bangs or buzzing were heard. I actually couldn’t believe my ears as to how serene the cabin was. I guess the triple door seals are doing their job and doing it well. The transmission had a smoothness to it and the 8-inch touchscreen featuring Text Messaging Alerts and Siri Eyes Free are a bonus. If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Pricing for the Chevrolet Colorado starts at an MSRP of $19,900 for the four-cylinder with the extended cab. The GMC Canyon has a starting MSRP of $20,600 (both exclude a destination charge of $1,695). Visit www.gm.ca for more information Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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Popular Toyota Camry undergoes major update by Zack Spencer
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models a wireless charging system in the centre cubby but the phone either needs a special sleeve or integrated wireless charging technology. Plus, there is a new screen between the speedo and tachometer for a quick reference of the radio, navigation or phone calls. These are all welcome updates but the major competitor for this car is the Honda Accord and the interior on that car is much more upscale and technologically advanced, with two screens and a higher end feel. Drive Not just happy to make a more appealing looking car, the engineers also went about improving the ride, handling and noise inside the car. The track of the wheels has been widened and the lower end models also get wider wheels for improved feedback but the biggest change is to the steering feel. The Camry is equipped with electric power steering and these systems have been notorious for poor feedback to the driver. This new 2015 Camry is a big step foreword. Straight-line stability has been improved and the car, with a more rigid platform and slightly stiffer springs and shocks, is now sending good feedback to the driver. To highlight this, a stock off-the-showroom 2015 Camry, with regular tires was used at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for hot laps. With a pro NASCAR driver at the wheel, this new sedan easily navigated around the oval at speeds over 200 km/h. No fuss, no problem. Not something anyone in a road-going Camry will experience but a good demonstration. Verdict What haven’t been updated are the engine and transmission choices. The same 178hp 2.5L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic does duty along with an optional 3.5L V6 putting out 268hp. Yes, this is known equipment and these engines have a proven record but with Honda and other providing direct injection engines and new slick transmissions, it might be safe to go with “tried and true” but at some point these engines will require upgrades or replacements. As it stands, this is much more than a regular mid-cycle facelift. The 2015 Camry looks much better, drives with more confidence and has a pleasant interior. With the help of NASCAR, the Camry will remain a North American staple, this time with a lot more style. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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Making sense of new consumption rating system The more fuel a vehicle burns is directly related to the amount of carbon dioxide, a A new fuel consumption rating greenhouse gas, it pumps out system kicks in for all 2015 modthe tailpipe. So, not only does el year new cars and light trucks. a more fuel efficient vehicle The Government of Canada has cost less to operate, it also has finally approved the five-cycle reduced environmental impact. test method, already used in Fuel economy now transcends the US since 2008. In general, The Government those predicted fuel consumpof Canada has finally the small car market and is an important concern for buyers in tion figures on the EnerGuide just about every vehicle market label (on every new vehicle) will approved the fivesegment. increase somewhere in the 10 to cycle test method, It’s also why fuel economy 20 per cent range, compared to already used in the has become an increasingly a similar, or even identical, 2014 US since 2008. important in the marketing of model year vehicle. new vehicles, especially in the As before, vehicle manufactur- Bob McHugh high-volume market segments. ers are required to submit fuel The car business is a highly consumption data to the federal competitive one and, as you might expect, government based on controlled laboratory auto makers try to build vehicles that do well, testing procedures. This is done in order to proand get low numbers, in the government fuel duce results that are consistent and repeatable economy test. A few have even overstepped and includes the use of standardized fuels, test the credibility line (by mistake, of course) and cycles and calculations. The underlying objechave agreed to compensate vehicle owners, tive is to give a Canadian consumer making a most notably Hyundai and Kia a couple of new vehicle purchase decision an accurate and years ago, Ford and Lincoln more recently. reliable way to compare fuel consumption. Major technological changes are also hapThe three additional test cycles, added to pening in the fuel economy race. Smaller and the old two-cycle testing method, include cold more efficient gasoline engines are available, temperature operation, air conditioner usage, hybrid vehicle sales are taking off, plug-in and driving at higher speeds with more rapid hybrid vehicles are becoming more common acceleration and braking. Cars, roads and moand the pure electric vehicle is a competitive toring habits have changed over the years and production reality. So, even the term “fuel conthe new five-cycle test was designed to better sumption� may become obsolete, sometime in simulate modern driving. the future. That said, and also as before, an owner’s Right now, however, if you walk into a new actual on-road fuel consumption is still likely to car dealership showroom, you’ll probably find be different, although closer to the new govboth 2014 and 2015 editions of the same ernment test numbers. Real life fuel consumpmodel vehicle for sale, side-by-side. If you tion not only varies depending on how and where you drive, it can also change with traffic, don’t notice the asterisked note under the EnerGuide fuel consumption figure on the the weather, after dark and a bunch of other 2015, it’s easy to assume that it’s a less fuel less obvious factors. If you want to check how your current vehicle efficient vehicle and that’s almost certainly not correct. would fare (and compare) in the five-cycle test, The 2015 EnerGuide fuel consumption figure Natural Resources Canada (nrcan.gc.ca) has an is simply more realistic and closer to what online calculation tool that gives approximate you’re likely to experience during day-to-day fuel economy numbers for vehicles going all driving in the real world. the way back to 1995. This is the web link: bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/fcr-rcf/public/index-e.cfm by Bob McHugh
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Infiniti has hit the ride-vs-handling sweet spot with the Q70 by Rob Rothwell New York, NY - Infiniti’s flagship Q70 sedan has undergone re-engineering to improve refinement and road characteristics while also exhibiting a striking design refortified end to end. Perhaps most noteworthy for 2015 is the availability of a segment-exclusive long wheelbase version denoted by an “L� affixed to the Q70’s badging. With an additional 150 mm of stretch inserted into its rear seating area, the Q70L’s leather-lined cabin supplies limo-like legroom to its rear-seat luminary, and is the only sedan within its segment to offer expanded real estate. While a CEO may feel at home in the rear quarters of the Q70L, family buyers are bound to enjoy the stretch as well, which eases the burden of inserting kids into car seats. Despite benefits of a lengthened cabin, the standard Q70 is expected to lead sales. And based on my day of driving both examples through the lush beauty of historic New Jersey, it was the regular-length car that delivered a perfect balance between sportiness and luxury. And aghast I should say this, but the V6 engine in the Q70 Sport was my power plant of preference unless finding myself in the passing lane with tarmac running short. Left of the centre-line is where eight cylinders effortlessly outmatches six. Otherwise, the V6 is an exceptionally refined power plant, which pierced the bubble of contempt I harbour for V6 engines of less polish. Displacing 3.7 litres, the DOHC V6 engine develops 330 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s rated under the government’s revised standards at 13.2L/100km city and 9.6L/100km highway. Infiniti’s liquid-smooth 5.6L V8 engine jacks performance considerably with the production of 416 horsepower and 414 lb.-ft. of torque, however, economy slips to 15L/100km city and 10.2L/100km highway. Both engines are mated to Infiniti’s seven-speed automatic transmission combined with all-wheel-drive (AWD), which is a Canada-only conformity. I’m a proponent of AWD, so this limitation gets traction with me. Final in the power triad is a hybrid arrangement utilizing a 3.5L V6 engine combined with a 50 kW electric motor.
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