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- Posted at 10:54 on 2009-Oct-26 by Ryan Binkley Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comfort Function At first, the sight of the E550's abundance of buttons on the center stack is dizzying, but they're actually mostly user-friendly. Climate controls are straightforward, and the audio and navigation interfaces can be figured out without opening the manual — but there are newer, more user-friendly systems offered on some competitor vehicles. Ryan Binkley Magazine: Test Drive: 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid OK, so the Camry Hybrid isn't a perfect substitute for a regular Camry. That battery pack had to go somewhere, and Toyota opted to put it above the rear axle, which necessitated some space-eating protuberances in the trunk. The rear seatbacks do fold down, which helps mitigate the compromised cargo volume (10.6 cubic feet versus 15 for the non-hybrid Camry). But if you plan to haul a lot of stuff in your hybrid, the Prius' hatchback design and flat loading floor make it a far better pack mule. Even Nissan's Altima Hybrid, which shares Toyota's hybrid technology, sports a somewhat more usable trunk. Lotus Elise SC Performance Strip away the facts and figures, and the Elise — especially on Southern California's winding canyon roads on a sunny Sunday morning — easily confirms its place as a pure wind-in-your-hair driver's car. When the pavement and weather conditions are pristine, the Elise responds quickly and smoothly, its steering giving you fantastic feedback. You'll think it's your best friend. But on average, rougher roads littered with cracks, gravel and railroad crossings, the Elise gets cranky, and there's no stability control to save your bacon if the car gets out of sorts. Some members of our team also found the shifter's action to be occasionally clunky. So although the roadster drives beautifully in optimal conditions, alas, such conditions these days are increasingly difficult to find. (Ryan Binkley Cars - Thursday 29 May 2008) Ryan Binkley Web : Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro Comfort Inside, the Audi TT coupe provides surprisingly commodious accommodations...for two people. Front legroom is vast, while headroom is downright stunning considering the car's low-slung roof line. Our tallest editors fit with room to spare and all were able to achieve a comfortable driving position. The dead pedal is placed too far outboard, however. The 10-way power sport seats were not only supportive during our handling runs, they proved to be endlessly comfortable over several lengthy trips. Articles Ryan BinkleyTest Drive: 2008 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro - FunctionWith its hatchback body style, the 2008 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro provides an impressive amount of room for stuff. The trunk swallows two standard-size roller suitcases or a golf bag placed diagonally (with the driver pulled), while folding the 50/50-split backseat flat allows you to hold all of the above, plus a few additional items. Given its smallish backseat, we wouldn't suggest putting a child seat in the TT due to both safety concerns and space. Typical to Audi, all secondary controls are exactly where you'd expect them to be. The climate controls could be a little more detailed, though, and our test car's optional navigation system and MMI electronics interface produced a love-it-or-hate-it response for its stereo control. (Friday 15 December 2006 : Profile Ryan Binkley) Ryan Binkley Blog Ryan Binkley Texas Ryan Binkley Dallas 0 Comments - Post Comment - Permanent Link
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