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If you ask us, we think its both cars are from different size categories for a comparison. Nonetheless, here is the first TV review of the 2008 Mazda 6 that should be headed to the U.S. very soon.
Out of curiosity, let us know in the comments section below which car you would pick out of the two.
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It’s time for the midday video. Check out Fifth Gear’s review of the new 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Tiff doesn’t seem too impressed with it.
Refresher: powered by a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder Dual AVCS 16 Valve DOHC twin scroll turbo engine that produces 305 horsepower.
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Check out Porsche’s latest addition to the Cayenne SUV lineup, the Cayenne GTS, as it takes on BMW’s X5 range-topper. It’s a great head-to-head battle of Germany’s two finest SUVs.
Refresher:
Porsche Cayenne GTS: 4.8L V8 engine producing 405hp. 0-60mph in 6.1 seconds.
BMW X5 4.8i: 4.8L V8 engine producing 350hp. 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds.
Check out this 6 minute clip of Tiff Needell’s review of the Lexus IS-F ($56,000) and see for yourself if it is worth the extra $1,425 over the BMW M3 Sedan ($54,575).
Refresher: The Lexus IS-F is powered by a 5.0L direct-injection V8 engine that produces 416 horsepower with a peak torque of 371 lb-ft. 0-62 comes in at 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 200mph.
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We’ve shown you CAR’s and AutoCar’s review of the new Nissan GT-R, but here is the first TV review of the Nissan GT-R, and no it’s not from Top Gear. The Fifth Gear folks have beaten Clarkson, Hammond and May, and have gotten their hands on the new GT-R and have nothing but good things to say about the car.
We’re still eagerly waiting on Clarkson’s review because you know he’ll find something wrong with it.
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The Audi RS6 Avant is basically a moster for the everyday soccer mom or a person that wants to carry his pet in the back while doing 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. Good job Audi, we have to give it to you. Now give us that V10 twin-turbo charged engine in a RS6 sedan and we’ll show you some more love.
Check out this video review of Tiff test driving the new 2008 Audi RS6 Avant.
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Watch as Tiff and Jason put the new BMW 135i through a series of tests against the Porsche Cayman. Oh and no BMW 135i review gets better than this.
Porsche Cayman: 2.7 liter 6-cylinder producing 245 horsepower. 0-60 in 5.8 seconds.
BMW 135i: 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine producing 300 horsepower 0-62 mph in 5.3 seconds.
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After showing us one of the sexiest Italian cars in September, Fifth Gear takes a second look at the Maserati GranTurismo from a driver’s perspective. Jason Plato’s take after driving the car?
“It’s a bit like marrying a supermodel, then finding out a couple of weeks later she likes reading books.”
But of course, that’s until he hits the Sport button.
Refresher: Maserati GranTurismo is powered by a 4.2 liter V8 engine, delivering 405 horsepower giving it the ability to do 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.
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After Top Gear’s run with the Aston Martin DBS, we’ve been waiting for Fifth Gear’s turn. Well, here it is. Tiff test drives the new Aston Martin DBS, giving us a closer look at the car and then times himself against the Casino Royale stunt driver.
As a refresher the Aston Martin DBS is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine that produces a total of 510 horsepower and 420 lb-ft. of torque. That gives the car the ability to do 0-62 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 191mph.
Honeslty we have to say, Tiff does top Clarkson in his reviews at times. What do you think?
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Watch as Tiff Needel gets behind the wheel of the brand new Audi A3 Cabriolet. Just as a refresher, the Audi A3 Cabriolet comes in four engine variants including two TDIs and two TFSIs. The 1.9 TDI 4-cylinder engine produces 105 horsepower taking 12.3 seconds to get from 0-62. The 2.0 TDI engine produces 140 horsepower and takes 9.9 seconds to get from 0-62. The new 1.8 liter TFSI produces 160 horsepower while the 2.0 liter TFSI produces 200 giving it the ability to go from 0-62 in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph.
We are looking forward to seeing comparison between the A3 Cabriolet and the upcoming BMW 1-Series Convertible.
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Much like Top Gear’s test (well without the Audi) Fifth Gear has put the new 2008 BMW M3 Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG through a series of tests. Watch as Tiff Needel and the other Fifth Gear guy test drive the hottest two high-performance sedans currently on the market.
2008 BMW M3: 4.0L V8 engine producing 420 horsepower.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG: 6.3 liter V8 engine producing 451 horsepower.
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Watch as Fifth Gear gets behind the wheel of the new CLK 63 AMG Black Series. The car is powered by a 6.3 liter V8 engine that produces 507 horsepower giving it the ability to do 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
“It ain’t perfect, but it’s a bloody good start. Compared with the sport Mercs we’ve seen before, this is a milestone.”
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Finally something exiting today besides a bunch of Honda hybrid and industry news. Watch as Tiff tests the new and light Ferrari 430 Scuderia.
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is powered by a 4.3 liter V8 engine that produces 510 horsepower. Weighing in at 1250kg, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia is 100kg less than the F430.
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