Tag Archives: Fifth Gear
Video: Fifth Gear reviews 2009 BMW 750i

Video: Fifth Gear reviews 2009 BMW 750i

Tom Ford of Fifth Gear recently got behind the new 2009 BMW 7-Series – or 2009 750i to be exact. The 2009 7-Series will be available in the U.S. in two variants including the 750i and the 750 Li with prices starting at $81,125 and $85,025 respectively. Power for the 2009 BMW 750i comes from [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear reviews the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Video: Fifth Gear reviews the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Earlier today we saw Fifth Gear getting behind the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. Now Fifth Gear gives us the first video review of the beautiful (if you’re into the muscle car thing) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. We just had a big smile on our face when Tom said “This modern day muscle car isn’t being sold [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear drives the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Video: Fifth Gear drives the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

The not so top gear, Fifth Gear, has gotten their hands on the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco giving us the first video test drive of the new addition to the V-Dub lineup. The 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is now available in Europe with an entry level 122-hp 1.4L TSI. Two other TSI versions are also available producing [...]

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Fifth Gear: 2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Fifth Gear: 2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

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 [...]

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Fifth Gear: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi test drive

Fifth Gear: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi test drive

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. Click through for the video.

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Fifth Gear: Porsche Cayenne GTS vs. BMW X5 4.8i

Fifth Gear: Porsche Cayenne GTS vs. BMW X5 4.8i

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.

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Fifth Gear: Tiff Needell test drives the Lexus IS-F

Fifth Gear: Tiff Needell test drives the Lexus IS-F

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 [...]

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Fifth Gear: Nissan GT-R, the first ever TV review

Fifth Gear: Nissan GT-R, the first ever TV review

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 [...]

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Fifth Gear: Tiff tests the Audi RS6 Avant

Fifth Gear: Tiff tests the Audi RS6 Avant

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 [...]

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Fifth Gear: BMW 135i vs. Porsche Cayman

Fifth Gear: BMW 135i vs. Porsche Cayman

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 [...]

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