#2018 Audi A5 Review

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Auto review: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe gets a boost in horses, tech

The Audi A5 Coupe has advanced into its second generation unscathed, That is, everything folks loved about it has survived. But the second-generation 2018 A5 Coupe 2.0T also gets a fresh, bold design, more turbocharged power and an available six-speed… Auto review: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe gets a boost in horses, tech

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2021 Audi A5 Full Review and Release Date

2021 Audi A5 Full Review and Release Date

2021 Audi A5 Full Review and Release Date– The 2021 Audi A5 may be the newest vehicle product to become introduced in the market in the new year. Almost similar to the Audi A4 which was recently examined. The Audi A5 2021 boasts a caveat using a lot more polarizing design that attempts to make its appearance sportier really. They have the form like this in the S5 which had been on the list of…

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2018 Audi A5 Release Date, Price, Specs

2018 Audi A5 Release Date, Price, Specs

2018 Audi A5 Release Date, Price, Specs – Producing a profit this following year is the 2018 Audi A5 model. Audiis carrying out a revamp of all of its models for the coming year, and everything we are getting from the new versions is that they can are a good deal sportier hunting and have some more cosmetic attract them. The cars will be revamped in a way, and the greatest two good examples are…

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2018 Audi A5 Sportback Great Concept and Price

2018 Audi A5 Sportback Great Concept and Price

Well well well…. Hello all seekers of information about the car, whether you are healthy there. The car is one vehicle that is unbelievably helpful in our lives and has become a daily necessity. By car, we can accelerate the work and can do many things. The car also is a lifestyle that can not be separated in our lives, and provide comfort and luxury in driving.

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Launch X431 Pad V Newest FAQs + Customers Review: Quality & Authenticity

This article lists the newest represented FAQs plus Customers Review on Launch X431 Pad V diagnostic scanner, expressing its Quality & Authenticity.

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Q1: Can PAD V scanner be used to do Air bag reset for a 2011 Ford Explorer?

A1: The airbag cannot be reset. If the airbag is damaged, you need to replace it and match it.

Q2: Will this Launch scanner do diagnostic and function tests on a 2001 ford 7.3l diesel?

A2: Yes. the heavy Duty Software can be subscribed in 2021.6. you can purchase it in the mall or contact us to get the factory price and you can directly use the heavy duty software without connectors. it works pretty well with the smart box.

Q3: Can this be used to reprogram a new ecu for a2008 bmw x3 e83?

A3: Sure! this automotive scanner supports reprogram a new ecu for a2008 bmw x3 e83. it comes with the J2534 protocol to replace the existing software / firmware in the ECU; program new ECUs.Fix the vehicle drivability, fuel efficiency, power loss, fault codes and durability issues.

Q4: With this scan tool, am i able to reprogram transmissions, ECUs, sensors, dual clutch system, fuel injection systems ?

A4: Launch x431 pad v scan tool can do ECU programming for BMW,for Benz,for Land Rover ,for VW, for Audi, for Porsche, for Nissan, for Infiniti, for Jaguar.but it varies on the car model and the year.

Q5: Will pad v be able to work on my heavy duty trucks ?

A5:he heavy Duty Software can be subscribed in 2021.6. you can purchase it in the mall or contact us to get the fatory price($399).and you can directly use the heavy duty software without connectors. it works pretty well with the smart box.

Q6: Will this diagnostic scanner reflash/ reprogram an ecm bcm?

A6: This scanner can reflash/reprogramming ECU for 9 brands.support for BMW,for Benz,for Volkswagen, for Audi, for Porsche, for Nissan, for Infiniti, for LAND ROVER, for JAGUAR.other scanner only work for Bens and the BMW.

Q7: Will this remove component protection on a 2018 Audi Q5 gateway module?

A7: Yes, it can remove component protection on a 2018 Audi Q5 gateway module.

Q8: Does it have the guide function for my Audi A4?

A8: YES! launch x431 pad v automotive scanner have the guide function.it provides step-by-step repair guidance for technicians.the function of guiding the use of the product to prevent the car setting caused by wrong operation.Compatible with VAG series vehicles(Volkswagen / Audi / Skoda / Seat etc.)

Q9: Can this program airbag modules on bmw?

A9: yes! launch x431 pad v automotive scanner can program the airbag modules on BMW.this scan tool support intelligent recognition of programming files, convenient and quick operation.Support for BMW,for Benz,for Volkswagen, for Audi, for Porsche, for Nissan, for Infiniti, for LAND ROVER, for JAGUAR.

Q10: Can PAD V perform Key fob for a 2004 Toyota Sienna?

A10: Launch x431 pad v scan tool can do key programming for 2004 Toyota Sienna, but you need to get the pin code firstly.

Q11: Does OBD1 even work on this scanner?

A11: YES! launch x431 pad v automotive scanner comes with 15 obd1 Connectors: TOYOTA-17, HONDA-3, MAZDA-17,FORD-6+1,SSANG YONG-20, CHRYSLER-6, SUBARU-9, KIA-20, DAEWOO-12 ,GEELY-22 ,GMVAZ-12, DAEWOO-12, BMW-20, BENZ-38.Universal-3 12 Cables: GAZ , OBDII-16 EXTEND CABLE , SSANG YONG-14, SUZUKI-3, AUDI-4, FIAT-3, MITSUBISHI HYUNDAI-12+16, OBD1 ADAPTOR, BENZ-14, NISSAN-14+16, DAIHUATSU-4, POWER CABLE CLIPS

Q12: Navigation system for a 2016 Ford Scape in this scanner?

A12: LAUNCH X431 PAD V scan tool can read and earse fault codes on Navigation system for a 2016 Ford escape.

Customer feedback:

1.Tony Reyes gives five-star rating: Arrived nicely packaged, this is the best tool I have ever used. This tool is well made, very professional, it does everything you need to diagnose a vehicle. The price is perfect. This is better than any snap on tool I have ever owned. Arrived very quickly. I recommend this tool to everyone and I recommend this seller, excellent service!

2.Matthew Kaufmann gives five-star rating: I like how simple this scan tool is to operate. It’s very quick and gets the job done. I do car repair for a hobby and the price doesn’t break the bank. I purchased this scan tool to do an adaptive learn on a transmission for a 2016 Ford Focus, worked flawlessly.

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3.Estid Zecena Diaz gives five-star rating: I think this product is excellent, it is easy to use and efficient. I used it to repair my 2002 toyota camry and it made my job easier. I recommend it.

4.Justin shelby gives five-star rating: This scanner does it all. Very pleased. It is built like a tank it's a very rugged tool. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone that needs a professional scanner especially for high end cars. Jessica gives wonderful customer service.

5.Joe gives five-star rating: Superb scanner best of best nice big screen charger station is nice fast smooth J2534 capabilities love the Topoligy breakdown of Can networks and the VCi smartbox can handle it all!

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2018 BMW 420i Coupe Acceleration and Specs Review

The BMW 4 Series – two-door cousin to the 3 Series – has been given another lifecycle tweak, though the entry-level 420i’s performance isn’t as handsome as the styling.

We’ve had a few years now to get used to BMW 4 Series as the name for the sportier versions of the Bavarian brand’s signature 3 Series range.

And four years after the 4 Series’ debut, it’s time for another update to keep it as fresh as possible against newer rival compatriots, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Audi A5. Notable engine and equipment changes in 2016 are followed this year by tweaks to the coupe range’s styling, suspension and features.

The BMW 420i continues as the entry point of a line-up that remains exclusively petrol after the deletion of the 420d last year. It starts $1000 higher, from $69,900.

BMW has also introduced Luxury Edition versions that bring enticing extras for a similar outlay. The 420i Luxury Edition, for example, costs $74,990 drive-away and adds heated front seats, keyless entry, metallic paint, and an electric glass sunroof.

The standard 420i’s trim is now Luxury Line, whereas previously it was a no-cost option along with Sport Line.

Design changes are most obvious at the front, including a headlight switch from bi-xenon to bi-LEDs. Our test car was embellished with the optional M Sport Package ($2600), which externally brings a sportier-looking lower bumper with deeper air intake, plus black kidney-grille bars, and side skirts.

Wheels jump up an inch in size to 19-inchers, while at the rear the same-shape tail-lights feature revised lighting, and the lower bumper gains a chrome strip. We had another visual enhancement with $385 M light-alloy double-spoke rims.

BMW 420i Coupe

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2018 BMW 420i Coupe Acceleration and Specs Review

The BMW 4 Series – two-door cousin to the 3 Series – has been given another lifecycle tweak, though the entry-level 420i’s performance isn’t as handsome as the styling.

We’ve had a few years now to get used to BMW 4 Series as the name for the sportier versions of the Bavarian brand’s signature 3 Series range.

And four years after the 4 Series’ debut, it’s time for another update to keep it as fresh as possible against newer rival compatriots, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Audi A5. Notable engine and equipment changes in 2016 are followed this year by tweaks to the coupe range’s styling, suspension and features.

The BMW 420i continues as the entry point of a line-up that remains exclusively petrol after the deletion of the 420d last year. It starts $1000 higher, from $69,900.

BMW has also introduced Luxury Edition versions that bring enticing extras for a similar outlay. The 420i Luxury Edition, for example, costs $74,990 drive-away and adds heated front seats, keyless entry, metallic paint, and an electric glass sunroof.

The standard 420i’s trim is now Luxury Line, whereas previously it was a no-cost option along with Sport Line.

Design changes are most obvious at the front, including a headlight switch from bi-xenon to bi-LEDs. Our test car was embellished with the optional M Sport Package ($2600), which externally brings a sportier-looking lower bumper with deeper air intake, plus black kidney-grille bars, and side skirts.

Wheels jump up an inch in size to 19-inchers, while at the rear the same-shape tail-lights feature revised lighting, and the lower bumper gains a chrome strip. We had another visual enhancement with $385 M light-alloy double-spoke rims.

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2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet Review: First Impressions

audi has fully redesigned the a5 and s5 cabriolet the convertible versions of the a5 and s5 coupe but you might not notice it at first glance that’s because like the a4 that shares this platform the stance the redesign is really in the details you get certain things like a more defined six-sided grill […]

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2018 Audi A5 Release Date, Changes, Concept

2018 Audi A5 Release Date, Changes, Concept

2018 Audi A5 Release Date, Changes, Concept – Generating a come back this up coming year is the 2018 Audi A5model. Audi is undertaking a revamp of all of its models for the coming year and what we are obtaining from the new versions is that they are a great deal sportier looking and have some more cosmetic interest them. The cars will be revamped in a way, and the most excellent two examples are…

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Reviews of FVDI 2018 ABRITES Commander with 18 Software

FVDI 2018 Reviews

1.mine works on K-line but CAN does not work, as soon as connection with can bus is established the voltage level on the bus drops to near zero and the rest of the data traffic is blocked – the “start communication ” and “tester Present” messages are sent ok but there is no response from the other can nodes due to a blocked can bus.

As soon as i disconnect (in the software) the normal can bus data traffic is restored with normal signal level.

I suspect a faulty can transceiver but i’m awaiting a reply from the seller…

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well today my supplier’s engineer connected with Teamviewer and started by opening Renault software , after that my Fiat software came to life after i did numerous previous attempts to get it running….

They say they did not change anything which is strange but for now the Fiat software is working on CAN – not always opening at the first attempt but at least it runs which is better as before the engineer’s check…..

The tool works without internet connection although it shows updating of the remaining days at connection but when connecting with the interface it still shows 0 days remaining but it still connects.

i hope the tool will keep working for a longer period….

 2.I ordered one. I had FVDI 2014 and 2015 before. This 2018 version has the same software versions as the 2015 version except that has updated software for VAG and BMW/Mini which is from the VVDI software. IMMO 4 and 5 key programming is working. Only tested on 2012 Scirocco 2.0 TSi and 2014 Audi A5 2.0T.

 Mercedes software still has bugs for odometer correction. W204 did not work.

 Overall it is good value for money.

 3.07-12-2019:

Just get today the fvdi2018, installed it on my pc – windows 7 64 bit, works fine with no problems. Then get my lapton – windows 7 64 bit and done the installation on it, plug it to the laptop and now the device after connecting to the server showing info that the “device has been deactived”. Then connected fvdi again to my pc and all works fine. Magic

 Will try to reinstall windows on my laptop …

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OK, now everything is working fine, did not checked it with the any car yet, but all softs, as well as vvdi2 opening fine. there is no errors etc.

 All problems cos of usb drivers and soft that was sent with fvdi from China. After dowloading new soft 4.2 and FTDI drivers from webpage everything work as it should.

 Will try to connect fvdi to some cars and check how is it going in the “field”.

 07-13-2019:

Ok just tested some cars …so

 2003 fiat doblo 1.9 jtd – pin code – did not pulled out the pin !!

 2006 BMW e90 330i – try to do cas by obd2 – killed synchronisation cas – elv !! . Vvdi2 done the synchronisation and fix the problem . Car starts and drives again. So do not even try to connect to cas by obd with fvdi2018 !!

 2009 ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci – try to program all key lost – get all the time pats error.

 Then, try to change milage just for fun . It works fine.

 That’s all for now.

 07-19-2019 Update:

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 crd – pulled pin code with no problem.

2009 Chevrolet cruze 2.0 vcdi – pulled pin code with no problem / milage change no problem.

 07-25-2019:

2004 Opel Combo C Z16SE engine – pulled pin code with no problem, but on V5.8 soft , on V6.6 soft – connection error

 2005 Audi A3 8P 1.9 TDI, immo on/off – no problem . CS and pin from dash – no problem , add key – no problem , milage change in dash and ecu – no problem .

VVDI2 – pin and CS from dash – connection error , Pin code from ECU, mileage change in ecu –ok but need to select ECU version manually .

Passat B6 Comfort module dump – VVdi2 – pin code and 7 byte CS – no problem, FVDI2018 – pin code ok, 7 byte CS only if you have 6 byte from ECU first.

 07-29-2019:

So now, the fvdi antena is reading id48 chip, but signal is very low. The chip needs to stay at the antena ring , not in the middle of antena.

 Found out that it’s an old problem, and this may help… will try later this week.

 https://mhhauto.com/Thread-FVDI-FULL-Antenna-Problem

 For today , will check if tag tool will make TP25 from id48 chip.

 The same for vvdi2 antena, cos for now did not check it.

 08-11-2019:

2005 Audi A4 B7 1.8T

 fvdi2018 – dash -read pin, change milage, change immo mode – done ok, but you need to try couple of times, sometimes even 10 times before will do anything ! , cos you can get connection error !

 ecu – read pin and CS – ok no problem,

Dealer key – not ok, write immo chip but wrong CS data,

add new key – done it ok after pre programming immo CS chip by carprog

 So after reading dash , you need to change immo status from 0 to 6 manually. if you will not do it the dash will stay in service mode .

 08-13-2019:

Today i have a really good news.

 2007 Citroen C4 picassso 2.0 16v petrol with Johnson Controls BSI

 fvdi2018 soft V6.7 – read pin from bsi – ok no problem , programm new key – ok no problem

 I done it by connecting another running car to the citroen’s battery, like that battery voltage in bsi was about 13.5v all the time and citroen did not put bsi to economy mode.

The battery in citroen needs to be full charged as well ! At the time of bsi reading by fvdi car will turn on headlights and wipers !!

 Conclusion:

From the above information, we may can see that the FVDI 2018 review has something good and also unavailable one. Of course, every tool will have such situation. Mixed reputation is normal, just need to check all details and order the tool depends on each one’s requirements.

 Generally specking, if you can accept some existing issues and try to solve it, then everything will be fine.

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Every Vehicle Shortlisted for 2018 Car of the Year Reviewed in 140 Characters or Less

Testing for the 2018 North American Car/Utility/Truck of the Year (NACTOY) has been completed. As the Editor-in-Chief of AutoGuide.com and an automotive journalist with 12 years of experience, I’m really honored to be part of the jury for the first time ever. Each year, the jury gets together in Michigan to test every single car that’s been shortlisted. Here are mini reviews for each car (except the Porsche Panamera, which didn’t show up to the event) that I did on Twitter. Of course, we have in-depth reviews of most of these cars, but if you needed an extremely short synopsis, here you go! Enjoy! I will be driving a lot of new cars today that are contenders for 2018 Car of the Year and will do 140-character mini reviews for each — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 First up: 2018 Kia Niro: doesn't feel like a hybrid. Drives very well for a subcompact crossover. User friendly. 29 mpg as tested pic.twitter.com/OrBvKM3SSJ — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Kia Niro Full Review 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: It's an Alfa so I love it, obvs. Divine drive but ergonomics are dumb af pic.twitter.com/N4VTowhBJX — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Full Review 2018 Mazda CX-5: delivers a more dignified/higher-end experience than competitors. Safety systems are too sensitive & infotainment is whack pic.twitter.com/ClkaJkcWnY — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Mazda CX-5 Full Review 2018 Volvo XC60: Excellent powertrain and the chassis is great. A+ interior except some cheap plastics, steering is too light and floaty. pic.twitter.com/F2Ej7uvqwo — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Volvo XC60 Full Review 2018 Jeep Compass: pretty average package but probably kills it off-road. Ergonomics are weird and driving could be improved pic.twitter.com/4rWRJ6F1xY — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Jeep Compass Full Review 2018 Kia Rio: Surprisingly good to drive, great steering and chassis! Not sloppy at all like some competitors. Very user friendly. pic.twitter.com/oUOEZCwbP9 — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Kia Rio Review 2018 Audi SQ5: typical Audi shit meaning exceedingly good driving, impeccable interior. pic.twitter.com/D3LkGg8Q2w — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Audi Q5 Full Review Last car of the day: 2018 Kia Stinger. More time in 4cyl model. V6 is where it's at but 4cyl is also very good pic.twitter.com/aWOS8AsLDd — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 17, 2017 2018 Kia Stinger Full Review Back to mini-reviews today. 2018 Land Rover Discovery: Drives like you expect but it's all about family features and this SUV has a ton pic.twitter.com/3fySSuMhmt — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 18, 2017 2018 Land Rover Discovery Full Review 2018 Volkswagen Atlas: drives like a much smaller car, which is remarkable. User friendly, easy to park, rides a bit stiff pic.twitter.com/HBsqQVMs5x — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 18, 2017 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Full Review 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: YASSS what a special car. Has many faults but they melt away once you drive it angrily ❤ pic.twitter.com/16lt574ZhA — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 18, 2017 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Full Review 2018 Chevrolet Equinox: pretty average but very user friendly and family-friendly pic.twitter.com/AgiXrgIM7j — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 18, 2017 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Full Review 2018 Honda Odyssey: weirdly more enjoyable than most CUVs to drive. So many thoughtful features for families too pic.twitter.com/dxsOTVJGew — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 18, 2017 2018 Honda Odyssey Full Review 2018 BMW 5 Series: cushy luxury, tons of tech (kinda overkill but I get it), brutally fast, makes you feel like a boss pic.twitter.com/9ehToDHO4Z — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 18, 2017 2018 BMW 5 Series Full Review 2018 Lexus LC500: Stunning car for the money. Hate the hybrid but the V8 is SO GOOD. Excellent luxury grand tourer, terrible infotainment pic.twitter.com/PR87NnxOJq — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 18, 2017 2018 Lexus LC500 Full Review Try this again! 2018 Subaru Impreza: huge improvement over last one, drives great, interior is also a lot better pic.twitter.com/Af09V1zlSD — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Subaru Impreza Full Review 2018 Honda Accord: This really is the whole package family sedan. Very thoughtful features and design, drives well, looks good pic.twitter.com/DJYBDYSQuH — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Honda Accord Full Review 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Drives really well, is very user friendly. This should be a winner for VW pic.twitter.com/AH6ArnE0Jm — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Full Review 2018 Toyota Camry: Drives better than before, isn't sloppy anymore, divisive styling. The Accord is a better/more complete package tho pic.twitter.com/nIS8Td5axx — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Toyota Camry Full Review 2018 Subaru Crosstrek: Huge improvement over last one, drives well. Slow to pass but good off the line. Interior is also much better pic.twitter.com/ICBkpTGEpx — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Full Review 2018 Buick Enclave: This is the Avenir. Drives OK. Big, cushy, comfy. Shifter is terrible and some weird plastics, but rest is pretty luxe pic.twitter.com/V04XqMAQA8 — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Buick Enclave Full Review 2018 Ford Expedition: this is A LOT of vehicle. Drives super smooth and cushy. Has a massive amount of features to make towing easier pic.twitter.com/ygxqANCtQW — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Ford Expedition: 9 Neat Features (full review coming soon) 2018 Hyundai Ioniq: Great green options that don't drive like typical green cars. Appreciate the "normal" design in/out. Prefer over Prius pic.twitter.com/TlJrVf4bRj — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Full Review 2018 Audi A5/S5 Sportback: Posh & polished, drives amazingly, lovely interior/tech. More practical than the coupe. Lacks personality a bit. pic.twitter.com/a63Yv17kV8 — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Audi A5/S5 Sportback Full Review 2018 BMW X3: Great steering, not a huge fan of the engine but car handles great. No standard ACC, which is a big oversight at this price pic.twitter.com/rGX8My2EIu — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 BMW X3 Full Review COMING SOON 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: quite average to drive. Handy 360 degree top down parking camera. User-friendly. Third row is decently comfortable pic.twitter.com/DQ9c21ouNg — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Full Review COMING SOON 2018 Lincoln Navigator: Very surprised! Great overall package, fantastic tech, best HUD. Smooth, cushy, comfy driving. Tons of luxury. pic.twitter.com/zyEjCm28Ps — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Lincoln Navigator Full Review COMING SOON 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Impossible to review w/o off-roading it, but fairly civilized on road. Feels a bit older but makes ya feel badass pic.twitter.com/JzspDgnljd — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Full Review THAT'S A WRAP!! Every single vehicle shortlisted for 2018 North American Car/Utility/Truck of the Year DRIVEN!! pic.twitter.com/wczZkgSDNJ — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 I got my pin for being a juror on the NACTOY panel! What an honor pic.twitter.com/q5Nep5XrKb — Jodi Lai (@DrivingMissJodi) October 19, 2017 Thank you so much for tuning in! The post Every Vehicle Shortlisted for 2018 Car of the Year Reviewed in 140 Characters or Less appeared first on AutoGuide.com News.

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2018 Audi A5 Sportback Review: A Fast, Sexy and Fun 5 Door Coupe?

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Kia Stinger review – Don't be put off by the badge, the Stinger deserves your attention

For  Great value for money, real fun and involvement to be had behind the wheel Against  Not a ten-tenths car, four-cylinder engines (both petrol and diesel) make an uninspiring noise In its most powerful V6-powered form, the Stinger works as a real drivers' car. While the four-cylinder models are also enjoyable There’s a case to be made for the enormous Hyundai-Kia group being one of the most exciting car manufacturers right now. Sure, they produce the same range of anonymous hatchbacks and crossovers as other car companies, but they’re also spending money where it matters for the car enthusiast. On one hand you have Hyundai’s i30N. For a company with very little performance car heritage – and that’s being generous – it's astonishing that the i30N has become one of our favourite hot hatchbacks straight out of the starting gate, displacing plenty of long-established names in the process. > Read our review of Hyundai's i30 N And on the other, there’s the Kia Stinger GT. That Kia has gone from producing depressing cars like the Pride supermini and desperate Shuma to a rear-wheel drive sports saloon in the space of two decades is remarkable in itself; that the rear-drive sports saloon is also an engaging and accomplished drivers’ car, while being competitively priced and better-performing than its closest rivals is appealing in itself. Image 16 of 45 Image 16 of 45 With a potent twin-turbo V6 along with four-cylinder petrol and diesel models, there’s also something for (almost) everyone. Sure, spending up to £40k on a car carrying the Kia badge may still put some people off, but in time people will get over their preconceptions just as they have with brands like Skoda - and if Kia keeps producing cars like the Stinger, that may happen sooner rather than later. Kia Stinger in detail Performance and 0-60 time - Performance ranges from brisk – 7.6sec to 62mph for the diesel – to fairly rapid, the V6 achieving the benchmark sprint in sub-5sec. Weight blunts the sensation of speed. Engine and gearbox - A choice of two turbocharged four-cylinders – a 2-litre petrol and 2.2 diesel – plus a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6. An eight-speed torque converter automatic is standard across the range. Ride and handling - Steering could stand to feed back more to the driver’s hands and the weight impacts body control, but at a less hectic pace it’s impressive indeed – fluid, agile, responsive and throttle-adjustable. MPG and running costs - Combined economy ranges from 50.4mpg for the diesel to 26.6mpg for the V6, but the on-paper figures don’t seem difficult to achieve in the real world. Kia’s 7-year warranty remains a huge selling point. Interior and tech - Hints of Mercedes-Benz to the cabin design. Build quality is good, use of materials less so, but it’s comfortable, quiet and has a great driving position. Technology prioritises usability over flashiness – just as it should be. Design - Turns more heads than any other car Kia has ever produced. Some odd details, but plenty of presence and looks every bit the Audi, BMW and Mercedes rival in the right colour combination. Prices, specs and rivals Stinger pricing begins at £31,995. For some, that alone will be enough to dissuade, as that’s strong money for something bearing the Kia badge. You do get a lot of car for your money though: that price refers to a Stinger GT-Line with the 2.0 T-GDi engine, with 18-inch alloy wheels, leather trim, a heated and 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, navigation, a head-up display, cruise control and – get this – a standard limited-slip differential. Opt for the diesel engine in the same trim and the price rises to £33,895, with GT-Line S trim above this. For £35,495 for the petrol and £37,395 for the CRDi, GT-Line S adds LED headlamps, heated and cooled front seats with heated rear seats, a 15-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, 360-degree parking cameras and a sunroof. > Audi A5 review Top of the line is the Stinger GT S with the V6 powerplant. At £40,495 it’s well into “for a Kia?” territory, but as well as a sub-5-second 0-62mph time GT S models get 19-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, Nappa leather trim, and electronic dampers. Image 2 of 45 Image 2 of 45 The GT S’s positioning is interesting given its relative price to several key rivals. The closest BMW 4-series Gran Coupe is the 440i M Sport at £45,490, though sacrifice the Gran Coupe’s fastback styling and opt for a 3-series instead and a 340i M Sport is £40,260. It’s enough to make you think, though the Kia out-points the BMW on performance and gives it a real run for its money as a drivers’ car too. Audi’s closest analog is the S5 Sportback, but while it nips under the Kia’s 0-62mph time at 4.7sec, it also differs in sending power to all four wheels and in costing £48,850. Mercedes likewise, whose AMG C43 is as quick off the mark as the Audi and as chunky in the showroom at £45,830, a figure that quickly escalates with options. > Find out how BMW's 340i compares to the Mercedes-AMG C43 If slick styling is your game then Volkswagen’s Arteon may be on your list, rivalling the GT S with a 276bhp 2.0 TSI under the bonnet, all-wheel drive, DSG and R-Line trim for £40,305. It’s stylish and the VW badge still carries weight at this level, but the Kia is much more entertaining to drive and outperforms it at all price points. Kia may be short on badge appeal against the German brands, but for those prepared to overlook such baggage there’s a lot to like. Performance and 0-60 time In the GT S Kia has produced its quickest-ever vehicle, reaching 62mph from rest in 4.9 seconds and going on to a most un-Kia-like 168mph. Just roll those numbers around in your head for a second and then remember what Kia’s road cars used to be like – whatever you think of the Korean brand’s image, the reality of Kia in 2018 is quite appealing. A kerb weight of 1780kg means the Stinger GT S never feels quite as quick as it looks on paper, though the engine’s relatively cultured and undramatic delivery is also to blame – the Stinger is very much one of those cars that delivers its performance deceptively rather than boistrously. > Read about Kia's warm hatch, the Proceed GT It might be more engaging if the engine and four-exit exhaust system produced a more musical note, but the 3.3 will not be regarded as one of the great V6s by automotive historians. It’s certainly not bad and in general driving it’s plenty refined and punchy enough; we’d just like a bit more aural character. Perhaps that’s a job for the facelift, or the aftermarket. Image 27 of 45 Image 27 of 45 The eight-speed automatic transmission is a good partner for the V6 though, slurring changes smoothly when you need it to and responding with suitable urgency if you opt to shift yourself using the paddles on the back of the steering wheel. Our biggest gripe here is that there’s no way of locking the transmission to manual mode, so after around five seconds the ‘box will revert back to its automatic mode. The gearbox works well with the 2-litre petrol and 2.2 diesel too, though neither engine is quite as satisfying in the Stinger as the V6. Much of that is down to the car’s weight, which hampers performance here even more – it takes 6sec to sprint to 62mph in the petrol, 7.6sec in the diesel – but both four-pots are even less comfortable spinning at high revs than their six-cylinder counterpart, and both are rather tuneless when you extend them, even in the Sport and Sport+ modes, which introduce a little more sound into the cabin. > VW Arteon 280 R-Line review If the petrol sounded more like it does in the Hyundai i30N – or the gearbox had shorter ratios to help the car get up to speed with a little more vigour – we’d feel warmer towards it. In some respects the diesel is actually better, the gravelly note in Sport and meaty mid-range suiting the Kia’s chassis, but as a drivers’ car it has to sit bottom of the pile, being just a little too workmanlike and discouraging a press-on driving style. Engine and gearbox Star of the Stinger range is the 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 model, badged Stinger GT S. It’s the one most evo readers will be interested in, offering the strongest performance and the most stirring soundtrack of the trio, and it’s the most potent road car Kia has ever produced. Attached to an eight-speed automatic transmission – standard across the Stinger range – it develops 365bhp at 6000rpm and 376lb ft of torque from 1300rpm all the way to 4500rpm and sends its power (in the UK at least) to the rear wheels alone. > BMW 4 Series review Next up is a turbocharged, four-cylinder petrol with T-GDi badging. With 252bhp (at 6200rpm) it’s clearly not as muscular as the V6, a fact also apparent in the 260lb ft torque figure from 1400rpm. On paper the 2-litre doesn’t seem too far shy of the V6 model in terms of outright performance, but in reality it lacks the bigger-engined car’s easy mid-range thrust and its four-cylinder note is disappointingly bland. Image 8 of 45 Image 8 of 45 Mid-range thrust has always been a diesel strong-point and with a quoted 325lb ft of torque from 1750rpm the 2.2-litre Stinger CRDi diesel has the measure of the 2-litre petrol in this department, if not quite to the same level as the V6 with its 50 per cent greater swept capacity. Maximum power is less than either at 197bhp (at a typically low 3800rpm) which goes some way to explaining the slower 0-62mph time, but the main thing to discourage using the diesel’s entire potential is the usual bugbear of an uninspiring engine note. Instead, the 2.2 sounds, and performs best using the Kia’s paddleshifters to keep the engine spinning away in its mid-range sweet spot. Ride and handling There’s something very satisfying about the way the Stinger gets down a twisty road. While you have to account for its size, which chips away at the fun factor on smaller B-roads, all Stingers pair accurate and well-weighted steering with keen responses, good balance and a useful degree of throttle-adjustability. This combination begins to make sense when you realise who heads up Kia and Hyundai’s dynamics team these days: Albert Biermann, formerly of BMW M division. As with the way the Stinger performs, handling is limited to some degree by the car’s relatively substantial weight. Pushed hard, the weight provides a challenge for the springs and dampers, resulting in slightly ragged body control, a little too much roll, and a tendency to push wide earlier than some rivals. But a notch or two back from maximum attack (this is a “GT” rather than an out-and-out sports car, after all) those problems don’t seem to materialise. You’re still conscious of the Stinger’s weight but the car’s controls and handling characteristics all gel into something that’s both engaging and entertaining. The steering doesn’t bristle with feedback but it does offer some. When combined with consistent and accurate responses, as well as reasonable weighting, you always feel in control of the car’s behaviour. Roadholding is good and all engines (but particularly the V6) give you the option of adjusting the car’s attitude with the throttle – though you’ll need to be in Sport (which relaxes the car’s safety settings) or Sport+ (which relaxes things further) to fully appreciate this, as Comfort mode doesn’t allow any shenanigans. UK roads have slightly undone our initial impressions of the ride quality, but it’s by no means bad even in full GT S spec, even in Sport mode and on that car’s 19-inch wheels. In lesser Stingers on smaller 18in wheels (which still work visually – impressive given how lousy some rivals look in their lower trim levels) it’s better still, riding quite fluently for the most part with just subtle overtones of firmness to remind you that the car has some sporting intent. Image 34 of 45 Image 34 of 45 MPG and running costs It will come as little surprise to learn that the 2.2 CRDi Stinger returns the most palatable fuel economy figures with a combined 50.4mpg and 154g/km of CO2. What might be more surprising is that figures in the 50s aren’t out of the question in real-world driving conditions, specifically on long motorway runs, though high 40s are more likely if you indulge in the car’s performance with any regularity. Next up is the 35.8mpg 2.0 T-GDi, and again numbers in the mid 30s aren’t entirely out of reach. Once again this will drop – think high 20s – if you extend the four-pot, but neither four-cylinder model should be too frightening to fuel. The V6 might be a different matter with its official 26.6mpg, but early indications with our long-termer again suggest mid-20s are possible. All Stingers benefit from one of Kia’s main selling points for new buyers: a seven-year warranty (unlimited mileage over the first 36 months and then 100,000 miles for the remaining period), which will also make two- or three-year old Stingers fairly desirable for subsequent owners. Interior and tech We suspect Kia’s interior designers might have spent some time in recent Mercedes-Benz models, as the Stinger’s centre console looks quite familiar - a trio of round central air vents, an infotainment screen perched atop the dash, and a large, flat-topped gear selector not unlike that used by AMG. Unfortunately the materials Kia has used on its much cheaper car aren’t quite up to the level used by the German premium brands, with an abundance of faux-hide and shiny plastics, though Kia does seem to have spent money where it matters – the steering wheel, gear selector itself, the seats and the doorhandles all feel suitable for a premium market vehicle. Image 9 of 45 Image 9 of 45 The build quality is nothing to sniff at however – nothing squeaks, creaks or rattles and the cabin is sealed well enough to keep wind noise to a minimum – and the driving position is also hard to fault, with plenty of adjustability and supportive seats. You can site yourself nice and low if that’s your preference, and you’d struggle to find any irritations in the layout and operation of frequently-used controls. If anything, Kia’s slightly lower-market position is beneficial here; while you do get a touchscreen, there are still large, easy-to-find physical buttons and knobs for things like heating, volume, and menu access. Design No Kia we’ve ever driven has attracted as many admiring glances as the Stinger. High-profile spots on certain well-known car TV shows have presumably raised the Stinger’s profile, but the bottom line is that Kia’s sports saloon has an eye-catching and attractive shape and plenty of road presence. Its basic form is much like the kind of premium five-door hatchbacks we’ve seen from German manufacturers in recent years - think Audi A5 Sportback, BMW 4-series Gran Coupe and Volkswagen’s Arteon. It’s quickly identifiable as a Kia though rather than a slavish copy, thanks to the company’s unique “tiger nose” grille design, distinctive rear lights and an arc of contrasting trim around the window line. Some of these details jar in certain colours – the reflectors coming off the rear lights and onto the rear arches look like afterthoughts – but in the right colour and trim combinations the Stinger looks distinctive and expensive. Black works very well (particularly with a contrasting red interior) and the blue of evo’s long-term Stinger GT is also particularly attractive in the metal. Throw in great proportions – a long bonnet, short front overhang and longer rear overhang, and a sensible ratio of bodywork to – and you have a car far more desirable than any Kia has produced so far. 2 May 2018

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