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If there's one convertible everyone can agree on, it's the Mk1 Volkswagen Cabriolet. This week we're driving this well-kept 1987 VW Cabrio to see why everyone loves this cheerful little car. A good friend of the channel reached out to us a while ago asking if we'd like to feature their 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet which we saw years back at the 2019 Oblivion 80's & 90's Car & Culture Show that took place at Ontario Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Of course, we said! With the nice weather rapidly ending we knew we only had a short window to get this episode filmed. We go over the important information about the first generation VW Cabriolet, along with some tidbits of info we didn't know ourselves about how this vehicle was made and where it fits into the Mk1 Golf timeline. Our example here is about as original as it can get, aside from an aftermarket radio, this Cabriolet is 126,000 kms of pure OEM Volkswagen charm. Bought from the original owner in 2018, the current owner has put about 40,000 kms onto this vehicle including some serious long-distance road trips. Aside from a small odometer issue noted on the drive over to film, which ended up working again during our road test, this Cabriolet hasn't had any issues, and the owner ensures all the preventative maintenance gets done on it. We take this 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet with the 5 speed manual on an in-town road test to talk about a couple key points, specifically how a large person such as myself might be able to fit in a vehicle of this size, along with how functional the vehicle actually is because of that. We go over our driving impressions including the ride and comfort, and how the 4 cylinder 90 horsepower engine fares in 2022. Since we're driving a 36 year old car, we want to talk directly to the type of people who're in the market to buy something like this, and discuss some of the things you need to consider if you're looking at a Mk1 Cabriolet. After we roll back in from our drive we go over our classic car buyer's guide segment, a critical step in any potential buyer's journey to Cabrio ownership. We discuss the common problems and issues related to the Mk1 Golf and Cabriolet, along with some things to look out for specifically with this vehicle. There are some good things about this car that make it a very compelling sell to enthusiasts and casual drivers alike, which is why this is such a popular convertible the world over. Follow PRN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perpetualradio/ Follow PRN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerpetualRadio Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

James gets behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 to see if this crossover EV deserves to bear the Mustang name. This week on TestDrive James is driving the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 with the extended range eAWD system. Fresh off his reviews of the Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6, he looks at how Ford's offering in this newly competitive EV segment compares to the other vehicles he's tested here on TestDrive. We go over the technical specifications for this Mach-E including the 91 kWh Li-ion battery system, the dual motor eAWD, overall range, and the real world range you might expect driving this in the middle of fall in Quebec. James discusses his thoughts on the exterior and interior design of the Mach-E, along with some of the new features found on the latest software update for this vehicle, seeing as the last Mach-E we drove was around a year ago. After the walkaround James takes the Mach-E California Route 1 on a real-world road test to talk about how this compact consumer crossover EV performs, handles, and drives, along with some of the other details about this $70k+ vehicle you need to know if you're in the market for one. Follow PRN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perpetualradio/ Follow PRN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerpetualRadio Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

A behind the scenes look at the 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet we filmed, exclusive for our Utreon supporters.

We're giving you an exclusive look at our driving segment behind the wheel of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 roadster with a unique camera angle not show on the episode of TestDrive Spotlight.

We just published an episode covering the R129 Mercedes-Benz SL roadster, one of the vehicles we drove was this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600. Get an exclusive look at the driving segment with additional footage and a new camera angle not seen on the TestDrive episode, along with no b-roll to focus entirely on the drive.

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadster is the brand's flagship two seater, and we've got two top models to drive. We're behind the wheels of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500, and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600. Help support PRN with a monthly subscription on Utreon. Supporters get exclusive access to content, including mentions in the credits, early access to videos, exclusive behind the scenes content, and more! Find out more by visiting our page at: https://utreon.com/c/prn Hot off our epic move from Québec to Ontario, we're behind the wheel of not one, but two incredible classic Mercedes vehicles. This is a special episode for us for a lot of reasons, as it's the first video with Nile since moving to Ontario, but also we're driving an SL-Class roadster after many years, and we're doing a semi Showdown on two engines, the V8 and V12 available on this R129. Join us as we explore these two low-mileage SL roadsters, without any modifications done to either one. First up we have the newer, but more attainable 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500, using the legendary M113 5.0L V8 engine producing 302 horsepower, and 339 lb-ft of torque. This second facelift R129 is finished in silver paint on black nappa leather, along with AMG sport rims. With an MSRP around $85,000 new, this vehicle still commands a high resale price, with available examples in Canada listed between $25 - 40k CAD. This SL 500 has no aftermarket upgrades and comes as pure as it gets. Our second roadster today is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600, sporting the M120 6.0L V12 engine we first drove years ago in the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S 600 sedan. This time around our test vehicle is completely stock, giving us a unique opportunity to see how this car was when it was new almost 25 years ago. As we have both vehicles together we're able to compare how the two different facelift models differ, along with some of the tech found on the SL 600 that was optional or unavailable on lower models. We also spend some time talking about the rare AMG R129 offerings. We then start off our road test segments with the V8-powered SL 500, discussing how the final year of production for this generation feels on the road, along with some of the updates it got as a facelift. We cruise around Mississauga talking about how this car feels as a daily driver and some of the reasons you'd want to be considering this over the other engines available, along with other versions of the SL-Class. We talk about how the facelift compares to the pre-facelift 1998, and how the interior feels overall. We then hop into the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 and its V12 to see how it compares back to back, including the overall interior feel and comfort. Seating is slightly different between them, along with the SL 600 being optioned with the panoramic hardtop. We discuss how the V12 performs on the road and a bit about the performance, along with some of the reasons why an engine like this is sought after. The current list prices for a V12-powered SL R129 are about double that of the V8, with plenty of reasons why. We wrap up this episode by going over the common problems and potential issues that are found on the R129 SL roadster, including reasons to avoid some of the earlier years of productions, and why the V8 and V12 are the engines to go with. We also discuss some of the issues with the automatic opening roof and how to prevent motor failure, along with some things to note when searching for one of these cars. Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

Our Producers were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. This Showdown is on the 2016 Ford Focus ST versus the 2018 Ford Focus Electric. We'd like to thank HGregoire for providing us with this 2016 Ford Focus ST for this episode. They let us borrow this vehicle from one of their 32 North American dealerships to use for a week and really get to know the car. With over 3,000 vehicles in stock, chances are HGregoire has the right car for you. Save $200 on your purchase by visiting https://promo.hgregoire.com/nile/ This video was made possible with the support of Elmec and their EVduty Smart Home Charger. You can schedule, control access, and even see your estimated charging costs from the EVduty smartphone app. Use public charging stations and grant access to your own all from the app. For more information about the EVduty Smart Home Charger visit: https://www.elmec.ca/language/en/ A couple weeks back I bought a 2018 Ford Focus Electric, then I asked my friends at HGregoire if I could borrow their 2016 Ford Focus ST. I'm not saying I booked it specifically to do this Showdown, but I'm not denying it either. These two cars share the same nameplate but how similar are they really? Are you the 1 in 7 billion person who's seriously considering to buy either of these cars? We're going to figure out which one you might want and why. We start off with the basics, original MSRPs, engine/motor performance numbers, transmissions, and the current going price for either car. We then talk about the interior dimensions. Passenger space between these two cars is identical, but its cargo and trunk space that differs significantly. As the Focus Electric's batteries are located along the back of the passenger area the trunk space on it is reduced considerably. We go over the exterior styling differences between these two cars also, such as the headlights, front ends, tail lamps, and body panels. Options were slightly different between these two cars also, as the Focus Electric came as the Titanium trim with paint and leather seating as the only two options. The ST had different options depending on the market. Here in Canada ours came with the upgraded tech package along with the interior carbon fibre, larger screen, and 10-speaker Sony audio system. We start off our road tests with the 2016 Ford Focus ST to see how this hot hatchback drives, rides, handles and performs. SInce we're comparing two vehicles with different propulsion systems we don't talk about fuel economy on this drive. We also discuss our overall impressions of how this Focus ST is to live with on a daily basis, and why you might want to consider it as your next daily driver. We then take the 2018 Ford Focus Electric out to see how it compares back to back. Do these two cars share enough mechanical bits that the driving experience is similar? Find out! Since we drive them back to back we get a good idea of how the two translate. Finally we discuss which of the two you might want to consider based on your current situation. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

The Ford Focus ST was the Blue Oval's answer to the hot hatchback question, but how does this car stand up 5 years later? We're talking a look at the 2016 Ford Focus ST 5 door hatchback. We'd like to thank HGregoire for providing us with this 2016 Ford Focus ST for this episode. They let us borrow this vehicle from one of their 32 North American dealerships to use for a week and really get to know the car. With over 3,000 vehicles in stock, chances are HGregoire has the right car for you. Save $200 on your purchase by visiting https://promo.hgregoire.com/nile/ We've spent some time recently with the Mark 3 Ford Focus, and will be spending even more time with it as I just purchased my own. But I wanted to see how the mid-performance ST model compares to other hot hatches I've driven and why you might want to consider in today's market. Our 2016 Ford Focus ST comes finished in Shadow Black paint, the Charcoal Recaro racing seats, and about 81,000km on the odometer. When it comes to the Ford Focus ST, 2015+ models were the facelift with a new front end design, updated rear trim, Sync 3 infotainment, and an updated steering wheel. We go over the technical specifications for this vehicle including the 2.0L EcoBoost 4 cylinder turbo engine, 6 speed manual transmission, FWD system, and sport-tuned suspension. Other information about this ST includes HID headlights, fog lamps, 18" alloy rims, and ST-specific interior trim parts like carbon fibre, an ST sport steering wheel, ST scuff plates, and the heated front Recaro racing seats. The Ford Focus ST also has ambient interior lighting, a 10-speaker Sony audio system, a heated steering wheel, and power adjustment for the seat. We take the 2016 Ford Focus ST on a road test to talk about the fuel economy on this car, along with some of our reasons why you might want to consider it. We talk about the daily driving performance that you get from this compact car including the handling, drive, ride, and overall performance. We continue our full tour and review by going over a buyer's guide on this Focus ST including some of the common problems reported by owners, along with any issues you may want to look out for if you're in the market for one of these. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

Genesis has already made some announcements for the 2022 G80 with the reintroduction of the Sport trim, so should you wait for that or buy this 2021 Genesis G80 3.5T Prestige now? A few weeks ago we drove the 2022 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD, the first SUV from the luxury automaker. This week we're in the sedan equivalent, this 2021 Genesis G80 3.5T Prestige AWD. The 2022s have already been announced and so far the new G80 Sport will be the only way you can get this 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine, meaning the Prestige trim will no longer have it. The new G80 Sport comes with an updated front end grille design with slightly different trim around the lower fascia, along with different seats, a more sport oriented steering wheel, and some light tuning on the suspension. So we're asking ourselves should you hold off on the 2022 G80 Sport or should you go with this model and get the fully loaded experience with the luxury trim instead. We also discuss how this G80 Prestige compares to vehicles we've driven recently like the Mercedes-Benz E 450 or BMW M550i, along with how it ultimately compares to the GV80 SUV. We go over pricing, engine specs, and the important features and tech you get with this vehicle. We take the 2021 Genesis G80 3.5T Prestige AWD on a real-world road test to talk about how the fuel economy is on this sedan and how it compares to the GV80, along with our overall impressions of how this vehicle drives, rides, handles, and performs for daily driving use. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

RIP Kia Stinger. News over the past few weeks point to the demise of this beloved sports sedan, so we use our platform to try and save it. We're behind the wheel of the 2022 Kia Stinger GT Elite + Suede Package, a facelift for Kia's flagship sport sedan. We've driven a number of Stingers over the years and loved every single one, for 2022 we see a mild facelift which changes the rear taillights, and adds Kia's new 10.25" infotainment system, though the use of Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are lost, as the larger widescreen units only support these services over USB. The Stinger gets a few extra horsepower out of the 3.3L twin-turbo V6 engine, and is now using Kia's second-generation AWD system. Our GT Elite with Suede comes with suede seat trim and headliner, along with the dashboard and door trim. We spend some time to address the rumours that have been making the rounds online over the past few months, it all started back in July when Jalopnik posted about the possibility of Kia ending production of the Stinger after this model year, along with other outlets reporting similar things weeks later. While nothing has officially been said from Kia, a lot of buzz is surrounding this car, so we use our platform to make a plea to Kia to keep the Stinger alive. We then take the 2022 Kia Stinger GT Elite on a comprehensive real-world road test to talk about how this mid-size performance sedan handles on the road, how the car feels overall, and why it's still our all-time favourite vehicle to buy today. We give our opinion about why this car is so special and why people have come to love it from all walks of life. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

This week we're taking a look at the 2018 Porsche Macan S to see if it might be the next used luxury SUV for you. Our Full Tour, Review, & Buyer's Guide goes over common problems and issues as well. We'd like to thank HGregoire for providing us with this 2018 Porsche Macan S for this episode. They let us borrow this vehicle from one of their 32 North American dealerships to use for a week and really get to know the car. With over 3,000 vehicles in stock, chances are HGregoire has the right car for you. Save $200 on your purchase by visiting https://promo.hgregoire.com/nile/ Earlier this season we drove our first Porsche for TestDrive, a 2016 Porsche Cayenne AWD. Now we’re looking at the little brother, which was developed to be a smaller version of the Cayenne from the beginning. Our 2018 Porsche Macan S gives us a good taste of what a raw experience for this compact luxury SUV is like without any enhanced safety tech to get in our way. We go over the design of the Macan, the 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 engine, the 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, and how it all comes together. We spend some time talking about the interior design and layout and how it’s familiar to the pre-facelift Cayenne we drove before. Our test vehicle comes with heated front and outboard rear seats, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone climate control, a Bose audio system, navigation, SiriusXM, LED interior lighting, and HomeLink. The front power seats have 3 memory options, and power folding mirrors are optioned. We discuss the small changes that come with the 2019 facelift for those who want to know what’s different about those, along with the potential optional extras one might find on a Porsche Macan. We then take the 2018 Porsche Macan S on a real world road test to go over the fuel economy test results, along with some light performance driving and testing. We discuss our opinions on the ride, drive, and feel of this SUV on the road and our thoughts on why you’d want to consider this vehicle. We then wrap up our full tour and review with a buyers guide in common Porsche Macan problems and issues, including pertinent recalls that may affect your vehicle, along with some of the complaints owners have had about this vehicle. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

We're looking at the 2021 Kia Niro EV SX Touring to see if you should pull the trigger on this model year, or hold out for the 2022s coming. Since we've driven the Kia Niro EV before we wanted to get right into the action this week to go over some of the main reasons you might want to consider this electric vehicle, and how our thoughts might have changed since we drove it last about two years ago. The 2021 Kia Niro EV SX Touring gets a number of changes since the last time we drove it, most importantly is the updated 10.25" infotainment system and software we've tested on other Kia vehicles. The smaller 8" screen now gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but unlike other larger-screen Korean vehicles these services are still limited to USB. Other additions include the updated Navigation-based smart cruise control, highway driving assist, and leading vehicle departure warning. The important info for buyers here in September of 2021 will be to know what changes are coming for the next model year. Still more or less a carryover model, the 2022 Kia Niro EV will add the new Kia badging throughout the vehicle, along with the 10.25" screen becoming standard on all trim-levels. The updated screen also means the entry-level trims will benefit from Navigation, SiriusXM Radio, and the harmon/kardon audio system. We then take the 2021 Kia Niro EV SX Touring on a real-world road test to talk about how this electric vehicle drives, rides, handles and performs, and some of the reasons you'd be in the market for this kind of EV. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

It's time for the ultimate luxury experience with the top-end 2022 Genesis GV80 3.3T Prestige AWD as we review this mid-size three-row luxury SUV. Earlier this year we drove the new Genesis GV80, the first luxury SUV from Genesis and we loved it. The Advanced trim provided buyers with all the safety tech and features you'd really need out of a vehicle, with an efficient 4 cylinder turbo engine. This week we're driving the higher end of the GV80 family with the more powerful 3.5L twin-turbo V6. This prestige comes with a lot of extra features like soft-close doors, power third row seating, active suspension, ventilated second row seating with power side sunshades, a 21-speaker Lexicon audio system, a 12.3" 3D digital gauge cluster, and nappa leather seating with quilting. We go over all the differences you get with this trim over the previous we've driven and discuss the design and functionality of this vehicle. We then take the 2022 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige on a real-world road test to talk about how this SUV drives, rides, performs, and handles along with our real world fuel economy test results. We discuss the reasons why you'd want to consider this vehicle over the competition, and why you might want to go up to the top trim for the Genesis GV80. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

Ford's extending their Tremor off-road vehicles to include the 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat. We're seeing why it should be on the list if you're in the market for a capable pickup truck. This week we're driving the 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4 with the optional Tremor off-road package. This mid-size truck comes well equipped for just over $52,000 CAD and packs some off-road capabilities over and above the typical FX4 package found on the Ranger. Our full tour and review goes over everything you need to know if you're in the market for this truck including the 2.3L EcoBoost turbo specifications, the optional extras, and the overall functionality of the TREMOR off-road package. We discuss how this compares to the GMC Canyon AT4 we drove last year. We go over the interior layout of this truck along with the Sync 3 infotainment system, B&O audio system, heated front seats, Miko Suede & leather upholstery, and the overall interior space on this truck compared to the competition. We then take the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor on a real-world road test to talk about the ride, drive, and handling along with the overall performance of this truck. Our road test talks about our fuel economy test results and how they compare to the GMC Canyon AT4 we drove, along with our overall impressions of this truck. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ Email Nile: nile@perpetualradio.ca TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

We're behind the wheel of an interesting car, something you might not even know existed. This is a 2014 Ford Focus Electric, Ford's second EV before the launch of the Mustang Mach-E. This video was made possible with the support of Elmec and their EVduty Smart Home Charger. You can schedule, control access, and even see your estimated charging costs from the EVduty smartphone app. Use public charging stations and grant access to your own all from the app. For more information about the EVduty Smart Home Charger visit: https://www.elmec.ca/language/en/ We'd like to thank HGregoire for providing us with this 2014 Ford Focus Titanium Electric for this episode. They let us borrow this vehicle from one of their 32 North American dealerships to use for a week and really get to know the car. With over 3,000 vehicles in stock, chances are HGregoire has the right car for you. Save $200 on your purchase by visiting https://promo.hgregoire.com/nile/ As a resident Ford Focus enthusiast, driving the most recent version sold in North America should be on the top of my list. But what about the fully electric version. Did you know Ford made one? Not only was the Ford Focus Electric the precursor to the new Mustang Mach-E as a previous EV in Ford's lineup, but it wasn't even their first as the 1998 Ford Ranger EV came out over 20 years ago. We're looking at something a little more mainstream, and depending on your market it might be the first time you're hearing about it. Developed near the end of the 2000s, the Ford Focus BEV concept was unveiled to the world using the second generation European Focus platform and design, however by the time production began the third gen, or Mark 3 was ready to ship. Our 2014 example comes with a 107 kW electric motor, FWD, a 1 speed automatic transmission, and a 23 kWh Li-ion battery good for about 122 km or 76 mi new, but about 100 km 7 years later. Our episode and full review goes over how well this Ford Focus Electric has aged over the past half decade and if you should still consider one in 2021. We discuss the technical specifications of this compact electric hatchback along with the trim and bodystyle available on it's production, along with the original MSRP and options for this vehicle back when it was new. We discuss the features on the Titanium trim including HID headlights, heated front seats, Sync 2 with Navigation and SiriusXM, dual zone automatic climate control, and interior ambient lighting. We take the 2014 Ford Focus Electric on a real world road test to talk about how this EV performs in 2021 with about 80,000km on the odometer and being about 7 years old. The overall range is key as we discuss how Ford calculates the total available range on this vehicle and what kind of driving will affect it, along with some of the things we've found during our week driving it. We go over the ride and drive of the Mk3 Focus and how it might compare to regular gas versions, along with how it compares to the first generation Focus that we own. We then discuss some of the things you need to be aware of if you're in the market for a Ford Focus Electric including the common problems, recalls, and issues customers have reported, along with the price to replace the battery pack on this vehicle. From what we can tell it's not possible to retrofit the 33 kWh battery off the newer vehicles from 2017+ on this. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

This week we're looking at the facelift W213 @Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic convertible and seeing how well this car performs with the updated EQ Boost straight 6 engine. Here on TestDrive we've driven a considerable number of Mercedes-Benz E-Class models over the years. What we would consider to be the very first modern episode of what is now TestDrive was on a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E 500 sedan so it's only fitting that more than 5 years later we're still featuring these executive cars from the German automaker. This week's tester is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic Convertible with the updated 3.0L in-line 6 cylinder engine with the EQ Boost MHEV system. On this episode we go over the changes that come with this facelift including the updated front and rear end, new steering wheel, and the switch of Infotainment software from Comand to MBUX. Our review of this cabriolet also goes over the technical information potential buyers will be interested to know, along with the pricing for the USA and Canada. We take the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4matic on a real-world road test to talk about how this vehicle performed on our 100 km test loop, along with how it compared to the 2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupé we drove several years ago. We talk about the ride, drive, performance, and overall comfort of this convertible and some of the reasons why you'd want to consider one of these for $100,000. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

It's been 14 months since I bought my 2006 Ford Focus ZXW SE and it's time to go over the maintenance and reliability, and what I've learned in my year with this car. I originally bought this little station wagon as a backup to my first leave-behind purchase. I've spent about 14 months with this car now and it's been surprisingly good, with some basic maintenance and repairs that were needed since buying it, and no major red flags to be overly concerned about. I go over some of the repairs I've had to do on this car including the front brakes, front steering link kit, battery, two oil changes, and some worn out bits. We then go on a quick road test to talk about how my impressions and opinion about the Ford Focus has changed in the past year and some thoughts on it now. I also talk a bit about the future for my car now that I'm a Ford Focus owner. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

We're looking at the 2021 #Hyundai Santa Fe Luxury Hybrid, or SEL Premium in the USA on our review of this midsize consumer crossover. We’ve driven a lot of midsize crossovers in our time, but we haven’t spent much time with the Hyundai Santa Fe until now. This 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Luxury Hybrid AWD is the only hybrid trim available for the Canadian market for this model year, however in the US there are 3 trims available, this being the equivalent of the SEL Premium. On our episode of TestDrive Spotlight we go over the core selling features of this 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and why buyers might be considering the hybrid as their next two-row consumer crossover. Features of this Luxury Hybrid include a full suite of safety technology including adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, backup camera, LED headlights, and rear cross-traffic alert. Other features include a remote starter, keyless entry, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 9" infotainment system, and leather seating. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

@Mitsubishi Motors Canada has an all-new Outlander, but it's got some familiar traits to it from another compact crossover we've driven recently. Our Spotlight is on this 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander GT Premium S-AWC. PRN T-Shirts now available! Check out our original designs here: https://teespring.com/stores/prn This week we're behind the wheel of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander GT Premium S-AWC, now in it's 4th generation this compact consumer crossover is truly all-new, as it's built on the Renault-Nissan CMF-C/D platform which has been in production since 2013, and is used on the recent 2021 Nissan Rogue we drive a while back. Our full tour and comprehensive review goes over everything you need to know about this Outlander, including the technical specifications and how they differ from the Nissan Rogue, along with the shared mechanics such as the 2.5L Nissan 4 cylinder engine, CVT, and Mitsubishi's Super-All Wheel Control system. Features on this top-end trim include full LED exterior lighting, a 360º camera system, front and rear parking sensors, power folding mirrors, keyless entry, 20" alloy rims, Mi-Pilot Assist, and a power rear liftgate. We discuss the design language used on this vehicle, part evolution of Mitsubishi's existing design philosophy, and some of the heritage design traits they say they've incorporated into this crossover. Inside we discuss the completely revamped feel including how it compares to the dated feel of the previous generation, and how this compares to the Nissan Rogue. We discuss the features such as leather seating, heated front seats with driver memory, heated second row outboard seating, a third row for 7 passengers, panoramic sunroof, tri-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, a 9" infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation SiriusXM, and a 10-Speaker Bose audio system. Other features include a 12.3" fully digital gauge cluster and a 10.2" full colour head up display. We talk about how the third row compares to other crossovers we've driven. We take the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander GT Premium S-AWC on a comprehensive real world road test to talk about it's fuel economy, along with how it compares to the competition. We discuss our impressions on how the Outlander handles, drives, and rides on the road, and the lackluster performance from the 2.5L engine. The overall price value of this vehicle compared to the competition, along with other important buying points that consumers want to know. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.

The undisputed king of pickup trucks is back with an all-new generation that takes this segment to the next level. Our Spotlight is on the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 with the new 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 engine. PRN T-Shirts now available! Check out our original designs here: https://teespring.com/stores/prn We're finally behind the wheel of the all-new 14th generation Ford F-Series pickup truck. This 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 gives us a good idea of what the mid-trim has to offer buyers and how it stacks up against the top-end luxury trims from the competition. This F-150 also comes equipped with Ford's new 3.5L twin-turbo full hybrid PowerBoost V6 engine, producing the best horsepower and torque numbers at this time for the F-150 along with the best towing numbers at 12,400 lbs. We go over the technical specifications of the new PowerBoost full hybrid V6 engine along with the new ProPower Onboard available on some engines, with the 2.4 kW version being standard on the PowerBoost, and ours is upgraded with the 7.2 kW version. ProPower Onboard allows you to use the truck's battery power and engine to generate up to 7.2 kWs of electricity for tools, appliances, or gadgets. On this system two 3.6 kW circuits allow you to use a multitude of items without the need of a seperate generator. The truck has two 120V outlets in the cab, along with 4 120V outlets in the bed. A 240V outlet is also available in the bed which uses both circuits for a total of 30A. We then go over the exterior design of this pickup truck including how the aerodynamics have been improved on this generation, and ways to easily tell that this is the latest truck compared to the previous model year. Our Lariat comes with the upgraded LED headlights, power deploying running boards, 360º cameras, power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, remote starter, engine block heater, spray-in bedliner, panoramic sunroof, and the new Zone Lighting for easier exterior light management when working with your truck in low-light situations. We jump on the inside of the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 to go over the transformed interior and how it compares to some of the recent half-tonne trucks we've driven like the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. Our truck has the Baja Tan leather seating, front heat and ventilation with driver memory, rear outboard heated seats, heated steering wheel, a 12" digital gauge cluster with powerful graphics processing, a 12" infotainment system running Sync 4, an 18-speaker B&O Unleashed audio system, and the new work surface with a power-folding gear shifter that moves out of the way to unfold the centre armrest into a flat work surface. We take the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat on a comprehensive real world road test to talk about our fuel economy test results with the hybrid engine and how it compares to other trucks we've driven. We discuss our overall impressions of how this truck performs on the road for day to day use and what buyers should expect. We talk about how the interior feels compared to other trucks, as well as the previous generation F-150. We discuss some of the benefits of buying the PowerBoost hybrid engine over some of the other choices that we've driven. Follow Nile on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NileLivesey Follow Nile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilelivesey/ TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.