The all-new Lancer is larger in every dimension except length, where it has lost 1.5 centimetres. It rides on a brand-new platform shared with the new Outlander, which provides a 56% increase in torsional rigidity and 50% more bending rigidity. For the time being, the front-drive Lancer is offered as a sedan with a choice of three trim levels: DE, ES and GTS.
In the works for the 2009 model-year are a Ralliart version, a station wagon, and a larger, 2.4-litre engine for the GTS. The very sporty Evolution with 291 horsepower is available for the first time in Canada.
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August
SUBARU IMPREZA RV
2.0-Litre Manual Five-door Hatch
FEATURES
BEST WORST
Secure handling, roadholding
and braking
Equipment levels
Standards of finish
Lacks good low speed
performance
Limited rear leg room
Temporary use spare tyre
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ROAD TEST REPORT
August
VOLVO S60
AWD 2.4 litre sedan
FEATURES
BEST WORST
Confident handling
Comprehensive level of safety equipment Build quality Restricted rear leg room PULP required for optimum performance
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The Astra convertible is built by design specialists Bertone in Italy, and their work is impressive both from the car’s good looks and the quality of the conversion. The power-operated soft-top has triple fabric layers for better heat and sound insulation, and has a scratch-resistant (and heated) glass rear window. There is also a detachable windbreak screen that clips in behind the front seats. The soft-top can be raised or lowered from outside the car via the remote key, or by a button on the console. I’ve driven the Convertible during inclement weather and the hood proved to be both weathertight and free of undue wind noises.
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