Road Test

2017 Nissan Patrol Nismo

2017 Nissan Patrol Nismo

The Good:
– Superb direct-injection V8
– Cabin space and ambience
– Improved handling
The Bad:
– Expensive for minor upgrade
– Big, huge and enormous
– Firm ride on some surfaces

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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Coupe

2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Coupe

The Good:
– Very fast and very loud
– Handling and braking
– Decent comfort and economy
The Bad:
– More expensive than it looks
– Limited steering feel
– Always loud

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2017 GMC Acadia Denali

2017 GMC Acadia Denali

The Good:
– Tighter size and look
– Seating space and features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Economy-biased gearbox tune
– Needs light foot to aid economy
– Limited off-road ability

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2017 Volkswagen Golf R

2017 Volkswagen Golf R

The Good:
– Fast little car
– Cabin space and features
– All-weather handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Steering feedback
– Not as fun as its siblings

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2017 MG GS 2.0

2017 MG GS 2.0

The Good:
– Modern style inside and out
– Cabin legroom and features
– Fair ride and handling
The Bad:
– Lazy powertrain response
– Offroad capability
– Hard cabin plastics

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2017 Toyota Fortuner

2017 Toyota Fortuner

The Good:
– Great styling inside and out
– Fair space and features
– Great offroader
The Bad:
– Limited third-row legroom
– Lazy steering and gearbox
– Rides a bit stiff

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2017 Volkswagen Passat

2017 Volkswagen Passat

The Good:
– Limo-like cabin space
– Safe ride and handling
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Pricey high-trim models
– Heavy low-speed steering
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2017 Geely Emgrand X7 Sport

2017 Geely Emgrand X7 Sport

The Good:
– Good looks inside and out
– Cabin trim and features
– Comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Needs a better engine
– Rubbery steering feel
– Average boot space

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2017 Jaguar F-Pace S

2017 Jaguar F-Pace S

The Good:
– Sharp styling inside and out
– Cabin tech and features
– Reasonably smooth ride
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Some ergonomics issues
– No low-range gearing

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