Middle-size sedans from Audi were revamped in 2005 with larger dimensions for the structure and sensuous shapes on the sheetmetal. For 2006, the series gains a new five-door wagon model -- A6 Avant 3.2 Tiptronic Quattro -- plus the A6 3.2 CVT FrontTrak sedan. Read More »
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2006 Acura RL Full-Size Luxury Sedan
The RL is Acura's top model, a lavishly equipped full-size sedan, packs a powerful engine and an intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system which can disburses the engine's torque not only to wheels fore and aft but the left or right ones too. RL's aluminum V6 plant, displacing 3.5 liters with drive-by-wire throttle and VTEC (Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control) system, nets 290 hp for 2006. Read More »
2006 Acura TSX Compact Sports Sedan
Keen new exterior lines define the 2006 issues of Acura's compact-class sports sedan with a fresh front fascia and integrated foglamps, swoopy side sills plus new nine-spoke alloy wheels. The five-seat cockpit -- with bolstered sport bucket seats clad in perforated leather -- also gets a make-over this year. Read More »
2006 Acura RSX and Type-S Compact Hatchback Sports Coupe
The raucous two-door sports hatchback coupe by Acura fits in the compact class and comes in two flavors with a base edition and the high-performance Type-S. Both stock a twin-cam 2.0-liter four-in-line engine. In base trim the plant achieves 155 hp in 2006 and ties to a five-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed Sequential SportShift automatic. Read More »
2006 Acura MDX Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Acura's car-based (crossover) SUV tips toward performance, as the MDX name means Multi-Dimensional Cross-Trainer in the image of a toned athlete. However, MDX is also a refined luxury SUV with AWD traction and a cabin stuffed with appointments and three rows of flexible seats. Read More »
2006 Acura TL Mid-Size Near-Luxury Performance Sedan
Consider the chic TL a car of malleable character -- a keen performer if you wish to romp but also a plush ride with haute-cush gear aboard. Read More »
2006 Audi A3 Near-Luxury Compact Wagon
Audi's A3 has been available in Europe since the 1990's but was only introduced to North America in May of 2005. Resembling parent company Volkswagen's Golf (only bigger and more refined), the A3 is a great medium between station wagon and sports sedan. Read More »
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Full Size Sport Utility
New styling on the Mountaineer makes it look more closely related to the rest of the Mercury family, including the Milan sedan. Its square, utilitarian shape is still awfully similar to the Ford Explorer. The Mountaineer has a cool new door release handle that's shaped to match the natural contour of a person's hand. While it makes opening the door easier, it also forces the door pull to be mounted several inches lower than normal so it's harder to pull shut. Read More »
2006 BMW 325i and 330i Compact Sport Sedans
The International Brain Injury Association named BMW "Safe Car of the Millennium." That's a title well-deserved. Long known as a good bet for its high quality parts, high resale value and high-performance fun, the BMW - particularly the 3 Series 325i and 330i for 2006 - is also unparalleled in its safety features. The typical BMW airbag system is married to the new Head Protection System (SRS), which keeps occupants' head from hitting the side windows as well as keeping outside projectiles from entering the vehicle in the event of a collision. Read More »
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Full-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle
The most powerful Land Rover Range Rover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) ever, is also the most luxurious. At an MSRP of $74,950, it had better be. Read More »
