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AE Test Drives New BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

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Despite not making a success story of the 5-Series GT, which hasn't really sold in particularly large numbers, BMW is trying again, this time with a smaller version of the same concept. This review by Autoexpress is the first we've seen of the most practical member of the 3-Series family,the GT, and if we were to judge it by it alone, it actually makes a bit of sense.
It is the most expensive 3-Series body style you can buy, but it offers a longer wheelbase, more interior space and a larger boot than that of the Touring. It also provides passengers with 5-Series levels of rear legroom, and with the softer suspension, it is also closer to it in terms of comfort.
The 3-series GT comes with a powered hatch at the back, which can be opened by waving your foot under the rear bumper. There's also a rear spoiler that rises when on the move – it looks quite cool, and while it may be misleading since this is not a sporty BMW, it does go well with the design of the rear.
Check out the full video below, for the full detailed presentation of the car.
By Andrei Nedelea

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MotorTrend Praises New Mercedes-Benz CLA, Drives it On Twisty Road

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Mercedes-Benz has definitely taken a gamblewith the CLA, which along with the new A-Classhatchback, represent the Stuttgart-based manufacturer's attempt to “attract younger buyers,” a phrase which is quickly turning into a cliché, as it seems to be the declared purpose of every other automaker these days – what of more mature buyers?
They are the ones with the real cash and the ones for whom Mercedes cars have always been made - there are only so many people in their early 30s who can freely spend around $30,000or more on a car anywhere around the world…
Nevertheless, the CLA is here to stay and we must have an informed opinion about it, so this review by MotorTrend should provide some insight into what the car is like to drive, what it feels like and whether or not the quality of the interior is up to standards.
The car tested was the CLA250, which gets a turbocharged and direct-injected two-liter petrol engine, 208hp (211PS) and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sending the power to the front wheels. However, they are keen to point out that a model with the optional all-wheel drive fitted was also tested, and the difference in dynamics was negligible.
The compact model is taken onto a windy road, with lots of cambered corners, and the reviewer affirms that the handling is very good, and while the steering may lack feel, it is deemed precise, with a linear response, so placing the car in bends is not a chore. We won’t give any more away, and we encourage you to scroll down and watch the entire video posted after the jump.
By Andrei Nedelea

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