New Audi A6 Ties with Infiniti M37 in Consumer

Up until now, Consumer Reports' [CR] number one choice in the mid-size luxury sedan segment was the Infiniti M37. Not anymore as after evaluating the redesigned 2012 Audi A6, the M37 has to share the top spot with Ingolstadt's premium saloon. The new Audi A6 received an “Excellent” rating with an overall score of 93 points. This is a huge improvement over the previous model's 79 points.
“The redesigned Audi A6 is an impressive car and a joy to drive”, said senior director of CR’s Auto Test Center. Consumer reports says that the significant improvement is attributed to the revamped model’s combination of strong acceleration, agile handling and comfortable ride as well its high-quality and quiet interior.
Other models included in CR’s mid-size luxury test were the Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec, the Infiniti M35h hybrid and the new Saab 9-5.
The diesel-powered, 210HP Mercedes, received an “Excellent” road test score and is the new fuel economy leader in the class with 26 mpg beating the hybrid M35h that managed 25 mpg.
The M35h also got an “Excellent” overall test score, thanks to its quick acceleration and fuel economy, but received some criticism over its non-linear power delivery and the fact that handling and braking are inferior to the regular M37 version.
"The gas-electric system helps deliver quick acceleration and fuel economy that's on par with some four-cylinder family sedans, but its power delivery tends to be jerky and abrupt and its handling and braking are not quite up to that of the conventional M37," said Consumer Reports.
Unfortunately for the ailing Saab brand, its new 9-5 didn’t score that well on CR’s test. It did receive praise for its interior’s excellent fit and finish and nimble handling, but its noisy engine, stiff ride, restricted visibility and slow acceleration resulted in Saab’s new model failing to receive a “Recommended” tag.
"The redesigned Saab-9-5 is disappointing in this rarified class. It shares a platform with the Buick LaCrosse and Regal, its former GM cousins, but the 9-5 doesn't measure up well to those models or its competitors," said CR. "Overall, it doesn't score high enough to be recommended."

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Infiniti G 2011 Review

Infiniti continues to renew for model year 2011 in order to satisfy consumers, the G model of the middle class is available with three different body styles (sedan, coupe or convertible) and two alternative drive, rear drive. The new Infiniti G will retain many of the technical characteristics of today's models, from 3.7 petrol 320 hp V6 and four-wheel steering, standard setting Premium S.

This new range of G 2011 is a simplification, much of what was previously offered as an option, now standard. The most important thing to note in this regard is that the seven-speed automatic transmission with paddles behind the wheel, it is proposed as a standard.

Change Model G 2011 mention the new wheels for the coupe and convertible, and the range of new colors for all models, including Black Malbec is very special, black with red pigment, which was introduced for the first time on the G37 sedan and M Base. proposed to € 45,290 and will offer a standard bi-xenon lamps, electrically adjustable front seats and 18 "wheels as standard.

Year 2011 model Infiniti G-wheel-drive G37x GT went on sale at € 48,990 and will offer more hot leather seats. Even rich G37x GT Premium, the price will be € 53,690. Premium adds standard features Intelligent Cruise Control, Navigator Connectiviti + hard drive, 10 GB Music Box, 10-speaker Bose audio system, rear view camera and glass canopy.

At the top of the range there will be S Premium, it is proposed to € 54,090 and is characterized by a striking choice was guided by increased driving dynamics, four-wheel steering, limited slip differential, sport suspension and upgraded brakes. Three available for Coupé, GT (€ 48,900), S (€ 51,100), which offers a new 19-inch wheel four-wheel, limited slip differential, sport suspension and brake upgrades, and Premium S (€ 55,200) with the same equipment in clothing the same layout as the sedan.

The most important innovation of the range of 2011 Infiniti G consists of commercial decisions made on the conversion, which would then be available only to Premium GT above, was taken to € 61,000.