In April, There's Just The One
Toyota doesn't list the Land Cruiser as a vehicle of choice on its Canadian website. But every month, a few sales of the favoured African safari vehicle show up on the sales charts. Well, most every month a few Toyota Land Cruisers show up on the sales chart. In April, there's just the one. Seeing as how Toyota is making a very unconscious effort to market the Land Cruiser to Canadians, we'll forgive the exclusivity. When perusing this month's Graph, keep in mind the large black pie slice belongs to two vehicles; one of which likely sells very little. The old-style Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is linked up with the new GL-Class by Mercedes-Benz Canada. It's safe to say the Escalade and GL-Class Benz are competing over most large luxury SUV sales in Canada, or at least did so in April. Range Rover sales, by the way, were way up in April and are way up for the year, too. A 58.1% increase over 2009 thanks to a revamped engine lineup is quite something for an aging vehicle.
Nonetheless, the F-150 Power Stroke V6 performed admirably. All Ford F-150 models come with Ford鈥檚 typical three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, with five-year/60,000-mile coverage for the powertrain. Because we鈥檙e a fan of technology here at DT, that means we鈥檇 opt for all the bells and whistles of the Platinum trim in 鈥淏lue Jeans鈥?blue for the closest shade to DT blue. 60,920, but who doesn鈥檛 like being pampered with their driving experience, no matter the task? Despite its middling status, Ford boasts the new Power Stroke offers best-in-class torque, towing (11,400 pounds, comparable to the V8鈥檚 rating), and payload ratings (2,020 pounds for fleet trucks, 1,940 for retail versions), and best-in-class fuel economy. Though with the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel being its only competitor until General Motors introduces its new light-duty diesel for the Chevrolet Silverado and its GMC cousin, the Sierra, it鈥檚 not exactly difficult to attain such accolades. And if towing or hauling are your priority, the gasser EcoBoost V6s still reign superior. Otherwise, the Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel V6 serves up a driving experience that鈥檚 more refined than its gas siblings, without sacrificing too much utility and compromising the versatility, comfort and everyday usability of the light-duty, half-ton F-150. And because its only competitor is the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, which is still based off the previous generation Ram, the Ford F-150 Power Stroke is the latest and greatest currently available.
New analysis by car comparison website PriceMyCar sorted through 60,000 new car sales over the past six months and found that NSW residents paid less than all other states on average. Victorians pay the least of the rest, followed by Queensland, ACT, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. There can be quite a big difference in the cost of new cars between states and territories, but why? 1000 more than someone in NSW. The data also showed that prices can vary wildly between states for the same brands. NSW buyers can expect to pay almost five per cent less than the national average for a Mazda. 1500 more for a Nissan than Victorian buyers. Manufacturers set the base retail price for all vehicles, but there are a number of 鈥渙n-road鈥?costs on top of the recommended retail price. Stamp duty is the biggest difference. This is a state-based tax applied on top of GST, luxury car tax and import tariffs. It adds a sizeable chunk onto to the price of your vehicle and it can vary widely depending on your location.
All 2016 models come standard with parking sensors and front- and rearview cameras. Which Is Better: 2016 Range Rover Sport or 2016 BMW X5? The 2016 BMW X5 and 2016 Range Rover Sport both impress with crisp driving dynamics, strong engine performance, and sumptuous interiors. Additionally, both can seat seven thanks to their optional third-row seats. But if you aren鈥檛 venturing too far off the beaten path, the BMW is the better SUV. The X5 rates higher for reliability and offers lower ownership costs. It also features a simpler infotainment system (iDrive), and its engines are a bit more fuel-efficient. Which Is Better: 2016 Range Rover Sport or 2016 Volvo XC90? We named the Volvo XC90 the 2016 Best Luxury 3-Row SUV for Families. The XC90's handsome interior and top-quality cabin materials rival those of the Range Rover Sport. It outclasses the Rover in most other areas. The XC90 has a more comfortable third row, a simpler touch screen, superior fuel economy, and lower projected ownership costs.
