Don't get me wrong — the transmission is exquisitely paired with high -
horsepower luxury rides like this, but it lowers the revs needed to extract the most from the AJ V8, making the whole experience somewhat less violent than the previous six - gear romp.
Not exact matches
Available in both front - or all - wheel - drive and powered by a standard 3.6 - liter V - 6 rated at 305
horsepower and 264 lb - ft of torque, or high - performance Twin - Turbo 3.6 - liter V - 6 that delivers 410
horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque, the XTS is also the only
luxury sedan with standard Magnetic
Ride Control for an incredibly smooth r
Ride Control for an incredibly smooth
rideride.
The car's interior was up to the high standard of more upscale Acura models — with voice - activated navigation, heated leather seats, and an LCD touch - screen interface for most onboard controls — and Honda's 2.4 - liter, 200 -
horsepower i - VTEC engine provided the
luxury sport sedan with enough zip to make the
ride interesting.
A compact SUV may not seem like the logical candidate for 500 - plus
horsepower and eight cylinders, but two factors make the GLC and GLC Coupe ideal: 1) consumers can't get enough
luxury CUVs, and 2) the GLC
rides on the C - Class platform (which has already been engineered to handle the Biturbo V8).
The CVT and front - wheel - drive format take it out of the sport sedan category, the 300
horsepower V6 takes it out of the family category, and while there is a good amount of interior features, the slightly harsh
ride of our SR trim line makes it a tough sell to those looking for
luxury.
On the road, the Maxima's increased
horsepower and smaller size make acceleration impressive and handling more nimble, but the
ride remains close to
luxury - car smooth.