The 14 - inch wheels, with their good -
looking plastic wheel covers, paired well with low - profile Bridgestone Potenza tires in enhancing the car's performance orientation.
Not exact matches
«I'm working on phasing carbon out of my life,» he tells me as he plucks his infant son, Huxley, from a
plastic tub mounted to the front of a clunky -
looking three -
wheeled bicycle Griffith had brought back from Denmark; he is, naturally, intending to build a better, cooler version of it.
We wanted something to protect the walls of the corridors from damage caused by prams and
wheel chairs and the stainless steel
looked better than the
plastic bumpers more associated with supermarkets.
DuoGlider
wheels are made of cheap
looking plastic and are definitely not designed to handle rough terrain (although for minor bumps the front suspension works quite efficiently).
The
wheel hubs are made from glossy
plastic which
looks great but they actually scratch very easily.
All of which highlights the regrettably coarse,
plastic steering -
wheel boss, that would
look more at home in a budget supermini.
The LX still has plenty of equipment, including a backup camera, Bluetooth, a USB port, and cruise control, and it doesn't
look like other base models clad with cheap -
looking wheels and black
plastic trim.
Plastic wheelarch trims, revised front and rear bumpers and huge 20 - inch
wheels give the All - Terrain a rugged external
look.
The overall feature
looks like a fun gimmick, though we're unimpressed by the cheap - feeling
plastic Porsche uses for the controls — some video game steering
wheels feature better quality switches and buttons.
And we all agree we love the 100HP's honest combination of utilitarian
looks with chunky
wheels; I even enjoy the fingernails - down - a-blackboard scratchiness of the cabin
plastics and the comically small doors — they're all part of the Panda's appeal.
The small - diameter steering
wheel grips great, but — as on the new 911 — its protruding, molded -
plastic selector switch
looks more like a leftover from an old Hyundai catalog.
The standard steering
wheel is disappointing, too, the aluminium -
look lower part of its rim actually consisting of two pieces of ill - fitting
plastic, but a better quality carbonfibre -
look alternative was an option.
Plastic wheel arches and light surrounds are joined by silver skid plates and roof bars, giving the Panda a rugged exterior that
looks good to challenge any terrain.
Admittedly, you don't need to
look too hard before some hard, scratchy
plastics are found, but the parts of the car you're more likely to interact with (namely the steering
wheel and controls on the center console) are fairly pleasant to the touch when you consider the car's price point.
Odd all the magazine rave reviews: 2013 model: Having not driven a BMW for 14 years I was keen to see how they have moved on, not a lot as it seems Good points:
Looks good, its a BMW Outstanding fuel economy 70mpg on long journeys Comfy seats Bad Points: Very noisy road noise, need to turn up radio even at 40 Thin hard steering
wheel, cheap
plastic bulbous airbag cover Cheap interior, feels like a Kia.
Overview: Chevy has brought out
plastic rockers,
wheel extensions, spoilers and decals to come up with a sporty
looking GTU version of the Beretta.
As for the Rav 4 is
looks like they cribbedsome styling from Jeep and as with the new Cadillac XT4 I'm not crazy about the black exterior
plastic on the door bottoms, along the
wheel wells and on the front and rear bumpers.
Just as you'd expect, it's the rugged
look for the All - Terrain, with an SUV -
look grille, butch bumpers,
plastic cladding on the sides and
wheel arches and a raised ride height, partly from a higher setting for the air suspension (15 mm) and partly from the higher profile rubber (14 mm).
A somewhat plain
looking dashboard was mixed with cheap
plastics mostly common in compacts from the eighties and a steering
wheel that felt more at home in a tractor than a muscle car.
The multifunction steering
wheel is leather - wrapped, as is the shift knob and piano black
plastics can be found on the center console and dashboard, a dash that
looks very good now.
The side profile resembles to that of the Jazz, albeit Honda has added some new bits to the WR - V such as the flared
wheel arches, roof rails,
plastic cladding on the lower body and new diamond cut alloy
wheels for a refreshed
look.
Cabin materials are that uniquely Honda mix of the tactile (leather
wheel, brushed metal highlights) and the tough (the leather -
look plastic that's hard enough to blunt a tungsten carbide - tipped drill bit).
Apart from the Sport trim's diminutive 16 - inch
wheels, which
look a bit awkward within massive
plastic wheel wells, the revamped Compass boasts tremendous curb appeal.
While we love the
look of the 2013 Kia Optima sedan's interior, some of the
plastic on the dash and steering
wheel still lack the quality
look and feel found in Honda, Mazda and even some GM and Ford products.
The range - topping Autobiography model features vast 20 - inch
wheels that fill the arches, but if you go for the entry - level SE model, it has 18 - inch
wheels that
look a little lost next to all the black
plastic trim adorning the exterior.
The coupe is a pretty little car, and with decent - sized P185 / 70R -14 tires on steel
wheels with
plastic wheel covers, it did not
look like a rolling penalty box.
Through their
looks alone, the flared
wheel arches, a
plastic front spoiler complete with an integrated oil cooler, as well as the even larger rear spoiler highlighted the primary mission and purpose of the Carrera RS 3.0: motorsport.
Contrast stitching has been added to the steering
wheel and the dash for a more expensive
look on the XLE model, with the very
plastic center hub of the steering
wheel about the only reminder of Camry's economy car past.
The flat
plastic wheel covers on the test car made it
look like it was en route to the local airport's rental fleet.
The only place where a nasty material really stands out is on the steering
wheel - the
plastic trim that covers the airbag is just plan nasty: it
looks and feels it too.
The countryman also gets wide and pronounced
wheel arches clad in black
plastic to pronounce the crossover
look.
Together with the new
wheel and tire package, they include a new grille that uses a high - gloss anthracite - colored, diamond - pattern
plastic insert and a matte - aluminum -
look plastic frame.
The
wheel arches also get
plastic cladding that integrates with the running board enhancing the off - road
look on the SUV.
The
plastic cladding around the
wheel arches is straight from the crossover design book and lends a rugged
look to the Kona.
Although, viewed from the side, the
wheel arches with the
plastic cladding
look a little too big.
As noted, the Mazda's cabin is lifted significantly by leather trim for the seats, steering
wheel and gearshifter, and although the Commodore and Camry both have cloth trim, the Toyota's fabric
looks cheaper and its
plastic steering
wheel and shifter really let the side down.
Outwardly the Kona
looks rugged with
plastic moulding to
wheel arches and a roof rail to give it that unmistakeable crossover -
look.
Hard
plastics all around cabin (not nice), also a lot of flimsy bits of
plastic all over the place even on the steering
wheel the
plastic silver bit (
looks like ford trying to copy Mercedes) is very flimsy and will flake off on edges.
In terms of styling, the hatchback - based Kia Stonic compact crossover has a raised body, sharp creases, and kinks around the door sills and
plastic cladding along the bottom edge of the car, as well as on the
wheel arches to give it a tougher
look.
That it sported generic silver paint with gray trim and
plastic wheel covers didn't help keep this car from
looking like a throwback to the cheap cars that Kia built in the early 2000s.
Options: Window Grid And Roof Mount Antenna Radio W / Seek - Scan Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control And Steering
Wheel Controls Steel Spare
Wheel Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks Body - Colored Door Handles Lip Spoiler Fixed Rear Window W / Fixed Interval Wiper And Defroster Perimeter / Approach Lights Body - Colored Front Bumper Chrome Side Windows Trim Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps W / Delay - Off Metal -
Look Grille Front Fog Lamps Body - Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors W / Convex Spotter Manual Folding And Turn Signal Indicator Variable Intermittent Wipers W / Heated Wiper Park Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Wheels W / Locks Wheels: 19 X 7.5 J Aluminum Alloy - Inc: 10 - Spoke Body - Colored Rear Bumper Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Clearcoat Paint Deep Tinted Glass Tires: P245 / 55R19 103S As Cruise Control W / Steering
Wheel Controls Front Cupholder Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter 2 Door Curb / Courtesy Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch And Panic Button Remote Releases - Inc: Mechanical Fuel Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors W / Driver And Passenger Illumination 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Power Rear Windows And Fixed 3Rd Row Windows Full Carpet Floor Covering Full Cloth Headliner Power 1St Row Windows W / Front And Rear 1 - Touch Up / Down Rear Cupholder Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Instrument Panel Covered Bin Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Front Center Armrest And Rear Center Armrest Outside Temp Gauge Compass
Plastic Floor Trim Delayed Accessory Power Illuminated Glove Box Vinyl Door Trim Insert Front And Rear Map Lights Cloth Seat Trim Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Analog Display Simulated Carbon Fiber Gear Shift Knob Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Valet Function Cargo Area Concealed Storage Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Homelink Garage Door Transmitter Day - Night Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints And Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts And Console Ducts Roll - Up Cargo Cover Air Filtration Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning 60 - 40 Folding Split - Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat Engine Immobilizer Trip Computer Interior Trim - Inc: Metal -
Look Instrument Panel Insert Simulated Carbon Fiber Door Panel Insert Simulated Carbon Fiber Console Insert Chrome And Metal -
Look Interior Accents Cargo Space Lights Front Bucket Seats - Inc: Seatback Pockets 8 - Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat W / Power Lumbar Support And 4 - Way Adjustable Front Passenger Seat Systems Monitor Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Trunk / Hatch Auto - Latch Driver Foot Rest 582Cca Maintenance - Free Battery W / Run Down Protection Single Stainless Steel Exhaust W / Chrome Tailpipe Finisher 4.356 Axle Ratio Permanent Locking Hubs 4 -
Wheel Disc Brakes W / 4 -
Wheel Abs Front Vented Discs Brake Assist And Hill Hold Control Strut Front Suspension W / Coil Springs Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Electric Power - Assist Speed - Sensing Steering Gas - Pressurized Shock Absorbers Transmission: Electronic 6 - Speed Automatic W / Od - Inc: Sequential Shift Transmission W / Oil Cooler 1180 # Maximum Payload Engine: 2.7 L I - 4 Dohc Smpi Gvwr: 5 160 Lbs 17.7 Gal.
You might more readily notice that Volvo's entry - level car now sports huge European - styled flush - mounted headlamps and that aerodynamic -
looking plastic covers adorn its
wheels.
The
plastic cladding around the wheelarches and tough -
looking alloy
wheels finish off the new
look, which hints at the XV's off - road ability without leaning too far into it.
The Alltrack trim (which is what VW is calling it for Canada; it's an entire model line elsewhere), also comes standard with 18» «Canyon»
wheels, which would
look pretty purposeful even without being surrounded by
plastic cladding.
Features of the habitrail cristal include a large
plastic door for easy access, a secure door lock to keep your pet securely inside, a
look out deck with ladder, a quiet exercise
wheel, a chew proof water bottle and holder with stainless steel tip, a food dish and a litter guard.
Quick
Look: Cage Width: 24» Cage Depth: 12» Cage Height: 14» Base Material: Heavy Duty
Plastic Bar Material: Chew - proof coated wire Included Accessories: Shelf with Food Bowl Hole, Food Bowl, Ramp, Hanging Rat - Shaped Bell Toy Cubic Feet: 2.5 Suitable Housing For: 1 Syrian Hamster Average Price: $ 25 - $ 35 New Pros: Coated metal bars resist rust, deep plastic pan, sturdy plastic parts, folds down compact, easy to mount running wheel on bars Cons: Included accessories like food bowl not sized for hamsters, jingly toy not useful for h
Plastic Bar Material: Chew - proof coated wire Included Accessories: Shelf with Food Bowl Hole, Food Bowl, Ramp, Hanging Rat - Shaped Bell Toy Cubic Feet: 2.5 Suitable Housing For: 1 Syrian Hamster Average Price: $ 25 - $ 35 New Pros: Coated metal bars resist rust, deep
plastic pan, sturdy plastic parts, folds down compact, easy to mount running wheel on bars Cons: Included accessories like food bowl not sized for hamsters, jingly toy not useful for h
plastic pan, sturdy
plastic parts, folds down compact, easy to mount running wheel on bars Cons: Included accessories like food bowl not sized for hamsters, jingly toy not useful for h
plastic parts, folds down compact, easy to mount running
wheel on bars Cons: Included accessories like food bowl not sized for hamsters, jingly toy not useful for hamsters
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Look: Cage Width: 30» Cage Depth: 18» Cage Height: 24» Base Material: Heavy duty
plastic Bar Material: Galvanized metal Included Accessories: None Cubic Feet: 7.5 Suitable Housing For: 1 Syrian Hamster Average Price: $ 85 - $ 95 Depending on Options Pros: Extremely sturdy, large ground floor level, very secure, optional flip top lid provides lots of access points, deters some bar chewing hamsters Cons: Wire levels should be covered, can't attach a
wheel to the wire directly, longer assembly time
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Look: Cage Width: 32-1/4» Cage Depth: 20» Cage Height: 16-1/2» Base Material: Durable
plastic Bar Material: Coated metal wire Included Accessories: Clip on food bowl, solid surface additional level, water bottle, large tube Cubic Feet: 6.1 Suitable Housing For: 1 Syrian Hamster Average Price: $ 100 - $ 150 New Pros: Deep pan, well sized accessories, large open floor plan, large access door, can be elevated with stand (sold separately) Cons: Pan height is too high to attach
wheel to wire
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Look: Cage Width: 18» Cage Depth: 11» Cage Height: 24» Base Material: Heavy duty
plastic Bar Material: Galvanized metal Included Accessories: None Cubic Feet: 2.75 Suitable Housing For: 1 Syrian Hamster Average Price: $ 56 - $ 66 Depending on Options Pros: Extremely sturdy, small footprint, very secure, optional flip top lid provides lots of access points, deters some bar chewing hamsters Cons: Wire levels and middle floor should be covered, can't attach a
wheel to the wire directly, longer assembly time
We just have a Chinese dwarf hamster and bought the
plastic cage that
looks like a huge maze with pipes and tunnels and
wheel.