Orléans Star Car Guide Fall/Winter edition
’Tis the season to purchase an all-wheel drive SUV By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star If you’re a believer in the Farmer’s Almanac, then you may want to consider buying an all-wheel drive SUV this fall. According to the Almanac’s weather prognosticators, this winter is supposed to be “snowier-than-normal” in Eastern Ontario and Western Québec including the National Capital Region. If the past two or three years are any indicator of “normal”, then we are in store for a ton of snow. Not so good for the average family car, but mere child’s play if you own a snow-crunching SUV. Taylor Creek VW, Land Rover Ottawa, St. Laurent Volvo and Jaguar Ottawa together have a full range of SUVs from compact SUVs like the Volvo XC40 to midsize SUVs like the VW Tiguan the Volvo XC-60 and the Range Rover Evoque; fullsize seven-seater SUVs like the VW Atlas and the Volvo XC-90; and even luxury SUVs like the Range Rover Discovery and the Jaguar F-Pace. In the compact model line, you can choose between the VW Tiguan (starting at $29,770), the Volvo XC40 (starting at
$39,950) and the Range Rover Evoque (starting at $48,700). All three vehicles provide you with comfort, safety and peace of mind which is especially important during our Canadian winters and doubly so when transporting your family. Speaking of which, if you have a growing family you may want to consider purchasing a mid-size SUV. If that’s the case then you should consider the VW Atlas Cross Sport (starting at $38,995), the Volvo XC60 (start-ing at $46,350), or the Range Rover Velar (starting at $63,000). Still not enough room? The go whole hog and opt for a full-size seven seater SUV like the VW Atlas (starting at $40,095), or the Volvo XC90 (starting at $61,250). And if you have the budget, you can opt for the Range Rove Discovery Sport (starting at $82,500), or the Jaguar F-Pace with a starting price ranging from $52,500 to $64,250 depending on the model. All four dealers have special pricing on existing inventory which you can check out on their websites. If you prefer something smaller but still want to experience the ultimate in
All-wheel drive SUVs like the Volkswagen Atlas pictured above are more than capable of dealing with Ottawa’s snowy winters. FILE PHOTO Taylor Creek VW – 613-903-6984 www.taylorcreekvw.com St. Laurent Volvo – 613-288-2543 www.stlaurentvolvo.com Land Rover Ottawa – 613-744-5500 www.landroverottawa.net Jaguar Ottawa – 613-744-5500 www.jaguarottawa.net
safety in winter driving conditions, then you should test drive a Volvo V60, or V60 Cross County wagon (starting at $43,900), or a 2019 VW Golf Alltrack (starting at $31,200). Appointments can be made for a test drive at all three dealerships either by phone or by visiting their websites.
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After brief hiatus, Defender returns to the top of the SUV heap By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star The legend has returned. After a brief four-year hiatus, the legendary Land Rover Defender is back. Let’s face it, most SUVs are built for the suburbs where drivers care more about comfort and fuel economy than wheel clearance and torque, and even though they are all outfitted with an off-road driving mode, it’s very seldom, if ever, used. The Defender looks and drives like a true off-road SUV. Or to be more succinct, the Defender is no pretender which is evident by the fact that it was recently named Motor Trend’s 2021 SUV of the Year. The Defender 110 is available in three trim packages starting at $65,300 for the P300 S base model equipped with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, 296 horsepower turbocharged gas engine. You can opt for a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbocharged motor that delivers an additional 100 horses and 406 lb-ft of torque, but it’s going to cost you an additional $10,700. Stepping up in class, the SE (starting at $76,000) and HSE (starting at $81,700) models are only available with the larger 6-cylinder engine. The HSE comes standard with the
Driver Assist package and the Premium Upgrade Interior package. For serious off-roaders, there’s the Defender First Edition starting at $83,400 that comes with Land Rover’s Terrain Response 2 system which monitors the current driving conditions and systematically selects the most suitable terrain setting. You can either manually override the system should you wish or configure the powertrain, steering, differentials and traction control settings to your own preference. At the top of the Defender product line is the Defender X which comes with all of the above plus All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC), a state-of-the-art system that enables you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as slippery surfaces, including mud, wet grass, ice, snow and dirt roads. Operating like a conventional cruise control system, it functions between 1.8km/h and 30km/h, enabling you to maintain full concentration on the road ahead. When it comes to ingenuity and going to the Nth degree in addressing the demands of SUV purists, the Defender comes through with flying colours. Besides the different trim models
The all new Land Rover Defender was recently named MotorTrend’s SUV of the Year for 2021. FILE PHOTO you can also order your Defender with three different accessory packages: the Explorer Pack which includes mudflaps, a roof rack, a side-mounted gear carrier and an integral snorkel; the Adventure Pack, which also includes the mudflaps and gear carrier, but adds an air compressor and hose which can be used to rinse the vehicle off after taking it for a mud bath;
the Country Pack, which has the mudflaps and hose but adds a cargo partition and a rear scuff plate; and the Urban Pack, which includes the scuff plate but adds a spare wheel cover. For a more detailed look at the Defender series and to check out the latest special offers on existing inventory you should visit landroverottawa.net.
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2020 Tiguan IQ.Drive will help you plow through winter By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Last month, I had the distinct pleasure of test driving Volkswagen’s full-size 2021 Atlas Cross Sport. It lived up to everything I had read about and then some. This tine around, I wanted to take a step down in both size and price and take the 2020 Tiguan IQ.Drive out for a spin. The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s most popular vehicle. Since it was first unveiled to the public in 2007, it received a makeover in 2018 and several upgrades for the current year including on-board WI-FI capability. The IQ.Drive slots in between VW’s Comfortline and Highline trim packages. With a cash purchase price of $34,484 plus HST*, the IQ.Drive differentiates itself from the lower-priced Comfortline by having a number of safety features that only come standard with the full-loaded Highline. For instance the IQ.Drive comes with the active Lane Assist system which warns you if you begin drifting out of your lane; Front Assist autonomous emergency braking with Adaptive Cruise Control; Side Assist Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Traffic Alert; a rear camera with distance sensor; and Light Assist automatic high beam control.
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Other features include a panoramic power sunroof; silver roof rails; 17-inch “Dublin” alloy wheels; ambient interior lighting; twotone Wizard Blue and Titan black leatherette seats; a satellite navigation system; SirusXM radio; three USB ports (2 front, 1 rear), and voice control. What stood out during my test drive was the adjustable driver’s seat which included an adjustable lumbar support which is awesome if you suffer from lower back pain during long drives. The spacious rear passenger area was also a big surprise. The Tiguan maybe advertised as a mid-size SUV, but there is nothing “mid-size” about the back seat. You can easily put a couple of Redblack linemen back there and still have room to spare. The Tiguan also has a unique 40-20-40 folding rear seat which allows for you to only fold down the middle section and still accommodate a passenger on either side. The folding centre section is excellent is you want to take along several pairs of skis with you. As for its driveability, I was blown away by the ease with which the Tiguan handled. It has the five different drive modes including Snow Mode which is perfect if you need to make a run to the grocery store in the middle
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2020 Volvo XC40 ideal compact SUV for winter By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star The XC40 is Volvo’s compact SUV, positioned behind the mid-size XC60 and the and the full size XC90. In 2019, it accounted for 27 per cent of Volvo sales in Canada, making the Swedish automaker’s #2 seller. When you first approach the XC40 you are immediately struck by the its unique front grill with the recognizable “Volvo” nameplate badge and the “Thor’s Hammer” headlight assembly. Inside, the XC40 has the same driver cockpit as it’s larger siblings. The incredible comfortable front seats make the most of the available room and the front console assembly and 9-inch infotainment touchscreen are both amazingly user friendly. The XC40 comes in three different trim packages – the Momentum, which starts at $39,950; the R-Design which starts at $48,250 and the Inscription which starts at $49,?250. When ordering the Momentum you can choose between the T4 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged 187 horsepower engine, or the T5 version which delivers an additional 61 horses.
Both the R-Design and the Inscription come standard with the T5 engine and allwheel drive. One of the main reasons people choose a Volvo is their safety record. The XC40 comes standard with a whole host of safety features including Pilot Assist which supplements the Adaptive Cruise Control by adding gentle steering support to help keep the car centred in its lane and at a set speed and if there’s a vehicle in front of you, it can adapt your speed to help keep a set distance. Other safety features include side air bags, a whiplash injury protection system, Driver Alert Control which gently alerts if you’re driving behaviour shows signs of distraction or tiredness and the Intellisafe Surround System with BLIS blind spot detection that alerts the driver when a vehicle is in their left or right blind spots. Once you’re on the road, you will be pleasantly surprised by how easily the XC40 handles. In fact, you almost forget that you’re driving an SUV and not a subcompact coupe. The XC40 has four driving modes you can switch between at the touch of a button – Comfort, Eco, Dynamic and Off-Road – or you can program your own individual
The 2020 Volvo XC40 is available in three different trim packages – the Momentum, the sporty R-Design and the fully-loaded Inscription. FILE PHOTO driving mode. Comfort mode optimizes comfort, while Eco mode calibrates the powertrain and climate system for lowest possible fuel consumption. Dynamic mode is calibrated for sporty driving, with quick engine,
gearbox, steering and braking responses and off-road mode facilitates driving on poor roads and in difficult situations. You can make an appointment to test drive the 2020 Volvo XC40 by visiting stlaurentvolvo.com.
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