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CHRYSLER 300s Road test

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Classic flagship delivers edgier elegance

Metroland Media CA Canada produces three different Canadian-built cars at their Brampton Assembly Plant - the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger.

And although those three models share platforms, parts bins and some pieces, each vehicle tries to culminate in its own definitive style and character.

The 300 sets the tone as the classic Chrysler flagship, while the Charger adds a sportier Dodge mantra to its four-door sedan design and the Challenger stays true to its muscle car derived two-door coupe layout.

It’s a varied selection indeed, but those differences are not always sharply delineated, which was probably why I seemed to be going through some kind of automotive identity crisis.

I would find myself strolling the parking lot, looking for my Charger test car before remembering that, “no, you’re driving a Chrysler 300, dummy”.

For some reason, I was having trouble getting past that mental block.

Only the winged Chrysler badge on the steering wheel and the classic clock on the dash seemed to check my Charger delusions.

But maybe my confusion was understandable because, along with the different degrees of luxury that make up the 300 lineup, ranging up

The 2016 Chrysler 300S adds a sportier edge to the classic 300 styling with side sills, deck lid spoiler, big 20-inch wheels, finished in a brilliant shade of optional Redline Tri-Coat Pearl. from the base 300 Touring ($38,995) to the ultimate 300C Platinum ($44,195), the trim selection also includes a sporty 300S ($42,695), a model that adds an extra spark of performance to an otherwise staid and stolid lineup.

And why should Charger fans have all the fun, anyway?

The Chrysler 300 lineup starts

with the basic ingredients of a capable 292 hp 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine mated to an eight-speed TorqueFlite transmission, putting power to the road through either standard rear-wheel-drive or an optional all-wheel-drive system ($2,200).

The Chrysler 300S, however, is just a little bit different, bumping up the

power with either a slightly higheroutput 300 hp version of the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 or, more drastically, as tested here, with the optional 363 hp 5.7-litre Hemi V8 ($2,950).

I’ve driven various models with the Pentastar V6 and while it is a fully capable engine, you have to admit that harnessing a Hemi V8 does

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LEFT: Inside, the leather-wrapped interior is fully loaded with amenities and luxuries, including the latest generation Uconnect infotainment system and a 552-watt, 10-speaker Beats audio system. RIGHT: Bi-Xenon HID headlights with Adaptive Forward Lighting and an automatic headlight-levelling system come courtesy of an optional Lighting Group. Integrated LED DRLs form a “C” shape for brand identity.

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Tacoma goes anywhere in TRD-Pro style BLUE MOUNTAIN, ON: Already available on the Toyota Tundra, the very popular TRD-Pro off-road package is coming early next year on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma.

The Tacoma is an intermediate pickup and, because of the shorter wheelbase than a full-size pickup, it gets through tighter spaces — greatly increasing its appeal.

But like the Tundra, the Tacoma is still a body on frame “real” truck with all the longevity and durability that implies.

It starts out as a regular five-seat Double Cab with composite-lined “short” box (1,536 mm/60.5 in) with a standard 3.5-litre DOHC V6 producing 278 hp and 265 lb/ft of torque.

With on-demand four-wheeldrive, there is a choice between a standard six-speed manual or sixspeed automatic transmission with manual gear mode with transfer case and automatic locking rear differential and Toyota’s Active Traction Control.

The TRD-Pro Tacoma is fitted as standard with a Class-IV towing receiver hitch, engine oil cooler, sevenpin and four-pin trailer wiring harness plus trailer sway control.

With the automatic I drove, towing is rated at 2,948 kg (6,400 lb) with a payload of 450 kg (1,000 lb).

The bed is equipped with an integrated 400w/120v power outlet, cargo bed cleats and tie-downs plus Toyota’s easy lift and lower, locking and removable tailgate.

TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development whose engineers have learned a lot over the years from competing in the Baja 1000. Much of this has found its way into the Turn to page W3

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2016 Chrysler 300s adds an even sharper edge to its elegance

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LEFT: An optional 5.7-litre Hemi V8 harnesses 363 hp and 394 lb/ft of torque while offering a 14.8/9.3L/100km (city/ hwy) fuel economy rating thanks to the engine’s Four-Cylinder Mode FuelSaver Multi-Displacement System (MDS).

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namic technologies, and it also revels in the pulsing sound of 552-watt, 10-speaker Beats audio system. And then our tester goes beyond its trim level limits with an extra $5K worth of options (see details below), adding the cherry on top with a brilliant Redline Tri-Coat Pearl paint job, one of two optional Pearl shades ($300), along with a palette that includes three metallic shades ($195) and four normal nocharge colours.

Some other items of note for 2016 models include the updated Uconnect 8.4-inch infotainment system with an all-new Drag and Drop menu, Siri Eyes Free and Do Not Disturb features.

If that’s not enough, the latest news is that upcoming 2017 300S models have been singled out for further cosmetic upgrades that will include revised interior and exterior sport appearance packages, new Dark Bronze and Titanium finishes, and even a new 300S-exclusive Ceramic Grey paint for fans of the “straight paint” custom matte look.

So, for all its four-door, full-sizes sedan practicality and flagship positioning, the 300S continues to push past its classic design inspiration and limits, adding new technologies, new features and evolving an even sharper edge to its elegance.

Continued from W1 Continued from W1 tend to move this two tons of fun up to speed rather more briskly.

The exhaust seems normally tuned for 300 civility but you’ll know the V8 is there when you honk forth with a full welly and a little added brouhaha braying from the rear dual exhaust ports.

While the 300 lineup does not carry the crazy SRT 6.4-litre V8 version anymore, the company does boast that the 5.7-litre version still manages best-in-class V8 power and torque, along with, surprisingly, best-in-class V8 driving range.

This comes courtesy of the combined effect of the wide-ratio eight-speed automatic and the V8 motor’s Four-Cylinder Mode FuelSaver Multi-Displacement System (MDS) that, in effect, shuts down half the power pots under low demand acceleration situations, like, say, during steady highway cruising.

I was dubious about the claimed 14.8/9.3L/100km (city/hwy) rating but my mixed bag of driving conditions averaged out to a respectable 11.2L/100km (comb). Not bad at all for a V8 engine.

Along with the extra muscle, the 300S offers upgraded performance dynamics, adding a Sport Mode that reduces shift times from approximately 400 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds.

The steering feel gets firmer and, for 2016, the 300S also adds a new sport suspension with increased spring rates and damping, upgraded bushings and larger sway bars (with the V8 engine).

The 300S also comes standard with handsome 20-inch wheels and our tester mounted Firestone Firehawk GT 245/45/R20 tires.

And, when it comes to sport performance, the 300S looks the part as well, swapping out chrome exterior trim pieces for unique blacked-out and body-colour exterior accents that compliment the sculpted angles, high beltline, added side sills and “new face of Chrysler” with upper and lower grilles.

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SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Full-size four-door sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive.

ENGINE: 5.7-litre Hemi V8 (363 hp, 394 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: 14.8/9.3L/100km (city/ hwy); As tested 11.2L/100km (comb) (87) CARGO CAPACITY: 462 litres PRICE: MSRP $41,695. As tested $54,615 incl 5.7-litre HEMI V8 ($2,950), Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof ($1,595), Black Painted Roof ($1.395), Premium Group ($1,000), Safety Tec Groups I & II ($1,390), Uconnect Nav ($700), Light Group ($695), Destination Charge ($1,795).

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Tacoma TRD delivers best of both worlds Continued from W1 Tacoma TRD-Pro. It starts with P265/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Kevlar-reinforced tires.

To this is added the TRD-tuned front coil springs with Fox Racing Shocks (with a oneinch lift and progressive-rate rear leaf springs) and a TRD Pro quarter-inch aluminum skid plate.

A nice touch is a tuned exhaust system that adds a “growl” to the package.

There are only three colour choices – white, red and an all-new hue, Cement Grey.

A host of detail items help the TRD-Pro stand out, such as exclusive 16-inch black alloy wheels, TRD Pro badge on the front doors, black TRD Pro and 4x4 rear tailgate badging, a hood scoop with matte black decal, a heritage “TOYOTA” front grille, Rigid Industries LED fog lights, colour-keyed mirrors, door handles and rear bumper, and black bezel headlamps and tail lamps.

On the inside, special TRD-Pro trim is used liberally, while this model is the first in its segment to be equipped with a standard Go-Pro mount so drivers can record their off-road adventures.

Toyota says the manual versions start at $50,000 and the automatic at $53,295 not counting the $1,760 shipping fee.

I drove the automatic that started with a nice “brap” from the tuned exhaust.

Because it was just about to start raining, my co-driver and I headed down to a spot I know near our Blue Mountain hotel with access to a beach with a mix of sand and pebbles.

Venturing too close to the sand and water can be tricky for most vehicles because they might sink, but the big Kevlar Goodyear tires were more than up to the task and great photos were the result.

From there we headed primarily south towards Caledon, where Toyota had set up an off-road track.

On highway curves I found there was more body roll than I expected, but it was on a number of forested lanes where the climbing power at low speeds was lacking partially because the TRD-Pro weighs in at a hefty 1,975 kg (4,355 lb).

My co-driver felt 50-100 hp more turbo was the answer, but that would, in my opinion, be counter productive because of the higher fuel consumption and need for premium fuel.

But that was in rear-wheel-drive not the four-wheel used at the off-road track, where in increasing rain and clay-packed mud, the au-

Left: The Toyota Tacoma is being offered for the first time with a TRD-Pro off-road package for 2017. ABOVE: The interior of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Pro is straight forward with legible and easy-to-see instrumentation. towriters there had a field day roaring around with great abandon.

Driving back, we took the quick route up mostly straight Airport Road to the hotel in Blue Mountain.

This is where trucks like the TRD-Pro will spend most of their lives.

It didn’t drive as harshly as one might expect, but more like the intermediate pickup it is supposed to be rather than a full-bore off-roader.

The cabin is nicely laid out. The front seats have limited aft travel, but that results in adequate legroom for those in the back.

With a more than usable towing and payload rating and the ability to get into and out of places where a normal pickups couldn’t go plus the off-road fun capability, the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Pro offers the best of both worlds.

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Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/ co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty/Conquest Cash, as follows: (i) 2016 Altima ($2,000); (ii) 2016 Micra/ Versa Note/Sentra ($500); (iii) 2016 Juke/Rogue ($600); (iv) 2016 Pathfinder ($800); (v) 2016 Titan XD ($1,000). Loyalty/Conquest Cash Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between October 1-31, 2016. ▲Models shown $37,474/$18,719/$27,029/$49,324 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG76 AE10)/2016 Sentra 1.8 SR Premium CVT (C4SG16 RL00))/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,600/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.

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AJAC’s Testfest returns for another year

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This is part of the vehicles lined up waiting to be judged at last year’s AJAC Testfest.

Lorne Drury

Metroland Media More than 60 automotive journalists from across Canada are converging on Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Clarington, northeast of Toronto from Oct. 24-29 for what the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) calls Testfest, part of the Canadian Car of the Year awards program.

This is the 29th straight year for the event and this year journalists are voting for the Canadian Car of the Year, Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, Canadian Green Car of the Year and Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year.

AJAC is an association of professional writers, photographers and editors who regularly focus on the automobile industry.

All involved in the voting process testdrive new cars and trucks on a daily basis and write about them in various media outlets across the country.

There are 34 vehicles entered in the competition this year in a variety of categories.

The vehicles are either all new or significantly updated for the current model year.

Voting members of AJAC then drive the vehicles back-to-back to determine winners, but also to create data and scores that potential buyers can peruse when they’re in the market for a new vehicle.

The journalists are divided into teams to judge each category. Once a judge has driven all the vehicles in his/her category for between 30-40 minutes each, they must vote and then can move on to another category.

However, the vehicles must be driven back-to-back on the same roads and on the same day to help them compare “apples to apples.” If only two out of three cars in a particular category are driven in a particular day, the votes will not be counted.

Vehicles are tested on a series of drive routes, including public roads and a handling course, to represent what consumers might encounter in their daily drives. For sport utility vehicles and crossovers, there is also an off-road course.

Among the factors journalists will evaluate are passenger comfort, noise/vibration and harshness levels, ergonomics, visibility, ease of entry and exit and a host of others.

The journalist scores are entered online and then a number of other scores are factored in including acceleration, braking, cargo capacity numbers and even a price factor.

Winners in each category will be announced later this year, while overall winners will be revealed at auto shows in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

This year’s entries include: Small Car: Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Elantra, Mini Cooper Clubman and Subaru Impreza.

Full-Size Car: Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Kia Optima, Kia Optima HEV, Toyota Prius Technology and Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.

Full-Size Premium Car: Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac CT6, Genesis G90, Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 4MATIC Sedan, Volvo S90.

Sports-Performance Car: Fiat 124 Spider, Ford Focus RS, Hyundai Elantra Sport.

Premium Sports-Performance Car: BMW M2, Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe, Porsche Carrera 4S. Small Utility Vehicle: Ford Escape, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with Technology Package.

Full-Size Utility Vehicle: Chrysler Pacifica, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9.

Full-Size Premium Utility Vehicle: Buick Envision, Cadillac XT5, Lexus RX 350 F Sport Series 3, Maserati Levante S, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. Canadian Green Car of the Year: Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Chevrolet Spark, Fiat 124 Spider, Kia Optima, Kia Optima HEV, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Prius Technology.

Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year: Chrysler Pacifica, Mazda CX-9, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with Technology Package.

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Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Limit of one (1) entry and five (5) bonus entries per person. Contest Period opens at 12:01 am ET on September 26, 2016 and closes at 11:59 pm ET on October 31, 2016. Skill testing question required. For instructions to enter and complete contest rules, visit www. travelalerts.ca/contest.

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ALL VEHICLES INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY LINCOLN MAINTENANCE PROTECTION PLAN

2 years / 40,000 km. Receive oil and filter changes plus coverage for 6 wear items.

Required scheduled maintenance included with any new Lincoln model, as per the vehicle’s Owner’s Guide.

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905-853-5000 www.shanahanlincoln.com Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See Shanahan for complete details or call the Lincoln Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-387-9333. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible rain checkable Lincoln retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ††Until October, 31, 2016, lease a new Lincoln on approved credit (OAC) from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment.

Lease offer includes freight, air tax, and PPSA but excludes administration and registration fees, fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license and insurance. Excess kilometrage charges are 16¢per km for MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and MKC; 20¢per km for Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see Shanhahan for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ‡‡Receive a Lincoln Maintenance Protection Plan (“LMPP”) with the purchase or lease of a new Lincoln model at participating Lincoln dealerships. LMPP covers all required scheduled maintenance (as per each vehicle’s Owner’s Guide) for 2 years or 40,000 km from Warranty Start Date/zero (0) km, whichever occurs first (the “Term”); plus coverage for 6 wear items (Brake pads and linings (maximum of 1 set every 60,000km), Brake rotors (maximum of 1 set every 60,000km), Engine belts, hoses and hose clamps, Shock absorbers, Spark plugs, Wiper blades (maximum of 2 sets per year)) for the same Term, due to normal wear or defect.

Limit five (5) required scheduled maintenance service visits over the Term, based on a 6-month/8,000 km interval. LMPP offer balance is transferable (transfer fee may apply) if the vehicle is sold (Canadian plans cannot be transferred to US customers). Offer is not rain checkable. Some exclusions may apply, see Shanahan Dealer for full details. ©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Made with real butter, our authentic pastries are a perfect pairing to your McCafé® beverage.

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*At participating McDonald’s® restaurants in Canada. See details in-restaurant and at mcdonalds.ca For a limited time, during breakfast hours only. At participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Limit of one free newspaper per person, per visit. Quantities limited, while supplies last.

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