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MIDDLEBURG, VA: Two years ago I wrote that the Cadenza entrylevel luxury sedan was Kia’s bestkept secret. I also said where it fits in the Kia hierarchy remains a bit of a mystery, at least to me. It’s smaller than the full-size K900 flagship sedan, but larger than the mid-size Optima. Kia itself described the Cadenza as in-between the two back then. In the fall, the second generation Cadenza will arrive in Canadian showrooms re-thought and re-engineered for 2017.

and more rigid. While the overall length remains the same, the wheelbase has been stretched to offer those in the back seat a half-inch increase in legroom, while the roofline was moved rearward by more than two inches to increase rear headroom. The entire interior was remodeled with the driver’s seat lowered to impart a sportier and stable feel, while a number of parts were 3D printed because they give a “sense of how parts feel and respond to the human touch”. A nice feature is padding on the outsides of the centre stack where it joins the centre console. Usually this falls right where the knee touches it and can really bug you over long hauls. In Canada, interiors will be black leather on the base models and a quilted Nappa surface on the toptrims. The heating elements used for the seat warmers have been reengineered to more evenly distribute warmth, and as a Kia first, seat heaters now utilize a smart control system to automatically lower the heater operating mode after a certain period of time. As you would expect, Cadenza has the latest connectivity/

It’s been little over a year since Honda launched their latest and littlest crossover - the HR-V. And in the short time since that unveiling, the HR-V has already risen to the number one sales spot of the subcompact sport ute segment in Canada. Which makes sense really. Their hearts may rule Canadians as much as anybody, but we do tend to keep one hand on their wallets as well. And the HR-V’s trend-following blend of crossover utility and smallfamily usability combines well with entry-level subcompact pricing and fuel efficiency to fit frugal Canuck tendencies. Now, as I wrote at the time of the HR-V’s debut, Honda used to have a “Sport Cute” in that segment already. It was called the CR-V. In fact, the HR-V shares nearly the same dimensions as the early editions of CR-V. But like Toyota’s RAV4 and other competitors in its class, the CR-V has evolved over four generations of “it’s bigger, it’s better” philosophy, to the point where the company’s model selection list was in need of another smallish, nimble entry-level sport ute to slip back into the bottom rung of the lineup. And the HR-V ($20,790) fits perfectly between the Honda Fit ($14,790) and the CR-V ($26,290), in a slot vacated a few years ago by the Honda Element. The HR-V builds on the foundation of Honda’s latest Global Subcompact Platform, sharing about 30 per cent of the underpinnings with the Honda Fit, while boasting a sleek, coupe-like body shape, emphasized by rising styling lines, aggressive edging and concealed rear door handles. Inside, the coupe-like styling continues with a driver-oriented cockpit, a sporty console, crisp gauges and touch system controls designed

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The second generation, 2017 Kia Cadenza is a full-size car for the entry-level luxury buyer.

In Canada, it will feature a new grille treatment with standard LED lighting with a “Z” imbedded in the front and rear lights making the Cadenza immediately recognizable coming or going. At the front corners, Kia expands its design cue with quad LED fog lights that include a duct to feed cooling air to the front brakes.

The grille has a new concave, vertical bar shape with an integrated plastic cap that hides the sensors for the driver aids such as adaptive cruise control. It is powered by Kia’s trusty allaluminum 3.3-litre direct injection V6, as was the case with the first generation but now producing 290 hp and 253 lb/ft of torque. Fuel consumption is rated at 11.5/8.5/10.2L/100 km city/highway/combined.

New for 2017 is an eight-speed automatic transmission replacing the former six-speed. In addition to Eco, Comfort and Sport transmission/engine response modes as before, Kia now offers a Smart mode that “learns” the habits of the drive and tailors drive ride and handling to match. It is front-wheel-drive with allwheel-drive not offered. The new Cadenza comes on an all-new platform that is also lighter

LEFT: The 2017 Kia Cadenza is powered by a direct injection 3.3-litre V6 with 290 hp and 253 lb/ft of torque driving the front wheels through a new eight-speed transmission. RIGHT: Cadenza is available at the base level with 18-inch alloy wheels with 20-inch wheels (shown) on the toptrim models.

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Continued from W1 navigation featuring the next generation of Kia’s UVO system featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while a 12-speaker 630-watt Harman/Kardon audio system featuring ClariFi music restoration technology is an option. But a standout feature is the 360-degree surround view camera. Instead of the four segments as usual, the Kia does away with the dividers for an unobstructed view. As noted above, the platform is new and uses more high strength steel that is 50 per cent greater that the outgoing model. Utilizing items such as optimizing grille airflow, under floor covers and wheel air curtains, drag on the new Cadenza was reduced to 0.28 from 0.29. Any way you look at it, the new Cadenza is full-size and rides like it — with a gross vehicle weight of 2,170 kg. For the North American launch of the new Cadenza, Kia chose the rolling hills around

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Entry-level luxury sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front-drive with eightspeed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddles

Left: The instrument panel of the 2017 Cadenza is designed with the major instruments placed as high as possible. Top Right: A new Kia signature cue is “Z” line LEDs in the front and rear lights. Bottom Right: Centre console consolidates seat heating/ cooling, heated steering wheel, 360-degree surround view camera, electronic parking brake, power rear sunshade and fourmode ride/handling.

ENGINE:3.3-litre direct injection V6 (290 hp, 253 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: 11.5/8.5/10.2L/100 km city/highway/comb.

Middleburg, VA, where the rich are super rich and their horse farm estates are not measured in acres but square miles. It was the perfect place to test the Cadenza. With its long wheelbase and supple suspension, my co-driver and I let it stretch its legs through winding two-lane roads with luxuriant trees encroaching the shoulders.

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At the end of the drive I thought what better way to spend the day than in a car like the Cadenza that really is worthy of more attention from the near-luxury intender. Kia is already number one in the most recent J.D. Power initial quality study, beating out lofty brands like Porsche, and the Cadenza is one of the reasons why.

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At one point we stopped at the Manassas National Battlefield Park where the First and Second Battles of Bull Run were fought. With the statue of Confederate General Thomas Jackson on his horse just about 50 metres away “standing like a stone wall” which earned him the nickname, the feeling we were on hallowed ground was palpable.

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Intelligence and performance in a luxury package Jim Robinson

Metroland Media OTTAWA, ON: Mercedes-Benz calls the 2017 E-Class luxury sedan a “Masterpiece of Intelligence” and it is all of that. The new E-Class abounds in safety and driver aids, but the one grabbing all the attention is semi-autonomous driving. You’ve seen the Mercedes TV commercial where the driver takes his hands off the wheel and lets the car do the steering. For it to work, there must be a road line on the left and right of the E-Class so the radar and cameras use the lines and road signs to reference where the car is. For instance, if the road is covered with snow or there are not enough signs, like in the Prairies, semi-autonomous driving does not work. During the morning portion of the 2017 E-Class introduction in Ottawa, we drove out to the Calabogie area to test the system and it worked just fine on Highway 417. Mercedes had suggested we follow the route they laid out, but my driving partner and myself took the most direct routes to the various stops along the way. Here the system was a hit and miss thing with the system working sometimes on and then off. In a different car in the afternoon, it worked perfectly, so I’m chalking it up to something we did, not the car such as roads without a white line on the right. But the good news was just about everything on the E-Class worked splendidly, starting with Air Body Control. It is a multichamber air suspension system that works with the shocks to give different damping rates at each wheel so the E-Class remains stable and glued to the road even when cornering at speed. At speeds above 125 km/h the body lowers 15 mm, or at low speeds, it can go up 35 mm for increased ground clearance. This is all controlled by a rotary dial and touch pad on the centre console that does hundreds of things with layers and layers of information that must be experienced to be

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is longer with a more coupe-like look with an impressive list of leading-edge driver and safety aids.

appreciated. One of its main functions is called Dynamic Select and it allows the driver to adjust the engine, transmission and suspension through five modes – Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual. My co-driver simply couldn’t keep his hand off it, changing the ride parameters every few minutes altering the chassis demeanour of the E-Class at a variety of speeds and road surfaces. There is so much more but I only have so much space, so let’s get to the new E-Class that is 43 mm longer with a 65 mm increase in wheelbase for more back seat legroom and a coupe-like shape that is nonetheless unmistakably Mercedes-Benz. The E 300 is powered by a twin turbo, direct injection 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 241 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque and a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds. The E 400 gets a twin turbo, direct injection 3.0-litre V6 with 329 hp and 354 lb/ ft of torque with a 0-100 km/h time of 5.2 seconds. Also being offered is the Mercedes-AMG E43 version with the same V6 but with AMG doing its performance magic to increase power to 396 hp, 385 lb/ft and a 0-100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds. They are mated to an all-new nine-speed transmission, the first of its kind in the premium segment and featuring stop/start technology to reduce fuel consumption especially in the increasing number of long traffic jams we are seeing. The Mercedes 4Matic permanent allwheel-drive is standard and one of the best in the world. You expect an E-Class to have an impressive, top calibre interior, and it does, but

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quality that can be improved with oxygen ionization and filtering of incoming or recirculated air. Or, if you want a little tenderness, you can use the touchpad to dial in a massage of varying intensity and that includes the driver’s seat, which my co-driver had on constantly because of a bad lower back. But getting back to semi-autonomous driving, as you are reading this I will be driving the new E-Class Wagon and will try it again to see if I can do a better job of it. I’ve always said the ideal car to drive across our country is an E-Class, so just imagine doing it semi-autonomously. Now wouldn’t that be a story?

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The 2016 HR-V builds on Honda Fit underpinnings, harnesses the Civic’s 1.8-litre engine and brings its own unique blend of angular, coupe-like styling and SUVinspired attitude.

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Continued from W1 to connect with a younger, tablet-savvy audience. I have to admit that this old dinosaur still prefers radio knobs to hunt-and-peck distractions but the 7.0-inch instrument panel works well enough. The oddly narrow ventilation slots in front of the passenger position are a bit of a design clanger but there’s little to complain about in this versatile and surprisingly roomy cabin. The amount of legroom in the HR-V is almost identical to Honda Fit dimensions but the HR-V has the edge on hip room and shoulder room. I was even able to “sit behind myself” in a fairly spacious second row, aimed squarely at a young family customer base. That versatile 60/40 “Magic Seat” folds flat to maximize cargo room, and the seat bottoms can also flip up for a “tall configuration” that allows owners to fit taller floor-to-ceiling items. The HR-V is powered by a 1.8-litre SOHC 16-valve iVTEC four-cylinder engine adapted from the Civic instead of the Fit. The motor makes 141 hp at 6,500 rpm and 127 lb/ft of torque at 4,300 rpm and comes mated to either a standard six-speed manual or an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT). Bargain hunters can stick with standard front-wheel-drive entry-level models but many customers will opt for winter driving security Honda’s Real Time All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System. I ran through most of the different powertrain configurations during the vehicle launch last year. The 1.8-litre engine pulls readily away from a standstill, spools along at the expected 2,000 rpm at highway speed and provides competent, but not exactly pulse-pounding power regardless of transmission choice. Fuel economy ratings vary slightly depending on those powertrain choices but my astested model was rated at 8.8/7.2L/100km (city/hwy). My real world results of mixed driving clocked in at a very respectable 7.4L/100km (comb). The 2016 Honda HR-V comes in three trim choices - LX ($20,790), EX ($23,290) and EX-L Navi ($30,090). The CVT automatic adds $1,300 and AWD bumps the price by about

$2,300. As tested here we had the top-of-the-line EX-L Navi that includes the CVT and AWD as standard equipment. Even entry-level LX models start well equipped with heated front seats, power windows, power mirrors and power door and tailgate locks, intermittent windshield wipers and de-icer, electronic parking brake, included rearview camera, 17-inch alloy wheels, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink phone interface and Honda’s seven-inch touchscreen Display Audio telematics interface with 160-watt four-speaker audio system. Our EX-L Navi tops out the bells and whistles with added roof rails, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, auto dimming rearview mirror, leather trimmings and a rear centre armrest. It also adds navigation and bumps up the Display Audio System to a 180-watt six-speaker system with HD radio with Sirius XM. But while this as-tested EX-L Navi model may be the ultimate pocket ute package, the pick-and-choose HR-V lineup, featuring subcompact nimble affordability, and mixed with dynamic technologies plus inherent Honda reliability make any HR-V “sport cute” crossover a viable choice for younger couples and small families.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Subcompact crossover utility vehicle DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, Real Time AWD ENGINE: 1.8-litre 16-valve SOHC four-cylinder (141 hp, 127 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: EX-L Navi AWD CVT 8.8/7.2L/100 km (city/hwy); As tested 7.4L/100km (comb) CARGO: 657 litres, 1,583 litres with second row folded PRICE: EX-L Navi AWD CVT $30,090, destination ($1.900) not incl. WEBSITE: www.honda.ca

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

An Acadia pilgrimage to “Ma” Murray

The GMC Acadia intermediate CUV (Denali model shown) is more than 700 lb lighter for 2017, allowing for the first-time use of a four-cylinder engine for economy but seating for up to seven.

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Metroland Media LILLOOET, BC: Her name was Margaret “Ma” Murray and for decades she ran a tiny community newspaper out of Lillooet, BC, - a paper with a national presence. Never shying away from saying what she thought, during the latter part of the last century, whenever the CBC’s As It Happens or CTV TV News wanted a take on an issue from a BC perspective, Ma Murray was often asked for her opinion – and she sure gave it. To show how loved and respected Ma was, when she died on Sept 25, 1982 at the age of 94, it was the number two item on the CBC National news. Along the way, she set the standard for what people in the community newspaper business like me prize, as exemplifying integrity and never avoiding an issue. I have always wanted to go to the Lillooet News and visit the “shrine,” but time and tide always prevented it, until GMC called with a ride-and-drive press introduction of the all-new 2017 GMC Acadia in Whistler. GMC calls Acadia the “reimagined, right sized” intermediate crossover for the Canadian marketplace. It rides on a brand new platform that is more than 700 lb lighter than the 2016 model, and for the first time, offers an allnew inline four-cylinder engine in addition to a V6. The 2.5-litre with direct injection and variable valve timing produces 193 hp and 188 lb/ft of torque for a fuel rating of 9.2L/100 km highway for the front-drive

The interior of the 2017 GMC Acadia (Denali model shown) is one of its best features with a crisp and clean instrument panel layout.

version. The other engine is a 3.6-litre direct injection DOHC V6, which is also new, with 310 hp and 271 lb/ft for 9.3L/100 km highway in front-drive mode. Both use a six-speed automatic transmission. Offered in SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels, they are available in front- or allwheel-drive with a choice of two AWD systems. The first of which is AWD with disconnect at the front. This main system uses a single clutch with an open differential. The second is the All Terrain package that features an Active Twin Clutch. It optimizes traction for a variety of mixed surfaces and boasts a specific All Terrain mode in place of the Off Road mode on the Traction mode selector to enhance

hill-climb capability. With a tow rating of up to 4,000 lb, there is an optional Tow Vision Trailering System, which uses the rear-vision camera to help line up the hitch with a trailer. Seating is six or seven with twin buckets up front and a third row split/fold bench for three and 60/40 split/fold bench or two captain chairs in the second row. The exception is the All Terrain with seats for five. All three rows offer USB charger ports. A rearview camera is standard as are eight airbags with dynamic traction control in addition to a host of available safety features including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Side Blind Zone Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (standard on SLT-2 and Denali), Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam Automatic Headlamp High-Beam Control, Rear Park Assist, Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert, Rear Seat Reminder and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. As luck would have it, I found myself between the autowriters and lifestyle wave of writers, which meant I had an Acadia to myself to go where I wanted. It didn’t take me long to grab the keys to a Denali and head north up the Sea To Sky Highway from Whistler. The 2017 is slightly small and, of course much lighter, which came in handy as the road to Lillooet which was 124 km of constant twists and turns as it snaked through the canyons between towering peaks. Between that and driving the same vehicle all the way back to the Vancouver International Airport, I covered more than

400 km and averaged 10.2L/100 km with the V6, despite being off and on the gas most of the time because of the mountains. The highlight was dropping into the Lillooet News that is not much larger than a two-car garage complete with two resident dogs, one of which goes to lunch with the receptionist. I spoke with editor Wendy Fraser who grew up there and still remembers seeing Ma walking to work. Fraser said Ma brooked no fools but, “would give you the shirt off her back. That was the kind of woman she was.” She pointed me to the museum just down the street where Ma’s office is recreated, including her hat and coat on the clothes rack and typewriter on her desk. If you want to see what a real journalist is all about, not this mindless blog blather, Lillooet is where you have to go. On the way back to Vancouver the next day, the drive was perfect in terms of weather and road conditions, with the Denali responsive when I needed it and offered a relaxed pace while I enjoyed Apple CarPlay and its Bose surround sound audio system to the full. A satisfying drive, a bucket list destination and all in the very competent 2017 GMC Acadia. It does not get better. What’s Best: Attractive styling and surprisingly good handling for a vehicle of this size. Interior and connectivity are among the best in the industry. What’s Worst: As competent as it is, the Acadia gets somehow lost in the plethora of mid-size CUV/SUVs in the market right now. What’s Interesting: Hooking up to Apple CarPlay was so simple even I could do it.

SPECS AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Intermediate, 5-/6-/7-seat SUV DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front-/allwheel-drive, six-speed automatic transmission ENGINE: 2.5-litre direct injection inline fourcylinder (193 hp, 188 lb/ft); 3.6-litre direct injection V6 (310 hp, 271 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: (Regular) 2.5-litre FWD, 11.0/9.2/10.2L/100 km city/highway/combined; 2.5-litre AWD, 11.2/9.4/10.4L/100 km; 3.6-litre FWD, 13.0/9.3/11.3L/100 km; 3.6-litre AWD. 13.3/9.5/11.6L/100 km CARGO CAPACITY: 2,237 litres (79.0 cu ft) behind first row; 1,181 litres (41.7 cu ft) behind second row; 362 litres (12.8 cu ft) behind third row TOW RATING: Up to 1,814 kg (4,000 lb) properly equipped PRICE: SLE FWD, $34,995; SLE AWD, $37,995; SLT AWD, $47,295; Denali AWD, $54,995; Denali AWD as tested, $62,245 including $1,700 shipping fee WEBSITE: www.gm.ca

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