Associated with art, Wiesmann Roadster MF4 is a masterpiece. When you come across the MF4 you will find its interior a magnificent combination of exotic design and style. The design is a mixture of a vintage and gives modern feel of speed, it provides comfort and while driving it.

There are things that you can’t get enough of, some may even stay in your mind and never leave you, but it is no doubt that Roadster MF4 is not just any other vehicle. Why not give it a chance for you to experience its more compelling 4.8L V8 with 420HP, or a six cylinder based on the BMW.

The MF4 Roadster is persuasive, the fact that the inside is flawlessly designed to match your character, even the smallest element, this is what gives the coupé a foundation on what a lifelong satisfaction must feel like.

Performance

The engine on the Wiesmann Roadster MF4 is identical to the BMW 4.0L V8 engine, similar as the GT, that produces 367 HP. Power is produced to propel the wheels using a six-speed automatic transmission with an option for a seven speed dual clutch transmission, the similar drivetrain pattern as the BMW M3.

Specifications

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra was well received and the warm reception is carried over to the 2012 model. Many people say that the 2012 Hyundai Elantra looks so good that many people will think that you paid a lot for it. However, it is actually affordable, making it more desirable!

There are many cars that can compete with the Hyundai Elantra. The market is stiff with other cars. However, critics think that the Elantra will maintain its ground, thanks to its friendly price and groundbreaking design. The car is priced at $15,000, and for a car with a lot of features this is a good buy.

Its features included stylish body and interiors, good performance and very reliable. Many people agree that the Elantra outshines its competitors by miles. The Elantra is good-looking.

Specifications

Performance

The 2012 Elantra has very good fuel efficiency ratings with 29/40 mpg city/highway and unlike other cars, consumers won’t need to upgrade any trims to get these figures. The 2012 model also has the Eco Assist to help the driver increase fuel economy by up to 7%. Reviews also note that the Elantra braking is good and sensitive steering. It has a modestly powered engine though. However, this is not a sporty car, and it is made for comfort. It has a 1.8-four cylinder engine which is also present on the 2011 model. It has 158 horsepower and 131 pound feet of torque. The automatic transmission now has a six-speed variant but manual transmission is still standard. The gears shift quite smoothly and the engine is very smooth. The brakes for this car are very solid as well.

Interior & Exterior

The exterior is what grabs you when you first see the 2012 Elantra. It looks like a coupe. It’s stylish and it’s sexy but then again, it may not appeal to everyone, especially those with conservative aesthetic tastes which can opt for the designs that the Forte and Cruze have to offer.

The interior is impressive as well, equipped with a navigation system, a rearview camera, heated seats (first for an affordable car) and Bluetooth connectivity. It offers a lot of room, especially out in the front seats where tall people can still sit comfortably: plus points for a small car. The leather seats add that luxe points for the car too. The steering wheel comes with a tilt and telescopic models. The stereo system will make any music lover happy. The car also features USB ports as well, for your iPod or any other mp3 player. The Hyundai Elantra offers up to 14.8 cubic feet of space for your cargo but the seats can be folded.

The Competition

It has actually one of the biggest cargo spaces for its class: the Kia Forte (MSRP $14,995; 25 city / 32 hwy) has 14.7 cu.ft while the Honda Civic (MSRP $15,805; 28 city / 36 hwy) has 12.5 cubic feet of space. However, this car does not have a spare tire to reduce fuel economy. It only has a tire inflator kit.

Safety & Reliability

Hyundai Elantra is one of the safest and most reliable cars out there in the market. It has the driver and front passenger airbags, side impact airbags, curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management and a tire pressure monitoring system. It also offers the most comprehensive warranties with the 60,000 mile/ five year new vehicle warranty, whichever is first.

Overall Rating
75 out of 100

What others say:

“40 mpg; a sleek, sophisticated look; and even more value for the money confirm that this little sedan has officially left the Corolla in the dust.”Car Connection

“Elantra’s steering is accurate with good feel, but it seems a bit heavy just off center. The handling never quite manages to feel sporty, but Elantra is well behaved with stable and predictable manners. Brakes are strong with good pedal feel.”Consumer Guide

“The redesigned Elantra is stylish and competent. The new car uses a 1.8-liter engine mated to a smooth six-speed automatic and returned very good fuel economy in our tests…”MSN-Auto Consumer Guide

“Outstanding fuel economy on all models; lots of features for the money; comfortable and well-built cabin; large trunk; long warranty coverage; distinctive styling.”Edmunds

“If you’re looking for a compact sedan with a sporty design, excellent fuel economy and loads of safety and tech features at a lower cost than comparably-equipped competitors, then the Hyundai Elantra should be on your test-drive list.”KBB

One of the most successful products of thoughtful redesigning, the 2011 Kia Optima has emerged from a lacklustre sedan to a car ready to battle with the best in the midsized car category. Contemporary customers’ favorites such as Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have found a good competition with this fully reworked Kia model. With the addition of a highly powerful 2.0-liter engine and an Optima Hybrid option, almost any kind of shopper has a Kia Optima car to consider.

Specifications

Performance

The 2.4-liter engine performs well enough on the road displaying good fuel economy and above average 24mpg city and 35 mpg highway EPA ratings. It has a six-speed automatic transmission, which has gotten quite a mixed reception. A number of reviewers agreed that the 2011 Kia Optima brings a balanced feel to both smooth highway rides and back road driving. It provides good brake performance and accurate steering that can be compared to the performance of the best-handling cars in the league.

Exterior & Interior

Hardly anyone expects a family car to be as handsomely built as the Optima. The fully refurbished car dons a sporty, expensive-looking exterior that is sure to turn heads. Its European style, crafted by world-renowned designer Peter Schreyer, puts Optima at the top of the midsize sedans currently available in the market. Young male adults will surely be tongue-tied just looking at its tough, masculine built.

The Optima’s handsome wrap doesn’t disappoint reviewers with its matching classy interior. It has adequate room for five passengers and still a lot more space for your stuff in its 15.4 cubic feet cargo space. The seats are adequately supported but reviewers find the back seat a little tight for tall passengers who would seat at the back as the roofline is lower.

Also, the Optima is loaded with a lot of smart and high-tech features that easily impresses reviewers: a complete entertainment system, USB port, Bluetooth, auxiliary input jack, UVO, air-conditioned glove box, and heated-and-cooled seats option to name a few.

Safety & Reliability

The Kia Optima is armed with an electronic stability control standard that has made it a Top Safety Pick of IIHS. It passed tests crash tests conducted by the federal government with flying colors and guarantees strong front, roof, side, and back.

The Competition

Aside from the Optima, there are other well-reviewed midsized cars that deserve proper commendation. Other vehicles that are of the same class as the Optima are the Honda Accord (MSRP $21,380; 23 city / 33 hwy), Chevrolet Malibu (MSRP $21,650; 22 city / 33 hwy), and the Toyota Camry (MSRP $22,975; 22 city / 33 hwy). The Hyundai Sonata (MSRP $19,395; 24 city / 35 hwy), a cousin of the Kia family, also boasts of a long warranty guarantee and comfortable seats at the back.

Pros & Cons

Reviewers talk excitedly about Optima’s sporty and attractive European style exterior that is sure to turn heads on the streets. Other good points raised about Optima pertained to its feel-good driving experience, outstanding fuel economy, Front side features such as the Bluetooth and USB connector, and overall roomy interior.

Some of the minor complaints received point to the lack of headroom on the rear seat and too little padding on the seats caused by a rather stylish, low roofline cut. Also, though the UVO was perfect, it couldn’t be activated along with the navigation device simultaneously.

Finally

The 2011 Kia Optima obviously has what it takes to compete in the highly aggressive market for midsize family sedans. It has slick, chiselled features that would make almost anyone fall in love. Kia has made a strong reputation as a quality vehicle manufacturer that choosing a fully loaded car like the Optima is a good value for your money.

Overall Rating
80 out of 100

What others say:

“Kia simply gets it; basic doesn’t have to be boring, and the 2011 Kia Optima shows that mid-size sedan shoppers don’t have to settle to design boredom or a lack of features.”Car Connection

“Optima is among the sportier-feeling mainstream midsize sedans; it’s reasonably poised and nimble in quick changes of direction.”Consumer Guide

“The styling is bolder and less bland, and distinctly different from the mechanically similar Hyundai Sonata.”MSN Auto-ConsumerReports

“Can be tight on headroom; disappointing real-world fuel economy and driving experience for hybrid; numb steering.”Edmunds

“The 2011 Kia Optima backs up its standout styling with driving dynamics and an equipment list that outclass most of its competitors’. And price is still a strong suit.”KBB

The only sports car that can give you the freedom you deserve, the fun that goes with it and the speed that will take your breath away, a pure and cohesive way in dealing with the Wiesmann Roadster MF3.

Done with the ever repeating trend in sports car and retro coupe, Wiesmann introduces the 2011 Wiesmann Roadster MF3, which gives a different spin when it comes to sports car and how they come to have sophisticated packaging. The Roadster MF3 is the product of knowing how it should look, how it’s done and how it’s fun.

Performance

Have your way if you’re up to having a sports car that never fails with all its features and benefits. The MF3 Roadster is not your typical sports car, it is more, it never settles for anything less and it touches even the deepest imagination. You can even make it your own. It is lightning fast and you’ll enjoy being in the cockpit and you can never resist the smooth handling and personalized style that comes with it.

The Roadster MF3 lives out on its individuality, where it manages to give you an array of choices for leather covering. The structure says it all, a lustrous or glossy finish and an athletic feel makes the MF3 a true stand out.

Specifications

The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon balances the sporty dynamics of the CTS sedan with the utility of a luxury wagon. The CTS have been named as “Best Buy” by Consumer Guide and included in Car & Driver’s “10 Best Buy” for more than just a year being in the market. This vehicle was created as an alternative to larger utility vehicles but still promises the same stylish good looks and competent handling as its sedan counterpart but with the added feature of utility and cargo space of a wagon.

Specifications

*CTS V Sport Wagon

Performance

The Sports Wagon is a five-passenger wagon available in five trim levels namely 3.0 Base, 3.0 Luxury, 3.0 Performance, 3.6 Performance and 3.6 Premium. These five trim levels constitute the two engine options of the sports wagon. Base and Luxury trims are equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 engine that generates 270-horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 223pound-feet of torque at 5,700 rpm. Performance and Premium trims feature a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 304-horsepower at 6,400rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm. All trims are has a standard six-speed automatic or manual transmission.

Interior & Exterior

Standard feature on the 3.0 includes a 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, cruise control, power lift gate, dual zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, an tilt/telescoping steering wheel, premium vinyl upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and an audio system with CD changer that comes with an eight-speaker audio system and an auxiliary audio jack.

On the other hand, it is equipped with 18-inch wheels, performance brakes, upgraded “FE2” sport-tuned suspension and adaptive HID headlamps. The 3.6 Performance features a bigger V6 engine and a stereo with digital storage and USB/iPod audio interface equipped with a 10-speaker surround-sound system.

The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon actually is 0.3 inch shorter than the sedan even though wagon typically has elongated rear end. Its design maintains a seamless profile right down to the integrated roof rails in place of the traditional bars to allow extra exterior cargo space. The sculpted vertical LED taillights at the back extend along the tailgate. Using light-pipe technology is designed for quick illumination and stunning presence.

The interior features have received good reviews and feedbacks with its long list of technology and convenience features. The combination of wood and LED ambient interior lighting gives an upscale feel to the interior. In addition, the sophisticated audio system and elegant upholstery makes its more modern and stylish. The rear seats fold flat, creating more than 58 cubic feet of storage for cargos. The floor rails are lifted. However, there have been issues on the seating comfort. Some reviews mentioned about the rear seat having less knee room.

Safety & Reliability

Although the CTS Sport Wagon has not yet been tested by the federal government, the scores of the 2010 model are still applicable. The 2010 model has earned four stars when it was tested.

The CTS Wagon has a predictability rating of 9.0 out of 10.0 given by J.D. Power. This is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from studies particularly on the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Wagon also carries a five-year/100,000-mile warranty as compared to other luxury wagons whose warranties are only good for four years or 50,000 miles.

The Competition

The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon can be compared to the Audi A4 Avant (MSRP $36,300; 21 city / 29 hwy) which is $2,300 less in price but with only 211-horsepower, it is not as powerful as the 2011 CTS Sport Wagon. The BMW 3-series Sport Wagon (MSRP $37,150; 17 city / 26 hwy) which also offer a smooth and sporty ride and is $2,000 less in price.

Here are the lists of the Pros and Cons of the 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon:

Pros:

• Elegant Cabin
• Capable, Secure handling
• Large cargo space
• Strong engine choices
• User friendly-high tech features
• Class-leading warranty

Cons:

• Potentially awkward driving position
• Cargo room is not as big as competitors
• Not as compact and agile as the rivals
• Poor rear visibility

Overall Rating
70 out of 100

What others say:

“The CTS is quick off the line, and it offers plenty of “sport” in terms of steering feel.”Car Connection

“The handsome 2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is not just an alternative to other wagons but also an enticing choice for those considering compact luxury crossovers.”Edmunds