Articles in Diesel Road Tests
2012 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (F30) – First Drive and Review
In 1975, BMW introduced the 3 Series, a model that has consistently set the standard for sports sedans. The 3er was introduced as the successor to the BMW Neue Klasse (BMW New Class), which included …
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Review and Report
In the U.S., the Passat has had a bit of an identity crisis. First introduced as the Passat in Germany in 1973
and developed from the Audi 80/Fox platform (VW had acquired Audi in 1964), the …
Infiniti M Hybrid (M35h) Review and Road Test
Hybrids are boring, lackluster automobiles that simply cannot deliver great performance and fuel economy – at least that’s the typical perception your average new car buyer might have. Enter Infiniti with the M Hybrid, a …
2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 BlueTec 4Matic Review and Test Drive
The Mercedes-Benz R350 BlueTec is a true puzzle and, in many respects, defies categorization. It’s a crossover, but a very large one. It’s a minivan – at least it’s large enough to be one. It’s …
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d Review and First Drive
The BMW X5, which first appeared in 1999 as a 2000 model, was completely redesigned for the 2007 model year. In 2009, BMW of North America introduced the diesel-powered X5 xDrive35d alongside the BMW 335d. …
2011 Audi Q7 TDI Quattro Review and Test Drive
The Audi Q7 TDI, last reviewed here in 2009, is Ingolstadt’s largest and was eagerly awaited here for its combination of aggressive styling, overall useability, and good handling. Few vehicles provide seven seats, massive torque, …
2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTec Review and First Test Drive
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTec diesel-powered sedan is the latest S-Class entry in the U.S., a lineup that currently starts with the S400 Hybrid ($91,000) and also includes a V-8 (the S550, $93,000) and a …
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI – Review and Test Drive
In 2010, the ratio of buyers who chose the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI versus the gasoline-powered variant was more than four to one. After spending a week with the JSW (as it’s often called), I …
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec First Look and Review
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec is all new, with a look that harkens back in many respects to the first-generation M-Class introduced in 1997. That car launched the mid-sized luxury SUV segment that year and …
2012 Toyota Prius v First Look, Review and Test Drive
Toyota hopes that the Prius family of vehicles will eventually be its top-selling model line and promises to offer different prii for different needs. The first new Prius will be the Prius v (the “v” …
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI – Review and First Drive/Road Test
Editor’s Note: A new and in-depth review of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI was published on December 12, 2012.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI will be arriving at VW dealerships soon and we had an opportunity …
BMW 335d 18-Month Report and Review
Year two with the BMW 335d is well underway. It’s hard to imagine that it’s been 18 months since our Montegoblau metallic 335d was delivered at the BMW Welt in Munich but the car has …
