Lexus RX300

we at cars go on with our review of cars suitable for kenyan roads. Performance The RX300 has a 201bhp 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine mates to a five-speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic-style controls. It's more than powerful enough for safe overtaking, but performance was improved significantly with the introduction of the RX350 in 2006. Refined and more frugal, the newer engine makes the RX a little more satisfying to drive and 0-62mph takes 7.8 seconds while economy is 25mpg. The RX400h is quite different. It features a 3.3 litre V6 and an electric motor to power the front wheels, plus a second electric motor to power the back wheels. A clever system allows it to run whichever combination is most suitable and will shut down its petrol engine whenever it can to save fuel. This makes it utterly silent when stationary or moving at slow to medium speeds. A CVT gearbox keeps the engine revs down too, so it's very refined, but make no mistake it's quick with a 0-62mph time of 7.6 seconds and superb in gear pace. The performance has been optimised to deliver its best at motorway speeds. Car reviews Handling There's a choice of conventional coil springs or air suspension (in the top-of-the-range SE-L), which you can adjust, depending on the road conditions. The RX has permanent four-wheel drive and the traction control system decides whether to supply power to the front or rear wheels. It's not as tall as many 4x4s, but doesn't feel that nimble, with considerable body roll when cornering briskly while the steering lacks feel. However, ride comfort is exceptional and the RX is superb on the motorway. The RX400h model feels little different on the road, although under hard acceleration it can feel like a front-wheel-drive car as the rear electric motor can only deliver a small amount of the total available power. today we've looked at its perfomance and handling and concluded it is a suitable car for any kenyan driver.

The BMW X6 – the first Sports Activity Coupé with

This car is now a common sight on our kenyan roads. Carz has decided to do a faeture on it to enable the average car lover to get its specs and see why it is suitable for the well to do kenyan.Its elegance will fascinate you, its agility will inspire you and its presence will impress you. The BMW X6 unites agility, performance and athletic design in a large BMW coupé with the versatility and raised seating position normally only found in an SAV. Once again BMW has defined a completely new vehicle concept. And if that isn't impressive enough, the BMW X6 also offers two world premieres: standard Dynamic Performance Control and the completely newly developed TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol engine with direct petrol injection – the most efficient engine in its class. It also features BMW EfficientDynamics, a technology package that provides increased driving dynamics with lower fuel consumption. The package includes technologies such as Brake Energy Regeneration, air vent control and intelligent lightweight construction. Experience a coupé like no other. The design of the BMW X6 fuses the elegance of a sport coupe with the off road potential of a 4x4 platform. The shape of the roof, which slopes down rapidly after the B-pillar and flows into the tail lends the X6 a sense of speed even when stationary. Carz Apart from the sloping roofline the X6 concept is rather ordinary, as is usually the case with concepts which are nearly production ready. The front end is similar to the BMW X5, but with a slightly more car-like appearance. The strong styling lines down either side, mixed with the mildly flared wheel arches give the X6 a purposeful stance. Towards the back the X6 has a stylish and attractive rear which again has a more car-like appearance than the other 4x4 offerings from BMW.Carz Carz Perfomance •Turbocharged •Engine: 3.0L in-line 6 DOHC with variable valve timing •Premium unleaded fuel •Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 16 MPG city, 23 MPG highway, 19 MPG combined and 428 mi. range •Gasoline direct fuel injection •22.5gallon fuel tank •Power (SAE): 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm; 300 ft lb of torque @ 1,300 rpm Carz Handling •ABS •3.154:1 axle ratio •Brake assist system •Cornering brake control •Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes •Electronic brake distribution •Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management) •Immobilizer •Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) stability control •Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs Carz Exterior •Driver and passenger 3rd row windows •Body-color front and rear bumpers •Day time running lights •Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors •Power liftgate •Exterior dimensions: 192.0 in. overall length, 78.1 in. overall width, 66.5 in. overall height, 8.4 in. ground clearance, 115.5 in. wheelbase, 64.7 in. front track, 67.2 in. rear track and 42.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle •Electric foldable mirrors •Front fog lights •Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses •Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, wood & leather on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard •Metallic paint •Rear side windows: on driver side and passenger side •Rear window defroster •Remote glass sunroof •Underbody protection for fuel tank, for transfer case and for engine •Weights: gross vehicle weight (lbs): 5,975, published curb weight (lbs): 4,784, gross trailer weight braked (lbs): 6,000 and payload allowance (lbs): 1,191 •Intermittent windshield wipers. Now go out and buy this car people.

Ian "nissi" munene.