PIMP CADILLAC CTS SPORT WAGON 2012

The 2010 CTS Sport Wagon offers two engine options. Base and Luxury trims feature a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 270-horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 223 pound-feet of torque at 5,700 rpm. Meanwhile, Performance and Premium trims come equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that generates 304-horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard for all trims.
According to the EPA, the CTS Sport Wagon nets a city/highway fuel economy ranging from 18/26 to 18/27 mpg, depending on engine and drivetrain.

PIMP CADILLAC CTS 2012

The base engine of the 2010 Cadillac CTS is a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 263 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. Reviewers say it offers plenty of punch and highway passing power. The more advanced option is a Direct Injection version of the same engine. This is the first direct-injection engine an American automaker has built. It pumps pressurized gasoline directly into cylinders in a fine mist, resulting in a higher power output than traditional fuel injection without the need for turbochargers -- and, according to GM -- with cleaner emissions. That engine creates 304 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque -- and has allowed some test drivers to manage zero-to-sixty times under 6.5 seconds.
Either engine is available paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic with manual capability -- although a few reviewers criticize Cadillac for not pairing that transmission with paddle shifters, opting for a slightly awkward console-mounted shifter instead. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that, in various configurations, the CTS manages 16 to 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 to 26 mpg on the highway.

PIMP BUICK LUCERNE 2012

The 2010 Lucerne is available with a 3.9-liter V6 engine making 227 horsepower or a Northstar V8 making 275. Both are weak engines for their size -- competitors offer more powerful, more fuel-efficient options in both V6 and V8 powerplants. Both are available only with an antiquated four-speed automatic transmission, while most competitors offer five- or six-speeds even in base models. Reviewers say the V8 is enough power for the car's weight, but the V6 isn't. The EPA estimates that V6-powered Lucernes should get 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, while V8 models are rated for just 15/22 mpg.

PIMP BUICK LA CROSSE 2012

In the recent past, Buicks were known as slow, sluggish and floaty cars. Their ride was a throwback to an earlier time, and they lagged well behind the performance of most modern sedans. With the 2010 LaCrosse, all that has changed. Test drivers say the 2010 LaCrosse is a capable performer. It offers confident acceleration with either of its two available engines, and while it doesn't handle with the sharpness of a sport sedan, reviewers say it handles as well as any family sedan and should easily meet the needs of most drivers.
The LaCrosse is available with a choice of two V6 engines. A 3.0-liter unit making 255 horsepower drives the CX and CXL model, while a larger 3.6-liter engine putting out 280 horsepower powers the CXS edition. Reviewers like both engines, but the smaller of the two is so capable that there may be little reason to pay for the added power of the larger engine. The only transmission offered is a six-speed automatic. The EPA has given the LaCrosse a 17/25 mpg rating when equipped with the 3.0-liter engine, and 17/27 mpg with the 3.6.

PIMP BUICK ENCLAVE 2012

The Buick Enclave provides smooth, sedan-like performance, and is even fun to drive. Thanks to a horsepower boost in 2009, the Enclave also provides more than adequate acceleration. Still, a few reviewers would like to see a more powerful V8 engine option.
The Enclave comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that makes 288 horsepower. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that some test drivers say is slow to downshift. Test drivers find power adequate enough, but some wish a more powerful option was available.
According to the EPA, FWD models achieve 17/24 mpg city/highway, while AWD models achieve 16/22. These ratings are only about average for the affordable midsize SUV class. If you’re looking for better fuel economy, your best bet is the Honda Accord Crosstour. Though its in the affordable wagons class, it matches the Enclave’s luxurious interior while providing a more impressive 18/27 fuel economy rating -- all for a price that’s about $6,000 less.

PIMP BMW Z4 2012

The 2010 BMW Z4 ranks 8 out of 9 Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 28 published reviews and test drives of the BMW Z4, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2010 BMW Z4 is bigger and badder than ever before. Plus, it now features a standard retractable hard top that lowers in just 20 seconds. One of the best all-around roadsters in this highly-competitive class, the 2010 BMW Z4 was named a finalist in Motor Trend's showdown for "Car of the Year."
Reviewers report that the 2010 BMW Z4 is the total package. It's sexy, luxurious, and sporty enough to wow most drivers. "While some premium roadster drivers are serious about power, handling and feel, a good many are more interested in style and fresh-air fun," writes Kelley Blue Book. "In a segment that includes the Porsche Boxster, Mercedes-Benz SLK and Audi TT, no car can appeal to both camps more so than the latest Z4. Inside, outside and underneath, the Z4 has the makings of one of the all-time great roadsters."
Still, the 2010 BMW Z4 isn't perfect. Critics complain that the Z4 lacks adequate cargo room and its steering system feels numb. As a whole, however, the 2010 BMW Z4 leaves reviewers nothing short of satisfied.

PIMP BMW X6 2012

The NEW BMW X6 base xDrive35i model features a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that makes 300 horsepower. Likewise, the xDrive50i comes with a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. Test drivers offer praise for both engines, noting they provide fantastic acceleration for a midsize SUV. They are both paired with a six-speed automatic transmission which comes with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a sportier experience.
The new ActiveHybrid X6 is one of the most powerful hybrid vehicles on the market. It boasts a 4.4-liter V8 that makes a staggering 400 horsepower. It’s paired wit two electric motors that make 90 and 84 horsepower, respectively. The hybrid is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. Test drivers have high praise for the hybrid’s powertrain, noting that acceleration is excellent in any situation.
The EPA rates the 2010 xDrive35i at 15/21 mpg city/highway, while the xDrive50i offers a lesser 13/18 mpg rating. Fuel economy isn't a strong point for the X6, although it's about the norm for a luxury midsize SUV -- unless, that is, you shell out big bucks for the ActiveHybrid X6. The EPA has not yet rated it, but BMW estimates it will get 19 miles per gallon in the city. However, the ActiveHybrid also starts at nearly $89,000, so don’t fool yourself by thinking it will save you money on gas.
For higher fuel economy without the painfully high sticker price, consider the Lexus RX 350, which boasts an 18/25 mpg rating and costs a whopping $20,000 less than the base X6. The Infiniti FX's 16/23 mpg rating is also excellent for the class, and it costs several thousand less than the X6.

PIMP BMW X5 2012

The NEW BMW X5 2010 xDrive30i comes with a 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine that makes 260 horsepower, while the xDrive48i comes with a 4.8-liter V8 that makes 350 horsepower. The xDrive35d comes with a 3.0-liter 265-horsepower six-cylinder Advanced Diesel twin-turbocharged engine. All engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. Test drivers find that both gasoline engines offer impressive power, though a few aren't as impressed with the diesel's acceleration.
The EPA rates the 2010 X5 30i base model at 15/21 mpg city/highway, while the 48i V8 model achieves 14/19 mpg. These figures are unimpressive and on the average to low side for their class. However, the diesel model substantially increases fuel economy by achieving 19/26 mpg, making it one of the more fuel-efficient SUVs in the class.
For even better fuel economy without shelling out for a diesel model, consider the Lexus RX 350. It will save you a whopping $10,000 or more compared to the cost of the X5 and boasts an 18/25 mpg rating.

PIMP BMW X3 2012

The NEW BMW X3 2010 Critics feel the engine in the BMW X3 offers plenty of power. It comes with a 3.0-liter 260-horsepower inline six-cylinder engine and is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic (a no-cost option).
The EPA has not yet rated the 2010 model, but 2009 automatic models are rated at 17/24 mpg city/highway, while manual models are rated at 16/23 mpg. These figures are about average for the class, but a few SUVs offer higher fuel economy at even lower prices. The Audi Q5 starts at about $2,000 less and gets an 18/23 mpg rating and offers similarly sporty handling. The Acura RDX is also worth consideration since it costs about $4,000 less and boasts an even better 19/24 mpg rating.

PIMP BMW HYDROGEN 7

The BMW Hydrogen 7 has all the same suspension and steering components as the 2007 edition of the conventionally-powered BMW 7-Series - one of the most agile large sedans in the world. Its propulsion system, however, is completely unique among production cars. It features a version of the V12 engine that powers the gasoline-only BMW 760Li, modified to accept either gasoline or liquid hydrogen. The system doesn't match the acceleration of the 760Li, but it replicates the acceleration of some less-expensive cars or SUVs.
The BMW Hydrogen 7 uses a version of the V12 that powers the 2007 edition of the BMW 7-Series, modified to burn either gasoline or liquid hydrogen. The vehicle carries one fuel tank for each of its fuel sources, and can switch back and forth between the two with the flick of a switch. Reviewers say the transition between fuels is so smooth it is undetectable to the driver. The car is not as powerful as a conventional 7-Series and makes 260 horsepower with either fuel source. That gives it acceleration on par with an inexpensive midsize car, according to most test drivers. BMW has not released fuel economy estimates for the car, nor has the Environmental Protection Agency published a figure.