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Meh, apart from the show-car-special details, the Aura Concept's interior is rather generic and second-tier.

If that's true, I'm crossing the Aura off my list, unless I can get a manual transmission with the V6. A lot of SaturnFans.com members want a 4-cylinder/5-speed manual combo.

I like the paint job, but the suspension looks really high... almost rally-ish.

Oh, yes:

It's decent enough... I approve.

Record for the greatest number of exclamation marks in a single C&G post...

The Fit outslalomed the '07 Z06, too.

All the Si v. GTI comparisons say that the Civic is more fun to drive, but that the Golf is a more complete and usable package. I guess it depends on the reviewer's priorities... personally, I'd take the VW because it isn't a Honda.

Nah, it's the Freelander.

I can't stand rubber mats because of all the squeaking noises they make. I don't think wear and tear items are covered in the warranty, though.

The STS-V, XLR-V, and BLS all have six-speed automatics.

It's a $1500 option that comes with Recaro seats.

This is a good demonstration: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1800252611999315129 Go to ~16:30

I'm seeing B9 Tribecas with barcodes now, too.

Be sure to get the LSD option, then... all FWD cars I've driven with 200+ horsepower (our minivan included) are useless without 'em.

A lot of GM V8 cars have a big disparity between EPA figures and observed consumption. C/D observed 14 MPG for a 18/27 Grand Prix GXP.

Agreed... and it's not like CA has no domestic cars whatsoever. On the 405 today, I saw an '07 Escalade, a few '07 Tahoes, one '06 GTO, one '06 Lucerne, several C6s, and many CTSs, in addition to the usual fleet Impalas, Malibus, G6s, and Cobalts.

Probably because the ES350 actually realizes these qualities. I just don't think a discerning, middle-aged woman will find the Lucerne particularly luxurious, IMO.

The Jetta TDI has 100 horsepower.

And it's unquestionably better than the G35's, TL's, IS's, A4's, and C-class's. You can definitely tell they were trying; good for Caddy! It's not as imaginative as the Zephyr's or as cool as the 3's, IMO, both of which I prefer more. Hopefully the NG CTS interior will be available in better colors.

I personally don't like the interior very much, but I'll concede that it's a very good one that looks professionally done. It's more Buick than Cadillac, IMO.

Agreed... THIS should have been M/T's Car of the Year, and it deserves far more attention than the Prius gets. If GM puts the VUE's BAS into the Aura, they better make it cheap.

The profile is amazing... I wonder if this is the coupe version. The rear end seems hot, too... wonder if it's concept or production. There isn't much of a rear overhang.

Sweet! It's definitely not too toned-down.

How about the fuel economy figures? Did R&T do any of their own?