Review of Canadian International Auto Show

Maxtor · 02-11-2010, 09:30 PM

Went to Media Day today. Not as good as prior years as too much focus on "green" and not enough on performance for my taste.

Still, some interesting highlights that I saw:

1) BMW: First time sitting in the new X6 M. Very cool (and totally crazy). Also had a new Z35is. Very nice upgrade (about 30 extra hp and 30 more torque) on what is already the nicest 2 seater hardtop convertible. I was disappointed that they didn't preview the 2011 5 series.

2) Jaguar: Saw the new XJ. Looks more like the XF in styling. Not so much old school any more. Very beautiful interior (and big inside). Nice choice for folks who won't buy German.

3) Mercedes: Very nice premiere of the new E-Class convertible. Going against the trend it is a soft top. Very beautiful. They also took the sheet off the new gull wing (I think it is overdone). Best bargain still has to be the C63... going for $63,500 list and a screamer.

4) Audi: Showed the R8 roadster. Very pretty. Nicer looking then the coupe (and even nicer than the car model showing it off).

5) GM: The new Buick Regal is nice. It is a rebadged Opel that just won Car of the Year in Europe so hopefully they didn't dumb it down too much.

6) Chrysler: Subdued. But there were some Fiats at the booth so a step in the right direction.

7) Ford: Very nice new Focus. Small but looks very well put together.

8) Hyundai: One of the best looking new designs at the show was the new Sonata. 4 cylinder mid-size family car. Nicer than an Accord, Camry, Mazda6or Altima. Also, the 4 cylinder makes almost 200hp (best non-blown engine in the class) so it might make some noise in the market. Hyundai always was well priced, then they finally got the quality right and now their designs are top of the class. Great suggestion for the mother-in-law.

Very nice Shelby exhibit if you like historical stuff. Enjoy the show!

2kaccordocoupe · 02-12-2010, 05:39 AM

Good review tho.

Evolution_GT · 02-12-2010, 10:38 AM

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Good review tho.

+1

Btw does BMW have a VIP booth this year for owners... or is it still just Mercedes?

bigjilm · 02-12-2010, 03:39 PM

Maxtor - did they have the new 335i there?

Maxtor · 02-12-2010, 04:49 PM

The only 3 series I saw looks like the current one. No update there.

Didn't see any VIP area at BMW but Mercedes had a nice glassed in second floor over their booth so maybe that was their VIP area.

Sorry about the lack of pictures... enjoy the show.

Rampage9 · 02-12-2010, 09:27 PM

I went to the VIP night on Thursday, pretty good turnout from the manufacturers but you could tell it is still toned down from previous years.

No 335is, but there is a Z4-sdrive35is.

No new 5-sedan, but the 5-GT was there - I was pretty interested in the double trunk/hatch (haha the engineer in me)

Also a fully optioned 135i with the Performance add-onds, and a $200k sticker 760i Individual

Oh, and a Gemballa Mirage GT outside in the main hall in the Pfaff booth

BRAISKI · 02-13-2010, 03:23 PM

I take it there is no 2011 e92?

hawc · 02-13-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

hawc has the pics.

hawc · 02-13-2010, 04:11 PM

CHCCubs · 02-13-2010, 07:00 PM

I went today, loved the individual colour on that 7 series. The new Z4is was nice as well.

Evolution_GT · 02-13-2010, 09:26 PM

More pics of the R8 roadster please...

02-11-2010, 09:30 PM	#1
Maxtor First Lieutenant 13 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Review of Canadian International Auto Show Went to Media Day today. Not as good as prior years as too much focus on "green" and not enough on performance for my taste. Still, some interesting highlights that I saw: 1) BMW: First time sitting in the new X6 M. Very cool (and totally crazy). Also had a new Z35is. Very nice upgrade (about 30 extra hp and 30 more torque) on what is already the nicest 2 seater hardtop convertible. I was disappointed that they didn't preview the 2011 5 series. 2) Jaguar: Saw the new XJ. Looks more like the XF in styling. Not so much old school any more. Very beautiful interior (and big inside). Nice choice for folks who won't buy German. 3) Mercedes: Very nice premiere of the new E-Class convertible. Going against the trend it is a soft top. Very beautiful. They also took the sheet off the new gull wing (I think it is overdone). Best bargain still has to be the C63... going for $63,500 list and a screamer. 4) Audi: Showed the R8 roadster. Very pretty. Nicer looking then the coupe (and even nicer than the car model showing it off). 5) GM: The new Buick Regal is nice. It is a rebadged Opel that just won Car of the Year in Europe so hopefully they didn't dumb it down too much. 6) Chrysler: Subdued. But there were some Fiats at the booth so a step in the right direction. 7) Ford: Very nice new Focus. Small but looks very well put together. 8) Hyundai: One of the best looking new designs at the show was the new Sonata. 4 cylinder mid-size family car. Nicer than an Accord, Camry, Mazda6or Altima. Also, the 4 cylinder makes almost 200hp (best non-blown engine in the class) so it might make some noise in the market. Hyundai always was well priced, then they finally got the quality right and now their designs are top of the class. Great suggestion for the mother-in-law. Very nice Shelby exhibit if you like historical stuff. Enjoy the show!
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1287 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Good review tho.
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bigjilm Private First Class 9 Rep 100 Posts Drives: '11 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Maxtor - did they have the new 335i there?
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Maxtor First Lieutenant 13 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	The only 3 series I saw looks like the current one. No update there. Didn't see any VIP area at BMW but Mercedes had a nice glassed in second floor over their booth so maybe that was their VIP area. Sorry about the lack of pictures... enjoy the show.
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Rampage9 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2017 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodbridge Ont. iTrader: (3)	I went to the VIP night on Thursday, pretty good turnout from the manufacturers but you could tell it is still toned down from previous years. No 335is, but there is a Z4-sdrive35is. No new 5-sedan, but the 5-GT was there - I was pretty interested in the double trunk/hatch (haha the engineer in me) Also a fully optioned 135i with the Performance add-onds, and a $200k sticker 760i Individual Oh, and a Gemballa Mirage GT outside in the main hall in the Pfaff booth
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BRAISKI Colonel 140 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	I take it there is no 2011 e92?
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	I went today, loved the individual colour on that 7 series. The new Z4is was nice as well. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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Evolution_GT Captain 91 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 08A22E93N52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	More pics of the R8 roadster please... __________________
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