メルセデス・AMG GLA35
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Test Drive Report: Mercedes-AMG GLA35｜How It Differs from Regular Models and the GLB

Our blog’s test driver, TAKURO-san, recently bought a Mercedes-AMG GLA35 at the end of the year, so right at the start of the new year, I got a chance to see it up close. Mercedes-AMG GLA35 Speaking of the current GLA, my younger brother owns a GLA200d 4MATIC, and I’ve driven it a few times. Also, I bought the sibling model, the GLB200d 4MATIC, last year, so I want to report on the differences between...

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スズキスイスポ
Suzuki

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Suzuki Swift Sport! The Best Value Car That Ignites Your Desire to Drive More!

My Beloved Swift Sport My Swift Sport was delivered in October two years ago. Since then, I’ve driven it in various situations—around town, on mountain roads like the Royu Driveway, on highways… sometimes with my family of five, sometimes alone. I remember once, right after I drove my husband’s 911 (964 model), getting back into the Swift Sport and thinking, “It’s not fair to compare, but the 964’s solid feel and suspension are incredible. Compared...

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GLB200d 4MATIC
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One Week with the GLB200d 4MATIC: First Impressions After 1,000 km

GLB200d 4MATIC While there are many reviews of the GLB250, the front-wheel-drive GLB200d without 4MATIC, and the GLB35 on YouTube, magazines, and web media, detailed reviews of the most popular and best-selling 4MATIC GLB200d are quite rare. This time, for those considering purchasing the GLB200d 4MATIC, I’d like to share my review after about one week of ownership and roughly 1,000 km of driving. The 202301 Model GLB200d 4MATIC The one that came to our...

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メルセデス・ベンツ GLS580
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Test Drive Review of the Mercedes-Benz GLS580｜How Does the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Perform?

GLS580 4MATIC My younger brother, who occasionally appears on this blog, bought a car as usual. This time, it’s the Mercedes-Benz GLS580 4MATIC Sport Chauffeur Package. As of the time of writing this blog, the GLS580 has already been removed from the Japanese lineup, and currently, the only new models available are the GLS400D and the AMG GLS63. Previously, I considered purchasing the GLS400d and even test drove it. At that time, I was somewhat...

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シボレー・コルベット C8
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Test Drive of the New Chevrolet Corvette (C8)｜Beyond All Expectations

The Coolness of American Sports Cars I haven’t been able to travel recently due to COVID, but I usually go on business trips to the U.S. once or twice a year. Whenever I do, I always rent a slightly higher-grade car and try to travel by car as much as possible. For example, I’ve done grand tours from LA to Las Vegas and then to San Francisco, which is one of the pleasures of business...

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MINI JCW
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MINI JCW (MINI John Cooper Works) Test Drive Review

MINI John Cooper Works The other day, a friend purchased a BMW MINI JCW (John Cooper Works), and I had the chance to take it for a test drive. This time, I wanted to review it with as few preconceptions as possible, so I didn’t do any prior research before the day arrived. The JCW I saw for the first time had a completely different vibe from a regular MINI. The first things that catch...

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マカン（第3世代）
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Test Drive Report of the New Macan (3rd Generation Base Model)｜Winding Roads & Summary

Testing the New Macan (3rd Generation) on Winding Roads Continuing from the previous article, this is a review of the new Macan (3rd generation). This time, I’m reporting on my impressions when taking the Macan onto winding roads. When you think of the Macan, it’s a very sporty SUV, and calling it merely sporty doesn’t do it justice—it’s a car with the athleticism that makes you want to call it a ‘sports car’. The strong...

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メルセデス・ベンツGLB200d
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Test Drive of Mercedes-Benz GLB200d 4MATIC: Engine Sound, Suspension, and Handling (Part 2)

Following up on the previous test drive of the Mercedes-Benz GLB200d 4MATIC: Differences from the GLA (Part 1), here is the second part of the report. GLB200d 4MATIC GLB200d Engine Sound One more notable point about the GLB’s engine is the sound it makes when revved. At first, since it’s a diesel engine, I thought it would either be simply quiet or just noisy, but it’s neither. The engine produces a sound that’s clearly audible...

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GLB200d 4MATIC
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Test Drive of Mercedes-Benz GLB200d 4MATIC｜Differences from GLA and More (Part 1)

GLB200d 4MATIC The other day, a friend of mine purchased a GLB200d 4MATIC, so I had the chance to test drive it. Actually, I had previously test driven my younger brother’s GLA200d 4MATIC. At that time, I was impressed by the engine and body’s rigidity, and the stability at high speeds was amazing. The handling was very sporty, but at town speeds, I felt the rear suspension was a bit bouncy over uneven roads and...

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Eクラスクーペ（C238）
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Test Drive of the Mercedes-Benz E200 Coupe: Differences from the S Coupe and BMW Coupes

[TOC] Luxury Coupe When I think of the E-Class coupe, I recall the 1993 movie “The Firm” where Tom Cruise’s character drove a 300CE. Although it was a cabriolet, it was a luxury coupe from Mercedes’ mid-size class (W124 generation) at the time, and I remember having a strong admiration for it during my student days. Since then, I have driven Honda’s Legend Coupe (KA8), and more recently, the R129 SL500 and AMG S63. I...

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