Well, Sir, I was obliged to keep the G-forces to a minimum due to the fact that the CEO has a tendency to get carsick in twisties unless she is driving, but I will say that the 3.0 had plenty of go and meshed very nicely with its gearbox. The brakes and suspension were great, particularly after a day or two of driving the Nissan Excema or whatever my rental wind-up toy with tires purported to be.

Sport mode was enjoyable, and the seats were damn comfortable. The firm M/sport steering wheel and low sloping hoodline was helpful in avoiding the sundry dread-locked, patchouli-sporting UNC poetry majors that darted out of the woods and onto the macadam, while the adjustable cargo rails in the back were helpful in securing the baguette we scored.

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