ARGHH TOO BUSY!!! 
I cannot promise you anything, but I will try to reserve some time tomorrow!
The megacomparison are just finished?
Thinking about the delaysâŚ
I mentioned before, and I will say it again. In order to speed things up as Wizzy is bizzy* (*busy) a lot of the time, is there anybody who wants to do the design of these car reviews? You donât have to do the lot, just a good deal of it, and further details can be discussed elsewhere. The more people that say theyâll help the better, as each one will have to do less and it will speed things up even further.
[quote=âCheesemanâ]Thinking about the delaysâŚ
I mentioned before, and I will say it again. In order to speed things up as Wizzy is bizzy* (*busy) a lot of the time, is there anybody who wants to do the design of these car reviews? You donât have to do the lot, just a good deal of it, and further details can be discussed elsewhere. The more people that say theyâll help the better, as each one will have to do less and it will speed things up even further.[/quote]
If only is using photoshop, yes, I can.
#Cheeseman, what do you need?, a Word âtemplateâ for pics and text (through a table would be easy)?, any âphotoshopingâ?..
not a word template, It is all done in InDesign. I wish I wasnt so busy so you guys didnt need to wait so longâŚ
Is InDesign a free program? And how hard is it to use?
IIRC itâs not free as itâs part of the adobe suite.
And from what I remember itâs fairly easy to use.
Its relatively easy, but no its not free as said above.
You need to find your way around though and learn hot keys, or else you are clicking like a mad man making everything fit and work properly.
InDesign, Quark Xpress, ok, like any magazine out there, but something that easy⌠Word can do the trick with a given structure through tables, and anyone can manage it.
A simple alternative.
Any update?
EDIT: Feb 14th, any update yet?
Wizzy is busy give him a break lol. Its volunteer effort, not a paid magazine review(unless there is something im not aware off 
).
Oh I know, its not a paid service. Iâm just curious as to if there are any updates
Working on it, but I didnât feel too well today.
Will continue tomorrow.
Get Better!
I talked to cheeseman about potentially helping out come next review (when one of my cars isnât featured).
I know you guys are chomping at the bit to get the next comparison in your hands. While you wait, why not another new review? This is my first contribution to the team.
[size=200]2015 AMW Grizzly[/size]
The large luxury car market, though not having numerous competitors, has a very broad range of interpretation. The âmodestâ end of the spectrum includes cars such as the Audi A8 and Jaguar XJ, automobiles that could be considered kings in their own right. If they are regents, then the Emperors of the land must come in the form of such creations as the Bentley Mulsanne and the Maybach S600.
Where, then, does AMWâs new creation slot into this scheme?
With its bulging, broad hood it seems to want to be an emperor. Yet the sleek treatment on the rear hints at something else. Hereâs our impression after a thorough test of the 9.0L twin turbo Grizzly.
**[size=150]Performance (4 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
So, a 2.7 second 0-62 time sounds good, right? How about a top speed of 210 MPH, give or take a smidge? This may sound like an exotic supercar, but itâs not. This feat is achieved by a full-size luxury sedan. Itâs a scary prospect on paper. Even more so in person. But the rush that comes from throwing down the hammer is unbelievable.
This may also make it sound like the AMW should receive a 5-star rating. Sadly it falls short, and there are a couple somewhat nitpicky reasons why.
First, the engine is electronically limited to a 5000 RPM red line. We get why; itâs not a full on supercar. But you can tell when it reaches its shift point that the engine is not done pulling.
Second, the motor isnât exactly silky smooth. Weâre not expecting total calm from a motor that produces brain-splattering torque, but sometimes itâs a bit much, and causes an odd vibration or two.
Our final gripe is our biggest one. An 8-speed sequential gearbox seems to be a very bizarre choice for a luxury sedan; a more traditional tiptronic or paddle-shifted automatic would have made a lot more sense. It would have detracted from the sheer insane acceleration and top speed that the Grizzly has, but the tradeoff we believe would have been minimal. Also, the gearing for the final gear is far too long for highway cruising. Not a huge issue since you can easily cruise in 6th or even 7th. However, if you accidentally go too far, the RPMs drop too much, and the engine can lug pretty badly.
[size=150]Ride Comfort (3 stars)[/size]http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
Outside of the transmission, this is the most disappointing part of the Grizzly. Thatâs not to say itâs bad. The amount of engineering that AMW put into the suspension is evidenced by how most road imperfections are soaked up with minimal transmission to the cabin. But deep potholes can be felt pretty harshly thanks to low-profile tires, and high speed lane-changes on a rutted highway can cause a moment of panic for someone not familiar with the car, because when a bump does come through, thereâs an odd secondary bounce. Also, the view of the road is not as commanding as we were expecting. This may have to do with its unusually low stance.
**[size=150]Handling (5 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
AMW clearly didnât want the Grizzly to ever have the label of âsedateâ. In the end there was a little bit of controversy over this particular category, but it was just too magnificent to give only 4 stars. Despite the Grizzlyâs raw power, throwing it into corners and being able to pull out (going the correct direction) is not actually as scary as it sounds. A whole host of driver assists help keep the nose pointed where it should, and body lean is quite low for a car that weighs more than two tons. And once the Grizzly is through said turn, itâs quite ready to tear up the straights.
**[size=150]Refinement (5 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
Yet another aspect that makes the AMW Grizzly look like a wolf in sheepâs clothing. A carefully tuned exhaust system keeps the 9.0 liter motorâs note sedated (and that will be the only time in history that word is used to describe this car). While other competitors may have more insulation under the floors and in the doors, what AMW has placed inside is enough to keep out all but the absolute loudest, most intrusive noises.
**[size=150]Equipment (5 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
Anyone looking for gadgetry in their car will want for nothing if they choose the Grizzly. The full gamut of driver assists is standard equipment, and it feels like AMW devoted significant resources just to tuning the sensors involved in driver dynamics. We lost count somewhere around 10 air bags. Lane departure warning, collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and THX-certified audio are all standards as well. Bluetooth application integration for smartphones is absolutely seamless, and the proprietary voice control system is sublime.
**[size=150]Quality (5 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
There are no disappointments in this category. The Grizzly is a very fine product, well thought out as far as ergonomics and construction. Seating surfaces (and there are 5 of them) are all very comfortable, and legroom is generous throughout. Heating and cooling is provided for all seats as well. Other nice touches are present throughout the cabin, and fit and finish are top notch.
**[size=150]Reliability (5 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
Once again this contender ekes out 5 stars where it might have otherwise had only four. While the sheer number of toys on a car like this means more, fun ways to break it, this is offset by an absolutely magnificently engineered drivetrain. Based on what weâve seen of long-term testing of this engine series, we expect them to be running long after the rest of the car has rotted away. Which, given its carbon fiber construction, may be never.
**[size=150]Running Costs (3 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
Were it not for best-in-class fuel economy, the Grizzly could easily have received an embarrassing 2 or even 1 star in this category. There is a downside to all of the high-end electronics and marvelous, precisely engineered parts on this car. And that is maintenance cost. Outside of dealerships, there are very few mechanics that have the diagnostics, tools, and training to properly service the Grizzly. As such it costs quite a fair amount to keep one running. Then again, if you have enough scratch to buy one, this probably isnât on your list of concerns.
**[size=150]Safety (5 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
No one is kidding anyone here. When youâre looking for the best luxury car on the market, safety is going to be a priority, if not number one or two on the list. The Grizzly does not disappoint in this regard. Its full carbon fiber construction coupled with every safety feature known to man gives it top marks in every test that could be thrown at it. But that doesnât take the edge off of the âpee your pantsâ kind of fun offered by its maniacal performance ability.
**[size=150]Overall (5 stars)[/size]**http://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/firmLlM.png
Itâs hard to place the AMW Grizzly in such a broad pack. Its performance is distinctly above and beyond its nearest competitors, but it doesnât quite fit either niche. Itâs pricey and has all the bleeding edge gadgets like the higher end sedans, but its interior isnât quite in the same category as competitors like the Maybach. On the other hand, it is built and tuned far beyond the âmundaneâ Audi at the other end of the spectrum. And for that, we can only place the Grizzly as a class of its own. A wonderful tire shredding, opera-blasting, road-hugging class.
[size=150]Pros:[/size]
- Amazing performance
- Top-pick safety ratings
- Abundance of comfort features
[size=150]Cons:[/size]
- Poorly matched transmission
- Harsh ride
- Expensive maintenance
The 2015 AMW Grizzly can competes with the Montes Excelsior 65MRP (the review was posted in this thread).
That was also my first thought when i saw the Montes Excelsior review, and probably the main reason i sent in the Grizzly to be reviewed (a couple of months ago, when the Grizzly was still in its 2014 trim but the 2015 facelift brings some significant changes with it).
Why the 5k rpm redline? Is it that stroked lol.