Yeah, the highschool year is starting to end. And then there’s all the testing and stuff,
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Sorry for the wait,
While the progress seems kind of slow (which it is), I am continuously working on the finals and doing my best to finish the reviews as soon as possible while hopefully delivering better quality writeups than my previous Best Motoring-style round from a few years back.
Since it’s going to be a Best Motoring/Hot Version-style review, the final round is gonna be quite heavy on the photographs and dialog. The text part has been mostly sorted out, but the photos and editing remain a hurdle for me, along with any revisions I’d have to make to the existing text as I continue writing.
Please bear with me for just a bit longer. I understand the feeling when challenge judging just never seem to end. I admit that I took far too long to finish the previous round of reviews, but I really will need some more time to finish writing the finals (as I have disclosed in earlier posts), hopefully less than what it took for the previous round.
In the meantime, here’s a few sneak peeks for what’s to come:
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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It’s been nearly a month since the last announcement on this thread - but I’m hopeful the finals get wrapped up satisfactorily.
TMCC33 - Finals Part 1
May 2024 Issue - Children’s Day Special
Presented by Tsuchida Kenichi (土田 健一), Richard Goslin (リチャード ・ゴズリン), Suzuki Taichi (鈴木 太一), and Jikanno Kumo (時間乃 雲)
Jikanno:
Good morning dear viewers! We are about to begin the second part of this year’s Go Go Drive! Children’s Day Special! What is this issue going to be about?
Suzuki:
Today, we’re going to be dealing with large, luxurious 7-seater seaters. SUVs versus Minivans, specifically.
Jikanno:
SUVs vs minivans, you say?
Suzuki:
Yes… There’s been a lot of discourse lately about what exactly makes the best family vehicle. Or executive vehicle, when we’re dealing with vehicles of this class but today, we are going to be focusing on the family aspect of things. What things could look like for you if you worked hard, settled down and had a nice family with… 5 children?
Tsuchida:
5 children??? You’d be lucky enough if you can make enough money and have enough time to raise even one child!
Suzuki:
Hush, Tsuchida! We’re supposed to make an entertaining car video for that government project Don’t talk about actual fundamental issues that have actually contributed to the demographic crisis, fool!
Tsuchida:
Whoops, sorry! I mean, you’d be incredibly lucky and fortunate to have three children in a big, happy and loving family! Ah, the wonders of having offspring!
Suzuki:
Right… Anyway, these cars are not only for ferrying children. You can also take your extended family in these cars, or maybe three children plus your parents or in-laws. These cars are versatile and when you think about it, offers the highest seat-to-dollar ratio, meaning outstanding value!
Tsuchida:
I think a bus would beat these cars in value, though. I thereby recommend all growing families in Japan to purchase an AEC Routemaster
Goslin:
Bruh
Jikanno:
Oh, cut it out already! You guys have been yapping for almost 10 minutes now! Let’s get on with the programme!
Suzuki:
Right. Anyway, today we have brought cars that we felt best represents the luxury 7-seater class. For the SUVs, we have the Menschen Sahara and Tioro Amardi. And for the minivans, we have brought the Bellomont BM8 and the Kaizen Guide 27. We are going to evaluate these cars based on their design, everyday driving characteristics, as well as its performance at its limits. Without further ado, let’s roll the intro and get on with the show.
Narrator:
With 7 seats and large bodies, they are without a doubt some of the most practical cars for carrying a large family. With oodles of luxury however, these humble workhorses become an executive lounge on wheels! Today, we have gathered models from Bellomont, Kaizen, Menschen, and Tioro to find out…
Luxury MPV vs SUV: which is the best?!?!?
Narrator:
Today, Menschen brings us their luxury flagship SUV model, the Sahara. Once part of the original SUV boom of the 1990s, the Sahara now serves its place in the market as a luxurious family hauler with the look and spirit of the original car.
The Sahara we have today is powered by a large, naturally aspirated 3.4l V6 producing a healthy 295PS. It is equipped with air suspension, adaptive dampers, and an active swaybar system. Its wheels are large in diameter, at 21 inches.
And now, let’s take a look at the interior.
Suzuki:
The interior of the Sahara certainly does not look as flashy as the other cars. But make no mistake, the Sahara is a wonderful place to be in. Up here on the front seats you get seats upholstered in orange Nappa leather, which goes well with the black interior. The same leather also adorns the steering wheel, which makes the cabin feel just a little more premium.
Here in the centre, you get a large infotainment display, a set of dials that can be configured to control air conditioning, seats, media, car settings, and more without having to go through ten billion menus. The driver also gets a screen that diplays the gauges, driving information, and more. Despite the abundance of screens however, there is an analog Vinthal clock on the centre of the dashboard, which gives the interior a feeling of class and timelessness.
Moving on to the 2nd row, the Sahara looks and feels like the typical premium German car. Head and leg room are both good, and the panoramic roof gives the cabin an airy feel. Overall, nothing too special. But as a comfortable means of family transport, it really doesn’t have to be.
Now let’s take it out on the road and see how it drives.
While most new cars have switched to turbocharged small engines, the Sahara remains old-school in this regard by using a large, naturally aspirated 3.4l V6 engine. And as powerful and efficient as those new engines are, there is a charm to this V6 that the turbo 4-pots just can’t match. Maybe it’s the noise, and indeed, the engine noise in the Sahara is much more noticeable than in the other turbocharged cars. Not a problem for me though, as I like the sound of a good V6 engine.
With 295PS and AWD, acceleration is brisk. Not the fastest, but still quite quick. The Sahara turns quite well, too. Despite being an SUV, the car remains quite level during cornering, perhaps due to the wide track, the typical firm German suspension tuning, and the active suspension system that keeps things in check.
Yet despite its firmness, the Sahara is still quite comfortable to be in. Not as comfy and cushy as some other cars in its class and the MPV segment, but it’s definitely up there. And given its driving dynamics this car manages to achieve, I think it’s a good enough tradeoff.
Narrator:
As a newcomer onto the automotive scene, Tioro brings us their Amardi luxury 7-seater SUV. Despite what its big, boxy, and rugged looks would suggest however, the Amardi is actually built on a unibody platform with 4-wheel independent suspension to improve on-road performance.
The Amardi is powered by a large 4.03 litre turbocharged V8 engine producing 405PS. This hunk of an SUV is also equipped with an active suspension system with semi active dampers and gigantic 23-inch whels, which reflects the Amardi’s on-road focus.
And now, for a look inside the Amardi.
(interior)
The interior of this vehicle can be described in one word: breathtaking. Right when you enter this vehicle, you are greeted by the single largest screen I have seen in my entire life! I can imagine this area to be the centerpiece of the car, especially at night where the ambient lighting is sure to captivate you and your passengers even more.
Despite the abundance of screens however, there are thankfully physical controls for the air conditioning and most media functions, as well as drive modes. Even the gear lever is still physical, and it is adorned in beautiful aluminium trim.
Speaking of adornings and such, the attention to detail on these seats are impeccable. It has this intricate cross pattern, and it is upholstered in vegan leather. This material feels very good to the touch, but I do find it funny that a company making incredibly large and heavy SUVs with a big engine cares for the environment just enough to not kill cows for the making of its seats.
Moving on to the back, it is very spacious thanks to the very long 3.2 metre wheelbase. The seats are just as good as the ones up front, and they are even electrically adjustable via these controls on the door. I personally prefer the controls to be at the side of the seat, but I digress.
And just like the front, rear passengers are greeted with a screen in the centre console which controls the air conditioning. But more impressive is the screen that folds out from the roof which transforms this car into a cinema for the rear passengers. It’s a little smaller than in some other high-end cars but for this price point you could not ask for more.
If you prefer to see the outside world, you would be delighted to see that the cinema screen can be folded up and retracted all the way back into the back of the car using these rails above. Once the screen is gone, the interior becomes a lot more airy, with the large side window and panoramic window providing great outside visibility.
Moving on to the third row, the room back here is not bad, even for an adult like me. The quality of materials is just as good as it is up front, and you even get a pair of cupholders on each side. You can take passengers back here on a long road trip, and I don’t think that they’ll have anything to complain about during the journey.
Now, let’s get on the road and see how it drives.
As expected of a large V8, the engine feels very meaty. The turbo spools quite early, giving you massive amounts of low-end torque which is great for everyday driving and for off-road situations. Although with wheels this big and the relatively small gap between the tyre and wheel arch, I doubt that buyers of this car would take it offroad at all.
That being said, despite the 7000rpm redline, the engine runs out of breath at around 5000rpm.
On an expressway like this, the Amardi feels very comfortable. The quality of this interior helps massively, but the suspension also soaks up most imperfections on the road.
As expected, this car feels very quick. I did notice however that the engine runs out of breath after about 5000rpm, while the redline is at 7000rpm which is quite high for an engine in an SUV like this. For such a large SUV, the Amardi pulls mang g’s while cornering, but the body roll can be quite unsettling.
I know that the soft suspension setup helps with comfort and offroad performance but given that this trim of the Amardi is destined more for civilized roads, I think it would be better if the suspension was a little stiffer… and perhaps a little better tuned. I can’t quite put my finger on it yet, but the suspension rebound on this car does feel a little off to me. The brakes on the other hand feel very good and I’m sure that it would make short work of stopping this 2.4 tonne beast.
All this sophistication does come at a price though. Although overall reliability is good, annual servicing costs are quite eye-watering. But perhaps that is a small price to pay for the technology you get, as well as the prestige and bravado that this beast projects onto the road.
As the only German domestic manufacturer for today, Kaizen represents Team Japan with their Guide 27. Unlike most MPVs these days, the Guide 27 is built on an FR SUV platform which is sure to give the car a very interesting character. Indeed, Kaizen markets the Guide as one of the sportiest MPVs in its segment.
The Guide 27 is powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 272PS. Unlike the previous three cars, the Guide’s suspension is equipped with more ordinary progressive springs with semi-active dampers and active swaybars.
And now, for a look inside the Guide 27
The Guide was first released about four years ago in 2020, and compared to its competition, the dashboard feels quite clunky. In most cars these days, you get two screens, or a screen and a gauge cluster. Here, you get not two, not three, but FOUR screens! One is for the gauges, while the two on the upper part of the dashboard are for navigation, media, and more. The fourth and final screen is dedicated for climate controls and seat settings, but it is placed so far down that it’s almost impossible to use while driving. Fortunately however, there are a set of knobs just above that serve the same purpose, which invalidates the existence of the fourth screen.
The gear lever is also placed really far below my arm’s reach and is impossible to use while driving. Fortunately, there are paddle shifters behind the steering wheel but really, Kaizen needs to improve the ergonomics here to match their sedan offerings, whose interiors I actually really like.
Unusually for the second row of a 7-seater like this, there is a permanent centre console in between the two captain’s chairs. This console houses a screen which controls the air conditioning, seats, and media. This is nice and luxurious, but it also means that access the the third row isn’t as good as in other cars in this segment. Up on the ceiling, there is a sunroof and a nice pair of reading lights that can be adjusted, just like in an airplane.
Unfortunately, because the Guide uses a rear-drive platform from an SUV, the third row feels quite cramped. Headroom is still quite good for me (160cm), but legroom can definitely a problem for taller folks. To make things worse, there is the transmission tunnel running down the middle of this interior and large wheel arches on the sides, which really makes the third row suitable only for small children.
Overall, I feel that the interior is a testament to Kaizen’s commitment to making driver-focused interiors. However, there are just too many compromises that make the interior a little hard to live with. There have been many FR minivans in the past that have had nice, flat floors and did not compromise much on passenger space so I don’t see why the Guide can’t do the same. I hope that Kaizen can improve on the Guide in future generations.
Now, let’s go for a drive.
Despite being one of the sportier looking cars for today, the Guide actually has the smallest and least powerful engine compared to the Sahara, Amardi, and BM8. There is a version of the Guide with a 6-cylinder that makes 340hp, but today we are working with the 2-litre, 270hp version.
The first thing I’d like to point out is the firm ride. Even on an expressway like this, I can feel the expansion joints and other imperfections on the road. It’s quite similar to the Sahara in that regard, but somehow this still feels considerably less comfortable overall.
Still though, when you take a corner with this car, it feels just right. Despite being a big box, the car remains quite flat even in hard corners, a testament to Kaizen’s tuning prowess. Not to mention that unlike the other cars, the Guide does not have an active suspension system, which should make owning one of these a lot less of a headache in the long run. The same can’t be said for the engine however, as the small powerplant is subject to more stress than its peers and is therefore projected to be less reliable.
Overall, the Guide is quite the driver’s car. I love the idea of a sporty minivan, but I think that there are too many compromises made here that prevents the Guide from reaching its full potential.
With a rich history of being unabashedly American, Bellomont has catered to foreign automotive tastes in recent years, with the BM8 being an example of just that. Instead of being a 5.2 metre-long body-on-frame SUV with an impressively large pushrod V8, the BM8 is a very elegant and comfort-focused MPV made to suit Asian tastes.
The BM8 is powered by a 2,4 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 303PS. Like the Amardi, it is equipped with active suspension and semi-active dampers.
And now, for a look inside this questionably American vehicle.
Goslin:
Starting out from the second row, where the typical BM8 customer would normally be sitting, we can see that there are oodles of legroom for the passengers. The seats themselves are upholstered in rich, supple leather with this intricate wavy pattern on it. The door trim and carpets are blue which is not a colour you see a lot of these days, but I personally like it as it gives this interior an extra layer of elegance.
One complaint I do have back here however is the transmission tunnel. To be fair, it is a very small tunnel but I still think that the floor should be completely flat to make access to the third row easier.
And the third row is a decent place to be indeed. The seats themselves are a bit narrow for adults like me. However, any passenger sitting back here would appreciate the fact that each seat here can be reclined independently of the other, quite like the second row of certain European MPVs from the 1990s and 2000s.
And now that I’m done talking about the second and third rows, it’s time to address the elephant in the room: the first row.
The aforementioned blue and white leather scheme continues up front, and is joined by eco-friendly wood venner on the dashboard providing some contrast. The rest of the dashboard’s design is simple, with the lack of any buttons anywhere except the steering wheel. This is all a part of what Bellomont calls the “AttentionMaxxing Environment”, or AME for short. This system is designed to maximize driver attention on the road, and minimize the chance of accidents caused by driver error. By eliminating buttons from areas that are hard for the driver to reach, distractions are eliminated and attention to the road is maximized.
The true centrepiece of the AME, however, is the centre screen. It is a long, expansive display that shows multiple short-form content windows side-by-side. During a long drive, drivers can often find themselves distracted or sleepy due to the boredom and monotony of the surrounding scenery. The screen and the contents therein keep the driver stimulated, and thus more aware of their surroundings. The contents shown on the screen can be changed by pressing a button on the steering wheel, or by performing a swipe gesture in front of the screen. Let me demonstrate.
“Let’s redesign the new 1 square meter room in in New York. Little John worked hard for 10 years and finally saved up 2 million dollars to buy a house…”
“SALAM WALAIKUM WALAIKUM SALAM”
“…When I was 13 I LOVED Angry Birds, I had every game and bought every toy they had…”
“Am I the asshole for cutting my parents off? When I was 15, my mom kicked me out of the house…”
“In a quaint village nestled among the lush valleys of South China, where misty mountains kissed the sky and rivers whispered secrets to the wind, lived a young boy named Xiao Ling…”
“WaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitWait BOOM WHAT THE HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL WAZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA”
“People say Steve you are addicted to gambling, you need help. Idiots! I’ve been gambling every day for 20 years and I am still not addicted…”
“你是我的阳光，唯一的阳光
带给我欢乐，没有悲伤
你知不知道，我多么爱你
生命的阳光，永放光辉”
“WEEH! DUANCOK 
!! Oooooo UEDANNN ! BUUAJINGANNN 
! Emak2… Boncengan nggowo anak ora mikirno anak e toh yo aSUU ancen onok…”
Cameraman:
Uhh, Goslin? Goslin? Earth to Goslin?
Goslin:
Erm, what the sigma?
Cameraman:
He’s cooked 
Narrator:
And with that, let’s go on a drive in the BM8 to observe its road characteristics.
Jikanno:
Due to, uhh, circumstances beyond our control, I will be presenting the driving segment to you all, dear viewers.
Contrary to its looks, the BM8 feels spritely. More so than the Guide I drove earlier actually. This is because of the BM8’s powerful, 300PS engine which is paired to an all-wheel-drive system, which ensures quick launches as well as passes on country roads.
In terms of comfort, well, it’s got to be one of the most comfortable and serene places I’ve ever been in. For reasons, I’m not going to be using the AME’s centre screen short-form content functions and instead just use it as an ordinary gauge cluster. But really, thanks in part to its active suspension system, the BM8 soaks up bumps really well, while the quality materials makes this cabin more comfortable than my 0.01 square meter apartment in New York. After working for ten years and saving up 3 million dollars…
…Wait, no! Keep it together, Kumo! Don’t worry about me dear viewers, that was just the wind.
Anyway, being a comfort-oriented cars means that the BM8 isn’t exactly the most suited for spirited driving. However, it can still take corners relatively well, with reasonable body roll and cornering g’s. The electronic LSD also helps with cornering performance as well as traction in bad weather. In terms of braking, the stopping distance from 100km/h is the longest among its rivals, but not by much. The brakes are tuned for comfort, so the pedal feels quite soft.
Overall, I think that the BM8 is an incredible car to drive for everyday use, certainly much better than the sporty Guide which is also very driver friendly, but no so passenger friendly. Though unfortunately, due to its relatively overstressed engine and advanced technologies offered at its relatively low price point, reliability can be a bit of an issue. But then again, it’s not really that much better or worse than its competitors. When you buy a car of this caliber you gotta prepare to take car of it too.
To be continued in Part 2
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TMCC33 - Finals Part 2
Narrator:
Now that we are properly acquainted with the on-road characteristics of these luxury family vehicles, let’s take these vehicles just outside of their comfort zones and see how they perform at their absolute limits!
The starting grid is laid out based on the cars’ weight-to-power ratio. This means that the Kaizen Guide 27 starts in 1st place, followed by the Menschen Sahara, the Bellomont BM8, and finally, the Tioro Amardi.
And with that, let’s get to the starting grid to see how our drivers are feeling!
Jikanno:
Today, I will be racing in the Guide much like how I was giving the interior and driving impressions earlier. It might be the least powerful of the bunch, but I’ll do my best!
Suzuki:
Today I will be racing in the Sahara. I am confident in this car’s handling abilities. Let’s hope for the best!
Goslin:
I drive.
Tsuchida:
This SUV might be incredibly big and chunky, but with 400hp in its disposal I’m sure that it will do well in this race.
Producer:
Don’t mind me, I’ll just be spectating the battle from the back in my ETK 800 Series. I think this race is going to be exciting and full of unexpected twists!
Narrator:
Well, if you say so Mr Producer. Now that everyone’s lined up at the grid, let the battle begin!
And right off the bat, we have contact between the Sahara and the Guide as the Sahara snatches first place… and some more major contact between the BM8 and at the first corner! Let’s get some replay footage from the BM8 and the Amardi
What an eventful start to the race! The Guide steals the lead back from the Sahara amidst the chaos. And now they’re approaching the “S” corner and the first hairpin…
No drama to be seen here!
Now the cars are approaching the second hairpin… and it looks like they’re all coming in hot!
And they are indeed coming in too hot and are crashing into one another like a demolition derby! Good Lord, aren’t these people supposed to be professional racing drivers?
Wait, why is the BM8 going the other way? You’re supposed to be going towards the back straight! Goslin? Hello?!?
Damn, that brainrot seems to have gotten the better of him. Anyway, the Guide is in the lead with the Amardi in 2nd place as we pass through the back straight and into the last corner! They are coming in… quite slowly?
Doesn’t hurt to be cautious this time, I guess.
And now, onto the second lap!
The three cars pass through the first corner and the S-corner smoothly, but something awaits them right around the first hairpin.
Oh no, a calamity! The BM8 has knocked the front right wheel out of the Sahara! Let’s get a replay of the Sahara’s last moments.
And with that, the Sahara is effectively out of the race! At least it’s not endangering others by going the other way…
The two remaining cars in the race charge through the Dunlop and 80R corners towards the 2nd hairpin. However…
…the Amardi once again crashes into the barrier! At least the Guide did not understeer as badly as it did the first time around.
And now, the Guide approaches and runs through the last corner gracefully…
While the Amardi crashes into the wall once again and is now headed into the opposite direction! With no more cars headed in the right direction at a reasonable speed, the Guide wins by default. But there is still one lap to go, so let’s see how things turn out!
The Guide blasts through the first corner and the S-corner without any interruptions.
Meanwhile, at the Dunlop corner…
And now here comes the Guide, still going as strong as ever…
…nevermind! That’s one big crash if I’ve ever seen one! The Guide just straight up bounced to the other side of the track upon impact with the 2.3 tonne Amardi. Let’s see how this spectacular event unfolded from both POVs.
And with that, the Guide and Amardi has become crippled like the Sahara. But Jikanno refuses to give up on the Guide as she slowly pushes the car through the 2nd hairpin and through the back straight!
And now, the Guide approaches the last corner! With just a few hundred metres left to go, can the Guide make it to the end?
Not again! What the hell is going on in that BM8???
Fortunately this time, the damage is not very severe. The Guide backs itself out from the wall it found itself in, and is slowly pushing towards the finish line…
And she’s done it! The Guide crosses the line in first place, beating out its entire competition!
Second place goes to the Sahara, which kept on pushing forward despite the damage from earlier in the race. Unfortunately, we got tired of waiting it so we just assume that it retired. Third place goes to the Amardi, which gave up and went the wrong way, and last and least is the BM8, who pioneered the ingenious racing tactic of giving up and going the wrong way.
Without a doubt, this has been a very eventful race. It is a shame that it ended this way, but perhaps it isn’t considering how certain drivers have been acting during the race.
Now that we have evaluated the daily and track performance of these 7-seaters, it is time for Suzuki, Tsuchida, Jikanno, and Goslin to share their thoughts and give us their verdict.
Suzuki:
I must say, the Sahara was a very competent machine. It is fast in both the straights and corners… If only
Jikanno:
I agree with your assessment, but aside from the launch and straight portions, I doubt that the Sahara could’ve beaten the Guide. Or maybe it would have if the Amardi didn’t just plough its way through our cars.
Tsuchida:
Hey, don’t blame this on me! It was the Amardi’s shoddy tuning and engineering that made me crash. When I was driving it on the expressway the brakes felt great. Earlier however, the brakes faded real fast, so I wasn’t able to slow down properly for corners from the second lap onwards. The fact that the brakes wore out this early into the race is not a good sign for Tioro’s engineering.
The suspension tuning is a mess too. Look at the tyres and how it’s worn on the outside shoulder. The folks over at Tioro must have given this car positive front camber for some reason, which explains the lousy cornering abilities I felt during the race, too.
Jikanno:
Well alright, but all those flaws are no excuse for driving the opposite direction and crashing into ME!
Tsuchida:
Uhh… well… Anyway! It’s a real shame for the Amardi. If the company spent more time and effort making the car drive well, it would have earned top marks from me. What do you think of the BM8, Goslin?
Jikanno:
Oi, don’t just go and change the topic you old geezer!
Goslin:
I drive (I personally think that the BM8 checks all the boxes needed for luxury family transport. It’s very quick, especially with 300hp and AWD, and also comfortable. It handles reasonably well on the track and I only crashed multiple times due to the boring ahh nature of the race.).
Jikanno:
Well, I agree with you on that Goslin. The Guide is similarly a pleasure to drive but is much more capable in corners and other difficult situations. I can see that Kaizen did their best to make a fun and agile MPV, but in doing so I think that it compromises the car’s passenger comfort a bit too much. I’d still personally get one of these for myself though if I were to ever start a family.
Suzuki:
If I were to have a family of my own too other than the children in Okinawa, I’d definitely go for the Sahara. Its ride is firm and other elements of the car inspire confidence while driving. But it’s also comfortable, typical of a German luxury car. Speaking of firm though, I did notice that the only cars today that don’t understeer and crash into walls randomly were the Sahara and the Guide, which have stiffer rides than the BM8 and Amardi.
Jikanno:
That’s true…
Suzuki:
Well, I guess that’s just a testament to both cars’ superior handling capabilities… or rather, the Amardi driver’s failure to recognize the limitations of his vehicle and adjust his driving accordingly…
Tsuchida:
Yeah, sorry, sorry.
Goslin:
I’ll take a double triple Grimace Shake on a gyatt, 4x4 sigma style, extra Quandale Dingles with a skibidi and a squeeze, light Ohio grease, make it edge, rizz it, and let it mew (Driving characteristics aside, the BM8 is still the best when it comes to luxury family transportation. It is arguably the most comfortable car of the lot, and it is very easy to live with in most situations. Given its plethora of strengths and lack of any real weaknesses, I see no reason for customers to look towards the Guide or the Amardi.).
Jikanno:
Well, that’s a bit of a harsh assessment but then again, that is Goslin’s own opinion. Together as a team however, we have reached a consensus on what we think is the best luxury 7-seater car for a burgeoning family. Truthfully, we thought that each car had their charm, as well as a market niche that it is trying to appeal to. But for us, there can only be one winner.
And that winner is…
Result
The Bellomont BM8!
By prioritizing comfort and ease of use, we think that the BM8 is the best luxury 7-seater for most buyers right now. That said, we still recommend you, the consumer, to look at the other options presented in this programme. Families who want a more sporting, but still comfortable SUV may find the Sahara appealing, while families who want a sporty experience but must have an MPV could find the Guide appealing.
We do think however that the Amardi has a lot of room for improvement compared to the other cars, especially in the tuning and engineering department especially with recent scandals involving the quality of driving aids in Tioro’s cars. We hope that these issues can be ironed out soon.
Rankings
- Bellomont BM8 (@LS_Swapped_Rx-7)
- Menschen Sahara (@the-chowi)
- Kaizen Guide 27 (@66mazda)
- Tioro Amardi (@iivansmith and @Oreology)
More rankings will be generated if needed.
Thank you all for your patience and participation. This took a long time to write, but I am glad that I was able to finish it to a reasonably good standard. I hope that this ending was at the very least satisfactory, I look forward to seeing what the next round brings.
And with that, the programme as come to an end. Thank you for watching this very special Children’s Day issue. See you next month, and as always…
Marry and reproduce! And, Go Go Drive!
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Made in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Epilogue
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and screws borrowed from his aunt?
on a serious note, the time you took shows, this is a great and detailed writeup
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Congratulations to @LS_Swapped_Rx-7!
Well-worth the wait for the reviews, these are amazing and thanks for the really nice round.
However, as funny and high-effort the race portion was (really good job), I think it was completely… unexpected? The car wasn’t meant to be a track car at all lol, the tuning was completely and entirely for highway/city drivability (ease of use) and some offroad so obviously it’s going to do terrible when pushed to the limits, and there was no mention of this in the OP about cornering or agility. Thought there would be more weight on the prestige aspect as well.
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successfully mogged and rottmaxxed skibidi toilet kai cenat baby gronk rizzing up livvy dunne sigma level 5 gyatt blud bombaclat ishowspeed gooning fanum tax style in ohio
Real talk, thanks for such an amazingly hilarious writeup, it was well worth the long wait. I’ll see what I can do for the next round.
i drive
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