The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been at the forefront of luxury and prestige. In the last few years however, Genesis has been climbing closer and closer to achieve the same level of luxury with their flagship car; the G90.
OpenRoad Auto Group is excited to continue our community outreach endeavours this year by supporting the return of the long-standing Vancouver Symphony Gala last week, as Valet Sponsors, with a $15,000 donation.
There are many things to consider when purchasing a new vehicle and one of them is understanding the importance of resale value and depreciation.
With the new OpenRoad eStore, you can purchase a vehicle in just a few clicks. Save valuable time by shopping online for your next vehicle. The future of car shopping is here!
When it originally launched over 20 years ago the Mercedes-Benz GLE blazed the way for the luxury SUV segment. Now in its the fourth generation, the vehicle is completely redesigned.
Mercedes-Benz fans interested in getting into a starter model have a fresh choice with the introduction of the 2019 A-Class. Available as both a sedan and hatchback, the “Baby Benz” is attention-getting and stocked with the latest technology. Read the review.
These are “true” utility vehicles built for the rugged duties of towing and off-roading.
What’s better in the spring and summer months than cruising along one of the Lower Mainland’s great roads, sans top? The only caveat is the amount of rainfall we get — that’s where hardtop convertibles come in. Roof down for wind in your hair; up and it’s like you’re riding in any other vehicle. Here are three of OpenRoad’s favourite examples.
This SLK-successor has already been around for a little bit but the luxury roadster is still as good as ever. The electrohydraulic vario-roof can be closed in approximately 20 seconds, even while the car is moving at speeds of up to 40 km/h hour. There’s also a panoramic glass option with MAGIC SKY CONTROL allowing the unit to be lightened or darkened via a simple button press.
There are two flavours of the SLC: the 300, which has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine under the hood, and the AMG 43 boasting a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission.
The fourth generation Mazda MX-5 debuted in 2016 to great fanfare, enthusiasts hungry for another rear-wheel drive, open-air product from the Japanese manufacturer. One year later, the RF arrived, providing the same fun only with the addition of a power retractable hardtop. When closed, the PHRT lends the vehicle a stunning fastback look. In the stowed position, cargo capacity remains the same as the standard variant.
Powertrain specs are unchanged as well, consisting of a 155-horsepower 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G four cylinder mated to either a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic.
Featuring a three-piece hardtop with full noise-absorbing headliner and integrated LED lighting, BMW has ensured the convertible version of the 4 Series is no less luxurious than any other model. The absence of a B pillar creates a clean silhouette, and a standard load/unload assistance function pivots the folded roof in the trunk upwards if extra storage is required.
Buyers have the choice of BMW TwinPower Turbo motors, one a 2.0-litre four cylinder, the other a 3.0-litre straight six. Protip: bundle in the M Performance Power & Sound Kit that includes a high-flow valve controlled exhaust generating aural bliss at full throttle in Sport and Sport+ dynamic driving modes.
There’s a lot of innovation that goes into every facet of modern automobile design. Here are just a few standouts.
