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Extended test-drive in a 2012 Chrysler 200 drop-top

Chrysler has been the go-to automaker for years when it comes to answering the needs of drivers wanting a refined-looking convertible for an affordable price. It raised the bar for the 2011 model year, replacing the venerable Sebring Convertible with the new midsized 200 Convertible, available with a cloth top or retractable hardtop.

An extended test-drive, which includes a 1,700-plus-mile Houston-Nashville round trip, in Chrysler’s 2012 two-door drop-top sends a positive message. The tester is the Limited model, base priced at $31,950, which is positioned in the lineup between the base Touring (cloth top only) and top-line sporty S, base priced at $26,955 and $32,450, respectively. The hardtop adds $1,995 to the test-car’s price.

Committed to driving a large portion of the trip with the top down, the cargo shield in the trunk has to be positioned to accommodate the folded top. This reduces luggage space from 13.3 to 7 cubic feet. Enough room remains to slip in a stuffed medium-sized suitcase and a large overnight bag. The remaining luggage rides on the two-place rear seat.

The trunk lid, which unlocks remotely with a tap on the key fob, is a tad heavy to lift. As expected of a two-door, the doors are large and may take extra effort to open.

Preparation for top-down cruising also includes slipping the wind stop out of a bag located under the cargo shield. This fold-away unit’s portions easily piece together to provide a vertical wind screen and horizontal 50/50-split flip-up screens that cover the rear compartment. The wind stop, which helps reduce wind buffeting and noise, can remain in place with the top up.

Operation of the three-piece power hardtop is via a console-mounted switch, and takes just under 30 seconds to lower or raise. The lowered top hides neatly beneath a hard lid.

With the top up, the 200 has a sleek, coupe-like look. Dropping the top shows off a profile similar to the Sebring’s, but with cleaner, more-sophisticated lines and a refined front end featuring larger headlamps, “premium” fog lamps, and a grille with horizontal chrome louvers. The Limited’s split-spoke, polished-aluminum, 18-inch wheels add to the upscale look.

Driving the car in a hard rain, no leaks occur, and while strong crosswinds produce some noise, it’s minimal. The top is lined and the interior is quiet.

The front bucket seats are supportive and padded just right for comfort. When seats aren’t comfortable it doesn’t take my back long to feel it, but, despite the long hours of driving, I never experienced back fatigue. Seats on Limited models are upholstered in premium leather, and the tester’s seats are clad in an eye-grabbing pearl color with black trim.

Ride quality is superb. Driving the convertible over a variety of pavement types, including grooved under-construction highways, the suspension efficiently soaks up pavement irregularities. Steering is responsive and handling on twisty roads inspires confidence.

Another part of the performance package that fits in the just-right category is the front-wheel-drive Limited’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. Generating 283 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm, the beefy six motivates the 2-ton car at a respectable clip.

Paired with a six-speed, adaptive electronic control automatic transmission with Auto Stick manual, EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 miles per gallon city and 29 mpg highway. My highway driving generally produces 27.5 mpg. Chrysler suggests the 16.9-gallon fuel tank be filled with regular unleaded gasoline.

Keeping occupants entertained and informed is a standard Media Center that includes: 6.5-inch touchscreen; 40GB hard drive; CD/DVD and WMA/MP3; Bluetooth streaming audio; remote USB port; auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone; and Uconnect Voice Command. The test car also features a much-used GPS navigation system, which is part of a $695 entertainment/infotainment package. The only convenience feature the 200 Convertible needs is a map light on the windshield header.

Chrysler’s 200 Convertible is a well-rounded package, providing respectable performance, stylish exterior and interior, comfortable ride and a well-executed retractable hardtop.

If again offered an opportunity to take a 200 drop-top on another long trek, I’d take Chrysler up on it.

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Honda aims to please family crowd Just as versatile as a minivan for daily chores of hauling kids, dogs, sports gear and groceries

If you're in the market for a family hauler perfect for a weekend get-away or an extended vacation, the 2012 Honda Pilot ranks as a top choice.

General Motors has some larger crossovers that are a bit roomier - the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia - but among the mid-size class, the Pilot shines.

It's also a perfect alternative for those who don't particularly want to drive a minivan - such as Honda's other great family hauler, the Odyssey - but need the eight-passenger capacity.

This is one of the most family-friendly vehicles ever built, and it's just as versatile as a minivan for the routine daily duties of hauling kids, dogs, sports gear and groceries.

For 2012, there are three trim levels, LX, EX and EXL, and 12 total variations, depending on what extras are added, such as four-wheel drive, navigation and rear-seat entertainment.

We tested the fully equipped EX-L four-wheel drive with navigation and rear entertainment.
The Pilot is nearly as elegant and well-equipped as its premium Acura counterpart, the MDX, which is built on the same chassis.

Under the hood is a 3.5-litre V6 engine, rated at 250 horsepower and 253 foot-pounds of torque, connected to a five-speed automatic transmission. It's a smooth, powerful drivetrain that moves the vehicle effortlessly.

We had four people on board, with their luggage, for a long road trip that included some mountain driving, and the Pilot handled the hills with ease, as well as routine uphill free-way ramps.
The Pilot is mostly quiet at highway speeds, although some wind noise does come through.
Although the ride is soft and easy on the body, the Pilot's suspension is strong enough to hold the vehicle steady on curves, and the steering is crisp and responsive.
That's one of the pluses of the crossover's car-style unibody chassis compared with the body-on-frame arrangement of the traditional sport utility vehicle, such as the Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia.
The Pilot's V6 engine has variable cylinder management, which shuts off up to three of the cylinders during highway cruising.

That helps give the Pilot its high-way rating of 9.4 L/100km in the front-wheel-drive model, and 9.8 with four-wheel drive. City ratings are 13.0 for the front-drive model, and 13.8 for the four-wheel drive.
This roomy and comfortable vehicle has 2500 cubic centimetres of passenger space, and a cargo area that easily expands with the middle and the rear seats folded.

The Pilot, less than five metres long, is easier to park than some of its eight-passenger competitors. Some of those are as much as two-thirds of a metre longer that the Pilot, which Honda calls "garage-friendly."
Among safety features, the Pilot comes with Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, designed to make it match the bumper heights of most other vehicles on the road.
The Pilot has been designated as a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the vehicle got the best possible ratings in front and side-crash safety tests conducted by the U.S. Nation-al Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Standard on all models are front and rear air-conditioning with air filtration, keyless entry, tilt and telescopic steering column, cruise control, power windows/ mirrors/door locks, AM/ FM/compact-disc audio system with seven speakers (including subwoofer) and the Radio Data System, trip computer, digital com-pass, automatic headlights, heat-rejecting tinted glass, and integrated tow-hitch receiver.

With the EX, you also get tri-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and air filtration, a 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, a six-disc in-dash CD changer, security system, XM radio, body-colour side mirrors and door handles, alloy wheels, roof rails, fog lights, exterior temperature indicator and universal garage opener.

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