Road Tests: Long-Term Tests

By driving selected vehicles over 20,000 miles in the course of a year, we evaluate the overall ownership experience with particular focus on dealership service, vehicle quality and dependability. Read daily updates on our Long-Term Road Test blog.
Long-Term Test: 2008 Audi R8
As the Acura NSX forced the hand of Ferrari in the 1990s, the Audi R8 has called out the 911. The Audi is a supercar that's designed to be driven every day. And we intend to do just that.
Long-Term Test: 2008 BMW 135i
We add a 2008 BMW 135i to our fleet of long-term test cars for a one-year, 20,000-mile test. Is it the lightweight sport coupe of our dreams or just a 3 Series in disguise?


Recent Long-Term Tests

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Edmunds Test Drives: A comprehensive evaluation of a new vehicle that includes driving impressions, instrumented testing, photography and analysis of strengths and weaknesses versus primary competitors.

First Drives: Our first opportunity to get behind the wheel of a new vehicle. Includes editorial driving impressions, photos, and often a video.

Full Test: A comprehensive vehicle review, including instrumented performance testing, editorial opinion, photos, and often a video.

Follow-Up Test: A report on selected vehicles with a different engine package or trim level than previously tested. Includes editorial opinion, instrumented performance testing, photos, and often a video.

Long-Term Test: By driving selected vehicles over 20,000 miles in the course of a year, we evaluate the overall ownership experience with particular focus on dealership service, vehicle quality and dependability.

Comparison Test: An in-depth analysis of competing vehicles within a market segment, including editorial opinions, instrumented performance testing, photos, video, and an overall rating.


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