Hey guys, today i'd like to present you another review that i did, and it is the
Energent Stallion ST
This big 4-door saloon attempts to rival the likes of the Mercedes S-Class. By looks alone, I’d much rather have the Mercedes. That being said, I’m here to give you a review as objectively as I can, so I’ll ignore the exterior and talk about the characteristics of this car instead.
Performance (3 stars) 
This car is limited to about 250km/h, just like most cars today. The acceleration, however, is far behind an S-Class or an A8. This car takes 7.6 seconds to get from 0-100km/h, same as the 2.2L I4 Turbodiesel version of the S-Class. But that Merc will only use about 4.5l/100km in return. Back to the Stallion ST, its engine is very smooth thanks to the Inline 6 configuration. It’s also highly responsive, maybe even a bit too responsive for a large cruiser like this? All in all, the biggest letdown is certainly the drivetrain. A 3.0L naturally aspirated I6 with 252hp is just not enough these days when you’re trying to move a 1.7 ton luxury saloon, especially when most of the torque comes after 4000RPM. On top of that, this car only has a 6-speed automatic. Now here’s the thing: when you don’t have much power, why not go for an 8-speed with short gearing so that you can use what little power it makes more effectively by allowing the engine to stay in its power band after every gearshift?
Ride Comfort (4 stars) The Stallion ST rides very well. The suspension is about as comfy as it gets, and the engine smoothness is remarkable. That being said, the tires could use more profile and the car rolls a little bit too much for me to give it the 5 star rating in this section.
Handling (4 stars) The Energent Stallion ST handles decently well. It is quite tame and the maximum cornering of over 1g make it fairly responsive, and so does the engine. But the body roll and the overall pretty poor sportiness due to the high weight (and low power) will remind you that this is not a sports car, despite the responsive steering.
Refinement (4 stars) With 76/100 sound insulation and a fairly quiet engine, the Stallion ST is nice to sit in and feels very refined. But then, that’s what you’d expect from a car in this class.
Equipment (5 stars) This is where this car really shines, on the inside. There’s pretty much every single toy and gadget you can imagine, but the safety equipment is “only” Premium, though that’s good enough for me.
Quality (5 stars) Again, this car is very impressive inside. You get all the best luxury interior and all the gadgets in the world, except for a device that pays out with money every time you press a button. And that could come in handy when you buy this car, as you’ll see a little bit later.
Reliability (3 stars) For a car with a price tag like this, one would expect it to start every time you need it. With this car, though, I wouldn’t bet my house on it. It’s fairly reliable but not convincing enough for a car in this category.
Running Costs (2 stars) The Achilles heel of the Stallion ST. Like I said before, the straight line performance is about on par with the weakest S-class currently on sale. But the Stallion ST will use 8.4l/100km which makes it just a tiny bit more economical than the S500, only that the S500 makes 455hp instead of 252. Plus, the annual service costs of this car are roughly 2400$ which is not too bad but still quite expensive.
Safety (4 stars) With Premium safety equipment and all driver aids known to man, one would expect this car to achieve 5 stars in this section easily, but the Aluminium body panels and corrosion resistant steel chassis are just not safe enough for a 5-star rating by today’s standards.
Overall Score (4 stars) The Energent Stallion ST is a good car. But it could be much better if improved in the right areas, mainly the drivetrain. If the engine made like 150hp more while managing higher reliability (turbo + lower rev limit maybe?), people would overlook the high running costs and let’s be honest, what kind of person goes to their Mercedes dealer, buys let’s say an S500, and then complains about the running costs?
Pros:
- Comfortable
- Easy to drive
- Safe
- Well-equipped
- High quality
Cons:
- High running costs
- Not enough power
Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:56 am 
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