So, the GT-S boasts with some pretty cool gadgets, but how do they perform? Regarding the 6-speed manual, I found that first gear was a little sticky. Perhaps I felt this way because, as mentioned, it is a high-revving performance machine and with most sports cars, the higher the revs, the smoother the shift. It took a little while to get used to, but all was well in the end. The throws are indeed "close-ratio" adding to the sports car feel. The shifts are smooth and quick. The clutch was not too hard and not too soft, making it compatible to my driving style.

As with most sports cars, the higher the revs the smoother the shift, but I found the first gear of the GT-S a bit sticky. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

On my way to the press conference I was able to choose from two different routes. I opted for the longer, more scenic drive that would lead me through the province's fruit growing region, as opposed to the direct highway route. I am always up for an adventure! The roads that I ended up cruising along twisted and turned, went up and down, were long and flat and fun. I passed through towns/cities called Vineland, Allanburg, Thorold, and others all with their share of eclectic paved terrain. I received glances and stares from pedestrians watching the novelty vehicle. It was most memorable.

The Tsunami's 4-wheel independent suspension made short work of the twisty back roads. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

What is memorable about the Tsunami was its 4-wheel independent suspension. When turning the sharp corners I encountered, the steering was precise, stiff, and responsive. Bottom line, it handled great. What wasn't so great was the visibility out the driver's side. Yes, it's a sports coupe, which automatically indicated to me that there could be visibility issues. The passenger side visibility was fine, but when it came to checking my blind spot, that was another story. Let's just say it's not optimal, but still drivable. Visibility out the rear is also a little tricky. The tail end is angled upwards, and the spoiler makes it just that much taller. The high-end made backing up and parallel parking a challenge, but the side and rear view mirrors came to the rescue.