When one sees or hears the “redesigned” term, don’t automatically assume that it means tremendous strides of improvement. Often times the revamped vehicles are overhyped and not much better than the original. With that in mind, we were a little skeptical when learning that the Hyundai Tucson had been redesigned for 2016. It didn’t take long […]
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Mazda CX-3: New subcompact SUV
My first thought when I saw the all-new Mazda CX-3: Is this really a sport utility vehicle? It looks more like a tall hatchback than a subcompact SUV. Is there a plan behind Mazda labeling the 2016 Mazda CX-3 as an SUV? You betcha. Most U.S. car buyers prefer an SUV over a hatchback or […]
2016 Kia Sorento: Redesign adds sophistication
In the past, the Kia Sorento has been a middle-of-the-road selection among midsize sports utility vehicles. There was nothing real special, other than its affordable price. The 2016 Kia Sorento still retains that same modest price (starting at just under $25,000), but thanks to a substantial redesign, it also comes with more sophistication and overall […]
Acura RLX competes with a tough crowd
Name recognition is important in this crowd of luxury sedans that have a history of success to intrigue car buyers. The Acura RLX debuted in 2014, joining a very impressive group of midsize luxury sedans. There’s no arguing that RLX arrived with plenty of upside, but does it have enough to hang with this crowd? […]
Redesign makes 2015 Ford Mustang more appealing
One of America’s truly iconic cars, the Ford Mustang, has been a cherished and revered “pony car” for the past 51 years. And with a well thought out new redesign for 2015, expect the Mustang to keep adding admirers. Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964 and it was the first of the so-called pony cars, […]
Scion tC: Sporty and affordable
One thing Scion has never steered away from is trying to manufacture unique looking vehicles. Introduced by Toyota in 2002, the cars have often been viewed as quirky. However, there’s nothing peculiar regarding the appearance of the 2015 Scion tC. The second generation Scion tC features a flat roofline, a wide lower grille, panoramic sunroof, […]
Jeep Patriot: enticing price, off-road capability
It’s certainly a tempting sticker price. Car shoppers can drive a new 2015 Jeep Patriot off the dealer lot for just under $17,000. That’s quite a bargain for a compact sport utility vehicle. The Patriot price is roughly $7,000 less than the base model of the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape or the Honda CR-V, arguably […]
Buick Encore: Subcompact SUV with some limitations
This Buick is a rather tiny vehicle. And that is a little ironic, considering Buick was once primarily known for manufacturing large, oversized sedans that were built for comfort and performance. The 2015 Buick Encore possesses neither quality. It’s a tall subcompact sport utility vehicle with a short wheelbase that is 11 inches less than […]
Turbocharged Ford Escape features lots of performance
Labeling the Ford Escape an energetic sport utility vehicle with some very pleasing performance may come as a surprise to many. The Escape went through a redesign in 2013 that made it a much improved compact crossover SUV. One of the reasons for the improvement was the emergence of an energetic turbocharged engine. The turbocharged […]
Lexus RC 350 coupe a real gem
Lexus is reaching back in the company playbook for this choice, introducing its first hard-top coup since we hit the new millennial age in 2000. Indeed, 15 years seems like a long time before developing another two-door vehicle. But the long wait between the SC 400 and the 2015 RC 350 makes sense because it […]