Highlights: A Cayman GTS version will join the line-up this summer, delivering 340 horses, which pumps out 15 more than the Cayman S. The option list for the Cayman includes a $140 fire extinguisher. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $88,835 (Base Model starts at $53,550) Seating Capacity: 2 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, side, integral thorax, knee […]
Highlights: A compact crossover based-off the same platform as the front-wheel-drive CLA will be arriving at dealerships soon. The vehicle will be known as the GLA. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $38,695 (Base Model starts at $30,825) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: 10 airbags; ABS; brake hold feature; rain sensing wipers; electronic parking brake; daytime running […]
Highlights: According to AGL (Automotive Leasing Guide), the Mazda3 has the highest residual value in the compact segment. And, in the premium trims, the Mazda3 no longer offers buttons or knobs to control the radio and volume. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $24,635 (Base Model starts at $17,740) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, curtain […]
Highlight: The front-wheel drive Cadenza is based off the same platform as its sibling, the Hyundai Azera. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $41,900 (Base Model starts at $35,900) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, rear mounted, curtain and side);ABS; electronic stability control; hill-start assist control; a tire pressure monitoring system; LED tail lights; a back-up […]
Test vehicles MSRP: C-Max Energi: $36,635 (Base Model $33,745) PriusV: $37,411 (Base Model $27,445) Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: C-Max: airbags (1st and 2nd row with airbags, knee, front and side); ABS; a reverse sensing system; SOS post-crash alert system; a tire pressure monitoring system; stability control; traction control; blind spot mirrors; a […]
What: The 2015 Lincoln MKC, the brand’s first compact premium luxury crossover, is expected to infuse new energy into the brand. This is second of four vehicles over the next four years expected to jump-start the dated brand. The MKZ luxury sedan, which joined the brand this year, was the first vehicle helping to kick-start […]
Highlights: The current-generation Forte is based-off the same platform as the Hyundai Elantra. A restyled two-door coupe and a turbo model pushing out over 200 horses will be joining the line up soon. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $25,400 (Base Price Starts at $16,700) Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, seat-mounted, curtain); a Tire […]
Highlights: The MDX is being built at Honda’s Manufacturing Assembly Plant in Alabama. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $57,400 (Base Price Starts at $43,185.) Seating Capacity: 7 occupants Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger, side and knee); ABS; LED daytime running lights; rollover sensors; side impact door beams; vehicle stability system; traction control system; electronic brake distribution; […]
Highlights: This is Hyundai’s first attempt to go after the BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. This Hyundai offers rear power operated seats, a first for a Hyundai. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $ 68,920 (Base Model starts at $61,920) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, side impact seat mounted, rear, knee, side curtain […]
Highlights: The Mazda6 is the only vehicle in the segment to offer a BMW iDrive-like system to control the audio system and navigation system via the use of a center rotating dial. And, while a 6-cylinder engine is no longer available, a fuel-sipping diesel engine will be available early next year. When the diesel arrives, […]
Highlights: The Corolla is the first automatic gasoline engine in the segment pushing out 42-mpg on the highway. And, despite having a dated design, the Corolla still managed to place number two in sales for the segment in 2012. Over the past 45 years 10 million Corollas have been sold. Price Range: The 2014 Corolla […]
Highlights: Like the current-generation Avalon, the restyled 2014 Toyota Tundra was designed, engineered and built in America. Price Range: The 2014 is on sale now priced from $25,920 for the base regular cab, climbing to near $48,000 when opting for a fully loaded 1794 Edition Crewmax. Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger […]
