Who It’s For: The sexy people. Or anyone who wants a luxury car that feels like a sports car and can afford the $133,500 price tag. What Makes It Hot: For the 2016 model year, the three M6 vehicles are virtually a carryover, with the exception of standard LED headlights and a new competition package upgrade. The […]
Highlights: The bi-turbo 8-cylinder engine is hand-built. Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $147,500 (Base Price $130,825) Seating Capacity: 2 Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; automatic adaptive high beam headlights; a collision prevention system; an electronic stability program; LED headlamps; and a rearview camera; AMG high-performance braking system; and heated power folding mirrors Standard Equipment: 19-inch front and […]
Highlights: An optional front view camera is available to keep from scrubbing the curb. Moreover, the convertible top can be opened and closed on-the-go at speeds up to 30-mph. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $79,415 (Base Price $56,395) Seating Capacity: 2 Standard Safety Features: air bags; all-speed traction control; a rearview camera; ABS; and OnStar Standard Equipment: […]
Highlight: The Toyota 4Runner and the GX 460 are based on the same platform. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $62,785 (Base Price $50,410) Seating Capacity: 7 Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; LED headlights; ABS; an automatic dimming interior mirror; a stability control system; a trailer sway control system; a downhill assist control […]
Highlight: This is the world’s first mass-produced all-aluminum fullsize truck. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $45,725 Base Regular Cab 4×2: $26,615 (base model) Base SuperCab 4×2: $30,675 (base model) Base SuperCrew 4×2: $33,130 (base model) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags; roll stability control; curve control; hill start assist; a jack; spare tire carrier; a […]
Highlights: From 1967 to 1975, the BMW’s 2-series convertible name existed. For the 2015 model year, the BMW 2-series replaces the gas-guzzling 1-series convertible. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $53,285 (base model $38,850) Seating Capacity: 4 (according to BMW) Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a tire pressure monitoring system; rain sensing windshield wipers; an automatic light […]
Highlight: The CLS offers optional rear coat hangers, which hang from the rear front seat headrests. Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $84,140 (Base Price $65,990) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: airbags; an automatic dimming rearview mirror; ABS; an electronic stability system; a traction control system; an alarm system; power adjustable front armrests; a power adjustable front […]
Highlights: Maintenance is included for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Over a three year period the Mini is slated to have the highest residuals in the premium subcompact segment, according to ALG. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $36,895 (base price $21,300) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; ABS; cornering brake control; electronic brake […]
Highlight: The E400 is available as a soft top cloth convertible only. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $72,930 (base price $62,275) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: airbags; LED headlights; LED tail lights; ABS; an electronic tire pressure system; an electronic stability program; and an automatic hold braking system; pop up roll bars; a rain sensing windshield […]
Highlights: The front-wheel drive hybrid system is based loosely off of the Toyota Camry hybrid. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $46,995 (base price $41,355) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags; electronic brake distribution; vehicle stability control; traction control; automatic collision notification; emergency assist button; enhanced roadside assistance; fog lamps with LED running lights; […]
Highlights: According to the Automotive Leasing Guide, in the sports car segment, the 2015 WRX is predicted to retain the highest percentage of its original price after three years. This is also the first time the WRX offers both a 6-speed manual transmission and an automatic transmission on selected trims. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $39,290 […]
Highlight: The 2015 GMC offers the segment’s first front seat center air bag with the front bucket seats. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $62,315 (Base Model starts at $47,375) Seating Capacity: 7 or 8, depending upon seating configuration Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; assist steps; GM’s OnStar Safety/Concierge service; hill start assist […]
