Highlights: With the all-new optional 507 package, our rear-wheel drive C63 AMG pushed out 507 horses from underneath the hood from each of its hand built engines. Adding the 507 package zooms the C63 AMG from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. The C63 uses much of the same technology found in the brand’s […]
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: 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: Pricing for 2014 increases by $1,100 from the 2013 model. For the first time a diesel is available, according to the folks at Jeep, the vehicle can achieve 30-mpg. This is unheard for a SUV. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $48,985 (Base Grand Cherokee starts at $29,790) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, side, […]
Highlights: A hybrid model will be joining the line up later this year. Acura no longer refers to the flaghship as the RL; its now known as the RLX. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $55,345 (Base RLX starts at $49,345) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, front, side, knee and curtain); vehicle stability assist; ABS; […]
Highlight: This is Mazda’s first vehicle to incorporate the brand’s signature SKYACTIV technology, which helps to improve fuel economy, while combining both power and torque. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $30,415 (Base Model starts at $21,790) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags (front, side and rear); ABS; traction control; a tire pressure monitoring system; a […]
Highlights: The ES becomes a family this year, adding a hybrid model. The all-new ES hybrid model shares the same powertrain as the Camry hybrid and the Avalon hybrid. The ES is the only Lexus model that is built on a front-wheel drive platform, which it shares with the current-generation Avalon. Until recently, the ES […]
Highlights: This is Toyota’s sister brand, Scion, first micro vehicle. The Scion iQ, which stands for "Intelligent Quotient" is being touted as the world’s smallest micro 4-seater, according to the folks at Toyota. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $15,995 Seating Capacity: 4 (according to the folks at Scion … however, realistically this is a 2-seater). Standard Safety […]
