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Review: 2014 Mazda 6
Carreview received the Mazda 6 test car with little fanfare and anticipation. We just didn’t know what to expect and the outgoing Mazda 6 model was a fairly uneventful passenger sedan. When the Mazda 6 replaced the 626 in 2003, it drew praise for its smooth styling and sporty handling.
Read More »Tested: 2013 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
The Honda Odyssey is a the latest in a series of minivans from Honda. The Odyssey has changed with the times as it has grown bigger and bigger and then it toned down to be lower and sleeker. It grew in abilities but then it toned down and became easier to drive and live with. The driving experience still remains as one of the most comfortable, responsive and easy to drive in its class.
Read More »2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
If the redesigned 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport crossover SUV could express emotion, it would start by breathing a huge sigh of relief. That’s because Hyundai has finally blessed the Santa Fe with the company’s distinctive “fluidic sculpture” design language. Until this year, the poor Santa Fe had to stand by and watch as one Hyundai after another was treated to dramatic new duds. Even the pipsqueak Tucson crossover, a size smaller than the Santa Fe, got the treatment a few years ago.
Read More »Tested: 2013 Mitsubishi i-MIEV
The Miev is an electric car suitable for short trips in the city. It is small and tall and is zippy around town with its high torque electric motor. It is roomy enough with 5 doors and a high roof line. With a price that undercuts the Nissan Leaf by more than $5000 and superior efficiency, Mitsubishi’s North American version of the Miev electric vehicle may attract a broader audience than simply urban-dwelling environmentalists who view personal transportation as a necessary evil.
Read More »Tested: 2014 Kia Sorento V6
It’s a kind of car that just keeps surpassing expectations from the moment you mash the throttle, throw it into a corner or open the sunroof. Every aspect of the car overdelivers except the sticker price. And one thing we love is the option list is empty and does not come with a $6000 price tage. Most everything is included in our trim level package.
Read More »Tested: 2014 Acura RLX
All new for 2014, the Acura RLX is a full-size luxury sedan powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 310 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. A smooth ride is made possible by a double wishbone suspension and Precision All Wheel Steer (P-AWS) system. FWD is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters to enable an EPA estimated range of 20 mpg city to 34 mpg highway.
Read More »2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review
I admit to being fully intrigued the first time I saw the commercial for the new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Clearly Mitsubishi was having fun with this marketing campaign…
Read More »Review: 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Hype: Stellar Cosmetics, GT Grunt Gripes: Clunky Door Slam, Distracting Wide View Ext. Mirrors Front to back, here are the significant features of the “base” Boss 302: New aero package to reduce lift A completely revised 444-horsepower engine with unique head castings, different exhaust valves and exhaust-side cams, upgraded internal materials in the valvetrain and […]
Read More »Review: 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Don’t confuse Veloster with Velocity. The newest Hyundai has plenty of attributes, but speed isn’t one of them. The shortfall in the urge department can be traced to the engine’s modest horsepower, compounded by poor gear ratio selection. The direct injection, 1.6 liter straight 4 makes 138hp, and more importantly, just 128 lb.-ft. of torque at a screaming 4,850rpm. So you need to wring the Veloster’s neck to get it motivated.
Read More »2013 Honda Accord Coupe
Hypes: Dynamic driving experience, Honda Goes Green with “ Earth Dreams Technology” Gripes: Sheeps clothing will disuade the ideal driver for this car This car is fast. One could call it a BMW or INfiniti and the person behind the wheel will not be disappointed. It is just an exhilirating drivng experience in an unexpected […]
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