Model Tested: 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V-6, 280 horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city/28-mpg highway/22-mpg combined Base Price: $46,670 As Tested: $47,610 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Nice handling, especially for a mini van Paddle … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid AWD Advance Engine: 3.0-liter VTEC V-6 + 3 electric motors, 321 horsepower 289 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/27-mpg highway/27-mpg combined Base Price: $58,000 As Tested: $58,975 Performance: Strong acceleration and power … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Engine: 3.3-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city/23-mpg highway/19-mpg combined Base Price: $45,700 As Tested: $46,990 Performance: Smooth V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic Pleasant highway ride Drive modes: … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Mazda6 I Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 184 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/35-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,695 Performance: Integrated Skyactiv technology is more than a sales slogan—it really works … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Fiat 500 Abarth Hatchback Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged I-4, 160 horsepower 183 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed manual, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city/33-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $19,995 As Tested: $22,975 Performance: Quick and nimble go-kart handling Darts through traffic Dual exhaust … read more
One of the fun things about writing this column is that from issue to issue, I never know exactly what I will encounter on a visit to Jim’s Classic Garage in Gig Harbor. This month is a great example. In the shop was … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Engine: Skyactiv-G 2-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder — 155 HP; 148 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual EPA Ratings: 26/city, 33/highway, 29/combined Base Price: $32,620 As Tested: $33,885 Overview: The Mazda MX-5 Miata was completely … read more
