Model Tested: 2015 Subaru BRZ Series Blue Engine: 2.0-liter flat four gas, 200 horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/City—30/Highway—25/Combined Base Price: $27,695 As Tested: $30,285 Performance: Peppy Subaru flat four engine Good 6-speed manual makes best use … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercab Engine: 2.7-liter V-6 gas, 325 horsepower 375 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—23/Highway—20/Combined Base Price: $37,005 As Tested: $43,460 Performance: Surprisingly powerful 2.7 V-6 Ecoboost engine Excellent highway fuel economy; we got … read more
Political correctness has obligated every auto manufacturer to have at least one electric vehicle (EV) in its lineup. The Cadillac ELR is General Motors’ (GM) luxury entry into the fray — it’s second. While most automakers sell either battery only, plug-in vehicles like … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Genesis AWD 3.8 Sedan Engine: 3.8-liter V-6, 311 horsepower 293 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 16/City—25/Highway—19/Combined Base Price: $40,500 As Tested: $52,450 Performance: Lots of high tech safety features Smooth engine and automatic transmission Seamless AWD … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 gas, 295 horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—29/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $28,925 As Tested: $35,985 Performance: Excellent V-6 engine Very good acceleration Paddle shifters Smooth highway ride Sporty AWD … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Ford Transit 250 HR (high roof) Engine: 3.2-liter I-5 turbo diesel, 185 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—25/Highway (estimated; EPA ratings not required) Base Price: $35,285 As Tested: $45,945 Performance: Excellent torque Good acceleration Smooth, … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Infiniti Q60S Coupe LTD Engine: 3.7-liter V-6, 330 horsepower 270 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—27/Highway—22 Combined Base Price: $49,650 As Tested: $50,925 Performance: Sport tuned performance suspension Athletic handling, but not harsh Great open road touring … read more
