Behind The Wheel

Each issue we feature automotive reviews of some of the latest vehicles available — see the newest cars and trucks in the West Sound. These reviews are only a sample of what we have in WestSound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!

2017 Chevy Silverado
Autos

2017 Chevy Silverado — Improved, Smooth, Comfortable and Quiet

Model Tested: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 AWD LTZ Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter V-8 Ecotec3 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 15/city, 20/highway, 17/combined Base Price: $47,175 As Tested: $60,020 Overview: The full-size 2017 Chevy Silverado holds its own in a power and styling battle … read more

2017 Lexus NX
Autos

2017 Lexus NX — Unconventional Luxury Small Crossover SUV

Model Tested: 2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Engine: 2-liter turbo, 16-valve, DOHC, dual VVT-IW — 235 HP; 258 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, w/dynamic torque control AWD EPA Ratings: 22/city, 27/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $38,585 As Tested: $46,439 Overview: The 2017 Lexus … read more

2017 Ford Escape
Autos

2017 Range Rover — Off-Road Capability Swathed in Pure Luxury

Model Tested: Range Rover HSE Td6 Engine: 3-liter turbocharged V6 diesel Horsepower: 254 Torque: 443 pound-feet Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 29/highway, 25/combined Base Price: $93,950 As Tested: $107,311 Overview: Everyone knows there’s arguably no more capable off-road vehicle on the planet … read more

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Autos

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata — A Personal Favorite Gets Better

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

2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk

2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk: Capable and Affordable

Model Tested: Jeep Renegade Deserthawk 4×4 Engine: 2.4-Liter Multi-Air I-4 Transmission: 9-Speed 948TE Automatic EPA Ratings: 21/City/29/Highway/24/Combined Base Price: $26,895 As Tested: $33,665 Overview: The Jeep Renegade is the most compact Jeep wagon since the original 1941 Willys — and the smallest crossover … read more

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Flash Drive

2017 Nissan Titan

Model Tested: 2017 Nissan Titan SV 4WD Crew Cab Engine: 5.6-liter V-8, 390 horsepower 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city/21-mpg highway/18-mpg combined Base Price: $40,700 As Tested: $46,820 Performance: Very smooth engine and transmission Car-like smoothness in … read more

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Flash Drive

2017 Chrysler 300S

Model Tested: 2017 Chrysler 300S Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 363 horsepower 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city/25-mpg highway/19-mpg combined Base Price: $35,675 As Tested: $42,955 Performance: Very powerful engine Great acceleration Sport mode option Muscular exhaust note Decent … read more

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Flash Drive

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Tested: 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/27-mpg highway/24-mpg combined Base Price: $25,695 As Tested: $26,590 Performance: Strong, smooth engine Good acceleration Strong fuel economy—our … read more

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Flash Drive

2017 Mazda CX-5

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 187 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,085 Performance: Smooth highway ride Peppy engine, good acceleration Sport mode … read more

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