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!

The 2017 Subaru Forester Touring is a sensibly sized do-anything crossover/station wagon.
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Flash Drive 2017 Subaru Forester

Model Tested: 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter flat 4-cylinder, 170 horsepower 170 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26 mpg city/32 mpg highway/28 mpg combined Base Price: $31,295 As Tested: $33,765 Performance: Excellent off-road/foul weather prowess Very car-like … read more

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a handsome 5-passenger SUV with excellent road manners.
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Flash Drive 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Ultimate AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, 240 horsepower 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19 mpg city/21 mpg highway/24 mpg combined Base Price: $38,250 As Tested: $40,820 Performance: Excellent highway fuel economy Our … read more

The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is small on the outside, but big inside. It
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Flash Drive 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Model Tested: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE four-door sedan Engine: 1.2-liter 3-cylinder, 78 horsepower 74 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 35 mpg city/42 mpg highway/37 mpg combined Base Price: $16,995 As Tested: $17,830 Performance: Impressive fuel economy for a non-hybrid … read more

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 is stylish, roomy, and safe.
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Flash Drive 2016 Mazda CX-9

Model Tested: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature All Wheel Drive Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas turbocharged, 227 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway/23 mpg combined Base Price: $44,015 As Tested: $44,915 Performance: Surprisingly strong performance for … read more

The Ford Explorer Platinum Edition is the most luxurious, best equipped version of the popular SUV.
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Flash Drive 2016 Ford Explorer

Model Tested: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas Ecoboost turbocharged, 365 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway/18 mpg combined Base Price: $52,970 As Tested: $54,760 Performance: Very strong twin turbocharged Ecoboost … read more

The 2016 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercrew is both handsome and rugged.
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2016 Ford F-150

Model Tested: 2016 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercrew Lariat Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas Ecoboost turbocharged, 365 horsepower 420 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway/18 mpg combined Base Price: $45,730 As Tested: $59,645 Performance: Impressive V-8 performance from … read more

The 2017 Chevy Volt is externally identical to the sharp 2016 model.
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2017 Chevy Volt

Model Tested: 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier Hatchback Engine: 1.5-liter I-4 gas plus twin electric motors, 149 horsepower (combined) 294 lb-ft torque (combined) Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 42-mpg gas, 106-mpg electric Base Price: $37,570 As Tested: $39,930 Performance: Strong acceleration Smooth, quiet … read more

The 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i is a compact SUV that behaves more like a station wagon and that
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2016 Subaru Forester

Model Tested: 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium Engine: 2.5-liter flat four gas, 170 horsepower 174 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $25,795 As Tested: $28,540 Performance: Excellent bad weather traction Quite nimble off-road … read more

The 2016 Ram Power Wagon is incredibly capable in rugged off-road situations.
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2016 Ram Power Wagon

Model Tested: 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 4×4 Engine: 6.4-liter V-8 gas, 410 horsepower 429 lb-ft torque EPA fuel economy: not rated; our best was 15.2-mpg highway Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive Base Price: $51,160 As Tested: $58,645 Performance: A mountain goat … read more

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