Behind The Wheel
Autos
Model Tested: 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country T5 AWD Engine: 2.5 liter, turbocharged, inline 5-cylinder alloy Transmission: 6-speed Geartronic automatic EPA Ratings: 20/city — 28/highway — 23/combined Base Price: $43,500 As Tested: $48,390 Overview: The 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country is the only … read more
Autos
Model Tested: 2016 Honda HR-V 5-door Engine: 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder Transmission: Continually variable automatic (CVT) EPA Ratings: 27/city, 32/highway, 29/combined Base Price: $25,840 As Tested: $26,720 Overview: The 2016 Honda HR-V is an all-new subcompact crossover SUV based on the versatile Honda … read more
Autos
Model Tested: 2016 Lincoln Navigator Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 Ecoboost Transmission: 6-speed select-shift automatic EPA Ratings: 15/city, 20/highway, 17/combined Base Price: $65,055 As Tested: $73,395 Overview: The 2016 Lincoln Navigator is a three-row, eight-passenger luxury SUV with the cargo volume of a van, towing … read more
Autos
Model Tested: 2016 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 VVT engine Transmission: 8-speed TorqueFlight automatic EPA Ratings: 19/city, 30/highway, 23/combined Base Price: $29,995 As Tested: $36,060 Overview: A minor player in the 1970s’ muscle car heyday, the 2016 Dodge Challenger is a … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gas, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 23/City—26/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $24,995 As Tested: $30,495 Performance: 2.4L engine is a big improvement over 2.0L version Efficient … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2016 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe M Sport Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder gas, 315 horsepower, 330 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—29/Highway—23/Combined Base Price: $79,600 As Tested: $85,595 Performance: Very strong performance factor Definitely a driver’s car A … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2016 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gas, 240 horsepower, 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—25/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $41,700 As Tested: $45,095 Performance: Powerful turbo four cylinder engine Efficient 6-speed automatic transmission We … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Buick Regal GS AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gas, 259 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—27/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $39,810 As Tested: $44,670 Performance: Very responsive, high performance drivetrain 3 driving modes: Tour, Sport, GS … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD Engine: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder gas, 260 horsepower, 240 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/City—28/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $40,600 As Tested: $43,745 Performance: Smooth, powerful engine Pleasant highway ride Agile off road handling Good fuel … read more