Behind The Wheel
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4-door Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas turbocharged, 189 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—34/Highway—27/Combined Base Price: $25,100 As Tested: $34,500 Performance: Small car with big driving fun Nimble and quick Shines … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Volvo V60 T5 AWD Cross Country Engine: 2.5-liter 5-cylinder gas turbocharged, 250 horsepower, 256 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—28/Highway—23/Combined Base Price: $41,000 As Tested: $49,350 Performance: Confidence inspiring safety features Blind spot monitoring Lane departure … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas turbocharged, 264 horsepower, 269 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—24/Highway—21/Combined Base Price: $33,000 As Tested: $38,350 Performance: Powerful turbocharged engine Locking center differential Confident off road … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas plus electric motor, 196 horsepower total, 122 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT electronic automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 50/City—45/Highway—47/Combined Base Price: $35,055 As Tested: $35,845 Performance: Outstanding fuel economy We fell a little … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Kia Sedona Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 gas, 276 horsepower 248 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—22/Highway—19/Combined Base Price: $39,700 As Tested: $43,295 Performance: Smooth, refined V-6 Good power Efficient 6-speed automatic transmission Pleasant highway ride Two drive … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 185 horsepower 178 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—35/Highway—28/Combined Base Price: $23,175 As Tested: $27,560 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Nice, comfy commuter car Adequate engine gets the job done … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 3.7-liter V-6 gas, 273 horsepower 270 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 16/City—22/Highway—18/Combined Base Price: $36.625 As Tested: $39,800 Performance: Very pleasant highway cruiser Good (not great) acceleration Smooth 6-speed automatic … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2016 Acura RDX AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 279 horsepower 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—28/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $43,420 As Tested: $44,340 Performance: Strong, smooth engine with expected Acura precision 6-speed transmission has paddle shifters Sequential … read more
2016 Kia Sedona
In response to the growing popularity of crossover utility vehicles (CUVs), it’s no secret that the minivan market has shrunk considerably the past few years, and there are now three fewer minivans available. Conversely, Kia has uncovered that almost as many empty nesters … read more