Behind The Wheel
Flash Drive
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
2015 Toyota Camry
When Akio Toyoda became president and CEO of Toyota, one of his very first public pronouncements was, “Toyota will build no more boring cars.” So far, he’s been a man of his word. The 2014 Avalon — the first built under his regime … read more
Flash Drive
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
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Z71 Crew Short Box Engine: 3.6-liter V-6, 305 horsepower 269 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—24/Highway—20 Combined Base Price: $34,115 As Tested: $36,710 Performance: Solid performance; strong, but not a sports car Pleasant highway … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Subaru WRX Engine: 2.0-liter flat-4 Boxer, 268 horsepower 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—23/Highway Base Price: $29,695 As Tested: $30,490 Performance: Exhilarating power Very responsive turbocharger Even more exhilarating handling Excellent all-wheel-drive all-weather traction Nimble Great … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van SV Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 131 horsepower 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—26/Highway—25/Combined Base Price: $21,710 As Tested: $24,345 Performance: Passable power Strong side winds can be problematic Smooth CVT transmission Impressive fuel … read more
Flash Drive
Models Tested: 2015 Acura TLX 3.5L SH-AWD and 2.4L Tech Engines: 3.5-liter V-6, 290-hp/267 lb-ft torque and 2.4-liter I-4, 206-hp/182 lb-ft Transmissions: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive and 8-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/City—31/Highway—25/Combined (V-6) and 24/35/28 (I-4) Base Prices: $44,700 (V-6)/$35,025 (I-4) As Tested: … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Genesis RWD 3.8 Sedan Engine: 3.8-liter V-6, 311 horsepower 293 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—29/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $38,000 As Tested: $38,950 Performance: Strong, sports sedan performance Smooth, powerful V-6 engine Powerful dual exhaust note Crisp … read more
2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Although not much changed between the 2014 and 2015 model years, I still think the family-friendly 2015 Toyota Highlander is among the absolute best vehicles in this market space. It gets impressive mileage for a midsize crossover SUV — a combined 28 city/highway, … read more