Behind The Wheel
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Engine: 3.0-liter I-6 gas, 300 horsepower 325 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—24/Highway—20/Combined Base Price: $42,400 As Tested: $51,675 Performance: Loaded with high tech safety and performance features Pedestrian detection with Auto … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i Engine: 3.0-liter I-6 gas, 300 horsepower 300 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—27/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $48,000 As Tested: $57,450 Performance: Legendary BMW straight 6 torque and horsepower Pulls like a freight train Paddle … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Chrysler 200C 4-door sedan Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 184 horsepower 173 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 23/City—36/Highway—28/Combined Base Price: $25,995 As Tested: $30,475 Performance: Nine-speed automatic transmission Ample power Smooth highway ride Unique, but fine rotary … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE 4-door sedan Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 gas plus Synergy electric motor, 200 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 40/City—38/Highway—40/Combined Base Price: $27,995 As Tested: $32,133 Performance: Strong acceleration and torque Smooth highway ride Seamless transition … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Honda Accord Sport 4-door sedan Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 189 horsepower 182 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—34/Highway—27/Combined Base Price: $23,865 As Tested: $24,655 Performance: Peppy four-cylinder engine Powerful and smooth Great 6-speed manual transmission Smooth clutch … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Acura RDX AWD Tech Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 273 horsepower 251 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—27/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $39,995 As Tested: $40,890 Performance: Excellent, smooth Acura V-6 engine Equally smooth automatic transmission with paddle shifters Lively acceleration … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT sedan Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 23/City—30/Highway—26/Combined Base Price: $21,595 As Tested: $27,555 Performance: Good horsepower and torque, but far below Lancer Evolution Enjoyable on twisty roads … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Honda C-RV AWD Touring Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 185 horsepower 181 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 26/City—33/Highway—28/Combined Base Price: $32,770 As Tested: $33,600 Performance: Smooth i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Earth Dreams Direct Injection Efficient CVT transmission Real … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan Engine: 1.8-liter I-4, 143 horsepower 129 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 30/City—39/Highway—33/Combined Base Price: $24,340 As Tested: $25,130 Performance: Smooth 4-cylinder engine with good mix of power and economy Very nice … read more