Behind The Wheel
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
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 supercharged, 302 horsepower 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—35/Highway—28/Combined Base Price: $39,000 As Tested: $46,525 Performance: Impressive power from a small displacement engine Lots of torque; good acceleration … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Kia K900 Engine: 5.0-liter V-8, 420 horsepower 376 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 15/City—23/Highway—18/Combined Base Price: $59,500 As Tested: $66,400 Performance: Very smooth, powerful V-8 Quick acceleration Muscle car exhaust note, but not raucous Smooth efficient … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT-S Engine: 3.0-liter V-6, 224 horsepower 215 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—28/Highway—23/Combined Base Price: $28,195 As Tested: $35,145 Performance: Strong V-6 engine is a good match for hefty SUV Impressive fuel economy … read more
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Engine: 3.6-liter H-6 Boxer design, 256 horsepower 247 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT with 6-speed manual mode, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—27/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $32,995 As Tested: $36,040 Performance: Strong six-cylinder engine Smooth transmission with welcome manual mode … read more