Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 gas, 290 horsepower, 252 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—22/Highway—19/Combined Base Price: $36,000 As Tested: $41,695 Performance: Strong, efficient V-6 Good torque Economical on highway; we got a best of 27.3 mpg Smooth, pleasant highway ride AWD locking feature Downhill […]
Bruce Caldwell
A lifelong car enthusiast, Bruce Caldwell has an English degree from the University of Washington. In 1975 he joined CAR CRAFT as associate editor. He was a feature editor at HOT ROD and editor of Chevy High Performance, Muscle Car Review, Mustangs and Fords, Chevy Action, Corvette Milestones, Street Rod Quarterly, Mopar Milestones, Mustang Milestones, and Muscle Car Milestones. He has authored several best-selling automotive how-to books and written for numerous national magazines. He has tested over 2,000 new vehicles. He restores collector cars in a well-equipped home shop. Bruce is married with three children.
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2015 Mitsubishi Outland Sport
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 CVT transmission ECO mode We exceeded EPA highway estimate with 30.2 mpg […]
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2016 BMW 640i
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 perfect long distance touring coupe Inline six cylinder has lots of power […]
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2016 Kia Sedona
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 averaged 25.6 mpg highway 4×4 locking center differential Auto hold mode Pleasant […]
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2015 Buick Regal GS
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 GS mode is most responsive AWD is great in snow and heavy […]
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2015 Nissan Murano
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 economy Tow rating 3500 pounds Hill Assist Start Blind Spot Warning Around […]
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2015 Lincoln Navigator
Model Tested: 2015 Lincoln Navigator 4×4 Engine: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder gas, 380 horsepower, 460 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 15/City—20/Highway—17/Combined Base Price: $65,955 As Tested: $73,395 Performance: Excellent twin turbo V-6 engine Outstanding torque: 460 lb-ft Smooth performance Very comfortable highway ride Trendy 22-inch wheels Hill descent feature Navigator not likely to […]
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2016 Acura ILX
Model Tested: 2016 Acura ILX Tech Plus A-Spec Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gas, 201 horsepower, 180 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 25/City—36/Highway—29/Combined Base Price: $34,890 As Tested: $35,810 Performance: Strong, lively engine Excellent fuel economy We got 40.0 and 37.8 on highway trips Excellent dual-clutch 8-speed automatic Paddle shifters Comfortable highway ride […]
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2016 Mazda CX-5
Model Tested: 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gas, 184 horsepower, 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—30/Highway—26/Combined Base Price: $29,470 As Tested: $33,840 Performance: An excellent mix of pep and frugality We came very close to EPA estimates Great Skyactiv technology Following distance cruise control Lane departure […]