Model Tested: 2015 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT Engine: 5.3-liter V-8 gas, 355 horsepower 383 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 16/City—22/Highway—18/Combined Base Price: $57,735 As Tested: $64,520 Performance: Muscular, powerful Trailer towing mode Trailer brake controller 7,300 pound GVW rating Locking rear differential Good electric power steering Strong four-wheel disc brakes Respectable […]
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 Volvo XC60
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 Brake Collision Warning with Auto Brake Lane departure warning Blind spot warning […]
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2015 BMW X4
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 shifters Sport, Comfort, and Eco mode buttons on console Solid, confident handling […]
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2015 Chrysler 200C
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 dial gear selector Electronic parking brake Digital and analog speedometer Blind spot […]
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2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid
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 between power modes Excellent fuel economy EV and ECO mode control buttons […]
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2015 Honda Accord Sport
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 and shifter Highly useful hill holding feature Very good four-wheel disc brakes […]
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2015 Acura RDX
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 Pleasant highway ride Pretty sporty for a compact crossover Good city-size vehicle […]
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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT
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 Rapid-fire paddle shifters Fun, responsive shifting Can be equipped with 5-speed manual […]
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2015 Honda CR-V
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 Time AWD with Intelligent Control System Pleasant highway ride Strong 4-wheel disc […]