Tag: review

Spiced: 2016 Ford Edge Sport

It was time for some change. For 2015, Ford brought some serious improvement with the second-generation Edge. For 2016, Ford sprinkled in additional features and more standard equipment. The Edge is unique, offering more interior space than most crossovers in its class without stepping into the three-row category. […]

Crossed Over: 2016 Mazda CX-3

A new breed of crossover has arrived, aimed at making another class of car obsolete. The compact crossover is a relatively new idea billed as more utilitarian without sacrificing size or efficiency. But yet another crossover variant makes us nervous. The SUV and extended cab pickup truck market […]

Less is More: 2015 Infiniti QX60

This spring, we tested Infiniti’s full-size SUV, the QX80. Then, in the heat of the summer, we sampled its sporty crossover, the QX70. That left us the fall to try out the Infiniti QX60. Despite what the name might suggest, the QX60 is larger than the QX70, being […]

Artificial Heart: 2016 Kia Soul EV

You can’t build an opinion with one data point. After a mostly-successful week with our first-ever electric vehicle test, Kia wanted to know if we’d like to try another. Without much consideration, we decided that yes, we would. After all, once you’ve driven the world’s most affordable EV, […]

Fitting In: 2016 Honda HR-V

The Honda HR-V is an all-new market entry for Honda. It’s based on the fun and well-put-together Fit, which we drove earlier this year. The question isn’t whether or not Honda packaged the HR-V well enough to sell, but rather if the HR-V is as fun as the […]

Stand-Out: 2015 Hyundai Elantra Sport

The market is filled with compact vehicles, leaving consumers with plenty of choices. Why choose the Hyundai Elantra? In today’s day and age, frequent restyling and a long list of standard features are required to maintain consumer interest. Although the current generation Elantra debuted in 2011, Hyundai has […]