Road Test: 2018 Toyota Yaris SE Liftback
The 2018 Toyota Yaris SE Liftback should be on your shopping list if you spend much of your time driving around town or on a daily commute of say, about 50 miles or so.
The 2018 Toyota Yaris SE Liftback should be on your shopping list if you spend much of your time driving around town or on a daily commute of say, about 50 miles or so.
A roomy interior, long list of standard equipment, excellent fuel economy and an outstanding warranty make the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited a must-see when shopping for a midsize sedan.
For years, friends who weren’t looking to get a kick out of driving, but just wanted something to go from point A to B economically and reliably, Toyota’s Corolla was one of my top recommendations. Today, after spending a week in the 2018 Toyota Corolla, I still recommend it.
With so much demand for SUVS and crossovers, sedans are becoming rarer in showrooms. But if you want a nice, roomy one that offers hybrid technology, the 2018 Lexus ES 300h is an excellent choice.
The all-new 2019 Lexus ES arrives in showrooms in September. The seven-generation model is longer, wider, slightly lower and the most fuel-efficient, and surely the sportiest-looking ES ever.
If you want a compact car you can buy without worry that will give you years of reliable service but few thrills, the 2018 Toyota Corolla remains a very viable choice.
The 2018 Honda Fit is well-named. It isn’t too big, isn’t too small—it’s a good fit no matter what size the occupants are and the yawning hatch can gobble up everything from large boxes to bikes to furniture.
I am a fan of hatchbacks with their size and versatility over a sedan. In the case of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel manual hatch there is much to like, with sharp looks and a real world 50 mpg on the highway.
The big news for green car fans is that the 2019 Lexus ES 300h hybrid gets an estimated 44 mpg, up four mpg from the previous model, according to Lexus.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox diesel holds its own with competitors regarding fit and finish, technology, safety features and styling.