With unique styling, a choice of a four- or six-cylinder engine, the ability to tow and one of the least expensive three-row vehicles on the market—starting at less than $24,000—the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander deserves to be on your shopping list.
Sport utility vehicles and crossovers are popular because they are functional. One trip to Costco is enough to convince many families that a Prius won’t cut it. Regular trips up to the mountains in the winter to ski could similarly motivate a car buyer to look for an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle rather than the front-wheel drive found on most high-mileage hybrids. All of which leaves the environmentally conscious consumer with some tough choices.
With the 2017 Mazda CX-5, Mazda has thrown down the gauntlet to those competitors to step up their style game and sharpen their driving skills.
Once a year a group of automotive journalists including Clean Fleet Report gathers at WAH Media Day to drive a selection of the latest models available.
The 2017 Mazda CX-3’s strengths of looks, driving dynamics, interior polish, 30+ MPG fuel economy and technology won me over
This hybrid buyers guide shows the most practical car choices for passengers and our environment, too.
While it is not the leader in fuel economy, the 2017 Ford Escape is not far off and deserves a look for any shopper considering a compact crossover SUV.
Remember, you control the car, and that means you control the fuel economy so hybrid driving techniques are important to get max mpg.
The 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid AWD offers clean styling, a spacious interior with convenient and desirable seating and storage flexibility.
Toyota’s stone honest reliability, distinction when parked at Restoration Hardware & seriously high-tech safety gear, take out the 2016 RX Lexus 450h hybrid.