First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra
Nissan has upped the quality, handling and quietness, so the new 2016 Nissan Sentra continues to be a serious player in the compact car class.
Road Test: 2016 Scion iA with Six-Speed Manual
With intense competition in the subcompact category, the 2016 Scion iA needed to have its game face on. Among others, the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Kia Forte, Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Versa and Chevrolet Spark and Sonic all are established in the market and have a following. Basing the iA on the Mazda2 gave Scion a head start with solid Mazda design and build quality plus excellent highway fuel economy of 41 mpg.
Road Test: 2016 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel
Only Chevrolet offers a full-size sedan with a CNG option, the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel.
Road Test: 2016 Honda Fit
None of the competitors to of the 2016 Honda Fit provide the type of space versatility the Fit does. Plus, the Fit delivers unexpected performance, a long list of standard and available features and exceptional fuel economy.
Road Test: 2016 Scion iM
The 2016 Scion iM with its high highway mileage, comfortable ride, roomy interior and standard equipment make it better-suited as a commuter car than a sporty five-door.
Road Test: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE Automatic
In its sixth generation, the 2015 Jetta 1.8T SE has had minor but important interior and exterior design changes that continue its top ranking in the compact category for comfort, interior spaciousness, fuel economy and ease of operation.
Road Test: 2016 Honda HR-V AWD
If practical, well-engineered interior versatility and fuel economy are your priorities, the 2016 Honda HR-V could be the subcompact crossover for you.
Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima
As Nissan’s flagship car, it was important that design and styling were the pacing items to set the 2016 Nissan Maxima apart from its many competitors in the midsize sedan category.
Road Test: 2016 Fiat 500X
If you are looking for Italian automotive design with a lineage of Ferrari, Lancia and Alfa Romeo, or maybe recalling the great Italian fashion icons such as Armani, Gucci and Versace, then the 500X is for you.
Road Test: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Criticized for its previous hybrid’s middling fuel economy, Hyundai engineers meticulously rethought and re-engineered the hybrid system that casts aside that criticism. The 2016 Hyundai .Sonata Hybrid SE now has an all-40 MPG government rating