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.
For the future, the first thing is for Mitsubishi to take the good from the 2018 Eclipse Cross, and there are many, as they have produced a well-equipped small crossover for under $24,000.
Effortless power from the smooth V6 and a seamless-shifting transmission, good handling and a solid road feel make the 2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir a very pleasant car to drive. The well-appointed interior is comfortable and welcoming. The 30 mpg EPA highway rating was encouraging, but we exceeded that number.
The Lexus 2018 LC 500h hybrid luxury grand tourer is deadly gorgeous, unworldly comfortable and blessedly fun to drive. If that’s not enough to get your attention, how does 35 mpg highway and 26 mpg city sound?
Choose from two models of the Korea-built 2018 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV–base and Limited. The latter includes strategically placed leather on the inside and blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert for extra safety.
With ample room for passengers and their cargo, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure doubles as a good family crossover and, with the mild ruggedness upgrades, a mild off-roader.
The 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid large midsize sedan is designed for Americans and built in Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky, plant. A Toyota flagship for a quarter century, it’s roomy and well-equipped hybrid version returns for 2019.
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club has superior performance and is a blast to drive. You will enjoy tossing around this lightweight convertible sports car knowing it is by far the lowest priced two-seat, rear-wheel drive convertible on the market, therefore offering the most topless fun for the money.
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast is as fun to drive as it looks. It is peppy, sips fuel, hauls most of your stuff with the rear seat folded flat, has excellent visibility for the driver, and looks cool in the process.
The 2019 Honda Insight is brand new, but it’s not a new model name for Honda.