Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S
As base model cars go, the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S with the 6-speed manual transmission is one of the best deals you can get.
As base model cars go, the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S with the 6-speed manual transmission is one of the best deals you can get.
This hot hatch is getting hotter, as the 2023 Honda Civic Type R will be the most powerful Civic ever.
Hatchbacks have appeal because the fifth door and good cargo space make for a versatile car. The 2022 Kia Rio S ups the equation with superb fuel economy, a roomy cabin, and an excellent warranty.
The completely new 2022 Honda Civic sedan just may be the most significant Civic yet in its almost 50-year history.
While a regular hybrid can take away half a car’s CO2 emissions, a plug-in hybrid like the 2021 BMW 330e, driven locally most of the time, can do even better.
The 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan is rated at a stellar 52 mpg. We didn’t believe it, and we were right. In 286 miles of cruising Southern California freeways, Clean Fleet Report averaged 56.4 mpg.
A big shout-out as the 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback does not disappoint, delivering a fun and nimble driving experience.
The 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD Premium is not aiming to be a hot hatch, but maybe more a sporty hatch, which it accomplishes nicely.
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV gets more than 50 mpg, can go at least 29 miles on pure electricity (which will easily satisfy most daily tasks), has a roomy interior, modern design and the best warranty in the business.
The quick take is the 2020 Honda Civic 1.5L Touring offers fun and reasonable performance in well-built compact sedan. The ride is accommodating, the cabin quiet, the fuel economy very respectable, and it is priced competitively.