Road Test: 2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6L Turbo
The 2016 Kia Optima impressed me with peppy acceleration and excellent fuel economy, gentle exterior restyling and an all-new interior design; it’s upped the game for midsize sedan buyers.
The 2016 Kia Optima impressed me with peppy acceleration and excellent fuel economy, gentle exterior restyling and an all-new interior design; it’s upped the game for midsize sedan buyers.
The 2016 Lexus NX 300h AWD has a comfortable and spacious interior for five adults with enough carrying capacity to haul their luggage.
The 2016 Ford Escape delivers 30+ mpg, plenty of power from its EcoBoost engine and a liftgate you can open with the wave of your foot. Outfitted in Platinum trim it has touches of luxury and abundant technology that can aid driving pleasure and enhance safety.
The 2016 BMW 328d Sports Wagon is designed to go anywhere there’s a road and haul a good portion of people and things while still delivering top-drawer fuel economy and BMW performance and luxury.
Honda is well-known for its customer loyalty and high-quality vehicles. If you have never been a Honda owner, take the opportunity to visit your local dealer and take the 2016 Honda HR-V for a lengthy test drive.
To put it mildly, a hybrid F-150 pickup is a bold move by Ford. It’s the automaker’s single most important vehicle; the top seller and profit machine that pays the light bills in Dearborn. But Ford isn’t afraid to gamble with their top seller.
To make the 2017 Cadillac XT5 a true world car Cadillac obviously has a lot riding on this new design and has adopted a slogan of Dare Greatly to hopefully get them there.
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has good fuel economy, excellent handling and clean styling that make it a keen competitor in its class. However, that excellent handling and spirited engine give the Jetta 2.0T a leg up on the others because it is so fun to drive.
What Acura has accomplished with the MDX is a great blend of sedan and sport utility. It dominates the luxury seven-seat crossover SUV market for one simple reason: it does everything well. Whether you want a luxurious family hauler, an agile and fun-driving machine, or just seek the quiet and comfort of a luxury brand, the 2016 Acura MDX has it.
The refined engine and transmission along with driver and passenger comfort is why the 2016 Honda Accord, now in its ninth generation, has been a top seller in the midsize category for many years. With the Accord Touring V6 Honda has a credible entry as a sporty family sedan.