Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
In its third generation the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e has entered the electric era. It’s a big, heavy machine, but remains nimble on the road.
In its third generation the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e has entered the electric era. It’s a big, heavy machine, but remains nimble on the road.
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T is a sedan that can seat 5, has lots of standard equipment, massive trunk space & excellent fuel economy—for about $20,000.
The 2016 Lexus ES 300h cruises very nicely. Get it out on the open road and the hybrid efficiency, a comfortable and spacious interior for five adults, entertainment choices to keep all those passengers occupied for long road trips, an exterior design that is unique in its class and smooth drivability reward you in miles and miles of high quality touring.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 marks a new direction and stakes out new ground for where Volvo says it wants to go. It does it with style and technology.
Considering the standard equipment, large interior and trunk space and excellent fuel economy, the 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI should be on your shopping list.
The 2016 Kia Optima SX Limited 2.0L is a stylish, quiet, comfortable and fully optioned midsize sedan for well-under $40,000.
The 2016 Fiat 500e is what EVs are all about; a zippy little car that can be tossed around corners and delivers more fun than you expect. It is a great around-town urban vehicle, stylish enough to be noticed while practical enough to be functional.
Giving a nod backward towards its roots, Acura, Honda’s luxury division, again offers a less-is-more entry luxury compact car, the 2016 Acura ILX.
The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron is an easy car to like. The 20+ miles of electric range means you can cruise around town and never use an ounce of gasoline, but because it has an engine on board you can be good for more than 400 miles of cruising and still get respectable hybrid fuel economy.
The 2016 Scion FR-S earns high marks for a fixed-roof sports car. You can spend much more for sports cars, but the fun-per-dollar equation will never be higher.