Road Test: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI – DSG Automatic
While both TDIs are very nice cars and equally worth owning, I lean towards the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI with the automatic versus the manual.
Road Test: 2015 Ford Escape
What you get with the 2015 Ford Escape is an SUV that is secure, confidence inspiring and pleasing to hustle along a back road. It also has a sexy appearance, a top-notch interior along with more connectivity and high-tech features than any competitor. As an added incentive, the fuel economy is damn good.
Road Test: 2014 Dodge Dart GT and Dart Limited
The 2014 Dodge Dart does this well with its Italian heritage and distinctive styling that separates it from other compact sedans that tend to look pretty much the same. Dodge also did a fine job with the interior design, roominess and instrument and infotainment system layout.
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD
The Highlander Hybrid was completely redesigned for 2014. Toyota did a good job in softening the edges and making the Highlander more contemporary and in line with the fierce competition in the midsize SUV market.
Road Test: 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX
The 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid has freshened styling, technology upgrades and mechanical improvements to make it worth adding to the list of good-looking five-passenger cars.
Road Test: 2014 Ford Fusion Energi
Compared to its head-to-head competition from Toyota and Honda the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi has more power, more electric-only range and comparable EPA mileage ratings. We think it’s got styling that puts it beyond those two and pricing that’s comparable when you look at equipment.
Road Test: 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
The 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Clean Fleet Report drove for a week is all the car you would want – or need – in a midsize sedan.
Road Test: 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV is a comfortable commuter with actual room for four full-size adults (five if some are less than full-size) with excellent fuel economy.
Road Test: 2014 Subaru Outback
The 2014 Subaru Outback earns inclusion in our All-Wheel Drive 30 MPG Club. The mainstream 2.5i model has an EPA estimated 30 mpg highway/24 mpg city and a combined rating of 26 mpg when equipped with a continuous variable transmission (CVT). Choose the manual shifter and fuel economy drops to 29/22 highway/city and 24 combined.
Road Test: 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
Let’s not talk minivans in general, but specifically the 2014 Honda Odyssey, regardless of the trim level. This car is massively roomy, convenient with five doors (three electrically powered), ample storage space and versatile seating configurations, an entertainment system to satisfy front and rear occupants, a top safety rating and best-in-class fuel economy.