Road Test: 2019 Subaru Forester
Subaru models have edged upwards in price and features in recent years, but this year’s top-of-the-line 2019 Forester Touring is a statement of that aspiration.
Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD
A good example of Hyundai having something for everyone is the 2019 Kona Ultimate. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive with two engine options, this fun compact crossover has style and versatility for city and freeway driving.
Flash Drive: 2020 Jeep Gladiator 4X4
You are not going to find a tougher truck than the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. It only comes as a 4×4 and that’s what it’s designed for, so be prepared for a higher ride height and slightly rougher on-road ride than some of the competition.
Road Test: 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir
For the premium midsize SUV category, the 2019 Buick Enclave seats seven most comfortably in spacious surroundings.
Road Test: 2020 Toyota Prius Hybrid
So, what’s new for 2020 Toyota Prius? Well, there’s a new top-level model called the Limited.
Flash Drive: 2020 Mazda CX-30
The all-new 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be in dealerships mid-December, offering consumers a five-seat compact crossover that will immediately climb to the top of the best-in-class list.
Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport M/T
Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport with the six-speed manual transmission. We begrudgingly handed back the keys after appreciating what a nice car we were driving that can be had for about $23,500.
Road Test: 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4X4
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4X4 is about as throwback and old school as you can get. Remove the roof and side panels, lay the windshield flat, and you almost get whooshed back to 1945 when the earliest ancestor of this creature was patrolling the battlefields of Europe.
Road Test: 2019 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV
This year Nissan offers two versions of the Leaf. The standard model, which was all-new in 2018, has a 150-mile all-electric driving range; new for 2019, the Leaf Plus can go up to 226 miles.
Road Test: 2019 Fiat 500e
Even with the limitations versus its competitors–not having the most driving range, fastest charging or largest interior–the 2019 Fiat 500e shines as a city car. It is zippy and fun to drive and does this carrying two adults comfortably up front.