With its taut suspension tuned for precise maneuvers and a quick rack and pinion steering system aboard, Kia's mid-size sedan hugs contours of the road and carves out crisp corners when wiggling around curves in the hills. Read More »
This is a car that, particularly when fitted with the bigger of its two V6 engines, feels like it could come from Munich or Stuttgart. It's firm and engaging, with power sent to the rear wheels like any proper sports sedan, and a steering and suspension system that work together to transmit tiny vibrations to the driver — the kind of vibrations that the rest of the Lexus lineup works so hard to filter out Read More »
The 2013 Lexus ES 350 gets a new, more aggressive look up front as part of a complete redesign for 2013. It's now based on the Toyota Avalon instead of the Camry. Of all the changes this year, perhaps the most noticeable is a roomier back seat. It has several inches of extra legroom compared to the older Lexus ES design. Read More »
The LX570 is a luxury version of the Toyota Land Cruiser, already a legend for its off-road capability, comfort and longevity. The Land Cruiser is also not cheap, starting over $78,000. Considering the Lexus version starts around $81,000, ever so slightly more than the Toyota, it's really not much of a premium to pay for the luxury branding. Read More »
Stylists at Lexus have carved a bold new face on the 2013 RX 350 with the low-sloping hood crowned by a pinched grille with chrome fins and low intake valence, plus canted lamp clusters mounted at the top of front corners accented by outlines of LED running lights. Read More »
This sleek sports coupe, derived from Audi's A5 compact grand touring series, skews toward that rare and sporty realm of refined European muscle cars with a supercharged V6 aboard and the choice of a 6-speed shift-it-yourself manual gearbox or 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic automati Read More »
The new electric power steering mechanism, rarely seen under the hood of a pickup truck, aids our effort to connect all of those corners by producing responsive and predictable turns with a fine on-center feel. More quick action comes from accelerator and brake pedals, thanks to huge disc brakes for all four wheels and a new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 base engine which delivers up to 305 hp through an awesome TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with best-in-class fuel economy scores climbing to 25 mpg. Read More »
Fusion presents a muscular hood shape and aggressive prow capped by a six-sided grille with chrome-coated fins, narrow corner headlamp clusters, taut fender bulges over wheelwells and a crisp tail design with bisected LED lamps and dual exhaust pipes protruding beneath smooth fascia. Read More »
The five-door minivan, dressed in smooth sheetmetal that stretches over 16 feet long and packing a forceful yet fuel-thrifty V6 powertrain, stocks standard leather upholstery on all trims for 2013 and represents a plush statement of carload transportation bringing a refined ride quality and 40+ available safety and technology features. Read More »
