With an upscale exterior design, plus an interior finished to look much better than basic transportation, the smallest Mazda sold in America starts at $21,500.
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On the Road Review: Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss LT
The newest Silverado, upsized last year, offers the roomiest cabin, the largest pickup bed, plus revised powertrains that should cover any consumer’s operating needs.
On the Road Review: Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Like the Wrangler the Gladiator has a five passenger cabin, but it also has a five foot truck bed.
On the Road Review: Honda CR-V Hybrid
The Honda CR-V debuted in 1997. Millions have been sold since and this crossover has now displaced the Civic and Accord as the brand’s mainstay product.
On the Road Review: Ford Super Duty Tremor
Full-size, heavy-duty series pickup truck sales are blistering hot, writes our reviewer, since these models now offer driving aids, comfort and performance in line with many of today’s luxury vehicles.
On the Road Review: Lincoln Corsair Reserve Edition
Our reviewer says, “This new Corsair is going to shake up the premium end of the class like the previous MKC never did.” Pricing starts at a class-competitive $35,945 and goes to $49,000+ for full trim.
On the Road Review: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Slightly larger than Toyota’s Camry or the Honda Accord, the Sonata now comes with free maintenance for three years/36,000 miles. Pricing starts at $27,750, about $3,500 more than an exclusively gas-fueled model.
On the Road Review: Kia Seltos SX Turbo
The Seltos immediately sets itself apart from its primary rivals with more distinctive styling.
On the Road Review: Hyundai Genesis G70 AWD Sport
“The G70 is a polished performer, period,” says our reviewer. “Even more impressive, the Genesis is thousands less than its rivals—delivering German-like competence, without the German-car price.”
On the Road Review: Toyota 4Runner Limited
Toyota’s mid-size 4Runner SUV is now in its fifth generation since its 1984 debut and it remains a best seller, outpacing the brand’s own Tundra and the entire lineups of Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Lincoln, Volvo and more.