Outback remains a great AWD family mover, now with more power and a quieter interior with luxury trim.
2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL
Elantra offers value with distinctive looks, spunky performance ... Surprises tend to hang out at the low end of the automotive market, where expectations may be lower because, well, prices are lower. That continues to be the case with Hyundai’s popular Elantra compact sedan, refined and upgraded for 2021. I had the SEL model, just... Continue Reading →
2020 Nissan Versa SR
New Versa SR proves you can get a lot for a little ... Bare bones cars are a rarity today as even the low-cost sedans that serve as entry-level vehicles for most car makes are far from what we would have called “basic transportation” just a decade or two ago when cars still had crank... Continue Reading →
2020 Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid
Corolla hybrid delivers high value, high mpg, low cost … After 60 years in the U.S. market Toyota continues to impress when it comes to value and its redesigned 2020 Corolla is a prime example. Toyota revamped its popular Corolla to lower its ride height, widen its track, lower the cowl for better visibility and... Continue Reading →
2018 Kia Rio EX hatch
Cute Rio hatchback a sporty low-cost option ... I liked the high-value Hyundai Accent sedan a week ago, so it stands to reason I’d like its cousin, the sportier looking Kia Rio hatchback this week. Accent no longer comes in a hatch, so if you prefer this body style, which I do, the Rio is... Continue Reading →