First drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra has a new wrapper, but old strengths still drive it forward The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan grows in size and gets more upscale features, but its sporty look can’t disguise that value is prioritized over performance. Toyota expands fuel pump recall to 1.5M …
Read More »First drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra has a new wrapper, but old strengths still drive it forward
By Brian Wong The Hyundai Elantra compact sedan has traditionally stood out for its value and not much else. Previous generations of the car were among the most understated vehicles on the road, devoid of style or clear identifying details. I tried to picture an Elantra from before 2010 and …
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What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Lexus LX? What does it compare to? The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is a luxurious three-row SUV with decidedly rugged underpinnings. Compare it to the Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, BMW X7, and Toyota Land Cruiser. Is the 2021 Lexus LX a …
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What kind of car is the 2021 Mazda CX-9? What does it compare to? The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is a three-row, seven-seat crossover that is one of the most stylish of its kind. It’s a rival for cars like the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, even the Volvo XC90. Is the …
Read More »2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo Review: Long On Style, Short On Refinement
Verdict 6.3 / 10 With the tall-hatchback Soul and the compact Sportage, one might think Kia has the crossover market covered. But there’s enough room between the former’s front-drive-only configuration and the latter’s near-$ 24,000 price for the sporty, stylish 2021 Kia Seltos, a subcompact CUV that’s built on the …
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What kind of car is the 2021 Mazda CX-5? What does it compare to? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a five-seat compact crossover SUV that puts ride and handling at the top of its priority list. Its competition includes the Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan, and Volvo XC40. Is the 2021 …
Read More »2021 Mazda CX-5 review, Porsche Carrera GT revisited, Toyota expands FCEV stations: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Mazda CX-5 review With a TCC Rating of 6.7 out of 10, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 handles very well, but it’s smaller than rivals and has distracting infotainment. 2021 Audi Q3 SUV gets new trim, costs $ 35,095 A new version of the 2021 Audi Q3 trades off some …
Read More »2021 Kia Rio
Overview The 2021 Kia Rio sedan and hatchback are classified as economical subcompact cars—we used to call such cars “econoboxes”—but they’re surprisingly more sophisticated than that. The Kia couple share a cabin design that exudes an elegant simplicity thanks to a smart layout and pleasing materials. On the flip side, …
Read More »2021 Audi Q3 SUV gets new trim, costs $35,095
The 2021 Audi Q3 compact crossover SUV comes with a new entry-level trim, a lower starting price, and a less potent engine than the 2020 version, Audi announced this week. The new Q3 40 slides in under the Q3 45 and shaves $ 700 off of last year’s starting price …
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