Monthly Archives: October 2017

2018 Kia Rio – Drive Report

Posted on October 26, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

The 2018 Kia Rio is dynamic, stylish, and capable. Offered in the choice of a 4-door sedan or a 5-door hatchback. It’s equally at home in the urban jungle or out on the open road. Sedan pricing starts at $13,900 and the 5-door hatchback … Continue reading →

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – Drive Report

Posted on October 19, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

For 2017, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is offered in Premium and Platinum models, starting at $41,995. With the available $7,500 federal tax credit, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid pricing theoretically starts as low as $34,495, not including any additional state or local … Continue reading →

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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – Down the Quarter Mile

Posted on October 13, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

On the invite of the Dodge SRT team I had the privilege of piloting the 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon down a drag strip quarter mile. Along with other select automotive writers from across the U.S. we made solo passes … Continue reading →

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2017 BMW i3 – Drive Report

Posted on October 10, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

The BMW i3 was named the 2017 World Urban Car of the Year. The i3 is the bestselling compact battery-electric vehicle in the premium compact segment worldwide since it was launched in 2014. Driving range is 114 miles on pure battery … Continue reading →

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