Category: fuel economy

  • 2018 Volvo XC60 – Drive Review

    Redesigned for 2018. One of three finalists in the running to be named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. Luxury, comfort, beauty and performance all can be found in the 2018 Volvo XC60. Volvo says the new XC60 is one of the safest cars ever made. Prices start at $41,500. Read more right here.…

  • 2018 Hyundai Sonata – Drive Review

    The 5-passenger, front-wheel drive Sonata has been redesigned for 2018. It’s offered in a number of models with different powertrains—Sonata, Sonata 2.0T, Sonata Eco, Sonata Hybrid and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. I recently drove the 2018 Sonata Limited powered by a 185-HP 2.4-L 4-cylinder. There are many good choices in the midsize sedan segment. The Sonata fits in…

  • 2017 Ford Fusion Energi – Drive Review

    The 5-passenger Ford Fusion Energi is rated to have a 610-mile driving range on a full tank of gasoline and full battery charge. Ford says it’s the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in America. Priced starting at $34,120, the 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder together with the electric motor has a combined 188-HP and delivers…

  • 2018 Chevrolet Traverse – Drive Report

    The three-row 2018 Chevrolet Traverse midsize SUV is all-new with more room, more power and less weight. The Traverse can seat up to eight with more rear passenger legroom that makes for a comfortable drive. Prices start at $29,980 and go up to $52,100 plus the $945 destination charge. Plenty of cargo room combined with the…

  • 2018 Kia Rio – Drive Report

    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 starts at $14,200. Read more right here. @1ChicagoCarguy

  • 2017 BMW i3 – Drive Report

    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 power. For 2018 its exterior design has been enhanced giving the BMW i3 a wider…

  • 2017 Land Rover Discovery Td6 – Drive Review

    The fifth generation Land Rover Discovery combines a radical new exterior design with a highly versatile interior that’s capable of seating up to seven. It’s a go anywhere, extremely capable on- and off-road SUV. Gas or Diesel power gives you the choice of brawn or economy. Lots of engine torque makes for good trailer towing.…

  • 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan – Drive Report

    Volkswagen has an all-new, longer and roomier, seven-passenger Tiguan for 2018. VW says it’s the new king of the concrete jungle, and it just may be. Prices start at $25,345 and you can get front-drive or all-wheel drive in each of the four trim levels. Its turbo 4-cylinder puts out 184HP and there’s an 8-speed…

  • 2017 Jeep Compass – Drive Review

    All-new for 2017, the Jeep Compass has been nicely refined over the previous generation.  And yet, it’s very much a Jeep with outstanding off-road creds. For on-road use, and that’s all some drivers do, it comes in front-wheel drive. If you venture into the hills or get lots of snow in your neighborhood, a 4X4…

  • 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric – Drive Report

    Perhaps a perfect Chicago car! Yes, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric with its 124 mile driving range, compact exterior combined with 5-peson seating and a roomy rear cargo area would do the job very adequately. It’s priced at $29,500, before any Federal tax credits or local incentives, and available right now to buy–no deposit needed…