Category Archives: sporty cars

2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo – Drive Review

Posted on September 10, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo 5-passenger subcompact is available as a sedan or hatchback. The new 2.5-L turbo is rated at 250-hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive is standard. It’s quick, … Continue reading →

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2021 BMW 4-Series Convertible – Drive Review

Posted on July 13, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

BMW has brought back a soft top on the 4 Series convertible. Riding on an all new platform the soft top also brings weight reduction, greater cargo space and a lower center of gravity for improved handling. There’s a choice … Continue reading →

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2021 MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV

Posted on March 16, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The new 4-door 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman has been updated with new exterior and interior design elements along with enhancements in technology and equipment offerings. The 2021 MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV is the plug-in hybrid variant. It is powered … Continue reading →

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2021 Hyundai N Line

Posted on November 28, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Hyundai’s high performance N line-up was developed to make the driver’s heart beat faster whenever they’re behind the wheel. Hyundai has announced it will bring to market a total of seven new N and N Line models in sports, sedan … Continue reading →

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2020 Mini Cooper SE – drive review

Posted on November 6, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 MINI Cooper SE 3-door hatch is the automaker’s first all-electric model. With a price tag starting at $29,900 the SE has an EPA-rated driving range of 110 miles per charge. The MINI Cooper SE drives like an electric … Continue reading →

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2020 Ford Edge ST – Drive Review

Posted on October 30, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Ford Performance Team put their fingerprint on the Ford Edge. Now you can haul stuff really fast. Edge ST features a specially tuned 335hp 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine. With 380 lb.-ft. of torque, a quick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission … Continue reading →

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2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost – Drive Review

Posted on October 9, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost has 310hp coming from its 2.3L 4-cylinder to get you down the road. A new High Performance Package boosts that to 330hp. The days are long gone of low-performing entry level sport cars. The new … Continue reading →

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2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Posted on September 8, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Over a million MX-5 Miatas have been produced during the more than 30 years it has been on the road. The fun-to-drive Miata is plenty comfortable for two average size adults and its free-revving 181-horsepower 2.0-L gets you going quickly. … Continue reading →

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2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible – Drive Review

Posted on July 24, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Seats for four to experience the twin-turbocharged 4.4-L V8 with 600-HP that’s boosted to 617-HP on the M8 Competition. An 8-speed automatic drives the xDrive all-wheel drive system that is standard equipped. Zero to 60 is in a very quick … Continue reading →

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2020 Dodge Challenger GT AWD – Drive Review

Posted on March 26, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Dodge Challenger is the first and only 2-door muscle car offering all-wheel drive. The Challenger GT AWD with its 305-horsepower V6 delivers plenty of performance. Its rear-wheel biased AWD system automatically puts power to the front wheels when needed. … Continue reading →

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