Wednesday, August 13, 2014

The Car Connection

The Car Connection


Acura TSX

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 06:37 PM PDT

The Acura TSX is offered as either a four-door sedan or a five-door wagon, and for many model years of the past decade it's arguably been the most engaging model that Honda makes Part sport sedan, part fuel-efficient and well-equipped compact luxury sedan, the TSX has been considered in the same group as the Volvo S60, Audi A4, and Buick Regal, as...

Acura ILX

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 05:45 PM PDT

The Acura ILX is the smallest car in the Acura lineup. It was introduced as a new model for 2013, and was designed to be attractive to a younger, 'entry luxury' crowd. For a more detailed look at the ILX, including trim levels and pricing, see our full review of the 2014 Acura ILX. And check out The Car Connection's coverage of the 2014 Acura ILX...

Acura TL

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 05:02 PM PDT

The Acura TL sat between the larger RLX and smaller TSX and ILX models in the Acura range. It was a mid-size luxury sedan, replaced in 2014 by the Acura TSX. For all the latest information on the TL—including pictures, specs, and pricing, see our full review of the 2014 Acura TL. With a price tag that's a bargain compared to some other...

Kia Forte

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 04:43 PM PDT

The Kia Forte is offered as either a two-door “Koup” or a compact four-door sedan. The Forte was redesigned for the 2014 model year, replacing the Spectra and Spectra 5 in the Kia lineup and creating an attractive and worthy contender in the small economy car segment. Now, after an unusually short model life of just four years, the...

Kia Sorento

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 04:43 PM PDT

The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover that can seat up to five passengers. Even though the Sorento shares many of its underpinnings with the Hyundai Santa Fe, the Sorento has evolved from its earlier life as a traditional SUV to a more modern, car-like crossover. The Sorento has several available choices, like all-wheel drive and the option of...

Kia Soul

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 04:42 PM PDT

The Kia Soul is a tall, quirky hatchback—depending on one's perspective—that has a combination of functionality and economy for its proportions and price. It competes with the Scion xD, Nissan Cube, and Honda Fit, all of which have edgy styling, too. See the Kia Soul compared to its competitors. See our full rating and review for all...

Kia Sportage

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 04:42 PM PDT

The Kia Sportage is a stylish, high-tech crossover that looks and feels more advanced and sophisticated than earlier generations. It’s smaller than the mid-size Sorento and larger than the compact Soul, which has become popular for a very different market. See our 2014 Kia Sportage review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas...

Acura RDX

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 04:27 PM PDT

The Acura RDX is a luxurious compact crossover that can seat five passengers. It’s more conservative than the previous sporty generation, which makes it more attractive to the mainstream market. The RDX may share a few of its components with the Honda CR-V, but it competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, Audi Q5, and the BMW X3. For a more...

Acura RLX

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 04:01 PM PDT

The Acura RLX is a full-size luxury sedan that’s meant to bring the brand upmarket from previous models with its pricing and equipment options. It replaces the RL in the Acura lineup. As the biggest, most technology-rich offering in the Acura lineup, the RLX brings with it several new features that highlight its place in the brand. A new...

Ferrari 458 Italia

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 03:55 PM PDT

The Ferrari 458 follows in the footsteps of the F430, 360 Modena, and the F355, with its mid-engine V-8 and rear-wheel drive layout. It’s one of the most technically advanced and most stylish supercars currently on the market. For more on the latest example of the car, read our review of the 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia. Tracing the 458's lineage...

2015 Volvo S80

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 03:34 PM PDT

Stately yet curvaceous, the 2015 Volvo S80 is the brand’s flagship sedan, updated for 2015 with a host of changes to the interior, drivetrain, and more.The exterior of the 2015 S80 remains largely unchanged, though a new wider chrome trim molding on the trunk lid adds some shine to the S80 T5 Drive-E model, which also gets new...

2014 Honda Pilot

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 03:34 PM PDT

The 2014 Honda Pilot offers up great space, good handling, available all-wheel drive, and overall. Overall, it's a great multitasker for the family, and that's part of the reason it's been a best-seller for many years. The current Pilot isn't quite our favorite three-row crossover. It still has a thoughtfully executed interior, an...

2014 Dodge Durango

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 03:19 PM PDT

The 2014 Dodge Durango isn't quite a crossover, yet it's less ardent about off-roading than some other SUVs. Instead, it lies somewhere in between those types of vehicles. It's built from the architecture that brought us the Mercedes GL-Class, so it's a utility vehicle with considerable rugged capabilities, but it also has...

2014 Mazda 5

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 03:05 PM PDT

A minivan can feel like a sentence for a dull car life, especially if you're making that indelicate transition between the college years and the mortgage years and the daycare years. Drive the Mazda 5 and you'll probably agree, you don't have to let go of your soul all at once. The Mazda 5 has a charming simplicity. It combines all the...

2014 Infiniti Q50

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 02:21 PM PDT

Don't let the enigmatic new badge throw you off, because the Q50 is a familiar luxury sedan. What you're seeing, with the 2014 Infiniti Q50, is the follow-up to the Infiniti G, the first real Japanese-bred rival to the BMW 3-Series. This year, it is completely new as well. And it lays out a more ambitious agenda than ever before--if...

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