The Veloster R-Spec proved to be a fun, sporty car. Along with price, feature and performance virtues that exceed several rivals, it’s hard to ignore the Veloster’s place on the sporty car charts.
An entry-level brand for decades, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a subcompact five-door looking for love in the heart of a burgeoning marketplace.
Flashy, still fun and now a modern, more fuel-efficient off-roader, the new Jeep Wrangler is poised for a long successful run.
Commuting and in-town driving produced an impressive 64-miles per gallon in the latest Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid five-door, a compact entrant into an alternative-power segment still looking for the elevated sales promised by bureaucrats and marketers.
The second-generation Audi Q5, a crossover based on the sportier Porsche Macan, is Audi’s best-selling model in the American market — by far.
The smooth, ample torque of electric drive gives the Mitsubishi Outlander forward thrust that feels greater than actual performance numbers.
The Hyundai Accent displays good poise and nimble road manners. The Accent is also quieter at higher speeds than almost all rivals.
Built in Slovakia, the Audi Q7 is a gem in a class of capable crossovers apparently using computer chips from a decade gone by.
The Nissan Rogue is currently the nation’s top-selling SUV/crossover and the number four selling nameplate here behind only the F-150/Silverado/Ram pickup juggernaut.
The Lincoln Continental has great “presence” from every angle, distinctive yet subtle effects that luxury buyers are willing to pay extra for.
