The Scion FR-S was designed as an “authentic sports car at an affordable price.” To reach that lofty goal, the designers mounted a flat boxer engine based on Subaru’s design in a low slung, rear wheel drive chassis. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine cranks out 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque that is good for 0-60 times right about 6
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The Lexus ES 350 is one of the top selling luxury sedans in the country. Why? We tested it to see if it lives up to the sales hype. Under the Hood The 2015 Lexus ES 350 features a standard 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that produces a respectable 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. That power runs through a 6-speed
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The Toyota Sienna is much-loved by families. How good is it? We hauled our family around for a week doing the school run, grocery shopping, running errands and even patiently waiting for 45 minutes in a parking lot to meet friends (who were stuck in traffic) for dinner. Under the Hood The Toyota Sienna features a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder across model
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The RAV4 has long been a favorite for families. How does the latest model stack up against the competition in an ever-changing market? Under the Hood The 2015 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes a satisfactory 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. That horsepower is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. All
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How big is big enough? We took the 2015 Lincoln Navigator on an extended road trip, covering 2,000 miles in the SUV. Did it hold all our luggage? Did the kids whine about not having enough space? We have the answers that may surprise you. Under the Hood The 2015 Lincoln Navigator comes standard with a delightful 3.5-liter 6-cylinder EcoBoost
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Sure, it’s made for getting the job done but can it get the job done on the home front as well? We put the 2015 Ford F-150 to the test from a family perspective. Under the Hood Ford boasts a four engine line-up for the 2015 F-150 which includes a 3.5-liter V-6, a 5.0-liter V-8, along with two EcoBoost options,
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Let’s be honest, the last time we drove a Prius, we weren’t all that impressed. Has Toyota made improvements to its line to boost the appeal of the Prius to families with the Prius V? We put it to the test with a week’s worth of errands and commuting to find out. Under the Hood The 2015 Prius v comes
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The last generation (and the generation before that and before that…) Altima was so vanilla. As a commuter car and something to get your college student safely back and forth it served valiantly. When the 2015 Altima 2.5 SL arrived in our driveway, it offered a look that screamed, “more of the same,” at first. Then we drove it. Looks can
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When we get the keys to a midsize crossover, we can never really be sure where to set our expectations. Is the third row really a full third row of usable seating? Do you have to stow the third row to have a reasonable amount of space for cargo? The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe surprised us. Under the Hood The
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It’s meant for executives and primarily usually appeals to older buyers. Does that mean that the Lexus LS 460L wouldn’t work for families? We drove it for a week to find out if would work. Under the Hood The Lexus LS 460L features a 4.6 liter 8-cylinder engine that churns out a delightful 386 horsepower and 367 lb-ft of torque.
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