Taking design cues from both current Mazda models and Infiniti, Mazda has unveiled its all-new 2016 CX-9. Here are 10 things families need to know about the revamped model: It’s Mazda’s largest use of KODO so far. The “Soul of Motion” design known as KODO is the aesthetic that the brand is using to keep their entire line’s look similar. So, it
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The Honda Pilot, already beloved by families across the country, has gotten much more than just a much-needed facelift for MY 2016. Now that it’s solidly out of the truck category and deep into SUV/CUV-land, does the all-new Pilot offer the features families want and need in a package that can compete with the expanding market? Handling Previous generations of the Pilot looked
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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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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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It may not be all-new, but the 2016 Lexus 570 has had everything retouched, except for the door panels. Under the Hood The 570’s power and hauling capability come from the 5.7-liter V8 engine, which produces 383 horsepower and delivers 90-percent of its 403 lb.-ft. peak torque at just 3,600 rpm giving it 7,000-pound towing capability. For 2016, Lexus has upgraded
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If you haven’t driven a Mazda in a while, the company is making it harder for you to find excuses not to try one out. The CX-5 is a compact crossover families will want to add to their test drive list. Handling The CX-5 is classified as a compact crossover, but we felt it drove more like a mid-size. That’s
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The 2016 Honda Odyssey goes on sale August 4 and its now eight available trim levels offer more family-friendly options. Under the Hood The 2016 Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter, 24-valve V-6 engine producing 248 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The van has received an EPA fuel-economy rating of
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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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Honda has completely redesigned the Pilot for 2016. The much beloved full-size SUV is going to be sleeker and trendier on the outside. Here’s how it was made more family-friendly on the inside: Redesigned center console – The next generation Honda Pilot comes with a center console that looks like the 2015 Toyota Highlander and 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe’s center
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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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