Tag: 2016
Under The Hood: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid uses essentially the same powertrain you will find in the Toyota Camry Hybrid up front, comprised of a 2.5 liter Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower. It's mated to Toyota...
Review: 2016 Toyota RAV4 SE
In a recent quick drive of the 2016 Toyota RAV4 we got an education on what's new for 2016 in addition to some new perspective on pricing and value for this class that really opened our eyes. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 g...
Test Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Golf SEL
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf comes to us with a host of tech updates on top of all that was new with the 2015 model. And this is good, because the Golf lost a vital engine option in the 2.0 liter TDI due to the Dieselgate...
Reality Check: 2016 Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist
This week I had the chance to test out for myself, the new 2016 Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist system which has gotten a lot of attention and color comments in the video we did on it last spring. Basically, t...
Motoring Monday: January 26th, 2015
Welcome to Motoring Monday for January 26th, 2015. I'm Sam Haymart for TestDrivenTV Today we've got a new drop-top sports car from Alfa Romeo, diesel Range Rovers and a plug-in hybrid Hyundai all coming to our shor...
Road Test Review: 2016 Lexus IS 200t
For 2016 the Lexus IS joined the now growing four-cylinder club with their new IS 200t. Styling is largely the same as before, but their base model sheds its 2.5 liter V6 for a more powerful 2.0 liter turbocharged fou...
Under The Hood: 2016 Kia Optima 2.0 GDI Turbo
In the 2016 Kia Optima, the company's 2.0 liter turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder engine is somewhat de-tuned from previous versions, this one offering up 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. This ...
First Look: Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept
Volkswagen tells us the Tiguan GTE Active Concept hints at the next-generation Tiguan crossover, but at the same time it woos us with a futuristic plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Well, not so futuristic actually. While ...
Off-Road Test: 2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4×4
Last year the Jeep Renegade arrived, a compact SUV expected to replace the aged Patriot and Compass. Based on a Fiat derived chassis along with the Fiat 500x, the Renegade instead went on sale along side the older and...
Motoring Minute: 2016 Chevrolet Volt
The second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid made its long awaited debut at Detroit Auto Show with all-new design inside and out. Now with 50 miles of EV range, better efficiency and stronger accelerati...
