Tag: Turbo
2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo: First Drive
The 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is now headed to dealerships, offering a more powerful version of their already popular SR trim. As I found out in my first brief test drive, it's likely to be a hit. The Nissan Sent...
Under The Hood: 2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0 Turbo
The 2017 Kia Sportage SX gets the brand's top of the line four-cylinder engine, a 2.0 liter with turbocharging and direct fuel injection. In the Sportage the engine offers 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque...
First Look: 2017 Kia Soul ! Turbo
The 2017 Kia Soul made its official debut at the LA Auto Show, getting a new high output turbocharged engine under its hood for the top of the line Exclaim. Just hitting its stride, the second generation Kia Soul g...
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 drive: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo
Our test with the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo started with a road-trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles to test the ability of this small compact to meet or exceed its 40 mpg highway rating and 29 mpg city estimates. Our...
What’s New: 2023 Toyota Highlander
For 2023 the Toyota Highlander wasn't necessarily redesigned or restyled, but received a number of huge updates that change the game for the brand's full-size three-row crossover SUV. The biggest news is a sea...
Motoring Minute: 2015 Porsche Cayenne
With a sharper design, better fuel efficiency and a new line of four powertrains, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne is revealed. The sports car among SUVs, the Cayenne has become more popular than anyone ever expected offer...
Test Drive: 2017 Kia Soul! Turbo
You really miss the original Scion xB for its combination of funky style, affordable price and enormous practicality all in a package that makes you smile giddily. The Kia Soul has arguably been the spiritual successo...
First Drive: 2019 Hyundai Veloster N
One of the cars I've been looking forward to driving this year is the all-new 2019 Hyundai Veloster, since small sporty coupe slash hatches are getting hard to come by. Anything new in this segment is a welcome breath...
First Drive: 2015 Kia Forte5 SX Turbo
The premise of our test is to see how the Forte5 SX compares to a VW GTI, Ford Focus ST and others. But it has to be pointed out it starts out at a much lower price point of $21,715. This is some $2,000 less than the ...
