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2024 Mercedes Benz GLS Review

The Mercedes Benz GLS is offered with one of two engines. The Base GLS 450 4Matic comes with a 3.0L, 375 horsepower 6-cylinder engine sending power to all-four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. In addition, a mild hybrid system is included, providing an additional 21 horsepower, which allows the GLS to coast in electric only mode, saving gasoline. The GLS 580 4Matic is powered by a 4.0L V8 aided by two turbochargers and a similar mild-hybrid system. With 510 horsepower, the GLS 580 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The new AMG 63 uses the same 4L engine tuned to produce 603 horsepower. Standard features on the GLS 450 an adaptive auto-leveling height adjustable air ride suspension, a rear spoiler, power liftgate, sunroof, heated power folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED headlights, 21-inch wheels, heated and ventilated front seats with memory settings, ambient lighting, automatic dual-zone climate control with separate rear controls, a 13-speaker sound system, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, voice activated navigation, adaptive cruise control, mobile hotspot, wireless device connectivity and charging, 9 USB ports, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, surround view cameras and power tilt\telescoping leather steering wheel. The GLS 580 adds 22-inch wheels, 14-way power front seats with massaging lumbar, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, push button start, remote starter, and a heated steering wheel. Standard safety features include parking sensors, active lane departure, active blind spot, forward and rear collision mitigation, driver attention alert, and a traffic sign information system.

2024 Honda Passport Review

While most manufacturers are downsizing their engines and adding turbochargers, Honda has opted to fit the Passport with a large 3.5L V6 engine which produces 280 horsepower and 5000 lbs towing capacity. This engine ensures that the Passport feels powerful at the full RPM range. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission. This means the Passport is quicker than most people would expect from a mid-sized SUV, and while the Passport doesn't come out and claim to be a sports car, it does provide relatively sporty driving characteristics when compared to most of its direct competitors. The Passport is available in AWD with three trim levels EX-L, TrailSport and Black Edition. The Passport is richly equipped, so even the entry level trim comes with plenty of equipment. The EX-L trim is equipped with 20-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlights, sunroof, heated side mirrors with power reverse tilt down, power liftgate, remote start, leather seats, proximity keyless entry and push-button start, heated power front seats, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with 7-speakers audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and wireless phone charging. The TrailSport trim includes additional convenience features, such as 18-inch aluminum wheels with rugged terrain tires, roof rails, compass, front wiper de-icer, power folding mirrors, voice activated navigation, and interior ambient lighting. The Black Edition trim tops them all with hands-free liftgate, HondaLink connected services, vehicle tracker system, three-zone automatic climate control with rear seat controls, ventilated front seats, auto-dimming mirrors, heated rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel, and 10-premium speaker audio system. This SUV has an array of standard safety features including blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, forward collision mitigation, lane keeping system, adaptive cruise control, and front/rear parking sensors.

2024 Subaru BRZ tS Review

The 2025 Subaru BRZ comes in Premium, Limited, Series.Purple and tS trim levels. The BRZ is powered by a 2.4L flat 4-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Both transmissions come with a mechanical limited-slip differential. The BRZ includes a standard feature set than might be expected in a sports car at this price. An 8-inch touchscreen interface stereo takes center stage. It features Bluetooth, iPod integration, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM and smartphone app integration. Power windows, locks and heated mirrors are also included. The shift knob, steering wheel and parking brake lever are leather-trimmed and dual-zone climate control also come standard. The BRZ rides low, with an overall height is just 51.6 inches. But as Subaru tells us, there is enough extra headroom inside to accommodate the driver's racing helmet. Rear seatbacks flip forward to open up a trunk pass-through, and while the 6.9-inch-cubic-foot trunk is small, it's shaped well enough for two standard golf bags, a couple of small weekend bags or, as Subaru notes, four race-tire-shod wheels for track day. Performance is the BRZ's true focus. Built on a rear-wheel-drive platform and designed to ride lean and low, the BRZ weighs only 2,800 pounds and has one of the lowest centers of gravity of any production car. Power is provided by a Subaru 2.0L horizontally opposed "boxer" 4-cylinder engine fitted with direct injection. 228 is plenty of horsepower, but unlike other rear-wheel drive sports cars available, it isn't exactly neck-snapping. But to evaluate the BRZ only by its horsepower numbers is to miss the true design purpose of the BRZ. The lightweight chassis, the rev-happy boxer engine, the relatively narrow 215/45R17 tires and the limited-slip differential all work together to make the BRZ some of the most fun available at the price. The handling is nimble, the steering quick and the engine note intoxicating. While Subaru clearly intended it to be a tail-happy weekend track racer, it shines in daily driving, with all the modern comfort features and strong fuel economy numbers. The new tS trim includes painted front and rear calipers, larger brakes, black exterior accents, heated front seats, 8-speakers, navigation, rear parking sensors, blind spot warning, and rear collision warning. Despite the BRZ's performance focus and attention to weight savings, there's no sign of any compromise in safety. In addition to stability control, all BRZ models include front side airbags, side-curtain bags, and anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist.

2024 Honda Civic Type R

The 2024 Honda Civic is offered as a sedan or a hatchback with plenty of trim levels and a variety of body styles, there's a Civic for nearly every need. The Si is only available as a sedan. The Civic is powered by one of three engines a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that produces 158-horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque or a 1.5L turbo charged four-cylinder with 180 horsepower mated to a CVT transmission. The third engine is only available in the Si model a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a 6-speed manual with 200 horsepower. The Civic sedan is available in four trims LX, Sport, EX, and Touring while the hatchback trims are the LX, Sport, EX-L, and Sport Touring. The Civic Si is only available in one Base trim. The Honda Civic is well equipped leaving almost nothing out, it includes full LED headlights, auto-high beams, automatic climate control, push-button start, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and CVT transmission. The Sport trim adds some exterior styling finishes, 18-inch aluminum wheels, remote start, proximity keyless entry, Sport mode drive, leather steering and shift-knob, and 8-speaker system. The EX/EX-L models has 17-inch alloy wheels, remote start, heated mirrors, sunroof, Dual zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, rear center armrest with cupholders, and LaneWatch blind spot monitor. Exclusive to the EX-L are leather interior, 6-speed manual transmission, and power driver's seat. Top of the line Touring/Sport Touring Civic increase the list of features with 18-inch machined alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, LED fog lights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment, integrated navigation, wireless phone charging, 12-speaker Bose sound system, front and rear parking sensor, rear-cross traffic alert, and low speed automatic braking. Leather seats are standard on this trim, and they are heated and power-adjustable for driver and passenger. The Si is very similar to the Touring adding specific features such as 200 horsepower from the same 1.5L turbo engine, 6-speed manual transmission with rev-matching downshifts, limited slip front differential, bigger brakes, performance all-season tires, and Si sport from seats. Safety takes a strong presence in the new Civic. Of course, it includes ten airbags, but low tire pressure warning, backup camera and stability control are also standard on every Civic. The Honda Sensing system is also standard adding a suite of safety features that includes Lane Keep Assist which will monitor and can even nudge the vehicle back into its lane, forward collision mitigation that will detect an impending accident and can even apply the brakes in certain scenarios, automatic high beams, traffic sign reader, and driver attention monitor.

2024 Mercedes Benz eSprinter Review

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is available in a 170' wheelbase with two trims High Roof and High Roof HO powered by a 100 kW electric motor that produces 134 or 201 horsepower. The eSprinter features 16-inch wheels, 6 airbags, bucket front seats, cloth seats, a vinyl\rubber floor covering, air conditioning, and AM\FM stereo with 5-speakers, cruise control, 2 12V power outlets, a USB port, push button start, and a rearview camera. Optional equipment that can be added to the eSprinter include mounting rails for a roof rack, a fixed sunroof, a cargo partition, wireless device charging, satellite radio, coat hooks in the driver cabin, an electrically heated windshield, electrically folding exterior mirrors, rear compartment insulation, blind spot assist, rain detecting wipers, lane monitoring, attention assist, fog lamps, a first aid kit, a driver convenience package, a navigation charging package, and an exterior lighting package.

2024 Nissan Z Review

The Nissan Z comes in three possible trims: Sport, Performance and NISMO. All trims are powered by the same 400 horsepower 3L turbocharged V6 and a choice of 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic transmissions sending power to the rear wheels. The EPA combined fuel economy is 20 mpg, with 24 mpg on the highway. The NISMO trim is powered by the same engine but tuned for 420 horsepower. Underneath, the Nissan Z's suspension uses double wishbones in front and a multi-link setup in back, all kept under close control with stabilizer bars and sport-tuned shocks. Grip is tremendous and balanced thanks to standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with staggered-width summer performance tires. The optional Performance trim brings 19-inch custom forged alloy wheels and even wider tires, along with larger Nissan Sport Brakes, 4-piston front calipers, rear spoiler, and a viscous limited-slip differential. All Nissan Z models feature 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with brake assist, along with electronic brake-force distribution. Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with front seat-mounted side airbags and roof-mounted side-curtain bags are also standard. The clever speed-sensitive power steering is designed to reduce vibrations and major shocks while still transmitting road feel to the driver. The Nissan Z comes standard with LED headlights, Bluetooth hands-free system, 8-inch touchscreen, leather-wrapped steering wheel and Nissan Intelligent Key with push button ignition. The Performance trim adds a 9-inch touchscreen, voice activated navigation, a sport suspension, larger brakes, heated side mirrors, heated front seats, an 8-speaker sound system, real-time traffic and weather, a garage door transmitter, internet access, and wireless device integration and sport pedals. Safety features across the lineup include front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, forward collision mitigation, rear collision warning, and front pedestrian detection.

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