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2024 Ford Mustang Review

The 2025 Mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of four engines. The base engine is an EcoBoost 2.3L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 315 horsepower. More powerful Mustang GT variants are powered by a 5.0L V8 with 480, 486 or 500 horsepower depending on the trim. In other words, the Mustang is fast in all of its forms. All vehicles can be mated to either a standard 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission. Adjustable driving modes such as Normal, Snow/Wet, Sport and Track allow drivers to custom-tune the responsiveness of the Mustang to the task at hand. Fuel economy on the EcoBoost is rated at 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, while the 5.0 V8 returns 15 mpg and 23 mpg, respectively. There are several trim levels for the fastback: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, and Dark Horse. The convertibles simplify things by only offering EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium trims. The EcoBoost Mustang's standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, a 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat, 50/50 split-folding rear seat, a 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker sound system, the SYNC 3 infotainment system, and an "intelligent" key. The Ecoboost handling package adds MagneRide suspension, an upgraded Limited slip differential, stiffer spring rates, and a thicker rear sway bar. The EcoBoost Premium trim adds dual-zone automatic climate control, heated mirrors, additional exterior lighting, heated and cooled leatherette front seats with 10-way power-adjustability for the driver, and a 9-speaker stereo with SiriusXM satellite radio compatibility. The GT trims feature a rear spoiler, active grille shutters, 18-inch wheels, while the GT Premium adds heated and cooled front seats, leather upholstery, sport pedals, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, a garage door transmitter, 3 USB ports, satellite radio, and a 9-speaker sound system. The Dark Horse trim is at the top of the lineup with voice activated navigation, a 12-speaker sound system, 19-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a heavy-duty radiator, a larger axle ratio, a multi-mode exhaust, adaptive sport suspension, heavy duty springs, 4-wheel vented disc brakes with painted calipers, a heated sport leather wrapped steering wheel and black exterior accents. Safety features include rear parking sensors, active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, pedestrian detection, and a driver attention alert while the Dark Horse trim adds a traffic sign recognition system, and evasion assist.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2025 Crosstrek is available in five trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Wilderness. The 2.5-liter flat-four has been lifted from the mid-size Legacy sedan and Outback station wagon and plopped under the hood of Sport and Limited models of the Crosstrek; It's the same horizontally opposed flat-4 engine found in the larger Forester, and its 182 horsepower represents a 30-horsepower gain over the 2.0-liter still used in the other 2025 Crosstreks. Subaru makes sure the Crosstrek is well-equipped, with its Base model seeing a host of standard features: 2.0-liter flat-4 engine with an automatic transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, automatic climate control, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch touchscreen, and tilt/telescopic steering column. The Premium trims upgrades the touchscreen to 11.6-inches, roof rails, LED fog lights, a 6-speaker sound system, wireless device connectivity, 4 USB ports, and push button start. The Sport trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, premium cloth seats, and a remote starter. The Limited trim provides a 10-way power driver seat, leather seats, blind spot warning, rear collision mitigation, and heated windshield wipers. Standard safety features across the lineup include adaptive cruise control, 7 airbags, active lane departure, forward collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection, and a driver attention alert.

2024 Cadillac XT4 Review

The Cadillac XT4 is powered by a compact 2.0L 4-cylinder engine aided by a turbocharger. Though diminutive in size, the engine makes a stout 235 horsepower, feeding power to the front wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration on the small SUV is so good that it easily outpaces most of the non-performance-oriented vehicles in its class, yet still returns respectable mileage. Cadillac estimates that owners will see around 29 mpg on the freeway in front-wheel drive versions. The XT4 is available in two basic trims Premium Luxury and Sport. Standard features include a power liftgate, LED headlamps, 18-inch wheels, bucket front seats, driver seat memory, dual zone climate control, an HD satellite radio, a 7-speaker sound system, a 33-inch display screen, voice activated navigation, adaptive cruise control, a mobile hotspot, wireless device charging, 4 USB ports, and a leather steering wheel. Standard safety features include parking sensors, active lane departure, active blind spot, forward collision mitigation with left turn assist, rear collision mitigation, front and rear pedestrian warning, front cross traffic mitigation and a traffic sign information system.

2024 Lexus TX Review

The Lexus TX 350 is available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive with three trims Base, Premium and Luxury powered by a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 275 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel drive Lexus 500h is available in two trims F Sport Premium and F Sport Luxury powered by the same 2.4L engine paired with 2 electric motors which produces 366 horsepower. For those looking for more power the all-wheel drive TX 550h+ is available in one Luxury trim powered by a 3.5L V6 that produces 259 horsepower mated to a CVT transmission, the two electric motors increase the output to 404 horsepower. The TX 350 features a rear spoiler, power liftgate, heated power folding mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED headlights and fog lights, 20-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, automatic climate control with separate rear controls, an HD satellite radio, a 12-speaker sound system, a 14-inch touchscreen, voice activated navigation, adaptive cruise control, mobile hotspot, wireless device connectivity and charging, 7 USB ports, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, and a leather wrapped steering wheel. The Premium adds a power sunroof, cooled front seats, and driver seat memory. The Luxury trim adds heated rear seats, leather upholstery, and a heated steering wheel. The 500h F Sport models feature a sport suspension, 22-inch alloy wheels, sport pedals, and ambient lighting. The 550h+ is the plug-in hybrid version of the TX with an all-electric range of 33 miles, 22-inch wheels, and a power tilt\telescoping steering wheel. Standard features across the lineup include parking sensors, active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward collision mitigation with left turn assist, rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection and a traffic sign information system.

2024 Nissan Altima Review

The Nissan Altima is offered in front-wheel and all-wheel drive powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder that produces 188 horsepower mated to a CVT transmission. The Altima is available in multiple trims the SV, SR, and SL in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive while the S trim is only available in the front-wheel configuration. Standard features on the S include cruise control, automatic headlights, push-button start, an 8-inch touchscreen display, a Siri Eyes Free mode, Bluetooth, 2 USB ports, speed sensitive volume controls, an intelligent forward collision warning system, a rearview camera, a hill start assist system and an automatic emergency braking system. The SR trim adds a dose of sportiness by including 19-inch wheels, a sport tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and LED headlights. Stepping up to the SL trim adds a power sunroof, navigation system, wireless device charging, SiriusXM Satellite radio and a bigger Bose stereo featuring 9-speakers. In addition, the SL trim has leather lined seating surfaces, heated front seats, and a power adjustable front passenger seat. Safety features on all trims include lane departure warnings, forward collision mitigation, pedestrian detection prevention and a driver attention alert. All trims also have a blind spot warning system, rear collision mitigation and parking sensors.

2024 Chevy Trailblazer

The Chevy Trailblazer is available in two engine choices, it's base 1.2 liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb. feet of torque. It exclusively comes paired with a CVT transmission and is available in front-wheel-drive format only. The beefier 1.3L engine making a heftier 155 horsepower and 174 lb. feet of torque. The all-wheel-drive model comes standard with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The Trailblazer is available in 4 distinct trim levels: LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS. Trailblazer has an impressive standard feature list that includes an 11-inch infotainment system, 3 selectable drive modes that include Normal, Snow, and Sport, power locks and windows, 17-inch wheels, Android Auto & Apple Carplay compatibility, remote keyless entry, 2 USB ports, 4G LTE hotspot capability, steering wheel mounted controls, and a host of standard advanced safety features. ACTIV trimmed Trailblazers add equipment better suited for rough roads including heavy duty suspension components, a dual exhaust setup, unique exterior styling and 17-inch wheels with Hankook Sport Terrain all-season tires that feature a more aggressive shoulder design over other tire models. Lastly the RS model features similar dual exhaust as the ACTIV, but adds 19-inch machined aluminum wheels with black inserts, leatherette seats with red accents, and a heated steering wheel wrapped in leather. Standard safety features include forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, intellibeam headlamps, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, rear vision camera, teen drive, and OnStar4. The Trailblazer also offers available adaptive cruise control, rear park assists, lane change alert with blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert.

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