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2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Test Drive Video Review

The 2025 Kia Sorento boasts a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and it is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain offers brisk acceleration and power delivery, making it well-suited for both city driving and highway cruising. The 14 kWh battery provides an impressive all-electric range of up to 32 miles, perfect for short commutes and reducing the need for frequent gas station visits. When operating in hybrid mode, the Sorento PHEV achieves an impressive fuel economy, further enhancing its appeal to environmentally conscious drivers. The Sorento comes with only one trim for PHEVs, which is the SX Prestige. It offers seating up to six passengers across three rows. Leather seating trim is standard which create a premium feel. The front seats offer heating and ventilation. The second-row seats can slide and recline, while the third row, though best suited for children offers additional flexibility. Cargo space is ample with 12.6 cubic feet behind the third row, and a generous 38.5 cubic feet with third row folded down. Kia has equipped the 2025 Sorento PHEV with a host of advanced technologies. The standard infotainment system includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto compatibility. It also includes a premium Bose sound system, wireless charging, dual zone climate control, 8 USB outlets and a larger 12.3 inch fully digital instrument cluster. Sorento PHEV also equipped Bluetooth connectivity, an HD radio, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control, voice activated audio rear camera, power windows and door locks, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and keyless-remote entry. Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane departure warning with active lane centering technology, front and rear parking sensors, front and rear, traffic sign recognition, exit warning, pedestrian detection, hill start assist, blind spot collision avoidance and auto emergency braking.

2022 BMW 4 Series Convertible Test Drive Video Review

The BMW 4-Series is available in two different body styles: coupe and convertible in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. There are two engines available in the 4-Series: 430i models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that makes 255 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The performance-oriented M4 gets a 3.0L twin-turbo six-cylinder with a 6-speed manual transmission that produces an impressive 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The M4 Competition uses the same engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that's tuned to produce 503 horsepower. M4 models are rear-wheel-drive only. The M440 is available in RWD and AWD and it's powered by a 3L turbocharged 6-cylinder engine that produces 382 horsepower. Trim levels are all similarly equipped across the range, notable features on the 4-Series include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated side mirrors with a power folding function, 10-way power adjustable front seats, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, a automatic climate control, BMW's iDrive system with a 14.9-inch display screen, cruise control and rain-sensing wipers. The M4 comes with a few more standard items, such as an adaptive sport suspension, navigation, and a 16-speaker surround audio system. Since the various trims feature similar equipment levels, there are several options and option packages available on the 4-Series. Available safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, a lane departure warning system, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, a pedestrian detection system, a driver attention alert and a traffic sign information system.

2022 Subaru BRZ Test Drive Video 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.

2022 Subaru WRX Test Drive Video Review

The Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine, it produces 271 horsepower, which is fed to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed CVT transmission. The WRX comes in five trims: Standard, Premium, Limited, GT and TR. Standard WRX models come with 17-inch wheels and a 11.6-inch multimedia touchscreen infotainment system, which features HD Radio, smartphone integration, 2USB ports, six speakers and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and audio streaming. Automatic climate control, rear backup camera, tilt/telescopic steering, full power accessories and cloth sport bucket front seats with driver's 6-way manual adjustability round out the base features. The WRX Premium comes equipped with 18-inch wheels, heated front seats and mirrors, LED fog lamps and a rear spoiler. Limited trim includes everything from the Premium trim as well as a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, power glass moonroof and LED headlights. Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology is available on the WRX Limited and includes active safety features like adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking and lane departure warning. The GT trim adds an 11-speaker sound system, integrated navigation system, adaptive cruise control, remote engine start, head-up display, an active lane departure system, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, pedestrian detection and a driver attention alert. The TR trim features painted calipers, larger cross drilled brakes, 19-inch wheels, sport bucket front seats, 8-way power seats, a premium 11-speaker sound system, and 4 USB ports. Safety features include big anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control, a host of airbags, and the confidence of Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel drive system.

2020 Subaru Legacy Test Drive Video Review

The Subaru Legacy is powered by one of two engine choices. The base engine is a 182 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder "boxer" engine, with the pistons arranged so that they are parallel to the ground, rather than perpendicular to it like in a traditional inline engine. This means a lower center of gravity and again, better vehicle handling without any compromise in ride quality. The optional engine is also a 4-cylinder "boxer," this one with slightly less displacement at 2.4L. However, it does have a turbocharger and thus makes 260 horsepower. Subaru uses a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to send power to all-four wheels. Unlike a traditional automatic, the CVT transmission does not have set gears and is instead able to vary gear ratios on the fly, helping to offset the fuel economy penalty that comes with all-wheel drive. The 2025 Legacy is rated at 35 mpg highway and 27 mpg city with the base engine and 32 mpg highway and 23 mpg city with the turbocharged option. There are five trim levels for the 2025 Subaru Legacy, Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring XT. Standard features on the base Legacy include 17-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, keyless entry, dual front USB inputs, eight cup holders and Subaru's STARLINK multimedia system displayed through a 7.0-inch screen. Interesting safety features that come standard on the base Legacy include automatic high beams, a rearview camera, pre-collision braking, lane departure and sway warning, a lane keep assist function and forward collision mitigation. Premium trim adds nicer 17-inch alloy wheels, body colored heated side mirrors, a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, a nicer stereo and a bigger 11.6-inch screen in the center console. The Sport trim comes with 18-inch wheels, LED fog lights, integrated turn signals in the side mirrors, a trunk spoiler and cloth upholstery with contrasting stitching. Limited models begin to knock on luxury car territory, offering leather trimmed seating surfaces, power adjustable front seats, heated outboard rear seats, blind-spot detection and rear cross traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a 576-watt-equivalent Harman Kardon premium sound system with 12 speakers. Top of the line Touring models get auto-folding side mirrors, ventilated front seats, and leather upholstery. Standard safety features include 8 airbags, active lane departure, forward collision mitigation, a driver attention alert and front pedestrian detection while the Limited, Sport and Touring XT trims add blind spot warning, rear collision mitigation and an active driver attention monitor.

2022 Honda Civic Test Drive Video Review

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.

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