Tag: Comparison

Honda Civic Type R vs. Toyota GR Yaris

Post author By axelrin
Post date January 5, 2021

Volkswagen invented the hot hatch, launching the Mk 1 Golf GTI in 1976, and it has honed and refined the formula ever since. Like most Japanese automakers, Honda and Toyota have toyed with the hot hatch genre, but these companies’ enthusiasm for it has waxed and waned over the years, tugged by seemingly eternal internal debates as to whether building affordable fun-to-drive performance cars is a distracting indulgence for a manufacturer of practical, efficient, mainstream vehicles.

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Lexus IS vs Acura TLX

Post author By axelrin
Post date November 11, 2020

By Jeff Perez – Motor1

Lexus and Acura bring out the big guns in their battle for mid-range supremacy.

Let’s be honest: The Germans still dominate the compact luxury segment. Those companies have been building sporty sedans for decades and doing it very well. But there’s enough room in that class for brands like Lexus and Acura to emerge as very enticing alternatives, and the pair has proven that over the years with their two most-notable offerings, the IS and the TLX.

Tags Acura, acura-tlx, Comparison, Lexus, lexus-is

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Fastest Pickup Trucks For 2020-2021

Post author By axelrin
Post date November 11, 2020

By Jeff Perez – Motor1

These 16 powerful trucks have lots of pickup.

Here and now in 2020, there are a lot of ways to go fast. But absurd speed isn’t just for supercar and sports car owners anymore. Many companies now offer performance SUVs – the quickest of which we’ve on our fastest SUVs story – and a handful of those same brands even have performance pickup trucks, too.

You’re probably already familiar with fast factory trucks like the Ford Raptor and Ram TRX. But our definitive ranking of the fastest trucks available in 2020 and 2021 also includes aftermarket options from specialists like Hennessey and Shelby American, with some of those options offering hypercar-esque amounts of power. There’s even a thoroughly modern EV represented too.

So if you’re in the market for something with stupid straight-line speed, but all the same towing and hauling capabilities you expect from a truck, maybe one of these pickups is right for you.

Tags 2020, 2021, chevrolet-colorado, Comparison, ford-f-150, ford-ranger, jeep-gladiator, ram-1500

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Mazda CX-30 vs Kia Seltos

Post author By axelrin
Post date November 11, 2020

By Nick Yekikian – MotorTrend

The 2021 Kia Seltos is the brand’s latest entrant in the SUV octagon, and it enters the arena with a full head of steam. Last year Kia delivered a knockout punch in the form of the three-row Telluride. It was so good, we named it our 2020 SUV of the Year. With the recent release of the handsome new K5 sedan, as well as a redesigned Sorento crossover making its way to our shores, it’s safe to say that Kia is on a roll. The question is, can anyone stop this South Korean juggernaut?

Well, Mazda certainly has a contender in the CX-30. The hatchback-based CUV gives the Seltos a run for its money—but when it comes to dollars and cents, the Mazda is starting on its metaphorical back foot. The 2020 Mazda CX-30 with Premium package we’re using for this comparison is actually more expensive than the Seltos SX it’s up against. The Mazda stickers for $31,425, while the Kia will run you $29,485 all in.

Tags Comparison, Kia, kia-seltos, mazda, mazda-cx-30

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The Best Hatchbacks You Can Buy In 2020

Post author By axelrin
Post date October 2, 2020

By Alex Nishimoto – MotorTrend

Crossovers and SUVs might dominate the new car market, but for some, there is just no substitute for the practicality, fuel economy, and handling fun that a proper hatchback can offer. There’s a lot to like about modern hatchbacks—and of course, SUVs are just jacked-up hatchbacks anyway—but which one is the best to buy in 2020, and more important, which one is best for you? Keep reading to see how the cars in the compact and subcompact hatchback classes stack up; we’ll start with the top models in the compact class and then list the top subcompact hatches

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2021 Ram TRX Vs Ford F-150 Raptor: Which Truck Is Toughest?

Post author By axelrin
Post date September 5, 2020

By: Jeff Perez – Motor1

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is here, and it packs a powerful Hellcat engine and some of the toughest suspension bits available. And just by looking at the numbers, we can already tell that the TRX is going to be one badass truck; 702 horsepower (523 kilowatts), 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds, and a top speed of 118 miles per hour. But Ram isn’t the only one with a tough pickup on the block.

Even though the current Ford F-150 Raptor is on the way out in place of an all-new model, the Blue Oval still puts up a fight against the Ram TRX (at least, on paper). Even though it only packs 450 horses (336 kW), the Raptor still manages a 60 time of about 5.7 seconds and tops out at around 107 mph. In terms of outright, straight-line performance – the Ram TRX and the Ford Raptor match up pretty well.

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 vs. 2020 Ford Expedition XLT Comparison Test

Post author By axelrin
Post date August 26, 2020

By Jonny Lieberman – Words, Brandon Lim – Photos – MotorTrend

A Carmaking 101 lesson for you: Full-size SUVs with hefty price tags selling in large numbers equals big profits. How big? I don’t have the specifics, but in general terms, Chevrolet sells around 100,000 Tahoes every year, and Ford moved nearly 90,000 Expeditions in 2019. These full-size family haulers, which are mostly endemic to North America, are based on existing pickup trucks, so the development costs are less than they would be for a standalone product.

Tags chevrolet, chevrolet-tahoe, Comparison, ford, ford-expedition

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The Best Sporty Cars to Buy for Under $30,000

Post author By axelrin
Post date August 26, 2020

By Alexander Stoklosa – MotorTrend

The average price of a new car in America keeps inching up, so that now it sits just over $30,000. Luckily, for that $30K average price, one can afford a car that’s anything but average. Here, we’ve gathered 15 sporty cars (arranged in alphabetical order) that deliver driving satisfaction and general fun, and all of them have prices that start under $30,000.

Tags chevrolet-camaro, Comparison, dodge-challenger, fiat-spider, ford-mustang, honda-accord, honda-civic-si, top

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Best Full-Size Sedans to Buy in 2020

Post author By axelrin
Post date August 16, 2020

By Michael Floyd – MotorTrend

There used to be a time when the full-size sedan was a must-have for any automaker and a common sight on American roads. But thanks to the rise of the SUV, with extra cargo space and higher ride heights, big four-door sedans fell out of favor with families, and the segment has been shrinking rapidly since.

That said, there are still a few top full-size sedans left on the market at the affordable end of the price spectrum. (The cars covered here don’t include big-buck luxury models like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.) They all have big trunks, plenty of room in the cabin for five, and ample power. They’re not going to blow you away with their handling prowess, but that’s not the mission of the best big sedans.

The full-size sedan has always been geared toward getting family, friends, and business associates from point A to B in comfort and style.

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The Best Premium Performance Coupes to Buy in 2020

Post author By axelrin
Post date August 16, 2020

By Ed Tahaney – MotorTrend

The phrase “premium performance coupe” hardly does justice to these fabulous two-doors, which include some of autodom’s most exciting—and exciting to drive—sports cars. If you’re looking for practicality, forget it; the sporty two-door models we’ve collected here place a premium on being drivers’ cars at the expense of things like back-seat space, cargo capacity, and cupholder count.

Whether you want to slice apexes at the track, decimate a back road, or simply own something that viscerally connects you to the experience of driving, these cars from Jaguar, Porsche, Chevrolet, and more cannot come highly recommended enough. Of course, we’ve tested and driven them all, so we do have favorites, plus a best-in-class choice. Read on to find out which top sports car you should park in your garage—and drive on your favorite piece of tarmac.

Tags 2020, Comparison, coupes