2019 Honda Insight Touring Driving Impressions
Forget everything you've heard, seen or experienced with past iterations. The all-new 2019 Honda Insight is more than ready to take on the Toyota Prius with stellar fuel economy, lithesome styling, a spacious interior, and a wealth of standard advanced safety features. Minor gripes include the lack of hatchback versatility, engine drone when pressed, and a base trim that omits Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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2018 Kia Stinger GT2 Driving Impressions
An all-new model from the Korean brand this year, the 2018 Kia Stinger comes to market with a slick, bold design, while offering a powerful and practical alternative to European competitors at a bargain price. But its mission as a smooth riding grand tourer means track performance is only middling, while it lacks both a manual transmission and the brand cachet of its German rivals.
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2018 Toyota Tundra Limited Double Cab 4x4 Driving Impressions
In addition to axing regular cab models, the 2018 Toyota Tundra enters the model year with a new front end courtesy of a mild refresh as well as the addition of a host of advanced safety features. But it remains hampered by cheap-looking interior trim, average safety scores, the lack of a diesel option, and a pair of V8s with poor fuel economy numbers.
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2018 Hyundai Kona SEL AWD Driving Impressions
The 2018 Hyundai Kona cruises onto the stage in a class already awash with solid entries from Subaru, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan, along with nearly every other automaker on the planet. What the Kona brings to the party is a solid value proposition, smooth ride, and a durable, practical interior. But it's also hampered by fussy exterior touches, a finicky optional dual-clutch transmission, leisurely acceleration, and limited availability of advanced safety features.
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