2019 Genesis G90 3.3T Premium Driving Impressions
Unchanged from last year, the 2019 Genesis G90 sits atop the brand’s lineup, offering luxury buyers a sumptuous interior, cosseting ride, and an abundance of standard features. But it continues to disappoint with an innocuous design, a V-8 that doesn’t reward the extra shekels, and a wing medallion that still lacks the prestige of the roundel and three-pointed star.
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2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Driving Impressions
Despite a boring interior, less than sporty handling, tight rear quarters, and limited availability, the 2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium manages to impress with brisk acceleration, a smooth ride, a 239-mile range, and a long list of standard advanced safety features.
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2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport Driving Impressions
Mid-cycle updates including the addition of standard advanced safety features keep the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport fresh, while the 2.0-liter turbo and fully-independent suspension make for entertaining daily drives. But all is not perfect, as pedal feel and steering feedback could be better, while the 6-speed manual will not be offered next year.
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2019 Lexus LS 500 F Sport Driving Impressions
All-new last year, the 2019 Lexus LS 500, the brand’s flagship sedan, impresses with a sinewy shape, sybaritic interior, and serene ride, but falls short of perfection with unimpressive piped-in engine sounds, numb steering, and an improved – but still irritating – touchpad interface.
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