The new entry-level 4-door is styled to draw in mainstream buyers, but powertrains are disappointing and the cramped back seat and lackluster interior aren’t up to the tri-star brand’s usual standards.
The Spark EV is attractive, roomy, and a delight to drive with sporty tuning and high-tech and helpful EV functions. Inexpensive infotainment choices are the icing on the cake.
The '14 Range Rover Sport shares the flagship's all-aluminum body and wheelbase, but is shorter, lower and more affordable. (See related story: Range Rover Sport Stands Out in Luxury CUV Segment.)
In a world where even the most sophisticated CUVs are starting to resemble minivans, the Range Rover Sport is happy to crawl over boulders, wallow in mud or wade through the country club pool if necessary.
Bright and colorful, the IP cluster features three different themes and packs each with a smorgasbord of useful data navigable by steering wheel controls. (See related story: ’14 Chevy Corvette Stingray Modern Spin on Mystical Past.)
As a product of plastic, rubber and metal goes, the Corvette over the years has been nothing short of magical and the latest iteration easily stands as the most bewitching yet.
The '14 Mercedes E-Class comes available with a new base engine, a 2.1L turbodiesel 4-cyl. that demonstrates its ability to reach 40 mpg, while being fun to drive. (See related story: E Is for Eco-Class)
The Mercedes E250, with an impressive and efficient 2.1L diesel 4-cyl., represents the new entry model for the E-Class range and dispels the myth that diesel carries a hefty price premium.