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THE 10 BEST 2020 VEHICLES ACCORDING TO CAR AND DRIVER

Every year, Car and Driver magazine publishes its list of the 10 best vehicles of the year. For the 2020 vintage, you’ll find everything. Here are the 10 products identified as the best by the publication… with our little grain of salt.

1 — Chevrolet Corvette

With a revolution in configuration, it would have been surprising not to find the Chevrolet Corvette among the cars of the year. With the engine moving from the front to the center of the car, the entire handling of the car was changed, taking performance to a new level. And, as always with the model, the price compared to what you get is pretty fabulous.

The arrival of more sporty variants will also be something to watch out for, but we’re already talking about a classic.

2 — Honda Accord

The Honda Accord has always been a benchmark in its class. While it’s certainly been a great sedan for generations, it’s still an extraordinary sedan. Its style may not be universally acclaimed, but behind the wheel, it’s hard to take it for granted.

Its solid chassis allows for even sportier driving, although most buyers will prefer its comfortable side to its playful character. And when it comes to fuel consumption, it remains a benchmark. All it lacks is all-wheel drive to combat SUVs.

3 — Jeep Gladiator

Car and Driver makes an interesting analogy about the Jeep Gladiator in Rubicon version, mentioning that the latter is the off-road equivalent of a Chevrolet Corvette on a track.

The Gladiator pickup isn’t described as the best in its segment, but it’s certainly the most fun to drive. It can be transformed into a 4X4 to face the worst conditions or a convertible to enjoy the best days of summer. The availability of a manual transmission is also praised, a rarity in the industry today.

The model is expensive and the brand’s history of reliability is frightening, but the charm comes into its own when you get behind the wheel.

4 — Kia Telluride

There were skeptics when Kia and Hyundai showed up with the Telluride and Palisade full-size SUVs. In the first case, a simple touch with the vehicle is enough to understand why it’s been winning awards everywhere since its inception. This SUV offers space to spare, an incredible level of equipment for the price, and a frankly impressive degree of comfort and soundproofing.

Car and Driver goes so far as to say that this vehicle will take Kia to another level in the industry, just like the Lexus LS400 and Acura NSX did for their respective creators a little over 30 years ago. It’s advanced, but it shows just how impressed they were with this product.

For our part, without mentioning a revolutionary vehicle, we see the Telluride as a model that not only confirms Kia’s solid position in the market, but also shows us the brand’s full potential for the future.

5 — Mazda CX-5

Compact SUVs abound on the market, but when it comes to driving pleasure, none come close to the CX-5. That’s what Car and Driver points out in its analysis, and we tend to agree with that statement.

They also point out that the CX-5 is not the most powerful or spacious of its herd. An imperfect product, therefore, but whose charm works enough to make it a must in its category.

6 — Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman

When it comes to driving pleasure, few vehicles in the industry come close to what the Boxster/Cayman duo offers. Porsche is quietly turning to electrification, which makes these models still powered by future collectible combustion engines.

However, sales have been dropping in recent years, since the switch to a 4-cylinder engine with most variants. Nonetheless, the balance of the model and the feeling it delivers to the driver remain really special.

7 — Porsche Macan S/Turbo

This is true with the Boxster and also true in the world of SUVs, while the Macan offers a unique driving experience in its segment. Better yet, with the two new turbo engines introduced in 2019, performance has been pushed to a truly impressive level. We’re talking 348 horsepower for the S version, 434 for the turbocharged one.

Car and Driver doesn’t praise the 4-cylinder engine variant, as Porsche didn’t provide it with one. In this case, a similar experience can be found with Audi’s Q5, and at a lower price.

8 — Ram 1500

As we know, the Ram’s reputation for reliability is not the most enviable. However, when compared to its rivals when new, it’s hard not to rank it as the best of its kind. The level of comfort offered by this pickup is truly impressive, as is the richness of the interior presentation, which has no equal in the automotive world.

Ram offers both great luxury and great capacity with its Ram 1500, not to mention an engine family that offers something for every taste. Car and Driver goes further. It calls the Ram 1500 not only the best vehicle in its class, but also one of the best vehicles in the industry. It’s a bit of a stretch, but it shows just how seductive this vehicle is.

9 — Toyota Supra

With only 300 units reserved for Canada in the first year of production, we don’t see many Toyota Supra’s on the road. However, you can take Car and Driver’s word for it, it’s a really fun experience. You can feel BMW’s DNA when you guide this car on the road or on the track, but the design is a Japanese affair that doesn’t leave you indifferent.

With a base price that’s quite attractive considering the level of performance offered, driving enthusiasts have a lot to get their teeth into with this model.

10 — Volkswagen Golf GTI et Jetta GLI

The Volkswagen GTI is a regular in this kind of charts, but Car and Driver is adding the Jetta GLI this year, which undergoes similar treatment to what makes the Golf GTI so unique and fun. Having guided this car through twisty roads when it was launched last year, we can confirm that we’re in the presence of a perfectly balanced creation.

In both cases, you get the perfect compromise between comfort, practicality, performance and reasonable price. Models to discover, really.

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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport • • • Volkswagen of America, Inc. unveiled the all-new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport at the company's state-of-the-art factory in Chattanooga, TN. The five-seater midsize SUV features a dramatic, coupe-like design as well as advanced connectivity and driver-assistance systems. The Cross Sport is the first fruit of Volkswagen's strategy of doubling up in the biggest SUV segments, a plan that will be repeated in the compact SUV segment with a vehicle that will fit in the lineup beneath the Tiguan. Overall, the Cross Sport is 2.8 inches shorter than the current Atlas, and is 2.3 inches lower. It is 78.3 inches wide and rides on the same 117.3-inch wheelbase, which is the reason for the vehicle's generous interior space. The Cross Sport has an outstanding 111.8 cubic feet of passenger space, with 40.3 cu ft of luggage space behind the second-row seats and 77.8 cu ft with the second row folded. The VW Atlas Cross Sport will be available with two powertrains: a 276-horsepower V6 and a 235-hp four-cylinder turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® engine. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and are available with Volkswagen's 4Motion® all-wheel-drive system. The V6 is rated at 5,000 pounds for towing, when equipped with the V6 Towing package. There will be eight trim levels: S, SE, SE w/Tech, SE w/Tech R-Line, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium, and SEL Premium R-Line. More details and pricing will be announced ahead of the launch in the Spring of 2020. • • • • • #volkswagen #atlas #vw #beetle #gti #vwlove #suv #golf #mk6 #awd #mk7 #crosssport #vwbeetle #mk5 #vocho #volks #mk4 #rline #vwgolf #passat #vwporn #bug #suv #vwvortex #vwlife #mk3 #mk1 #mk2 #autofeast (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kbxm3pXMb/?igshid=wa2ftdxede2d

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2020 Volkswagen Golf Gti Configurations, Launch Date, Price, Interior

2020 Volkswagen Golf Gti Configurations, Launch Date, Price, Interior

2020 Volkswagen Golf Gti Configurations, Launch Date, Price, Interior – Volkswagen is getting close to the conclusion of the growth period of that newer 2020 Volkswagen Golf Gti – a most linked Golf for all time. Just before I carry on with bombarding you with all of the outstanding stuff I have found out about it, I want to just show you a peek of its value by means of my encounter.

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2020 Volkswagen Golf Interior, Release Date, Price, Exterior

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2020 Volkswagen Golf Interior, Release Date, Price, Exterior

2020 Volkswagen Golf Interior, Release Date, Price, Exterior – All fans of 2020 Volkswagen Golf are positively shocked with two new ideas introduced on the Wörthersee collecting. The well known “Wörthersee Treffen” organised due to the fact 1981, and Volkswagen has a superior function right here. This car getting together with delivers together with each other more than 20,000 people today every single year.

2020 Volkswagen Golf Exterior

Seemingly, VW seems there is a marketplace for an in-among model, so it’s rendering it a long-lasting thing. The GTI Cup is not a limited model and can boast a variety of exterior enhancements as well. Some of some examples are an excessive aero system, reduced drive level, fatter wheels, bigger braking system, and a differential lock. 2020 Volkswagen Golf itself requires procedure and direct exposure if you want to meet up with, also to their Volkswagen advertising and marketing and advertising. The privileged make a difference about Volkswagen GTI is the reality that ventures available an incredible advancement in each new time. The full appearance of the motor vehicle is continually revamped with regards to making the most beautiful motor vehicle that offers the same durability.

2020 Volkswagen Golf Exterior

2020 Volkswagen Golf Interior

The Interior will most likely be generously delegated with numerous all kinds a huge infotainment development coupled with sitting nav, quite a few vehicle car owners guide performance and a bunch of limited GTI clip feature these types of as made fabric recliners need to all get there equipped as frequent. Entirely new interior decrease put together with elements clothes in the 2020 Volkswagen Golf Review together with Specs resolve a minimal, and a lot of types get pleasure from a whole lot much more normal units. Your S, as a good example, becomes a 6.5” touchscreen infotainment make up to transition every year ago’s 5-ins, plus poor climate-figuring out wipers. Golf SE forms improvement to a different a single 8-inches touchscreen computer screen.

2020 Volkswagen Golf Interior

2020 Volkswagen Golf Engine

This year, Volkswagen has revealed two GTI concept models so far. The very first model is a hybrid version and is called Golf GTI Very first Ten years. This variation is driven by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired with an electric motor. This fuel engine has 402 hp. The 48V electric motor generates up to 16 hp, and it is placed on the rear axle. So, this 2020 Volkswagen Golf hybrid might make the front side tire push or optionally in the AWD model. Also, on short distances, it may be a “pure” electric vehicle. Two battery packs run the electric motor installed on the rear axle. These power packs are compounded by regenerative braking.

2020 Volkswagen Golf Engine

2020 Volkswagen Golf Release Date And Price

The new 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI kinds cost offered by all over £28,000 when assortment-performing Clubsport styles would very likely throw in the towel you possessing fees for more than £30,000.

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All-New aFe BladeRunner Turbo Muffler Delete Kit for '15-'20 Volkswagen GTI

aFe Power has just released its new BladeRunner Aluminum Hot and Cold Charge Pipe Kit for the 2015-2020 Volkswagen GTI. With that, there was also an optional Charge Pipe Kit with Muffler Delete for GTI (MKVII) models with the L4-2.0L (t) engine. Now, the popular performance company introduces its BladeRunner Turbo Muffler Delete Kits for both OE and its own aFe Charge Pipes. So, you can opt to replace your Volkswagen’s cast turbo muffler with the BladeRunner oversized billet aluminum turbo muffler delete package. And if you already have the aFe Charge Pipes installed, you can enhance the vehicle’s overall flow with the accompanying muffler delete kit.

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The OE kit outflows the Volkswagen GTI’s factory turbo muffler by 5 percent, while the aFe variant outflows it by 7 percent. The latter also delivers dyno-proven gains of up to +8 horsepower and +10 pound-feet of torque. Both of the BladeRunner Turbo Muffler Delete Kits for the 2015-2020 GTI will also fit the Golf R and Jetta GLI, as well as the Audi A3 and S3 (see fitment below for more details). 

This product includes an oversized two-piece 2-1/4″ billet aluminum turbo muffler delete with a straight-through oversized design that immensely increases the car’s flow and sound by creating a smooth transition between the turbo and intercooler tube. The Turbo Muffler Delete from aFe is CNC machined from quality 6061-T6 aluminum and then finished in a red anodized coating with a laser-etched logo for added styling, superior strength, and long-lasting durability. 

Features: 

Includes an Oversized Two-Piece 2-1/4” Billet Aluminum Turbo Muffler Delete

Features Premium Stainless-Steel Spring-Loaded T-Bolt Clamps And 5-Ply Silicone Coupling

Anodized Red for Added Corrosion Resistance and Durability

Fitment:

2015-2020 Volkswagen Golf R / GTI / Jetta GLI

2015-2020 Audi A3 / S3

Emissions Disclaimer: This product is not currently CARB exempt and is not available for purchase in California or for use on any vehicle registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Learn More and Get the Turbo Muffler Delete for OE Charge Pipe Here. 

Outflows factory turbo muffler by 5%

Note: Designed to work with the OE Charge Pipes only. WILL NOT work with aFe Charge Pipes (P/N 46-20414-B).

Learn More and Get the Turbo Muffler Delete for aFe Charge Pipe Here. 

Dyno-Proven Gains of +8 HP and +10 Lbs. x Ft. TQ

Outflows factory turbo muffler by 7%

Note: Designed to work with aFe Charge Pipes (P/N 46-20414-B) only. WILL NOT work with the OE charge pipes.

If you have any questions about aFe Power, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com. 

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2020 Volkswagen Golf Gti Horsepower, Updates, Redesign, Release

2020 Volkswagen Golf Gti Horsepower, Updates, Redesign, Release

2020 Volkswagen Golf Gti Horsepower, Updates, Redesign, Release  – Volkswagen is getting close to the finish of the improvement cycle of the latest Volkswagen Golf 8 – that most hooked up Golf of in history. Before I carry on with bombarding you with all of the extraordinary issues I have found out about it, allow me to just produce you a peek of its relevance via my practical experience.

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Review update: The 2020 Volkswagen GTI's swan song hits all the best notes

One of the top five cars I drove in 2014 was practically as old as I am.

I found it in an oceanside parking lot, alongside a row of old Volkswagens. It fired up with a fitful sputter and also found initially with less self-confidence than an American Organization pitcher at-bat. When the cars and truck was alive, I never ever desired the drive to end. The 1983 Volkswagen Bunny GTI is the archetype for budget bliss behind the wheel and to be clear, an automotive legend. [auto bady parts]I love that auto as well as foolishly attempted to lick a New York subway turnstile to purchase one for much less than $10,000. To simply drive one once more, I wouldn't lick a turnstile (not currently) however would certainly take into consideration comparable stupid acts with less saliva included. To be fair, the 2020 VW GTI is on the Rabbit GTI's family history however relevant like Thomas Jefferson is to Jefferson Plane-- really, name only. I didn't expect the same life-affirming drive however expected a smile or more.

With an upgraded GTI on the way next year, I offered one last drive to the 2020 GTI. The 2020 Golf earned a 6.7 TCC Ranking, based greatly on the GTI. We noted the hatchback's eager efficiency, great functions as well as service warranty, as well as functionality.

Here's what I discovered in the GTI without licking anything in it. At the very least as for I agree to confess. For everything that's changed about the GTI, something has actually continued in nearly 40 years-- a chunky, free-revving inline-4. The 2020 GTI gets a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that produces 228 horsepower at 4,700 rpm but wringing it out beyond that is even more rewarding. When the tach needle swings past midday, the GTI's turbo comes on full tune up until 6,000 rpm. [click to shop]The 2020 GTI is a delight to drive and it's more engaging than anything else VW sells. Although the Golf R was a better performer, the GTI has actually been more friendly and lift-off oversteer is terrifyingly underrated as well as additionally great.

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A new version of the Mazda 3 with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive is headed to dealers in late 2020. It's called the Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo, and it will be available at launch in both sedan and hatchback body styles. This should help differentiate it from the redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and a new hot hatch from Toyota (most likely... Viknesh Vijayenthiran2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo revealed with 250 horsepower, AWD https://ift.tt/3f6iZnU

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2019’s Top Rides: Part 2

By Michael Hozjan

With 2020 quickly approaching I decided to take a look back at a few of my most memorable rides this year. Happily there were a few surprises along the way, vehicles that I thought would be mediocre at best, turned out to be hidden jewels. Here’s part two of three that will follow in the weeks to come.

Hyundai Elantra: An Affordable Class Act

Hyundai’s Elantra is one of those cars that blends unnoticed into the automotive landscape - until now. Redesigned a couple of years back, for 2019 the Elantra gets a sexy mid-cycle makeover.  From the windshield forward the car is all new while a new trunk lid, taillights and bumper freshen up the back.  Thankfully Hyundai isn’t following the competitions’ boy racer look, opting instead for a rich, sophisticated demeanor that doesn’t alienate its youth market.  I had more than a fair share of twenty something’s giving me the thumbs up.

That classy design follows into the greenhouse with clean flowing lines and some welcome upgrades/revisions to the climate and stereo controls and moving to white on black gauges. Regardless of trim, a six-way power driver’s seat and a height adjustable passenger seat are standard. They’re firm and comfortable with great support and I preferred them to the pricier GT version of the 5-door hatchback I had a few weeks later.

Prices start reasonably enough at $17,099 for the base Essential trim line (who comes up with these names and who would brag about having the Essential model?) The Essential offers such essential items (I had to) as heated front seats, Bluetooth, 6-speed manual and a rear view camera. My car had the optional ($1700) automatic with hill start assist, which is available only on the automatic – (why on an automatic?). From there the option/trim levels grow to peak at $27,549 for the Ultimate trim line at which point you can lock/unlock/start your car with your cell phone thanks to Hyundai’s Bluelink. Forward collision avoidance, lane departure, lane keep assist, blind spot warning with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert are also included, and if an inch makes a difference you get an 8” screen over the other trims’ seven inch unit.

Three driving modes allow you to select shift point, steering wheel and throttle controls to suit your tastes and needs.  Sport mode makes the most out of the 2.0L four cylinder’s 147 horses and 132 lb-ft. of torque bringing acceptable fun to your driving experience but speed demons may want to opt for the GT N Line or Sport trims where a 1.6L turbocharged inline four punches out 201 horses and 195 lb-ft of torque, but that’s another story – stay tuned. Oh and to add to the confusion there’s also a 162 horsepower version of the 2.0L in the GT trim. But if you’re into fuel economy, the base car will impress, I managed to get 5.9-l/100 km with mostly highway excursions. 

 Compared head to head with its two closest competitors, the Civic and Corolla the Elantra is a no brainer, delivering better fuel economy, better head room, better rear seat hip room (yes there’s room for two adults back there), as well as offering a slew of items as standard equipment that you’d pay extra for or simply are not available on the other two like a heated steering wheel.  On top of which the Hyundai’s ultra-high-strength steel structure gives it a quieter ride.

So if you’re looking for a handsome family sedan that can haul four adults in comfort and not eat up the family budget, hop on down to your Hyundai dealer.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit: Return of the Rascally Rabbit

First there was the Mini Cooper, then the Honda CVCC, and then Volkswagen unleashed the Rabbit GTI changing forever the persona of the front-wheel drive sedan. The GTI made German handling and performance affordable, suddenly you didn’t need to go to the Bimmer dealership for some Teutonic giddy up and go.  It also changed Volkswagen’s image overnight.

Forty plus years later the GTI is still the hot hatch to beat, perfectly balancing comfort, performance and style.

This year VW resurrected the Rabbit name as an added trim model to the Golf GTI line. If you’re confused, don’t be there are three trim levels available to the GTI buyer; the base GTI starts at a very reasonable $30,845 and comes with 17” wheels and a 6-speed manual transmission, the Rabbit edition, aside from a cooler color pallet, adds Dynamic Chassis Control, push start button, an 8 speaker Fender sound system, LED headlights with adaptive front lights, with the Rabbit logo embroider on the Clark Cloth bucket seat backs. The Rabbit also gets 7.5” x 18” black alloy wheels, all for $33,995. Next up the corporate ladder is the Autobahn edition at $36,145. For the extra two + grand you get satellite navigation, Sirius XM sat radio, a panoramic sunroof, manual height adjustment on the comfortable, supportive buckets and power lumbar support.  The 7-speed DSG automatic is a $1,400 option across the board and unfortunately my left foot was sent to the rest home as my Cornflower Blue (yes that’s the real name) tester arrived in the form of an automatic with Tiptronic paddle shifters.

Regardless of trim, the GTI feeds 228 horses to the front wheels through a turbo charged, direct injected, 2.0L TSI inline four cylinder, by comparison non GTI Golfs leave the factory with a 147 horse, 1.4L TSI engine. VW philes will notice an 8 horsepower bump from last year’s GTI thanks to some factory tuning.  In addition all GTIs get a limited slip differential, allowing you to get better traction and control on the twisties by delivering power to the outside front wheel. Enthusiasts will also be pleased to learn that VW has retained a manual, non-electronic hand brake. 

No heated steering wheel.

In short the Rabbit carries all the right stuff. Power delivery is smooth with just an ever so slight hint of turbo lag. If there is a fault, it lies when down shifting with the paddles, as the automatic is slower than I’d like. The adaptive dampening suspension, coupled with the limited slip diff takes an already perfect daily driver and bumps it up several notches on the fun factor. 

My Rabbit came optioned with the $1,750 Driver Assistance Plus package (autonomous e-braking with pedestrian monitoring, blind spot detection, rear traffic alert, lane assist and adaptive cruise)

In the cockpit GTI’s personality differs from plane Jane Golfs with the red ambient lighting and illuminated doorsills. Aluminum pedals, a flat-bottomed steering wheel welcome you to take charge. The instrument cluster is specific to the GTI also. In true German fashion, premium materials and soft-touch plastics are found throughout. Headroom, legroom front and aft is excellent. While all controls are easy to read and manipulate, sadly living in these northern climes a heated steering wheel is missing from the equation.

The Golf has always offered a degree of sophisticated road mannerism not found in any comparably priced sedan and for that matter in few pricier sedans, the GTI takes that formula up a notch while the Rabbit trim offers all the amenities a performance sedan needs. It may be an overused cliché, but the GTI is a true driver’s car. Now if they would only give me a press car with a standard tranny!

Price as tested: $37,550*

*Includes A/C Tax, Tire Tax and Freight.

Buick Encore: Luxury comes in a small package

I almost totaled the Encore within two minutes of getting behind its wheel. It would have been entirely my fault but quick reflexes and maybe an angel or two, prevented me from a lengthy explanation to my GM rep. I had just surrendered the Rabbit GTI back to the good folks at Volkswagen and jumped into the Buick to head back home when I approached the highway on ramp a little too eagerly thinking I was still in the Rabbit. Well it got squirrelly pretty quick and I was reminded just as fast that I was no longer in a road hugging sedan but a tall, skinny crossover that shared nearly as much road room as the Rabbit.  

Now in its seventh year the Encore got a minor facelift a couple of years back, with the most noticeable difference being the waterfall grill that paid homage to ‘50s era Roadmaster. It worked on the larger than life land yacht but did little for the diminutive crossover. The new look takes away from the dorky toy look and gives it a refined appearance. With more and more manufacturers getting into the lucrative compact crossover segment and the Encore’s sales showing no signs of slowing, Buick is doing something right.  

Although the Encore is the smallest vehicle in Buick’s lineup, it packs a lot of punch. Three trim levels make up the line starting at $26,400 for the front drive Preferred model that comes with a 138 horsepower, 1.4L DOHC turbocharged inline four. The standard goodie bag consists of Bluetooth connectivity, OnStar, 4G LTE Wi-Fi, a rear vision camera, sat radio, electronic stability control with traction control and steering wheel mounted controls on a leather steering wheel.

The $28, 400 Sport Touring rendition gets remote start, a rear spoiler, fancier 18” wheels and fog lamps but opens you up to a slew of options that are not available on the base model including a 153 horse 1.4L SIDI turbocharged four with Stop/Start technology.

My tester, the top-of-the-line Essence trim starts at $33,700 and adds all-wheel drive, heated front buckets, remote start, blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, 6-way power driver’s seat, dual climate zone controls, heated steering wheel. It also came with the optional, aforementioned, Direct Injection 153 horse, 177 ft-lb of torque, four. Both mills feed the wheels through a seamless 6-speed transmission.

Yes at 33 grand the little Buick gets pricey considering its size, but not everyone needs or wants a larger vehicle, so for all the bells and whistles, the Encore’s price gets justifiable.

What makes the Encore a winner in the subcompact crossover segment is its silky ride, a trait worthy of the Buick name and even after my initial kerfuffle, its handling can best be described as nimble – just as long as you remember what you are driving and not driving.

Inside you’ll find an interior that’s tastefully done with great fit and finish, the controls are easy to read and use. There’s plenty of storage bins about for all your travel needs. The seats are comfortable with plenty of headroom, as you’d expect from the tall design. Two burly adults will probably find shoulder and hip room on the tight side and despite Buick’s claim of it being a 5-passenger…well if the three in the back are kids. There’s 18.8 cu.ft. of cargo room behind the rear seats and 48.4 cubes with the rear seats folded. Folding the back seats however means moving the front seats up, diminishing legroom and still not getting a flat floor. In its favor is that the cargo bay is taller than most other compacts. 

If you’re looking for a ride that offers ease of entry, a low lift over for the cargo bay while offering an above average ride and small enough to negotiate urban centers’ shrinking streets the Encore is sure to please, all while being a miser at the gas pump.

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The next-gen 2020 Volkswagen Golf totally leaked ahead of its debut The 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk. 8 was leaked late October ahead of its debut. But not just like a low-res teaser thumbnail. Man, we can see everything.The leak comes courtesy of German newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine, which apparently was so excited about the new car of the people it posted it a whole day before it was supposed to be released.At any rate, were glad theres a new Golf, and this new, eighth generation is a real looker. Still instantly recognizable as the classic hatch, the Mk. 8 has slimmer headlights and a revised, smaller grille. The VW logo is as prominent as ever, and cuts into the hood like on a classic Golf.The interior has also been revised, with a new flat-bottom steering wheel and a digital gauge cluster. A free-standing infotainment screen sits atop the stepped dash with illuminated accents. Full specs are still to be revealed, but reportedly the vehicle will come with a wide range of engines, at least in Europe, including a 1.0-litre three-cylinder; 1.5- and 2.0-liter four-cylinders are also coming. A 1.5-litre Compressed Natural Gas unit and an assortment of 2.0-litre diesel models may also be on the table.Obviously, we can expect a GTI version of this new Golf as well, due out next year. The GTI will feature a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 232 horsepower, but higher-horsepower variants will be out soon, too, including a 286-horsepower GTI Cup; and a 325-horsepower Golf

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aFe BladeRunner Hot and Cold Charge Pipe Kit for '15-'20 Volkswagen GTI

When it comes to engineering for power, performance, protection, and value, aFe Power is at the top of the list. aFe produces a comprehensive line of induction systems and exhausts that work to unleash the true potential of your vehicle. That being said, the brand has just released its popular BladeRunner Aluminum Hot and Cold Charge Pipe Kit for the 2015-2020 Volkswagen GTI (MKVII) with the L4-2.0L (t) engine. There are two kits available: a Black Charge Pipe Kit and a Black Charge Pipe Kit with Muffler Delete. Both deliver noticeable gains in power and outflow the factory tubes by 25 and 34 percent respectively.

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This BladeRunner intercooler tube kit offers the ultimate smooth transition between the engine and the turbo for low operating temperatures and, consequently, improved power. The smooth transitions in the mandrel-bent aluminum tubing reduce turbulence and minimize pressure loss, thus increasing horsepower and torque figures. The Charge Pipe Kit promises to deliver +15 horsepower and +19 pound-feet of torque, while the Muffler Delete version will add +23 horsepower and +28 pound-feet of torque to your VW (or Audi).

The Charge Pipe Kit with Muffler Delete has an oversized 2-1/4” OD Turbo Muffler Delete that replaces the Volkswagen’s factory turbo muffler located between the turbo compressor outlet and the hot side intercooler tube. The straight-through, oversized design strategically increases flow and the car’s turbocharger soundtrack by way of the smooth transitions between the turbo and intercooler tube (as aforementioned). It is CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a stunning red anodized finish that delivers the ultimate durability and strength that you can count on.

The aFe BladeRunner Hot and Cold Charge Pipe Kit includes high-quality, stainless-steel, spring-loaded T-bolt clamps and heavy-duty, 5-ply polyester reinforced silicone couplings for added strength and resilience. Both kits below are finished in an attractive wrinkle black powder coating with the aFe Power logo laser etched on the tube for a customized look.

Features: 

Replaces restrictive factory plastic intercooler tubes for better performance

Free-flowing, heat-resistant aluminum tubes

TIG-Welded 2½” Hot Side and 2¾” Cold Side Aluminum Tubes

Features premium stainless-steel spring-loaded T-Bolt Clamps and 5-ply Silicone Couplings

1/8″ NPT Ports provided for Connecting Sensors or Water-Methanol Injection

Powder Coated Wrinkle Black for Heat and Corrosion Resistance

No modifications needed

Fitment:

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Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback Killed by Venue and Kona Crossovers

One of our favorite affordable hatchbacks is saying goodbye, and we’re not at all ready to see it go. Hyundai will discontinue the Elantra GT in the U.S. after the 2020 model year to focus on its growing crossover lineup.

Hyundai said the decision was “due to [an] expanded SUV lineup that includes Venue and Kona.” It’s a shame that Hyundai is sacrificing the Elantra GT, because we always viewed it as a great crossover alternative thanks to its spacious rear seats, cavernous cargo capacity, and strong visibility. We also love that the hatchback is nimble, relatively quiet, and fun to take around a corner.

This also marks the end of the road for the even-more-entertaining Elantra GT N Line. Along with a more powerful engine making 201 horsepower, this variant offers a slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission. In a nutshell, it’s a cheaper, and arguably just-as-fun-to-drive Volkswagen GTI alternative. Those looking for spirited performance may want to consider the upcoming Elantra N Line sedan, which looks promising based on early teaser photos. And let’s not forget about the raucous, three-door Hyundai Veloster N, which delivers a standard 275 horsepower for the new model year.

Also ensuring this news stings? We were hoping that the Elantra GT would receive the same upscale treatments as the recently updated i30 hatchback for Europe. This refreshed sister model to the U.S. car features attractively slim headlights and an assertive grille, plus more up-to-date interior tech. But instead of getting some much-needed TLC, the Elantra GT joins the Ford Focus ST, Volkswagen Golf R, and many other delectable hatches in the grave. We will continue to mourn these fine cars felled by taller, less fun, but apparently more popular crossovers and SUVs.

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Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

For several years, there was no sports car in the Toyota range. The Corolla GT-S, Celica, MR2 and Supra were all gone, and for a while, the manufacturer's most sporty vehicle was a RAV4 V6. In 2012, the Scion FR-S appeared, and suddenly, not only was Toyota back in the sporting auto arena, but with the help of Subaru, we produced a fun little coupe. The FR-S and its cousin the Subaru BRZ , with a light weight and a propulsion wheel, surprised us by their driving dynamics and their sporting character, despite some lamentations from the automotive press that these cars were missing. of torque at mid-regime.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

The Toyota 86 trd 2019 - succeeding the Scion FR-S after the 2016 vintage in North America - continues its relatively unchanged career, but obtains another limited-edition variant in order to maintain the interest of the customers, the Toyota 86 trd 2019. Is it sufficient? Not really. The first year on the FR-S and BRZ market was their best, and their sales have fallen since that time. However, the Toyota GR Supra 2020 will soon arrive at dealerships, and now that there will be two sports cars on the sales floor, will the Toyota 86 trd 2019 get some love? Hard to say. Besides the BRZ, what are the rivals of the Toyota 86 trd 2019? The Mazda MX-5 and the Fiat 124 Spider of course, despite being roadsters while the Toyota 86 trd 2019 is a coupe. It can also be considered a competitor to the base Nissan 370Z, and an alternative to compact sports hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Hyundai Veloster.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

The Toyota 86 trd 2019, relies on a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that develops 205 horsepower and 156 foot-pounds of torque - when paired with the standard six-speed manual transmission. If you prefer the six-speed automatic, we are rather with 200 horsepower and 151 foot-pounds. No problem. The takeoffs are fast, without being dizzying, while the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.4 seconds. A 370Z is much faster, and a Golf GTI is also more premium. However, the Toyota 86 trd 2019 being a pure sports car, it compensates with excellent handling, as well as the MX-5. For someone who is looking for a car that can go down the slopes during the weekend, the trd is appealing because it can be driven to the limits of its capabilities and provide an extended pleasure on a closed circuit. The electronic stability program includes a more permissive track mode but retains a safety net for times when we overestimate our driving skills. Subaru and Toyota also claimed to have designed the trunk of the car to accommodate four wheels, in order to make a quick change to the track. If you fold the back of the rear seats, of course.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

toyota 86 interior: Ah, those back seats! They are almost useless. It is said almost because no one will want to sit there for more than five minutes, also implying that passengers in front will have to move their seats to the maximum. Simply put, if someone sits back, everyone will suffer. But it is not impossible. toyota 86 interior: In the Toyota 86 interior, variant features a faux-suede seat trim with red inserts, red safety belts, a dashboard trimmed with faux suede, a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel and red stitching. In return, the rest remains basic. Heated seats are included in the Toyota GT version, but not in the more expensive Toyota 86 trd 2019. Seek why.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

We still get a dual-zone automatic air conditioner, an eight-speaker audio system with a seven-inch touch screen, a smart key, a digital display for the driver and LED headlights. The trd is the only one in the 18-inch wheel lineup and features trd exhaust and aerodynamics as well as SACHS shock absorbers and Brembo brakes. It is only available in raven black. toyota 86 price: Offered at $ 38,990 before shipping and preparation, this special edition of the Toyota 86 2019 is not a bargain. The trd is no more fun to drive than the base and Toyota GT versions, and on the destroyed boulevards, the car's very firm ride quickly becomes tiresome. Only 50 units of this release will be available in Canada in 2019, based on current sales. We drove the car in January during a particularly difficult week as Mother Nature sprinkled the roads with snow and freezing rain and blew out an intense cold, one after the other. The butt of the Toyota 86 trd 2019 waltzed all this time, forcing us to drive with a very delicate right foot. Toyota trd choice of Nexen winter tires provided good traction, but the electronic stability program plays a crucial role in keeping the car on all four wheels. As a four-season vehicle, there are obviously better choices. At least the consumption was reasonable since we observed an average of 8.4 L / 100 km during the week. Too bad the super gasoline is highly recommended, which raises the bill.

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

The trd is starting at $ 29,990, but oddly enough, the Subaru BRZ is available at $ 27,995 with a comparable level of equipment, so it's easy for us to recommend one over the other. However, both are starting to get old, and despite being a different car in many respects, the Golf GTI offers both driving pleasure and versatility for only a few extra dollars a month. In the MX-5, you can lower the roof, which makes it more pleasant in summer. As competition improves over the years - with the exception of the very old 370Z - the trd and BRZ would benefit from a refresh. Frankly, why would 2013-to-2016 model owners switch cars for a new one if nothing has been changed?

Toyota 86 trd 2019 Special Edition First Drive Review - Cars Medd

Toyota 86 Evaluation Sheet: Trial version: -trd SE Price range: -nd Price of the model under test: -$ 38,220 Basic warranty: -3 years / 60,000 km Consumption (city / road / observed): -11.3 / 8.3 / 8.4 L / 100km options: -nd Competitive models: -Fiat 124 Spider, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda MX-5,  Subaru BRZ, Nissan 370Z, Volkswagen Golf GTI Strong points: -Superb handling -Still very beautiful -All the same affordable in basic version Weak points: -Very firm suspension in urban traffic -TRD SE variant too expensive -Lack of torque at mid-diet -SIMILAR ITEMS:

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2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo revealed with 250 horsepower, AWD

A new version of the Mazda 3 with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive is headed to dealers in late 2020.

It’s called the Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo, and it will be available at launch in both sedan and hatchback body styles. This should help differentiate it from the redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and a new hot hatch from Toyota (most likely based on the Corolla), neither of which will spawn…