SIX SPEED BLOG

Stuck in the Middle: 2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel

The Good: Decent Fuel Economy, Comfortable Commuter, Quiet Diesel Engine The Bad: Spendy Price Tag, Cheap Feeling Interior, Odd Place in the Market It comes to no surprise that Ford carries a variety of engines in the F-150 to support all ranges of consumers. Now, they’ve added another …

Ace of Base: 2018 Kia Stinger 2.0T RWD

The Good: Affordable Price | Impressive Performance | Snappy Rear-Wheel Drive The Bad: Halogen Headlights | Limited Rear-Seat Headroom | Can Be Thirsty When the key to a car looks like something out of a Die Hard film, we know we’re in for a good time. The …

Style Over Function: 2018 Lexus NX300h Hybrid

THE GOOD: Stylish Refresh | Updated Tech | Comfortable Ride THE BAD: Too Slow | Too Heavy | Too Expensive There has been a lot of news worthy coverage coming out of Lexus over the past year with the all-new LC500 and LS500 making headlines over every magazine …

Dare to be Different: We Off-Road the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite 2.0T

THE GOOD: Powerful Engine | Handsome Physique | Incredible 4X4 THE BAD: Limited Cargo | Poor Fuel Economy | Slow Transmission As much as we try to differ from the crowd of chocolate stained seats, 12-day old Starbucks crusted filled cup holders and being an over-stressed …

Aging Beauty: 2018 Lexus GS350 F SPORT V-6

Technology is a funny thing, the concept of having the latest and greatest is all a façade. Like buying the next generation phone or television, it’s already outdated before its release since the manufacturer is already developing the next “big thing” to be release 10 months later. Cars are the …

Dirt Ready: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD

When SUV’s first became a mass market icon in the 80’s and 90’s, it was the kind of vehicle that allowed for an outdoorsy kind of lifestyle while also being a suitable family, errand runner. As the years moved on, gas prices soared, and the idea of these utilitarian …

How Far Can You Go?: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Tested

It has been nearly a decade since the fuel crisis that struck American soil and left us paying over $5.00 or more per gallon. When the going got tough, we resorted to alternative fueled and powered vehicles. Since then, while the price of fuel will always fluctuate, it mostly …

Last Hope For Humanity: 2018 Honda Accord Sport 1.5T Manual

Somewhere along the way the idea of the mid-size family sedan meant sacrificing fun for the greater good for a family. Manual transmissions used to flaunt its enthusiasm in cars of all shapes and sizes, now it’s like we’re being punished like toddlers told to sit in timeout. Happily, Honda …

Going Big for Going Small: 2018 Kia Rio EX

There used to be a time when all a car had to do was just be a car. Its only job was to get from point A to point B without breaking down. Now-a-days, there is so much more to the equation than just being a car. The fourth generation …

From Farmland to City Street: 2018 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn 4X4

Once a certain price tag of a pick-up truck is met, it no longer becomes the workhorse that they live up to be. Instead, they become a showcase of triumph and prosperity, with the occasional run to the Home and Garden. Given that this is the last year of the …

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