SIX SPEED BLOG

What’s in a Name: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC

It has been over a decade since we last seen the words Mitsubishi and Eclipse in the same sentence. To see them now glued to the back of a tailgate of what appears to be just another crossover has left old Eclipse enthusiasts in an uproar. However, seeing that the …

When Size Matters: 2018 Ford Eco(Echo)Sport 2.0L AWD

Take the Ford Fiesta – a cute little hatch that served its purpose from 2010 – 2018. Now, take that small hatch, add a four-inch lift, take a few inches off the front, a few more off the back, add all-wheel drive and viola, we have the latest craze, a …

Hui: A new way to get around Honolulu, Hawaii

There is a new way to get around Hawaii and it doesn’t involve long lines or a smelly rental car. A new car share reservation app, Hui in partner with Toyota & Lexus and operated by Servco is making a new, hassle free way of renting a car without the …

3-Rows of Family Adventure: 2019 Subaru Ascent

Nineteen cup holders – is that too many? The next time we drive through a McDonald’s and they ask “would you like a drink carrier?” – heck no, we got more cup holders than a Grey Hound Bus. But seriously, the all-new Subaru Ascent is more than just a giant …

Mud Sold Separately: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Diesel

Update: Towing is rated at 5,000lbs for the ZR2 Off-Road and not 7,600lbs. The standard Colorado with the 2.8-liter Duramax is rated at 7,600lbs. The concept behind having a big off-roader make sense – add a lift kit, some big tires, and some skid plates and viola, you’re off-road ready. …

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 …

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