![]() ![]() ![]() That puts the Mazda3 on the more expensive side of its competition, but with how well it punches above its weight, the extra money spent is well worth it. The all-wheel drive sedan starts at $27,515 (plus $1,015 for destination), while a loaded AWD hatch starts at $28,515. The hatchback returns slightly lower figures, rated at 24/32 city/highway mpg. The sedan returns an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg highway. The little all-weather Mazda is pretty efficient, too. While not a performance car, that's plenty of power for playing through the twisties, while the terrific AWD reads the driver's inputs and readily apportions power across all four corners. Power comes from a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine producing 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque sent through a six-speed automatic transmission and on to all four wheels. ![]() The addition of all-wheel drive, however, adds some sweet icing to an already-delicious cake. The front-wheel drive version is fantastic, from the way it drives, to the way it looks inside and out. The 2022 Mazda3 elevates the game, not just for the compact sedan/hatchback segment, but also for the industry as a whole. Overall, the Ranger just feels like a right-sized truck - and at the right time, too. The seats are comfortable, the Sync 3 infotainment tech is super-easy to use and offers a rich feature set. Sure, the cabin looks a little outdated, but it's a nice place in which to spend time. When it comes time to do truck stuff, the Ranger is one of the best choices in the segment, able to tow up to 7,500 pounds, and haul 1,860 pounds of payload in its bed. A 10-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties, and a choice of two- or four-wheel drive is available. The Ranger is powered by a 2.3-liter, turbocharged I4 engine, with a healthy 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. For most people, a pickup this size offers plenty of capability, and its less-imposing dimensions than something like a Ford F-150 make it easier to drive and live with on the daily. Read our most recent Honda Accord review.įord brought back the Ranger midsize pickup for 2019, and it's one of our favorite trucks in the class. I only wish the Accord offered optional all-wheel drive, which could help woo more customers away from crossovers and into this sleek sedan. There's even a pretty darn good Hybrid model. There's loads of tech available in the Accord, including a head-up display, wireless charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a laundry list of advanced driver aids. The top-flight Touring model costs $39,545 before options, but it looks and feels like something wearing an Acura badge. Priced from $27,615 with delivery charges, even the base LX model with the 1.5-liter turbo engine and CVT is a winner, but if you've got some more coin to spend, the $30,075 Sport 1.5L Turbo is an entertaining-yet-capacious offering. It bundles typically Honda-thoughtful design and engaging drive dynamics with a newfound dollop of refinement and quietness. That's a small crime in my book, especially as this 10th-generation model (new for 2018) is such a sweetheart. With consumers rushing to buy everything shaped like an SUV, people seem to have forgotten about what a wonderful and competent car the Honda Accord is.
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