BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The test drive this week was a 2022 Prius “Nightshade” front wheel drive sedan manufactured in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The Prius is one of the earliest battery powered vehicle with a 1.0L 4-cylinder engine with “EV,” “Eco” and “Power” modes choices. The Prius has a hybrid synergy drive system where the …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The Toyota 4Runner has been one of the most desired and popular outdoor SUVs in history. The test drive of a 4Runner 4×4 TRD Pro V6 was impressive and riding in comfort on the 17-inch ally “pro-flow” form wheel and “Nitto Terra Grappler” tires. This 4Runner has a feel of power …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST We see this 2022 RDX-SH all-wheel drive sedan traveling fast in recent TV ads and spinning around on what appears to be a runway. This is a very fast SUV with a 272 turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine and a ten-speed transmission with paddle shifters. I was driving the RDX in the Boulder …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST It would be my Christmas wish to keep this test car driven over the past week. I know it belongs in my garage to cherish for years to come. It is the awesome Lexus RC-F Fuji coupe. Let’s start with the sticker price of $97,100 and with a few upgrades …
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BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The Mazda MX-5 RF Grand Touring convertible was the test car of the week. The sleek designed sports car is spectacular in appearance and performance. The MX-5 can reach 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and is available in either a six-speed manual or an automatic transmission. This vehicle featured the six-speed, …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Transportation can travel down many rural roads and city freeways. Freedom of travel has been an American tradition from the early pioneering era. Newly arrived citizens were free to wander wherever they pleased with only the predication fears of wild animals or Indians tribes attempting to protest their lands. …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST “The Ultimate Driving Machine,” is how BMW describes their vehicles and it certainly is a good description of the 2021 BMW 430i convertible delivered for the weekly test drive. A great car to drive and enjoy. It was hard to return to the factory delivery crew on Monday after a …
The last time I test drove a MINI Cooper my neighbor liked it so much she purchased one exactly like the blue test drive model. Arriving this week is a snappy 2022 MINI John Cooper Works hardtop with a stick shift and 228 horsepower 4-cylinder turbo/engine that can reach 60 in 5.7 seconds. The John …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Recent reviews have dealt with mid-range priced cars that were all very positive. The under $30,000 range can provide some very good transportation but not always with all-wheel drive that usually move upwards into the $40,000 category. This week comes a $61,375 Lexus RX450h SPORT that is worth every additional dollar. …
BY H. THROTTLEAUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST The 2022 Infiniti QX55 can be described with elegance with slick wood paneling, interior leather two-tone seats, and stylish SUV design. This is Nissan’s flagship luxury brand and the test model price begins at $57,050 with an additional $695 for the luxury “Slate Gray” paint. The sloping optical hood is a …
