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2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Tech Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: A-Spec Tech
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 200
  • Torque (lb-ft): 192
  • Type: Hatchback, Luxury
  • Country: US
11/2022
 Jason
2022 Audi S3 Premium Plus Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Premium Plus
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (7-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 306
  • Torque (lb-ft): 295
  • Type: Luxury, Sedan
  • Country: US
9/2022
 Jason
2022 BMW M5 CS Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: CS
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 627
  • Torque (lb-ft): 553
  • Type: Luxury, Sedan
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2023 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Competition Gran Coupe
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 617
  • Torque (lb-ft): 553
  • Type: Luxury, Sedan
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2023 Buick Encore GX Preferred Rating: 6 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Preferred
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (9-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 155
  • Torque (lb-ft): 174
  • Type: Hatchback, Luxury, SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2022 Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: V Blackwing
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 472
  • Torque (lb-ft): 445
  • Type: Luxury, Sedan
  • Country: US
3/2022
 Jason
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier Redline Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Premier Redline
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 200
  • Torque (lb-ft): 266
  • Type: Hatchback, SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2015
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: SS
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 426
  • Torque (lb-ft): 420
  • Type: Convertible, Coupe
  • Country: US
11/2020
 Jason
Thank you to Wallingford Buick GMC for allowing me to take this car for a spin!

I stepped out of my FWD, 228 hp, 4 cylinder, turbocharged hot hatch and into this RWD, 420 hp, 6.2L V8 beast of a car.

Initial Thoughts:......Read More
2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Rating: 10 / 10
  • Year: 2019
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: ZL1
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 650
  • Torque (lb-ft): 650
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
4/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Wallingford Buick GMC for letting me take this car out for a drive!

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2012
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: Grand Sport
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 2
  • Power (hp): 436
  • Torque (lb-ft): 424
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
5/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Wallingford Buick GMC for giving me some time with this 2012 (C6) Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport!

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2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2011
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: SRT8
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 470
  • Torque (lb-ft): 470
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
6/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Wallingford Buick GMC for letting me take this 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 out for a spin!

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2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
  • Trim: Wildtrak
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (10-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 330
  • Torque (lb-ft): 415
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
5/2022
 Jason
2022 Ford Bronco Base Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
  • Trim: Base
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (7-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 300
  • Torque (lb-ft): 325
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2017 Ford Fiesta ST Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2017
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: ST
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 197
  • Torque (lb-ft): 202
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
2/2021
 Jason
Thank you again to Harte VW and Harte Family Motors for giving me some time with this 2017 Ford Fiesta ST!

The Fiesta ST lived in the shado......Read More
2018 Ford Fiesta S Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: S
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (5-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 120
  • Torque (lb-ft): 112
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
12/2020
 Jason
Thanks once again to Dowling Ford for letting me take this 2018 Ford Fiesta S out for a drive!

I'll admit that going into this one, I was expecting it to be pretty much the same as the Read More
2017 Ford Focus SE Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2017
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SE
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 123
  • Torque (lb-ft): 125
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
12/2020
 Jason
Thanks to Blasius of Middletown for letting me take a drive in this 2017 Ford Focus SE!

Walking up to the car, I've gotta say I like this Nitrous Blue color on this car. Other than the color, it looks fairly compact and......Read More
2017 Ford Focus ST Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2017
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: ST
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 252
  • Torque (lb-ft): 270
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: Comfortable cloth seats, fairly plain in general. The front seats have decent space, but the back seats are really tight. I think that having an infant seat in the back would mean that the front passenger would be eating knee sandwiches. The hatch space also looked very small to me,......Read More
2017 Ford Mustang GT Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2017
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: GT
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 435
  • Torque (lb-ft): 400
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
1/2021
 Jason
A big thank you to Stephen Cadillac for giving me some time with this 2017 Mustang GT!

After driving the 2015 Camaro and the Read More
2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: EcoBoost
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 330
  • Torque (lb-ft): 350
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
11/2020
 Jason
Shout out to Dowling Ford for letting me take this beautiful 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with the High Performance engine out on a test drive.

Let's just get this out of the way: The biggest knock against this car is the existen......Read More
2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: EcoBoost High Performance
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 330
  • Torque (lb-ft): 350
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
4/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Dowling Ford for letting me come back to drive this one again!

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2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: GT Premium Convertible
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 460
  • Torque (lb-ft): 420
  • Type: Convertible, Coupe
  • Country: US
9/2021
 Jason
Thanks to Acura of Berlin for the car!

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2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0 Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Sport 2.0
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 252
  • Torque (lb-ft): 273
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
6/2021
 Jason
Thank you to Schaller Honda for letting make this 2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0 out for a drive!

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2015 Honda Civic SI Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2015
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SI
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 205
  • Torque (lb-ft): 174
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
10/2020
 Jason
The Civic SI has been a staple in the enthusiast community for a long time, and for good reason.

The Interior: Cloth interior, decently comfortable seats, but nothing to write home about. Has the typical funky digital dash that all the other Civics of this generation have. Decent legroom i......Read More
2018 Honda Civic SI Rating: 6 / 10
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SI
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 205
  • Torque (lb-ft): 192
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
10/2020
 Jason
I drove the 2015 Civic SI the other day, so I needed to find the latest generation for comparison. My hopes were high for this one after loving the previous generation.

The Interior: The black cloth seats with the SI logo stitched into them are tasteful and comfortable. The space on the in......Read More
2018 Honda Civic Type R Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Type R
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The Exterior: I don't usually mention the exterior because, personally, I don't really care too much about the looks. Practicality, driving, comfort, and driving again. But this one looks like it should be on a tarmac. It's pretty aggressive looking, and a lot of people either love it......Read More
2020 Honda Civic SI Rating: N/A
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SI
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 205
  • Torque (lb-ft): 192
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
7/2021
 Jason
Thanks to Schaller Honda for the car!

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2020 Honda Civic Sport Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Sport
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: It's pretty basic, but looks decently refined inside. It's got stardard cloth seats that are comfortable enough for a dialy commute. It's got plenty of room compared to the other hatchbacks I've been driving (other than the Type R of course). I could surely fit both ......Read More
2021 Honda Civic Type R Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Type R
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 306
  • Torque (lb-ft): 295
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
6/2021
 Jason
2022 Honda Civic SI Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SI
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 200
  • Torque (lb-ft): 192
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
5/2022
 Jason
The 2022 Honda Civic SI kicks off the 11th generation after a gap year, and the spec sheet doesn't look too good when you compare it last year's. It looks even worse when you bring in the competition: Elantra N, WRX, and GTI. As it turns out, you can't drive the spec sheet anyway. So let's take a......Read More
2018 Honda Fit LX Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: LX
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 130
  • Torque (lb-ft): 114
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
2/2021
 Jason
Thank you to Executive Honda for letting me have some time with this 2018 Honda Fit LX!

If you're looking for something reliable and practical (who isn't?), and you're on a budget, the Honda Fit is probably on your list of ca......Read More
2023 Honda HR-V EX-L Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: EX-L
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (1-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 158
  • Torque (lb-ft): 138
  • Type: Hatchback, SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2022 Hyundai Elantra N Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: N
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 276
  • Torque (lb-ft): 789
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2022 Hyundai Kona N Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: N
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 276
  • Torque (lb-ft): 289
  • Type: Hatchback, SUV
  • Country: US
10/2022
 Jason
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain:
  • Trim: Calligraphy
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 227
  • Torque (lb-ft): 311
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2020 Hyundai Veloster N Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: N
  • Doors: 3
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Coupe, Hatchback
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: It's actually roomier than expected. The space in the front and back seats are decent, and could actually work for the 2 kid seats in the back. The salesman actually had a kid seat in his Veloster N, so that's a pleasant surprise. It is a 4 seater though, so that's a bit......Read More
2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: SVR
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 550
  • Torque (lb-ft): 516
  • Type: Luxury, SUV
  • Country: US
6/2022
 Jason
2023 Jaguar F-Type R Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: R
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 2
  • Power (hp): 575
  • Torque (lb-ft): 516
  • Type: Coupe, Luxury
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2018 Jeep Compass Latitude Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
  • Trim: Latitude
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 180
  • Torque (lb-ft): 175
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
1/2021
 Jason
Thank you to Blasius of Middletown for allowing me to test drive this 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude!

Going into this one, my previous Jeep experiences had been a couple of automatic early 2000's Cherokees and a manual 2015 ......Read More
2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rating: 3 / 10
  • Year: 2015
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
  • Trim: Unlimited
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: It's got the typical sort of bare-bones Wrangler interior. Cloth seats that are fairly hard, a standard radio without any kind of infotainment screen, and it's pretty tight space-wise. If you've never been in a Jeep, they look roomy from the outside, but tend to be fairl......Read More
2021 Kia Forte GT Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: GT
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 201
  • Torque (lb-ft): 192
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
12/2020
 Jason
Thank you to Crowley Kia for allowing me to take this 2021 Kia Forte GT out for a test drive!

The Kia/Hyundai group has long been overlooked, and some people haven't come to terms with the weight the badge used to carry. But they......Read More
2023 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Rating: 6 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Plug-In Hybrid
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 139
  • Torque (lb-ft): 195
  • Type: Hatchback, Hybrid, SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2021 Kia Soul LX Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: LX
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 147
  • Torque (lb-ft): 132
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
1/2021
 Jason
Thanks to Crowley Kia, once again, for letting me take this 2021 Kia Soul LX out for a drive!

The Kia Soul's styling isn't for everyone, but if you're looking for a practical new car with a stick shift, this one is definitely wor......Read More
2023 Lexus RX 350 Luxury Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: 350 Luxury
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 275
  • Torque (lb-ft): 317
  • Type: Luxury, SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2023 Lexus UX 250H F Sport Design Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: 250H F Sport Design
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (2-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 181
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Hatchback, Luxury, SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2013 Mazda CX-5 Sport Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2013
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Sport
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 155
  • Torque (lb-ft): 150
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
10/2020
 Jason
A manual SUV has become an especially difficult thing to find. The Mazda CX-5 is one of the most popular crossovers on the market, and I was able to track one down with a 6-speed manual.

The Interior: Standard cloth seats that are surprisingly comfortable. Plenty of space inside in the fro......Read More
2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2016
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Sport
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 155
  • Torque (lb-ft): 150
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
3/2021
 Jason
Thank you to Middletown Nissan for giving me some time with the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport!

If you live in the US, 2016 was the last year of the manual transmission equipped Mazda CX-5. If you're in Canada,......Read More
2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Turbo
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 256
  • Torque (lb-ft): 320
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2023 Mazda CX-50 Premium Plus Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Premium Plus
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 256
  • Torque (lb-ft): 320
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2012 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2012
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: i Touring
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: Cloth seats that are fairly standard. They're comfortable, but nothing to write home about. Also, the car is not big. There's not much room in the back seat, and an infant seat makes the front passenger seat very uncomfortable. But if small kids aren't a concern, it'......Read More
2021 Mazda Mazda3 Premium Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Premium
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 186
  • Torque (lb-ft): 186
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
9/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Modern Mazda for letting me take this car out for a drive!

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2021 Mazda Mazda3 Premium Hatchback Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Premium Hatchback
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 186
  • Torque (lb-ft): 186
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
12/2020
 Jason
Thank you to Modern Mazda for allowing me to take this 2021 Mazda3 Premium Hatchback out for a drive!

The Mazda3 holds a special place in my heart, as a 2012 i Touring SKYACTIV was my first manual car. I learned manual on the st......Read More
2022 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Turbo Premium Plus
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 250
  • Torque (lb-ft): 320
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
8/2022
 Jason
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: Miata RF Grand Touring
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 2
  • Power (hp): 181
  • Torque (lb-ft): 151
  • Type: Convertible, Coupe
  • Country: US
8/2021
 Jason
Thanks to Modern Mazda for letting me take this super fun car for a spin!

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2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: Miata Grand Touring
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 2
  • Power (hp): 181
  • Torque (lb-ft): 159
  • Type: Convertible, Coupe
  • Country: US
6/2022
 Jason
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 53 Coupe Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: AMG GLE 53 Coupe
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (9-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 429
  • Torque (lb-ft): 384
  • Type: Coupe, Luxury, SUV
  • Country: US
7/2022
 Jason
2022 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Classic Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: 2-Door Classic
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 134
  • Torque (lb-ft): 162
  • Type: Coupe, Hatchback
  • Country: US
6/2021
 Jason
Thanks to New Country MINI for letting me take the 2022 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Classic for a spin!

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2016 MINI Cooper S Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2016
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim:
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: Very nice leather interior, with Mini's quirky circular infotainment center. It's a little bit tight in the back seats, and the hatch is pretty small. It is also only a 4-seater (which I didn't realize until seeing it). This isn't an ideal car for someone that's ......Read More
2023 MINI Cooper S Clubman Iconic Untold Edition Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Iconic Untold Edition
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (8-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 189
  • Torque (lb-ft): 206
  • Type: Hatchback, Wagon
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2016 MINI Cooper S Countryman All4 Rating: 4 / 10
  • Year: 2016
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim:
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: There's a lot of space for something called a Mini. It's smaller than most SUVs out there, which I call a win. There looks to be plenty of room in the back seats, and plenty of room in the trunk. Whoever bought this one initially didn't tick any of the boxes, because it ......Read More
2023 Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SR VC-Turbo
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (1-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 248
  • Torque (lb-ft): 273
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2017 Nissan Sentra S Rating: 6 / 10
  • Year: 2017
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: S
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 130
  • Torque (lb-ft): 128
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
12/2020
 Jason
Thank you to Middletown Nissan for allowing me to take a drive in this Nissan Sentra S!

The enthusiast community has not been particularly kind to Nissan, but most of the flak seems to come due to issues with their CVTs (conti......Read More
2005 Pontiac GTO Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2005
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim:
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 400
  • Torque (lb-ft): 400
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
5/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Wallingford Buick GMC for letting me take this 2005 Pontiac GTO out for a spin!

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2021 Porsche 718 Boxster T Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: Boxster T
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 2
  • Power (hp): 300
  • Torque (lb-ft): 280
  • Type: Convertible
  • Country: US
2/2021
 Jason
A big thank you to Porsche of Wallingford for letting me take this 2021 718 Porsche Boxster T for a drive!

If you're not into cars, you probably associate Porsche with money or status. But if you're an enth......Read More
2013 Porsche Cayenne Base Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2013
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Base
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 300
  • Torque (lb-ft): 300
  • Type: SUV
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: Fairly dark, with approximately 400,000 buttons. Plenty of space for 2 car seats, the wife (with lots of legroom), and the dog in the back. Even having someone between the car seats wasn't unbearable for short trips. The leather seats were very comfortable (and heated!).

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek Base Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Base
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 152
  • Torque (lb-ft): 145
  • Type: Hatchback, SUV
  • Country: US
5/2021
 Jason
Thanks to Schaller Subaru for letting me take this car out for a drive!

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2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Rating: 5 / 10
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: 2.5i
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 170
  • Torque (lb-ft): 174
  • Type: SUV, Wagon
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: Standard cloth seats. Not super comfortable, but not awful. Space is great, everyone fits comfortably, and the trunk area is great for the dog.

Driving: It's...fine. The shifter is pretty long, and it feels...fine. The clutch actually has a pretty decent feel and grab poi......Read More
2016 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2016
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: 2.0i
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (5-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 148
  • Torque (lb-ft): 145
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
3/2021
 Jason
Thank you to Acura of Berlin for providing this 2016 Subaru Impreza 2.0i!

Subarus always seem to be high on the list for shoppers no matter the vehicle type, and they still offer a handf......Read More
2016 Subaru WRX Limited Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2016
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Limited
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 268
  • Torque (lb-ft): 258
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
10/2020
 Jason
The WRX is the default option for an AWD sedan with 3 pedals and some power, so I figured I'd see what all the hype is about. And I wanted to compare it with the STI I drove the other day.

The Interior: The limited trim gets you a nice leather interior with heated front seats. All blac......Read More
2017 Subaru WRX STI Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2017
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: STI
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 305
  • Torque (lb-ft): 290
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
10/2020
 Jason
The WRX is the default option for an AWD sedan with 3 pedals and some power, and the STI takes a step up from there. So I figured I'd take one out on a cold, rainy day in New England (CT, USA).

The Interior: Comfortable seats, black with red trim, but nothing too aggressive looking. He......Read More
2019 Subaru WRX Limited Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2019
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Limited
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (4-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 268
  • Torque (lb-ft): 258
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
4/2021
 Jason
Thank you again to Middletown Toyota for giving me some time with this 2019 Subaru WRX Limited!

Are you looking for a manual sedan with AWD? You've probably thought about the WRX. You don't have to be a "car guy......Read More
2021 Subaru WRX Base Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Base
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 268
  • Torque (lb-ft): 258
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
6/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Schaller Subaru for letting me take this 2021 Subaru WRX out for a drive!

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2021 Subaru WRX STI Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: STI
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 310
  • Torque (lb-ft): 290
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
4/2021
 Jason
Big thank you to Schaller Subaru for letting me drive this brand new 2021 Subaru WRX STI!

Brand new for the 2021 model year is—the price tag. The 2021 STI costs $250 more than the 2020 STI—and that's i......Read More
2022 Subaru WRX Limited Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Limited
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 271
  • Torque (lb-ft): 258
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
7/2022
 Jason
2022 Toyota 86 Premium Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Trim: Premium
  • Doors: 2
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 4
  • Power (hp): 228
  • Torque (lb-ft): 184
  • Type: Coupe
  • Country: US
9/2022
 Jason
2023 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2023
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: XSE Hybrid
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic (2-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 208
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Hybrid, Sedan
  • Country: US
2/2023
 Jason
2020 Toyota Corolla SE Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SE
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 169
  • Torque (lb-ft): 151
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
4/2021
 Jason
Second attempt at YouTube, so go easy on me!

A huge thanks again to Middletown Toyota for letting me take this car out for a drive!

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2020 Toyota Corolla SE Rating: 5 / 10
  • Year: 2020
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SE
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: It's small. I'm only 5'7" and this car feels really small. The hatch area is very shallow and tight. The back seats are tight. Theres no way it can fit an infant seat and someone in the front passenger seat, and there's definitely no way to fit a 60 lb dog in th......Read More
2022 Toyota Corolla SE Apex Edition Rating: 6 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SE Apex Edition
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 169
  • Torque (lb-ft): 151
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
5/2022
 Jason
The Toyota Corolla sedan has been a reliable staple for commuters for half a century. For 2022, the Apex Edition returns to turn the fun up a notch. And this unicorn of a Corolla even has a manual transmission. But is that sporty flair worth the price, monetarily or in terms of ride quality? And ......Read More
2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Rating: N/A
  • Year: 2018
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
  • Trim: TRD Off-Road
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 278
  • Torque (lb-ft): 265
  • Type: Truck
  • Country: US
7/2021
 Jason
Thanks once again to Middletown Toyota for the truck!

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2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 5 FT Rating: N/A
  • Year: 2019
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
  • Trim: TRD Sport Double Cab 5 FT
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 278
  • Torque (lb-ft): 265
  • Type: Truck
  • Country: US
11/2020
 Jason
Thank you to Middletown Toyota for letting me take a drive in this 6 speed manual Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab w/5 ft bed!

First things first. After driving this truck and talking to some people in the manual truck community, I......Read More
2022 Toyota Venza Limited Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: Limited
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 219
  • Torque (lb-ft): 163
  • Type: Hybrid, SUV
  • Country: US
10/2022
 Jason
2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: TSI
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 147
  • Torque (lb-ft): 184
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
2/2021
 Jason
Thanks again to Harte VW for letting me take a ride in this 2021 Golf TSI!

If you're anything like me, you've convinced yourself (with the help of social media) that there's no reason to look at the Golf. The GTI and R are really the......Read More
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2019
  • Drivetrain: AWD
  • Trim: S
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Wagon
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: Nice enough interior. The base S trim is decently comfortable, with standard cloth seats. I'd probably spring for the leather and the sunroof in the higher trims, but the cloth is fine. The back seats seem to have about the same amount of space as the GTI, which makes it feel sm......Read More
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2017
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: Autobahn
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats:
  • Power (hp):
  • Torque (lb-ft):
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
8/2020
 Jason
The interior: The interior is much nicer than I expected. It has nice leather seats that are very comfortable. There seems to be just enough space inside, which is exactly what I'm looking for. The hatch space makes me visibly excited, since this is the first small car to actually look to be ......Read More
2019 Volkswagen GTI SE Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2019
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SE
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 228
  • Torque (lb-ft): 258
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
7/2021
 Jason
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE Rating: 8 / 10
  • Year: 2022
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: SE
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 241
  • Torque (lb-ft): 273
  • Type: Hatchback
  • Country: US
1/2022
 Jason
Thanks to Gengras VW for giving me some time with this mk8 GTI!

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2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Rating: 9 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: GLI Autobahn
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 228
  • Torque (lb-ft): 258
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
3/2021
 Jason
Thank you, once again, to Harte VW for letting me take one of their cars for a drive!

The Volkswagen Grand Luxury Injection—or GLI, as it's more commonly known—is the performance version of the Jetta. If you'......Read More
2021 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line Rating: 7 / 10
  • Year: 2021
  • Drivetrain: FWD
  • Trim: R-Line
  • Doors: 4
  • Transmission: Manual (6-speed)
  • Seats: 5
  • Power (hp): 147
  • Torque (lb-ft): 184
  • Type: Sedan
  • Country: US
1/2021
 Jason
Thanks to Harte Volkswagen for allowing me to take this 2021 Jetta R-Line for a spin!

I see it all the time. "I want something fun, manual $20-25k, need 4 doors." Even with manuals slowly dying out, you've got some good options. On ......Read More