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30 OCTOBER 1993 PRICE: $2.95 We chronicled every new car on sale in the U.S. market for 1994 and published several notable first drives, including the Plymouth Prowler, Dodge Neon, and new fifth-gen Honda Accord. First drives included a pair of affordable German sedans, the Audi Fox and the Mercedes 220, plus the V-8-powered version of British Leyland's tiny MGB. Departments & Features 50 OCTOBER 1973 PRICE: $0.75 Our annual Buyer's Guide led with a prediction that GM would sell 5 million cars in '74, following record sales in '73; we didn't know the OPEC oil embargo was about to change the entire industry. [Extracted from the article]

The 230i and more powerful M240i ride on the same rear-drive platform as the 3 and 4 Series and should not be confused with the front-drive 2 Series Gran Coupe sedans, which have more in common with Minis than other BMWs. PROS Return of the light, fun BMW coupe • Excellent I-4 and I-6 powertrains • Longer wheelbase improves second row CONS Lacks some standard safety systems • Center console lacks storage space • Occasionally glitchy infotainment system A slow clap for BMW bringing a new 2 Series to the lineup. It does more than that, though- while the second-generation car has grown, it remains the smallest and lightest BMW coupe, which, along with its wonderful suspension setup and slick powertrains, reminded our judges of the heyday of BMW's 3 Series. [Extracted from the article]

Call it what you want, the EV6 nails its intended function by providing a spacious back seat and the usable cargo area of an SUV with the long range and ultrafast charging of the best modern EVs. As the SUV sphere has shifted from majority truck-based behemoths to crossovers with car underpinnings to the more recent crop of low-slung hatchback EVs marketed as crossovers, we constantly discuss what qualifies a vehicle as an SUV. Of course, Kia's argument for its new EV as an SUV is even harder to take in the case of the EV6 GT. [Extracted from the article]

The attributes we praised in those victories remain largely true of the new sixth-gen CR-V and its hybrid variant - but Honda's bestseller didn't earn our Golden Calipers a third time. "I doubt most compact SUV buyers will even notice", he said of the CR-V's lively nature before pivoting to its droning powertrain. Few vehicles at our 2023 SUV of the Year carried higher expectations than the CR-V. After all, it won the contest the last two times it was eligible, in 2015 and 2018. [Extracted from the article]

The updated Highlander midsize SUV is just as notable for what it adds as for what it discards. The XSE AWD is fitted with the Highlander's more advanced of two available AWD options, with torque vectoring, drive mode selection, and driveline disconnect for a front-drive mode that improves fuel economy. The new Highlander swaps in a different gas-only powertrain as an alternative to its available hybrid setup, and the new turbocharged I-4 engine makes more torque but produces less power than the old V-6 it replaces. [Extracted from the article]

Gas prices now hover in the realm of absurdity, making this a great time for the Sorento plug-in hybrid, a late addition to the lineup, to arrive and vie for our 2023 SUV of the Year award. We're Sorento fans over here. [Extracted from the article]

The recently deceased Hyundai Veloster N was a magnificent, manual-offering sporty hatchback with sharp handling and tons of value and thrills. "The lack of AWD is a huge miss considering Subaru is abandoning STI buyers and hatch lovers", said Seabaugh, who was also frustrated by the car's eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which was "far too dumb to be left to its own devices." Just looking at it, you'd hardly qualify the Kona as an SUV, but it does stand taller and sit higher than the Veloster, so on goes the label from Hyundai's marketing department and an invitation to our SUV of the Year competition. [Extracted from the article]

Comparison tests: The 2013 Nissan GT-R trounced the 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S, and the Lexus GS 350 F Sport beat out the BMW 535i, Audi A6 3.0T, and Infiniti M37S. 50 JUNE 1972 PRICE: $0.75 We culled NHTSA data to find 20 killer defects, ranging from fragile control arms ('65-'68 Fords) to flammable dashboards (Chevrolet Vega). 30 JUNE 1992 PRICE: $2.95 First drives included the second-gen Ford Probe (which we called a "Japanese- American hybrid" - if we only knew!) and the new LH cars - Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid, and Eagle Vision - which we (correctly) labeled "Chrysler's salvation sedans.". [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a 2015-2016 automotive buyers' guide which include information on various cars which include the Acura ILX, the Bentley Continental, and the BMW Z4.

The carryover chassis and both the base 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder and the 1.5-liter turbo I-4 engines do make the 2022 Civic an evolutionary machine. We've said it before, but the new Civic really didn't have to be this good; a simple, low-intensity refresh of the previous generation would have been fine enough for at least another three competitive years before Honda's competitors could even imagine overtaking it. A few judges noted some issues with NVH - mostly brought on by Honda's reliance on a thrash-prone CVT - but there was unanimous praise for how the car drove. [Extracted from the article]

At least one judge wished this base engine had been available at launch, before the base price started to climb. "If the Stinger GT had this 300-hp turbo I-4 from the start - and at the low $30,000 introductory price - the Stinger might have been more successful", guest judge Chris Theodore said. PROS PROS New New base base engine engine adds adds 45 45 horsepower horsepower • • Nice proportions • • Improved interior • • Fun dynamics CONS Automatic transmission lags at times • • No power liftgate for huge rear hatch • • Can't turn off stability control VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback ENGINE, TRANSMISSION 2.5L turbo port- and direct-injected DOHC 16-valve I-4, 8-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3,823 lb (51/49%) WHEELBASE 114.4 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 190.2 x 73.6 x 55.1 in ON SALE Now SPECS 2022 Kia Stinger GT Line Base Price/As tested $37,135/$39,715 Power (SAE net) 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm Torque (SAE net) 311 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm Accel, 0-60 mph 5.7 sec Quarter Mile 14.1 sec @ 101.8 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 124 ft Lateral Acceleration 0.85 g (avg) MT Figure Eight 26.7 sec @ 0.68 g (avg) EPA City/Hwy/Comb 22/32/25 mpg W hen Stinger Kia five-passenger brought the sport sedan to compete for the 2018 MotorTrend Car of the Year award, we were delighted with its capability, but the lineup suffered from an underpowered base engine. [Extracted from the article]

Representing the E-Tron GT in this year's competition: both an E-Tron GT and an RS E-Tron GT. We eagerly anticipate Audi's coming generation of forward-looking electrics, but for now, the E-Tron GT has its foot too far in the past to advance to our final round. The E-Tron GT has a nose-heavy understeer characteristic reminiscent of Audi's gas-powered performance cars. [Extracted from the article]

We have yet to drive a Sorento with the base 2.5-liter I-4, but the way that engine performs in the smaller Hyundai Tucson makes us think it would leave a poor impression. PROS PROS Sharp Sharp exterior exterior styling styling • • Appealing versatility • • Punchy 2.5-liter turbo engine CONS CONS Clumsy Clumsy dual-clutch dual-clutch transmission transmission • • Deciding between passenger and cargo capacity • • Uninteresting hybrid powertrain The Kia Sorento's addition to the finalist roster was an unexpected twist. With the turbo 2.5-liter comes an eight-speed dual-clutch, which didn't work well enough at low speeds to justify its quick shifts once underway. [Extracted from the article]

"This Jeep's Uconnect system is my idea of how electrified vehicles should present information: lots of screens and options for charging or saving the battery pack." And in the other corner, probably beating up the other SUVs and stealing their lunch money, is the 470-hp, howling-mad and Hemi-packing 392, the first Wrangler to come from the factory sporting an honest-to-goodness V-8. Gale, however, made a more salient point against one of our criteria, efficiency: "The issue, of course, is the 13/17 mpg fuel economy. [Extracted from the article]

It was only four years ago when the Land Rover Discovery was a finalist for MotorTrend's 2018 SUV of the Year. Land Rover also updated the Disco's exterior styling, but those changes are subtle. So, the Land Rover's marks for engineering excellence and performance of intended function were high, and the Discovery's $73,000 price is spot-on these days for a three-row luxury off-roader, giving it a decent showing in terms of value. [Extracted from the article]

After you've perused the new car info in this issue, explore your buying options further at MotorTrend.com/cars - the only online Buyer's Guide created by MotorTrend's expert editors. Why you should trust our Buyer's Guide more than anyone's Passion informs everything we do, from the unparalleled way we conduct our annual Car/Truck/SUV of the Year competitions, to the way we write, to the design of our online Buyer's Guide. [Extracted from the article]

This world changer made its debut at the 1971 Geneva auto show, stunning everyone throughout auto-mobiledom. Our test drive included some one-on-one time with Carroll Shelby at Indianapolis, after which we proclaimed the new Dodge to be a faithful homage to Shelby's own Cobra. Departments & Features 50 SEPTEMBER 1971 PRICE: $0.75 Ford, Dodge, Chevy, and other American automakers got top billing in this issue, but we can't help but be drawn to our first look at the Lamborghini Countach concept teased in the top corner. [Extracted from the article]

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Technologue," the lack of Lotus listed in the New Car Buyer's Guide, and "Time Bandits" in the September 2014 issue.

The article offers a guide to buyers of Ford Ranger. It notes that the 4.0L overhead valve engine is powerful but the 3.0L is known for being reliable and long-lasting. It suggests avoiding the four-cylinder unless there are plans for a V-8 swap. In terms of transmissions, it says that the late-model automatic transmissions have a better reputation and better aftermarket support. It reminds buyers that electric shift on a transfer case is not attractive.

The article offers news briefs on automobile accessories industry. Pioneer Electronics has introduced automotive sound systems which incorporate Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and iPod integration. "2010 Ultimate Buyers Guide," which provides a master car part lists for Japanese, European and U.S. cars, has already been published. A report on the compression of the car of a Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge competition contestant is also presented.

McLeod offers a high-flow replacement upgrade with a steel clutch line for 2013-2018 Focus ST and RS applications. FTI Performance offers torque converters for 2JZ applications. At 9.5 inches, the billet lockup street racer torque converter offers unbeatable performance and reliability for the weekend warrior. [Extracted from the article]

With our 2020 diesel car/SUV, and truck/van buyer's guides coming soon I don't want to spoil anything, but when it comes to diesel-powered cars offered in the U.S, the outlook is kind of bleak. But, after seeing the prevalence of what are essentially diesel versions of the same rides sold in the U.S. (for example, Ford's Fusion is a "Mondeo"), I'm left wondering why they aren't given the same opportunity to be successful in the States. Finally, in Grafenwöhr, Germany, the diesel-truck experience came full circle when I happened upon Ralf Lindner and his beautiful '15 Ram 2500. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers a guide for buying low impedance and high impedance injectors.

The article presents a guide for buying a used nitrous bottle.

The article presents information on the 2012 "Motor Trend's" "Car, SUV, and Truck Buyers' Guide," which provides a broad-spectrum view of the automotive industry.