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Home Model Reviews by Year Archive by category "2017 Models"

Category: 2017 Models

2017 DODGE DURANGO

DEALS ON A HAULER There are some very good deals right now on leftover 2017 Dodge Durangos, especially on the high-end models, like my Citadel test car. If you are in the market for an SUV that can tow a large boat or trailer, and carry seven passengers as …

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edbarrett January 8, 2018 January 8, 20182017 Models, Crossover, Dodge, SUV/Minivan

2017 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT

ROGUE JUNIOR Capitalizing on the success of its best-selling Rogue compact SUV, Nissan has introduced a new smaller version, the Rogue Sport. The Sport competes with the likes of the Honda HR-V, the Mazda CX-3 and the Subaru Crosstrek in the rapidly growing sub-compact crossover market. The Rogue Sport …

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edbarrett December 15, 2017 December 15, 20172017 Models, Crossover, Nissan, SUV/Minivan

2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO

THE MOUSE THAT ROARS Don’t expect to fly under the radar if you buy a Fiat 500 Abarth. The Abarth is the performance model in the 500 lineup, and it has a raucous exhaust note the lets everyone know you’re coming when you are a block away. The other …

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edbarrett November 30, 2017 November 30, 20172017 Models, Fiat, Sports Car

2017 TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRID

WELL EQUIPPED, BUT PRICEY  The Toyota RAV-4 is well on its way to being the best-selling vehicle in the Toyota lineup, beating out the perennial top dog, the Camry sedan. The reason for this is that compact SUVs are the hottest selling vehicles in the auto business. Beyond that, …

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edbarrett October 25, 2017 October 25, 20172017 Models, Crossover, SUV/Minivan, Toyota

2017 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA RF

NEW RETRACTABLE FASTBACK Last year, Mazda redesigned their Miata roadster, and made this iconic sports car more stylish than ever. This year, Mazda has given us an even sexier looking model, the RF, with a retractable fastback. This car is a beauty, either with the top-up, or top-down. In …

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edbarrett October 6, 2017 October 6, 20172017 Models, Mazda, Sports Car

2017 KIA FORTE5 SX

FORTE GOES SPORTY   Kia’s got a sporty new Forte model this year, the Forte5 SX. This car has jazzier styling, more horsepower, a sport-tuned suspension, and larger wheels. Kia refreshed the Forte’s styling for 2017. A broader grille with headlamps that sweep back into the fenders provide a …

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edbarrett September 27, 2017 September 27, 20172017 Models, Crossover, Kia

2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID

  WATCHOUT PRIUS! Hyundai is taking a shot at the Toyota Prius with a trio of new Ioniq hatchbacks. The Korean automaker is offering a hybrid, an electric, as well a plug-in hybrid version of their latest car. These models deliver terrific fuel economy along with traditional styling. It’s …

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edbarrett September 20, 2017 September 20, 20172017 Models, Hybrid, Hyundai

2017 LEXUS ES 300h

LUXURY AND FUEL ECONOMY If you are looking for an entry-level luxury sedan, and one with really good gas mileage, check out the Lexus ES 300h hybrid. This car represents the best of both worlds. Lexus refinement is evident everywhere you look, and the ES 300h is rated at …

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edbarrett August 31, 2017 August 31, 20172017 Models, Lexus, Sedan

2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VALUE EDITION

             HYUNDAI HITS THE SWEET SPOT It seems like you just can’t turn around without hearing that Hyundai has added another model to its Elantra lineup. At the start of the 2017 model year, there was just the SE and Limited. Now, there are six versions, SE, Eco, Sport, …

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edbarrett August 24, 2017 August 24, 20172017 Models, Hyundai, Sedan

2017 MAZDA CX-5

REDESIGNED AND REFINED The compact SUV market is red hot, and Mazda has one of the best ones you can buy. If you are planning to shop for a smaller sport/utility, the CX-5 should be high on your list of ones to consider. Mazda completely redesigned the CX-5 for …

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edbarrett August 15, 2017 August 15, 20172017 Models, Crossover, Mazda, SUV/Minivan
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