Car reviews for your growing family with Paul Karchut
The basics: Starting price: $58,000 + taxes As tested: $65,440 + taxes Our average fuel economy over a week: 9.8 L/100 kms Competition: BMW 340i, Cadillac ATS, Lexus IS, Mercedes C43 The Audi S4 took a hiatus in 2017 while the company prepared to unveil its completely rethought version of this sportier A4 sedan for 2018. Everything from its engine […]
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The basics: Base price: $24,999 + taxes Fully loaded: $28,999 + taxes Average fuel economy during our road test: 7.4 L/100 kms (32 US MPG) Competition: Ford Focus ST, Honda Civic SI, Subaru WRX, etc New for 2017, the Elantra Sport offers the most power ever in an Elantra. This car is an indication that Hyundai is starting to take […]
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The basics: Base price: $58,200 + taxes As tested: $68,500 + taxes (F-sport Series 2 package) Average fuel economy during our road test: 12.5 L/100 kms (18.8 US MPG) Competition: Audi A6, BMW 5 series, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti Q70, Mercedes E-class, etc The Lexus GS has been a solid, reliable mainstay of the mid-size sedan segment since 1993. If you’re […]
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The basics: Base price: $29,995 + taxes As tested: $32,795 + taxes (Sport trim) Average fuel economy during our road test: 8.5 L/100 kms (28 US MPG) Competition: Ford Focus ST/RS, Mitsubishi Lancer, VW GTI, etc. Since 1992, Subaru has been injecting its rally heritage into the WRX and dropping grin-inspiring goodness into a street legal, dare I say practical, […]
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The basics: Base price: $40,150 + tax As tested: $44,950 + tax (200t with the F Sport series 1 package. Higher level trims are available in the V6 models of the IS with prices starting at $53,350 in the IS 350) Average economy over our week of driving: 10.8 L/100 kms (22 US MPG) Competition: Audi A4, BMW 3-series, Infiniti […]
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The basics: Starting price: $56,900 + taxes As tested: $77,750 + taxes Average fuel economy over our week of testing: 14.2 L/100 kms (16.5 US MPG) Competition: Audi A6, BMW 5-series, Cadillac CT6, Lexus GS, Mercedes E-Class, etc It’s a name badge that’s been around since 1939 but the Continental took a long 15 year hiatus back in 2002. […]
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2016 has been a great year for us at Family Wheels. We’ve surpassed a million views on the YouTube channel, over 5,000 people are now subscribing and we’ve had a chance to drive a lot of fun cars to boot! So here’s our annual awards list for your New Year’s perusal. Thanks for all the support and here’s to a […]
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The basics: Base price: $28,888 + taxes As tested: $34,988 + taxes Average fuel economy over our week of testing: 5.6 L/100 kms (42 MPG) Competition: Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, etc. If you’re looking to take a bite out of your monthly gas bill, there’s no shortage of hybrid vehicles to choose from these days. Ford strapped a […]
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Base price: $41,250 + taxes As tested: $68,000 + taxes Average fuel economy over our week of testing: 9.1 L/100 kms (26 MPG) (in the new 3.0-L engine) Competition: Acura RLX, Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac XTS, Lexus ES 350, etc. The basics: In an effort to drum up more interest from young buyers, Lincoln underwent a big sea change in its […]
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The Basics: Base price: $15,999 + taxes As tested: $26,249 + taxes Fuel economy: Hyundai figures yet to be announced, our test saw an average of 7.6 L/100 kms with mostly city driving Competition: Chevy Cruz, Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla The Review: With 2017 models now getting unveiled, here’s our first look at next year’s batch of cars. And it’s […]
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