As compelling as the X2’s exterior design is, time spent in similarly sized, but higher-roofed compact SUVs (including the X1) is a reminder that the X2 is challenging to see out of in all directions. The squatted roof, high beltline, and smaller panes of glass result in great curbside appeal yet leave the driver with compromised visibility. This includes the small rear window; when you look through it via the rearview mirror, your sightlines are decidedly cropped.
With a high beltline comes tall windowsills, which make it hard to see where the corners of the vehicle are and thus make it hard to park in tight spaces. Yet the X2’s overall compactness helps overcome this challenge; for the most part, it’s a cinch to park.
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It took 50 years, but Chevrolet has finally introduced the mid-engine Corvette. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray promises to be the quickest, most powerful Corvette yet, but how does it compare to Ford’s halo car, the GT? Can this bargain supercar keep pace? Keep reading to learn how these two very different mid-engine cars stack up.
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PowerThe GT delivers 647 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque, well ahead of the base Corvette Stingray’s 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the optional performance exhaust. That’s a huge gap, but Chevy will undoubtedly release more powerful variants of the Corvette (perhaps a Z06 or ZR1), so expect the match-up to be closer once that happens. Whereas Ford uses a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, Chevy relies on its tried-and-true naturally aspirated 6.2-liter push-rod V-8. Chevy says this output is enough to [...]
It’s understandable if you missed it, given all the earth-shaking news revealed at the coming out party for the 2020 Corvette. But at the very end of the debut, just after GM president Mark Reuss shocked the world with his announcement that the all-new mid-engine Corvette would start below $60,000, a video played that flashed a camouflaged version of the Corvette race car, as well as the convertible.
Chevrolet confirmed to MotorTrend that the camoed race car—equipped with a massive rear wing and diffuser and ground-hugging front splitter—that flashed on screen is indeed the C8.R, but that was hardly a surprise. C8.R spy photos and videos have been around the web for years, and now that the C8 is live and available for order, the racing version is expected to make its debut soon, most likely in January at the 2020 24 Hours of Daytona.
Cadillac has announced pricing information for its new compact sedan. With a starting price of $37,890, the 2020 Cadillac CT5 is $3,355 less expensive than a base 2019 BWW 3 Series, and $2,305 less expensive than a base Audi A4. It also undercuts the Lexus IS by $1,695.
The CT5 comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine making 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and pairing to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Other standard features include a 10-inch touchscreen with rotary controller, keyless entry and push-button start, OnStar, and a safety suite including forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, and automatic braking.
Priced from $41,690, the Premium Luxury trim focuses on opulence, offering a warm maple sugar leather and wood interior. Sport models, available from $42,690, get a more industrial-looking cabin. Opting for all-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive will add $2,600 to the price of a base model or the Sport model, but it’s [...]
When I first landed in Liberia, Costa Rica, to drive the updated 2020 Lexus RX, I wasn’t sure why the Japanese luxury brand had flown me and other journalists to Central America. About 40 minutes from the Liberia airport on the Pacific coast, the Papagayo Peninsula—with its stunning landscape, crystal-clear water, and white-sand beaches—was where we immersed ourselves in the Lexus world.
The brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary and chose Costa Rica not only because of its stunning roads and natural splendor but also because of its deep connection with Purdy Motor, Toyota’s exclusive distributor in the country. Costa Rica was Lexus’ fifth Latin American market, and it has seen consistent growth since it began operations in 2013. Lexus’ first worldwide market was the U.S., and today the luxury brand continues its expansion across the globe with plans to launch in Mexico in 2021. It will have a presence in 90 countries by then.
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