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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. Powertrain.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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The body-color shark fin antenna, bright roof rails, panoramic roof, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate, bright twin exhaust ports, and LED tail lights finish-off the design. We received several compliments on the color, so this could be a good option.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. For a cleaner look, the rear wiper could be tucked under the spoiler to increase rearward vision for the driver.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. The brush guard side cladding is there to protect the paint, while the twin rectangular bumps on the hood are there merely for design. News: Jeep Compass to Go Plug-in Hybrid.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. For shoppers seeking a plug-in hybrid compact SUV there are a growing list of options, including the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 Prime , the Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Kia Sportage PHEV, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV , Dodge Hornet PHEV and Jeep Wrangler 4xe.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great. Big props to Volkswagen for not slapping black brush guards on the fender arches. The lack of needless chrome and cladding is what makes the Taos design a winner. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain. Very European. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels. Interior Design.