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The AutoGuide Five-Point Inspection is simple. We break down the top five things you need to know about each vehicle: the good, the bad and the important new features. Easier to digest than a full-length review, the Five-Point Inspection brings you everything you need to know, quickly and efficiently.”
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Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
This week’s Five-Point Inspection is all about opulent luxury, speed, and a go anywhere attitude encompassed in the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium
A true automotive enthusiast will scoff and point their nose to the sky when shown a sports-coupe outfitted with an automatic transmission. We managed to hold off on any pre-conceived thoughts of automotive snobbery when testing out the latest sports car from Subaru, the BRZ. Tested in Premium trim, it starts at $25,495, and with…
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet is selling the Spark with razor-thin margins. What’s more, the company isn’t trying to hide that. In fact, it’s almost a point of pride, and perhaps one of the most astute choices in recent years. That’s because you can get one for about $13,000 after delivery. It’s far from being the most exciting car…
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Ford F-250 Lariat
This week’s Five-Point Inspection features some big power from Ford in the form of the 2012 F-250 Lariat.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Honda Accord Coupe
It may surprise you to learn that the Honda Accord Coupe is one of the most cross-shopped cars with the Chevrolet Camaro. After all, one is a front-drive two-door version of a family sedan, while the other is a purpose-built Muscle car. And yet the two stack up quite closely in many respects, though certainly…
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Ford Fiesta SES Hatchback
This week’s Five-Point Inspection is all about the 2012 Ford Fiesta SES, a small hatchback that takes on the likes of the Hyundai Accent, Chevy Sonic and Mazda 2. The SES has since been replaced by the Titanium trim package, but still represents the top of the line model for the 2012 model year. Starting…
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Cadillac XTS Premium
Presenting AutoGuide’s newest Five-Point Inspection featuring the six-cylinder 2013 Cadillac XTS Premium. The XTS is a front-wheel drive full-sized luxury sedan, with a starting price of $44,075. The model tested is the Premium model, which has almost all the bells and whistles, and costs $54,505. The only things missing from this model are massive 20″ rims,…
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible
This week AutoGuide took a ride in the Infiniti’s glitzed to the ritz IPL G Convertible to see if it keeps up with the brand’s German-fighting luxury reputation. As always, the Five-Point Inspection is a jot-note review meant to cut the fat and go straight to the point.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
Welcome to this week’s Five-Point Inspection, where we take the five main positive and negative points of a car, and wrap them up in one neat package. This week we have the 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited. A small family oriented car, the Impreza comes equipped with either a CVT or five-speed manual transmission, and a 2.0-liter Boxer…
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Ford Flex Limited AWD
During this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put the Ford Flex crossover to the test, stuffing all our family and friends into the three rows of seats, and driving it in the city, highway, and rural gravelly side-roads. A visually striking vehicle, the base Flex SE starts at $30,885, while we drove the upgraded Limited model with AWD…
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6L V6
This week we have another Five-Point Inspection for you, focusing on the six-cylinder 2013 Cadillac ATS. The ATS is a rear-wheel drive sport-sedan, with a starting price of $33,095.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Scion iQ
During this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put the Scion iQ micro-subcompact to the test, driving it in crowded city streets, long open highways and everything in between. An emotionally polarizing vehicle, the tiny city car can make you smile and frown – it entirely depends on what you’re looking for. With a starting MSRP of…
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
This week, AutoGuide’s Five-Point Inspection takes a look at the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track. Using direct injection for the first time, the 3.8-liter V6 manages to squeeze out 348 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
In this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put Chevrolet’s fuel sipper, the Cruze Eco, to the test. With good and bad in the mix, the Cruze Eco will deliver on what you want, and might even surprise you as a decent daily driver, although there is room for improvement. Read on to see why.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Lincoln MKT
This week’s subject for AutoGuide’s Five-Point Inspection is the Lincoln MKT. It comes standard with a 3.7-liter V6, but our tester came equipped with Ford’s EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, which is EPA rated at 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The base price is $45,285, while a fully loaded version can reach up to $50,780. Read on to…
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
A hardy off-roader with a go-anywhere attitude, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is the subject of this week’s Five-Point Inspection. Priced at $26,115 to start, our test model retails for $32,694. Find out what we liked, what we didn’t like and what you need to know about the FJ, in five quick points below.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
This week, the Five-Point Inspection takes a ride in the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible: the sun-loving version of Chevy’s young buck pony car. Like a car review written in jot note form, we detail five particular attributes of a vehicle to highlight those we like and those we don’t like.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Ford Mustang V6
This week’s subject for Five Point Inspection is the 2013 Ford Mustang, equipped with the 3.7L V6 and performance package. Like a car review written in jot note form, we detail five particular attributes of a vehicle to highlight those we like and those we don’t like. Here’s our Five-Point Inspection:
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Honda Fit Sport
This week’s subject for Five Point Inspection is the Honda Fit subcompact, equipped with the Sport Package. The MSRP of this model comes to $18,700, and represents a nearly fully loaded Fit. All that’s missing is the navigation, and a la cart options and accessories.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 4 x 4
The subject of our latest Five-Point Inspection is the 2012 Jeep Compass, outfitted in the Latitude trim, with the optional 4×4 system, CVT transmission and plenty of extras.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevy Sonic Hatchback 2LT
In case your missed the first installment of AutoGuide’s Five-Point Inspection, this week we’re back to deliver a new car review written in jot note form.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Welcome to AutoGuide’s first Five-Point Inspection. Like a car review written in jot note form, we detail five particular attributes of a vehicle to highlight those we like and those we don’t like. It’s also a space to examine and explain notable features to help make you a more educated car shopper. Today, we…
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