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review coming. here is the review I did back in 2012 http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/76589-2012-vw-passat-tdi-sel-and-gas-se/?hl=passat

one thing i read was that the 2.3 may become the standard Mustang mill and the v6 may either be an option or go by the wayside.

generic lux suv but done well enough and to be honest plugs a huge gap in lincoln's lineup. Much like the SRX sells the most caddies, the MKC should end up being Lincoln's sales leader. what i find interesting is the 2.3 ecoboost. That engine is needed to be in the Edge, Taurus, and Explorer, instead of the 2.0. A 2.3 Ecoboost Taurus would be awesome. Be a great mustang motor too.

it was either MT or C/D that noted 35.8 mpg on a new stingray for a 25 mile stretch at highway speeds recently.

good observation. this CUV does nothing for me.

supposedly this is actually different than the Holden Colorado, which is good, because inside and out, that is fricking ugly

The OS has been continually updated since the first year. What was different this time around, the CVT was more responsive than before. The radio is new. Paddle shifters no longer come on the ES trim. The steering and handling are a little sharper plus the 18 inch wheels. New steering wheel and SWAC are very good. Front row is still large and comfy for the class of vehicle. Still can be a bit noisy inside. The 2.0 in the lighter OS is as quick or maybe even quicker than the heavier Outlander with the 2.4. The car is better with a stick, but the stick is only available on the FWD. The dealer is selling new 2014 OS w. manual for a touch over 16k. That is a great buy. The ES FWD CVT I drove was selling at a little over 17k from a sticker I believe of about 22. Doors still sound cheap, opening and closing. Interior quality is ok, not lavish though, really lacks bling. B+. The OS is a lot more market ready than the regular Outlander. I would like to see what this rig would do with a 1.8t and 8 speed automatic, and sharper handling and ride, and some pizazz inside. I would love to get one as a commuter. At 16k with a stick, that is a good buy compared to some similar sized compact sedans.

congrats, the Cruze is a great ride!

DRIVEN 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander ES AWD MSRP 27235 (actual price 22235) HIGHS -Price and Value + Warranty -Feels solid, substantial and stable and well built -Spacious first and second row for the class -Bonus (small) third row for the times it is handy -Second row adjust fore and aft as well as fold -Simple and legible dash and controls, good driving position -Plastic and interior materials that looks cheap in photos is actually not too bad -Good fit and finish all around -Nice steering wheel and SWAC -Nice trucky personality -Rides like a bigger vehicle -Nice alternative to the junky feeling CRV -Is a nice way for someone stepping down from a larger, more expensive v6 crossover to get some of the same feel in a smaller price and package -decent pickup and decent CVT (you either love em or hate em) -4 cylinder gives decent FE -satisfies function and utility just fine without fuss -nothing egregious about it that would ruin its impression on most drivers LOWS -Steering's a bit dead and mushy -Visibility and blind spots until you sort of acclimate yourself -Engine noise a bit raspy when pushed, still some CVT drone -they still could put an improved powertrain in there -A little more cabin noise abatement might be good -Just plain and bland, inside and out, no high design or delight whatsoever -third row is only for small kids. -Nothing that compels you to seek it out, want it, or otherwise even notice it, although if you got stuck with one you would probably be just fine with it. This one is tough to sum up. I am one of those few people that looks at Mits vehicles, and yes I have owned some in the past. The last Outlander in particular was a nice package and like all things Mitsubishi usually, it is left on the vine too long, becomes dated, and otherwise falls out of grace with the buying public. And then there is the whole part about some folks continually thinking Mitsubishi either is, or will be going away. This is probably due to the people who didn't hear that the market is not all Evo's and Eclipses these days. Well, quietly over the last few years, Mitsubishi has redirected its effort in the US to focus on inexpensive crossovers (HELLO, where the buyers actually are). And the focus seems to be working. The Outlander Sport (which I like a lot and have tested before, see 2014 update below) continues to increase sales and carries the lineup. People like the small, inexpensive, efficient, AWD package. Now, along with the new Mirage, Mits finally updates its meat model, the Outlander, for 2014. It's fair to say they sort of punted on the style for this thing. You probably won't find anyone who will be drawn to the style of this vehicle. But at the same time it is not egregious......in any way really for that matter. All around, in fact, interior, the drive, function, the vehicle is just kind of there. And in the competitive market today, maybe that alone is the big flaw. There is no bling, no pizazz, no draw, no calling card. It is just a basic appliance that does it job well enough, not excelling in anything, never transcending into the arena of delight. In return, it will go about its business, and treat you ok. It's solid and reliable. There is just no difference maker here. A few weeks back, as part of the Ford Ecoboost ride and drive, I drove a Honda CRv. Plainly put, I thought it was crap. I don't know why that POS sells. The Outlander is a better vehicle. So at least I can recommend it over that. I would have no trouble recommending the Outlander to a lot of people from a basic virtue perspective, they just wouldn't be getting a lot of excitement to go with. I would probably give this a B+ except I just can't do that with such tepid style, and they really are missing a huge opportunity here by not having a better 4 cylinder powertrain in this thing. I will back it down to a B. 2014 Outlander Sport review update. (later)

for sure they are like white bread.

I know a lot of people with Impalas and they like them. I hear the 12+ with the 3.6/6 speed they get great mpg and have some nuts. They are good buys in the used market.

13 Regal has huge cash on hood and big lease incentives. End of year clearance on the 13's. Drops the Regal low enough to finally upsell vs. a Verano, once you have them in captive at the dealership.

I don't think it's too bad to keep the Impala tag, that way it's easy to identify the car, for everyone to know what it is, and particularly in the future selling used. Impala tag will hold up better for resale than 'CCV'. I can see where the confusion would be an issue. I wonder if the actual name of the car is 'Impala Limited' and ;Limited is not just a trim level.

like it? SHAWD-do. I don't really. Kind of ridiculous to me. The long name inclusive of that. I don't see the sport or hybrid crowds showing interest in the RDX typically.

like GMC a lot.

be interested to hear the future of chicken $h! into electrical power. A recent project was the building for said process and it really only existed as a project because of renewable energy mandates and a ton of govt money. So the company in question was able to harvest all that dough and pay the execs a bunch. By accounts, the plant just opened. All the countryside dislikes it, didn't wan't it. It apparently from what I hear will not pan out to stay open long. Certainly not beyond ten years is what I have heard as the whole process just cannot make enough electricity for the cost and hassle. I like the idea of renewable energy sure who doesn't but there should be cost monitors and constraits to vet any power solution and plant that gets built so it isn't just an exercise in saying they can. There has to be a balance between what you can continue to mine cheaply and other means to make it as not everyone who buys the power is made of money. Especially since you never have a choice to buy power or pick how much you want to pay.

there are a lot of customers that honestly do not either have time, patience or skill to master the in car electronics now. It is not really their fault. It's a great customer service opportunity. GM could get a jump on the curve and lead in this. It would pay off in surveys. Surveys in the auto world are top importance. If the constant panning of cars as non quality in surveys dues to electronics keeps on, it could damage the brand real fast. Not because the car is not sound mechanically. I spent one half of a saturday away from selling once to get XM set up in someone's car (who did not have an easy to set up radio system). I was so pissed, i can only imagine the people who have to try to use myfordtouch without help. i couldnt freaking figure out MFT in the focus i had a drive in that one time. It seemed like it would take forever to get smooth with that. Maybe GM could partner with a verizon or something for tech support on site or something.

translation, no more ugly ass front end designs? Sergio can breathe easy, I saw an actual person driving a Fiat 500L the other day. His new babies may see love yet here the Cherokee and such.

sure you can. redesign the platform with proper wheelbase, and an engine bay to contain 4 cylinder engines only. in that case. this is why the malibu has gotten ripped in the press.

they would be able to and still keep plenty of ground clearance. the hip point determines more if it is a station wagon or not. My taurus X has a lower hip point and less ground clearance, its a wagon (also why i bought it). traverse etc. has a nice hip point but the second row floor is too high. If GM could ever learn to get the seat mounts out of the way it would help. Even so, 2 inches would not be tough and would make a boatload of diff in comfort. there's some inefficiency in there. there always is in a GM product. (i.e. see 9 inches of nothing under the hood of the malibu between the engine and the radiator etc. sure would have made good rear seat leg room.

they are both lobbies. energy companies are lobbies. you can certainly legislate coal out of existence if you wish i suppose. The reasons for which, may not be sound. truth is if something is plentiful / there, cheap to farm and is available, it will be used.

I'd like to see the second row floor get more legroom, kneeroom and footspace. And perhaps a much improved seat moving mechanism. The floor is too high in this rig. They could drop the floor pan 2-3 inches no problem.

i don't feel any love for this hermaphrodite.

http://www.cleancoalusa.org/about-us if the energy source is abundant and available, whether it is oil into gasoline, or coal into electricity it will get used in some way. the abundance of it should shape the market and lower cost for either, until you throw non market forces into the picture. screw the EPA, did they ask the states?