2019 Car review • Troy Media Digital Solutions

Jetta GLI is a subdued masterpiece

The Anniversary Edition 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has three-setting heated leather seats and they work a treat. It also has decent trunk room.

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the economy market, this model has always been a cut above the rest

Transmission problems plague Hyundai Elantra GT

My test Hyundai Elantra GT N Line Ultimate version has a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine. This is a lively automobile, with gobs of takeoff and excellent reserve power. The N Line GT is an attractively styled hatchback and very European looking

Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond that, this is a comfortable and well-appointed car with a quiet ride

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV brings power to the people

There’s much to admire in this compact, affordable 2019 plug-in model

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s much to admire in this compact, affordable 2019 plug-in model

Strip away the mod cons and GM’s Terrain could be the perfect vehicle

GM tags it as a compact, but it’s neither compact nor mid-size, landing somewhere in the middle and is technically a crossover model

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Terrain is chock-a-block with safety and modern convenience features that push the price tag to just under 50 grand

Latest upgrades take Honda in the wrong direction

Reading Time: 4 minutes Honda appears to be disregarding the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it rule’ and, among other things, hasn’t perfected the CVT yet

The 2019 Ford Expedition is big on features – and just plain big

Reading Time: 4 minutes Comfortable, stable, accommodating and roomy, it’s the state of the art for full-size SUVs

Power plant sets Mazda CX-5 apart from competition

The powertrain in the 2019 Mazda CX-5 is spirited, well-behaved and thrifty. It has all kinds of punch and reserve power, and is a nice match for this compact utility vehicle.

Reading Time: 4 minutes No one wants surprises in this market. The practical, well-thought-out model will win the race every time. This fits the bill

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a straightforward value

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe does exactly what it’s supposed to: provide comfortable, driver-friendly transport, with a reasonable (depending on the model and trim level) price tag.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Mid-size SUV offers high standard equipment level, driver-friendliness and a high degree of usability

Honda Insight wants to be in charge of the driving experience

Reading Time: 4 minutes Driver input these days, it seems, is decreasing incrementally

Buying a hybrid on the cheap, while you can

The 2019 Toyota Prius C is a decent highway car, although reserve power is not exactly abundant. And in the city, it’s reasonably nimble, easy to manoeuvre and simple to park. It has just 484 litres of cargo capacity and an overall length of 4.06 metres.

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Toyota Prius C is small and basic, but it’s also relatively cheap. However, it just may disappear from the market shortly

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