Car Reviews
Honda Pilot 2005: The
Weekly Driver Review
by James Raia
Like its popular brethren, the CR-V, Odyssey and new Element,
the Pilot completes Honda's best-buy SUV and van line.
And like any of those offerings or anything else in Honda's
arsenal, it's hard to find serious fault with the Pilot.
Introduced in late 2003, the Pilot replaced the Passport
and it shares the same basic chassis and powertrain as
the MDX, the complementary choice from Honda's upscale
Acura division.
2005 Honda Accord
Coupe: The Weekly Driver Review
by James Raia
Just inside the guard gate, the world renowned 17-Mile
Drive in Carmel, Calif., begins with a primarily downhill
and often winding two-lane road to Pebble Beach Golf Links.
The tree-lined route features lavish, oceanfront homes
and a predominately forest-like setting along California's
central coast.
It's a perfect several-mile locale for drivers who like
to shift through gears. And it's not-so-surprisingly pleasant
while doing so in the 2005 Honda Accord.
Honda Accord 2005:
The Weekly Driver Review
by James Raia
The Honda Accord is arguably the most reliable, well-respected
vehicle on the road today. It's not the most luxurious
or the fastest car. It doesn't have luxury car status
or solicit overt double-takes from passersby.
But what it does is have is plenty of high marks in nearly
every ranked category – comfort to acceleration,
instrument control efficiency to ride quality. And what
it will likely earn via the public is its overwhelming
best-buy status in many consumer guides.
New 2005 Lexus RX 330
Unveiled for 2005
by Jenny McLane
This Hot Selling Vehicle from Lexus is given a Special
Edition to entice more buyers.
Early January this year Lexus sprung a pleasant surprise
on its followers by announcing and unveiling a Special
Edition of the 2005 Lexus RX 330. They did this last January
9, 2005 at the North American International Auto Show
in Detroit, Michigan. Lexus is calling this special edition
of the Lexus RX 330 the “Thundercloud” Edition.
Here only in its second season, it reinstates its foothold
as the best selling luxury SUV from last year. The Lexus
RX 330 was redesigned and introduced as an all-new model
for 2004. Sleeker, more stylish and more powerful than
the best-selling model it replaced, the RX 330 glides
into its second season with added luxury.
Mitsubishi
Outlander 2005: The Weekly Driver Review
by James Raia
The 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is the least expensive of
the Japanese manufacturer's three sports utility vehicles.
It's compact, nicely designed and offers more standard
features than many SUVs nearly twice the price.
But the Outlander faces a tough challenge. In a popular
category that includes best-buy choices like the Ford
Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester, the Outlander
doesn't offer any outstanding qualities that could sway
potential buyers.
Chevrolet
Trailblazer 2005: The Weekly Driver Review
by James Raia
With the addition of the 5.3-liter, 325-horsepower V8
extended cab (EXT), eight Chevrolet Trailblazer models
are on the road in 2005. And as the largest and most powerful
Blazer available, the new EXT has plenty to offer.
It's comfortable and provides a confident drive. It offers
vast cargo space, has an attractive two-tone interior,
a well-designed console and boasts of plenty of impressive
option packages. |
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