The Cartrast team recently had the chance to spend a few hours with the 2019 Nissan Altima. For the 2019 model year, Nissan released a completely redesigned Altima, with a sharper-looking exterior and with an interior on par with entry-luxury sedans. A new available feature for those in slippery climates is an all-wheel-drive system, which our test car had. In addition, this Altima is more fuel-efficient, with EPA ratings of 26 miles per gallon in the city, 36 on the highway, and 30 combined, very impressive numbers for an all-wheel-drive midsize car without a hybrid powertrain.
Read MoreLast week, the Cartrast team got some seat time with the stylish 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. Finished in Chili Red Metallic with a two-tone Nappa leather interior, the German-built Arteon got plenty of looks wherever we drove by. As Volkswagen’s flagship vehicle in the U.S., the Arteon can accommodate tall people both in all seats, with rear-seat passengers getting their own climate control panel and heated seats.
Read MoreDuring a short time with the Kia Stinger GTS, the Cartrast team was able to experience the attributes which has made it a vaunted alternative to cars like the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe and Dodge Charger. Our Stinger GTS had the D-AWD system, which is Kia’s all-wheel-drive system with a drift mode. This system is capable of sending 100 percent of the power to the rear wheels unlike up to 80 percent on the standard Stinger GT models.
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