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2018 Lexus RC F

What’s New

What’s New for 2018

For 2018, the RC F is still setting trends with its dynamic styling and now  has the Lexus Safety System+ as standard equipment. Also available for the 2018 model year are Dynamic Voice Recognition, Enform WIFI, App Suite 2.0, and a larger navigation screen (10.3”)

Safety Features

Standard Airbag	Driver Passenger Driver Knee Front Head Curtain Front Knee Front Side Rear Head Curtain
Child Door Locks	–
Engine Immobilizer	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
Communication System	Safety Connect w/1-yr of Service

 

Driving Impression

The 2018 Lexus RC has an aggressive design with strong performance and a unique driving experience The RC F is quick, handles well in any driving condition and has a sport car feel. The RC F offers the ultimate Lexus performance with its 467-horsepower V8, which has a unique rumble and thrust. The acceleration is unreal when you floor the RC F and the responsive steering is pure magic.

Under the Hood

Lexus’ RC F coupe for 2018 has a 5.0-liter 467-horsepower V8 F, which is connected to an 8-speed automatic. High-compression 5.0-liter V8 produces 467 hp and 389 lb.-ft. of torque.

• Eight-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission with Lexus G force Artificial Intelligence Shift control (G AI-SHIFT).
• Standard Torsen^® limited-slip differential.
• Available Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) enhances dynamic performance by precisely controlling rear wheel torque, adjusting left-right distribution in 1/1000th of a second
• 0-liter V8 (RC F)
  467 horsepower @ 7,100 rpm
  389 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800-5,600 rpm
  EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25 mpg

Inside

The RC F has a stylistic instrumentation, which combines a digital speedometer with a larger center-mounted analog tachometer. Highlighting the center stack is a 10.3-inch infotainment screen. The seats are supportive and hold you in place when you accelerate at any speed.

Notable Standard Equipment

The 2018 Lexus RC comes equipped with standard automatic climate control, a self-dimming rearview mirror, and an infotainment system with a 10.3-inch display screen, Lexus Safety System+, rearview camera, Lexus Enform Service Connect service and onboard Wi-Fi. The 10-speaker audio system includes HD Radio, dual USB inputs and Bluetooth streaming with Eyes Free iPhone integration.  Also, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-adjust steering wheel.

The luxury coupe features Scout^® GPS Link with a three-year trial. With the app on the driver’s paired phone, navigation maps and turn-by-turn directions appear on the vehicle’s central display screen. In addition, the 2018 RC F offers Enform Safety Connect that provides emergency calling capability to Lexus Enform response centers, available 24/7/365.  And with Enform Service Connect, the RC F can convey its maintenance needs. Using the Lexus Driver mobile app or the LexusDrivers.com website, customers can setup push reminders and alerts for maintenance and service issues.

 Outside

The RC F has the signature large Lexus “spindle” grille, which makes this vehicle look menacing and distinctive. The RC F proportions are perfect with the larger wheels and tires. The RC F model has uniquely stacked exhaust pipes and additional vents and flares.

The exterior has intake and outlet ducts that are both decorative and are functional. The air outlets on the hood and fenders not only exhaust hot air, but also help to smooth the airflow toward the rear of the vehicle.

Summary

If you are in the market for a luxury high performance coupe then go to your local Lexus dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

Dimensions LEGROOM (FRONT/REAR)   45.4/27.3 in HEADROOM (FRONT/REAR)   37.8/35.0 in w/o moonroof 36.5/34.6 in w/ moonroof SHOULDER ROOM (FRONT/REAR)   50.7/46.1 in HIP ROOM (FRONT/REAR)   53.9/47.8 in
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gallons
Wheel Base	107.5 inches
Overall Length	185.2 inches
Width with Mirrors	81.5 inches
Width without Mirrors	72.6 inches
Height	54.7 inches
Curb Weight	3958 lbs.
Tires / Wheel Size	P255/35R19
Rear Tires / Wheel Size	P275/35R19
Turning Diameter	35.4 feet
Standard Axle R   atio	2.94

2018 Kia Rio 5-Door Ex

What’s New

Even though 2018 Kia Rio is classed as a subcompact it has the heart and sole of a larger vehicle. The Rio is simple yet sophisticated on the outside, but has an all-new look that is stylish and recognizable.

 

Safety Features

• Dual Front Advanced Airbags
• Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
• 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions
• Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
• Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Side-Impact Door Beams
• Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
• Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Driving Impression

The ride in the Rio EX is firm, but never felt jarring on any road condition. The Rio took on any bump without any major body roll.

Acceleration was acceptable at 0-60 in a respectable 8.5 seconds, which is pretty good for a car this small. The motor for 2018 was tweaked it and made the Rio faster.

The Rio has good brakes with excellent feel and progression. Steering is responsive, and you have a good feel for the road.

Handling was great around and any turn steering was response

Under the Hood

1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine is acceptable and can propel the Rio on the highway or in City.

The Rio has excellent fuel economy 28.3 mpg in combined driving.

Engine	4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter
Horsepower	130 @ 6300 RPM
Torque	119 @ 4850 RPM

 

Inside

The interior has an upscale feel highlighted with red accented leather seats and dash.

The Rio 5-Door is roomy and comfortable!

The Front Seats have enough room for six-footers with the right amount of cushioning, width, and bolstering.

The rear Seats are a little tight and adults will feel a tad cramped.

The interior quality is very good, and there were no rattles or squeaks.

The visibility is good, and the angle of the front hood enable you to place the car where you want it to go. Climate system is overall was pretty good and the controls are easy to access.

There is plenty of Storage Space in front of the shifter for keys and phone.

There is plenty of cargo room 17 cubic feet with the rear seat in place and 33 with the seat folded. The 60/40 split folding rear seat doesn’t fold totally flat,

Outside

The outside of the 2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door is highlighted with a tiger-nose grille and gloss black plastic. Also, there are small round fog lights which highlight the Rio.

The rear has black plastic which gives the Rio 5 a taller look from the back rather than making it look shorter and wider.

Summary

If you are in the market for a small 5 door sedan then go to your local Kia dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

Head Room: Front	38.9 inches
Head Room: Rear	38.0 inches
Leg Room: Front	42.1 inches
Leg Room: Rear	33.5 inches
Shoulder Room: Front	54.1 inches
Shoulder Room: Rear	53.3 inches
EPA Passenger	90.5 cu.ft.
EPA Trunk or Cargo	17.4 cu.ft.

2018 Toyota C-HR XLE

What’s New

The new 2018 Toyota C-HR has one of the most unique exterior designs that Toyota has ever come up with to date. The C-HR has a collection of curves to make this vehicle stand out from the collective pact.

Safety Features

The C-HR has safety in its DNA.

Ten airbags and a suite of active-safety features are standard on the C-HR, though it hasn’t yet been rated for crash safety by the IIHS or NHTSA.

• Toyota Safety Sense^™P (TSS-P)³¹ — Pre-Collision System³² with Pedestrian Detection⁴⁰ (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA),³⁰ Automatic High Beams (AHB),⁴¹ and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)²⁶
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• Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
• Brake Hold
• Star Safety System^™— includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),³³ Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)²⁹ and Smart Stop Technology^® (SST)²⁴
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• Ten airbags⁴²— includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger and rear seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat-cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
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• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
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• Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning system
• Engine immobilizer⁴⁵
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tether anchors on outboard second-row seats
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• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)¹⁸and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)⁴⁴
• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)⁴³
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).²⁵When the tire pressure drops to a critically low level, a light on the instrument panel alerts the driver.
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• Child-protector rear door locks

Driving Impression

The C-HR has excellent road handling with a extraordinary smooth ride. The steering is responsive and is a fun vehicle to drive. The front strut suspension gets Sachs dampers and a thick stabilizer bar, which deliver responsive road manners. At the rear, the C-HR has double wishbones and Sachs dampers rather than the cheaper torsion-beam axle that’s all but standard in small cars.

The brakes and steering are very responsive for a vehicle its size.

Under the Hood

The 2018 Toyota C-HR has a new engine, with 2.0 liters and 144 horsepower. The C-HR only is available with front wheels drive and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The transmission has a Manual mode. Toyota estimating an EPA highway fuel economy of about 31 mpg, and 27 mpg in the city.

Engine

2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Valvematic, 144 hp @ 6100 rpm/139 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

Inside

The interior of the C-HR has a center pod with switches, knobs, and touchscreen controls. The C-HR’s 7.0-inch display screen sits on the dash and integrated, and the surrounding controls complement it well.

Diamond patterns are a design inside the cabin, with a grid of diamonds molded into hard-plastic lower door panels and even into the headliner

The 2018 Toyota C-HR front seats are comfortable and supportive.

The high stance of the C-HR offers plenty of headroom even for those over 6 feet tall.

There are plenty of storage bins, cup holders, and trays. The rear seats flip and fold along a 60/40 split to create a flat load floor. The cargo stores 19 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seat up and has 32.4 cubic feet with the rear seat folded flat.

The C-HR comes standard with power windows, locks, and mirrors; 18-inch wheels; dual-zone climate control; a 7.0-inch touchscreen audio system with steering-wheel controls; and a rearview camera. Dual zone automatic climate control system with pollen filter and individual temperature settings for driver and front passenger

• 7-in. touch-screen Display Audio, AM/FM player, Aha Radio^™23application with over 100,000 stations, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port²⁰ with iPod^®19 connectivity and control, voice recognition with voice training, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming²⁷ via Bluetooth^®46wireless technology, HD Radio^™ Technology,²⁸ and steering wheel controls
• 2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings, odometer, Sport and ECO Modes, outside temperature, fuel economy and trip information, fuel economy history, current/average fuel economy, distance to empty, cruising range, average speed, trip distance with timer, TPMS,²⁵G-Force Monitor, driver’s assist, Lane Departure Alert (LDA),³⁵ Pre-Collision System (PCS),³²warning messages, opening welcome animation during power-on, and trip summary when powering off
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera display³⁹
• Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth^®46hands-free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC),²⁶ Lane Departure Alert (LDA)³⁵ and trip controls
• Leather-trimmed shift lever with satin-plated shift knob
• Sport fabric-trimmed heated front bucket seats; 8-way adjustable driver’s seat with sport bolsters and power lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat with sport bolsters
• Sport fabric-trimmed front bucket seats; 6-way adjustable driver’s seat with sport bolsters; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat with sport bolsters
• 3-passenger rear seating with fabric-trimmed 60/40 split fold-flat second-row rear seat with adjustable headrests
• Power windows with one-touch auto up/down in all positions
• Cargo area cover
• Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions
• Smart Key System³⁶on front doors with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions, and remote illuminated entry
• Center armrest
• Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
• Passenger-side glove compartment
• Front-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders
• Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Outside

The C-HR’ has a very unique design with distinctive features. The C-HR has arising window line, high stance, and unique flowing lines, swoops, and accents to make an interesting and a stand-alone design.

Summary

If you are in the market for a unique

FWD CUV then go to your local Toyota dealer for a test drive today.

Specifications

Overall height

61.6

Overall width

70.7

Overall length

171.2

Wheelbase

103.9

Track (front/rear) (18-in. wheels)

60.6

Interior Dimensions, front/rear (in.)

Headroom

38.1/38.3

Shoulder room

49/52.5

Hip room

52.97/48

Leg room

43.46/31.7

Seating capacity

5

Approach/departure angle (degrees)

15.8/38