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| The all-new 2019 Honda Passport Elite could be Top 10 car of the year! |
These automobiles keep you financially
responsible, yet still impressively deliver the bells and whistles.
In the next installment of Steer Me!, we found
some awesome 2019 automobiles that are not only solid, reliable, and gracious with
amenities, but still forgiving on the wallet.
(All photos are courtesy of automakers.)
2019 Toyota
Camry SE
A bestseller for more than a decade and for good reason:
It’s continues to be reliable, mechanically sound, and consistently comes with awesome
resale value. For an added edge, its aggressive, sporty design is heavily
applauded as one of the most attractive sedans on the market. The 2.5-liter,
4-cylinder engine packs 203 horsepower, while still a never-thirsty combined 32
miles per gallon; “Audio Package” with ETUNE 3.0 Audio Plus with App Suite; stellar
safety ratings; and a price tag under $30K maintains the legendary status of the
Camry. Keep the other trims including a Hybrid SE in mind as well. You
won’t lose no matter the style you choose under this sedan's umbrella.
Price: $25,550 MSRP; $29,899 fully equipped as reviewed.
Please visit Toyota.com for
more information.
2019 Mazda CX-9
Signature AWD
Mazda has had a remarkable run especially in the design
department, and this time they took the “Go big, or go home” philosophy seriously
with the CX-9 to accommodate the demands of large families. Still attractively sleek
regardless of its 3-row, seven-passenger capacity, the Signature is the highest
grade of the trims starting at $45,365, boasting Auburn Nappa leather seating; LED
signature grille accent lighting; and genuine Santos Rosewood trim. Sedan-like
qualities such as all-wheel drive, plus a punchy SKYACTIVE 2.5T Turbo Engine
with Sport mode maxing 250 horsepower, trailer stability control, a separate rear
entertainment system, and a 5-star safety rating average keep loved ones safe
and sound. Boosting the cool factor, our review model was sitting on 20-inch alloy
wheels and highly recommended Machine Gray Metallic exterior; all of this still
stayed under $50K fully stocked. For slightly cheaper, yet equally sound considerations,
the CX-9 comes in Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring trims as well.
Price: $45,365 fully equipped as reviewed.
Please visit Mazdausa.com
for more information.
2019 Honda
Passport AWD Elite
Thankfully, Honda has tossed their conservatism on especially
design out the window. This all-new Passport SUV especially has Millennials
taking notice, crediting its curvy, yet muscular exterior dressed in a stealthy
Modern Steel Metallic rolling with 20-inch alloys. (The multi-angle backup camera
is a lovely assistant when you want to back that thang up as well.) Under the
hood further proves the automaker’s aggressive upgrades, packing 280 charging horses
with 3.5-liter VTECH V6 engine, Intelligent Traction Management, and 9-speed
automatic transmission. Even with all its good looks, the storage space may
still fight to be the true headliner: Under the floor panel, Honda found a way
to have more compartments and a spare tire, 60/40 rear seat splits, a best-in-class
total of 100 cubic feet of packing space, and the ability to provide up to five adults comfort.
This stylistically rugged SUV has the potential to be a Top 10 Steer Me!
vehicle of the year. And yes, their entertainment system comes with the heavily
requested volume knob for easier control. Way to step it up in all areas, Honda!
Price: $43,680 MSRP
Please visit Honda.com for more information.
