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GENESIS G90

When it comes to full-size luxury sedans, the Genesis G90 is rivaling the best from Europe. Introduced last year as the luxury SPECS
division of Hyundai, the Genesis brand has quickly earned its place as a solid choice for buyers looking for quality at an affordable TYPE
price. Buyers can choose a color and one of two engines and rear- or all-wheel drive. Both trims now offer a CD/DVD player and the Luxury Sedan
3.3T models add adaptive LED headlights. The 5.0 Ultimate adds a rear entertainment system with two 10.3-inch screens in back. DRIVETRAIN
The 3.3T comes with a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 with 365 horsepower while the Ultimate offers a 5.0-liter V8 with 420 horses. 3.3-liter Turbo V6, 365
Among the standard features are keyless ignition, 19-inch wheels, heads-up display, leather seating, 22-way powered driver’s seat,
tilt/telescoping steering wheel, heated steering wheel, wireless charging pad, 12.3-inch display screen with rear view camera, HP, 8-speed Automatic
navigation with voice controls, Bluetooth, HD and satellite radio and premium Lexicon surround-sound audio system. Safety FUEL ECONOMY
features surround the big sedan from front to back. 17 City / 24 Highway
BASE PRICE
$68,350

GMC SIERRA

SPECS It’s often overlooked when talking about half-ton pickups because the GMC Sierra is a close sibling to the Chevrolet Silverado.
TYPE However, the Sierra holds its own with a host of cab configuration, three bed sizes, three engine choices and available four-wheel
Pickup drive. The base engine is a 4.3-liter, 285 horsepower V6 with a 6-speed automatic transmission. A 5.3-liter V8 (355 horsepower)
DRIVETRAIN is the middle choice and a 6.2-liter V8 (420 horsepower) is available for heavier use. Both V8s come with an 8-speed automatic.
4.3-liter V6, 285 HP, The upper trim levels offer a variety of standard features and optional packages. The SLT trim comes with heated, leather seating,
heated steering wheel, navigation, sunroof, front and rear parking sensors and power-sliding rear window. A rearview camera
6-speed Automatic is displayed on the 7-inch display screen along with audio and climate controls. Options include power-adjustable pedals,
FUEL ECONOMY remote start, remote locking tailgate, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, WiFi hot spot
18 City / 24 Highway with smartphone charging and trailering enhancements. Driver assistance
BASE PRICE options add forward collision and lane departure warnings and low-speed
$29,000 automatic emergency braking. GMC also offers two off-road packages
with beefed up shocks and an underbody shield.

HONDA CLARITY HYBRID

Honda’s Clarity sedan might be giving everyone a glimpse into the future. The Clarity offers three variants under the hood: a gas- SPECS
battery plug-in, a battery-only version and another that operates on hydrogen. The electric only and hydrogen models are limited TYPE
to California and Oregon. The plug-in version is available in all 50 states. The plug-in version can travel 48 miles on electric power Plug-in Hybrid Sedan
before the 103-horsepower, 1.5-liter inline four cylinder kicks in to give a total range of 340 miles. The electric system also powers DRIVETRAIN
the front wheels, forgoing a CVT as found in most hybrids. There are three driving modes, econ, normal and sport, and three ways to 1.5-liter Plug-in
deploy the battery charge. The Clarity is slightly smaller overall than the Accord and has a more rounded profile and weighs more
than the Accord because of the battery pack. The interior has many of the Accord features with easy to use controls and a variety of Electric Hybrid, 212 HP,
option packages. In addition to savings at the pump, the Clarity also qualifies for the current Single Speed
$7,500 federal tax credit. FUEL ECONOMY
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BASE PRICE
$34,290

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