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MAZDA6


          In the competitive mid-size sedan field, the Mazda6 stands out with its lively driving nature from the 184-horsepower, 2.5-liter, four-  SPECS
          cylinder, which is the only engine choice. A 6-speed manual, something you don’t see much of anymore, is standard on the Sport   TYPE
          and Touring models. A 6-speed automatic is standard on the Grand Touring and optional on the other two trims. The Grand Touring   Mid-size Sedan
          can be equipped with Mazda’s brake regenerative system for improved fuel economy, aided by active grill shutters. The GT also   DRIVETRAIN
          offers optional heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and premium leather with a black headliner. Standard   2.5-liter Inline
          features start with keyless ignition, rearview camera, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth, HD radio and internet streaming.
                                                         Touring models add blind-spot monitoring with rear   Four-cylinder, 185
                                                              cross-traffic  alerts,  heated  front  seats,  sunroof,   HP, 6-speed Manual,
                                                                satellite radio and LED headlights. Moving   6-speed Automatic
                                                                   to the top of the line with the GT, you   FUEL ECONOMY
                                                                    get auto high beams, forward collision   27 City / 32 Highway
                                                                    warning, lane keeping assistance,     BASE PRICE
                                                                    heads-up display, navigation, paddle
                                                                    shifters and powered driver’s seat.  $22,835









          SPECS                  MINI COUNTRYMAN
          TYPE
          Crossover              The Countryman is MINI’s answer for those who love the sporty nature of the MINI but want more room. The Countryman is the
          DRIVETRAIN             largest model with nearly twice as much cargo area as the regular MINI. A fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid joins the lineup for 2018
          | 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder with   along with a sporty John Cooper Works version. The hybrid joins a turbocharged three-cylinder and the 2.0-liter turbo four with
          134 HP, 6-speed Manual   189 horsepower, which is available on the Countryman S or John Cooper Works models. The hybrid offers 12 miles of travel
          | 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder with   per charge. A 6-speed manual is standard with a 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic available with different models and
          189 HP, 6-speed Manual   engines. Front wheel or all-wheel drive is also available. Also new for 2018 are
          Standard               a rear view camera and rear parking sensors as standard equipment. The
                                 interior still retains the toggle switch controls along with standard
          | 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder,   keyless ignition, leatherette seating, sunroof
          Electric Hybrid Motor with   and 6.5-inch display screen.  An 8.8-inch
          221 HP                 screen is optional along with navigation,
          FUEL ECONOMY           heads-up display, 19-inch wheels, wireless
          24 City / 34 Highway   phone charger, powered tailgate and
          BASE PRICE             Harman Kardon audio system are optional
          $29,097                along with MINI exclusive accessories.






          NISSAN ROGUE


          For a compact SUV, the Nissan Rogue packs a lot of features in a relatively small space. With optional seating for seven and a   SPECS
          7.0-cubic yard cargo area, the Rogue is one of the most versatile models in this class. Nissan had added its ProPilot Assist system   TYPE
          that can self-accelerate, brake and steer the Rogue in dense highway traffic. Apple and Android compatibility is standard on all   SUV
          models this year. There are three trim levels, all well equipped. A slightly smaller, Sport     DRIVETRAIN
          model is also available. The standard engine is a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter, four-                  2.5-liter
          cylinder with a CVT. All-wheel drive is optional on upper trim levels. There is               Four-cylinder,
          also a hybrid version on the upper levels. The instrument panel includes
          a 7-inch touchscreen with rear view camera, Bluetooth and push-                                 170 HP, CVT
          button  ignition.  The  top-level  trim  offers  18-inch  wheels,                            FUEL ECONOMY
          leather seating, surround view camera system, heated                                     26 City / 33 Highway
          steering wheel, navigation and Bose audio system.                                               BASE PRICE
          The rear seats adjust nine inches for added comfort.                                           $24,800
          All-wheel drive models include a locking center
          differential, hill descent control and brake lock
          differentials front and rear.


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