I might be conflating this car with a another one in Car and Driver article that talked about a company that specialized in reducing costs of production for big manufacturers. The Renault Kwid looks awfully familiar with the target car that highlighted how the company could assist Renault (on Nissan in C&D’s article)…

Bravo

They do, a Mitsubishi Mirage ES ( 5 speed standard. Apple carplay/Android Auto/ Power windows/locks/bluetooth standard)  or on the GM aisle, a Chevy Spark LS ( Manual windows /locks -minus a powered driver’s door activated by Onstar if key is locked in car) This also has Apple carplay/Android auto and bluetooth . Both…

I definitely agree. The Rav4 may not be sexy or exciting to an enthusiast. I love cars and consider myself a gearhead, but I have owned 2 Rav4's (2009 and a 2017 Hybrid) and they are wonderfully competent do it all vehicles.  

First off I’ll echo the many comments before me. I applaud your decision to find some inner calmness. I’m a gear head at heart but drive a 4 cyl/single cab automatic Ranger or my wife’s hybrid. I have a choice of a practical small pickup that will never win a single drag race or a stunningly smooth hybrid that really…

So glad to hear that about the Elantra GT. I’ve been eyeing one for a while. Honestly, I would be perfectly fine with the base GT with a stick but the turbo us definitely nice. I’m not autoXing, racing or trying for my personal best speed record. I want a semi sporty car that fits my rather short but dull commute and…

Damn, Harrison Ford at it again... I’ll show myself out

I have one in our stable and can attest easy 35-38 mpg on average. Smooth, quiet, and in general a nice place to be. Not exciting but can attest that Toyota is king when it comes to hybrids. 

I’ll echo your statement. I have a 2010 Ranger Reg cab that is fine , paid off, in decent shape and less than 75k mileage. I would like something newer and a little more comfortable but I am holding off to see how everything shakes out.

NP, I never understood the hate of C4's. This model was a bridge between the absolutely ancient C3 platform to the modern C5 to C7 platforms that followed. This started with the Cross Fire engine with 205hp (1984) to the LT1s that followed. This is a great value IMO. 

I’ll also plant my flag on Mt. Mirage. There is a case for a simple, honest, reliable car with a warranty. (Side note , I bought my daughter a Spark last year and it is perfect for her needs). I had also looked at a Mirage and wouldn’t be adverse in buying one(only bought the Spark due to an amazing sale)

I bought a 2019 Spark ( in Passion fruit or flower color) for my college age daughter. She was/is a relatively new driver and was living/commuting/working in a city environment. My prerequisites for her car were clean sight lines, easy to park, modern safety and good fuel mileage. Chevy was offering crazy rebates on…

IF you are using a push mower or small riding mower, a small 1990+ pickup is definitely worth it. I’ve had (2) GM pickups (1992 4.3L and a 2001 4.3L auto), (3)Rangers (1997 2.3 5speed/1999 XLT 3.0 extra cab auto and a current 2010 Ranger 2.3/5speed auto) and my first was a 1988 Mazda B2200 (manual/reg cab). All have…

Hear me out.....Mitsubishi Mirage, Brand new that car can be had for $10K out the door with incentives. It will include power windows/locks/infotainment/ a multitude of airbags/blue tooth/etc. It will include 10years/100k warranty. It will fit a couple and a dog. It will park anywhere and get close to hybrid mileage.…

I’d have to admit that this would be a perfect choice. Very large interior room and a tad bigger than the regular Prius. Bulletproof reliability and great efficiency.  

^^^^^^This^^^^^^^^^

I just turned 50 as well. This...1000% for a daily driver. Reliability is secondary for a weekend car/project car. But a daily driver needs to transport me to and from my place of employment with regularity. Time becomes a commodity that I do not want to waste on unreliable vehicles. A track/project toy is another…

Ahhh. Nope. 

I’m surprised that Toyota has taken this long to incorporate a hybrid into this setup. This platform is perfect for a hybrid. I applaud Chrysler for doing the PHEV setup in its Pacifica. The target buyers usually have growing families/play and that typically  means a lot of stop and go errands (sports/after school…

I’m with you on the Lexus LC430. I never understood the hate and really like to factory alloys on them. I have a neighbor who has a dark green on and it does turn my headThe Mustang’s Cyclone 3.7L engine is very nice and generally very reliable as well. I’m old enough to still marvel at the fact that the “base” engine…