Mitsubishi Lancer

Instructors:

John Malkovich & Vanessa Black

Mitsubishi Lancer offers a level of performance typically found in European sports cars and sport sedans that cost considerably more. Only a few cars can provide such performance and safety.

• 4 doors, 5 passengers,
• front-wheel drive;
• 24/34 mpg city/hwy
• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine;
• 148 hp, 145 lb-ft;
• 5-speed manual transmission

Nissan Sentra

Instructors:

John Malkovich & Vanessa Black

The painful mediocrity of the Sentra suggests that the days of truly great small Nissans might be gone. The 1.8-liter four-cylinder makes a lethargic 130 hp and comes standard with a six-speed manual. For those averse to shifting for themselves, an infuriating CVT is offered.

• 4 doors, 5 passengers, front-wheel drive
• 27/36 mpg city/hwy
• 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
• 130 hp, 128 lb-ft
• 6-speed manual transmission

Ford Focus

Instructors:

John Malkovich & Vanessa Black

A European-developed chassis gives even the base Focus a rare blend of agility and accuracy, making it enjoyable to drive even when compared with newer competitors. A 160-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder is standard, while an optional 123-hp 1.0-liter turbo three-cylinder with auto stop/start is aimed at extra efficiency.

• 4 doors, 5 passengers, front-wheel drive
• 26/36 mpg city/hwy
• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
• 160 hp, 146 lb-ft
• 5-speed manual transmission

Subaru Impreza

Instructors:

John Malkovich & Vanessa Black

Sensible, spacious, and trustworthy—these traits make the Impreza a safe choice, but not an exciting one. It starts with an underpowered 148-hp four-cylinder; a five-speed manual is standard and a CVT is optional.

• 4 doors, 5 passengers, all-wheel drive
• 25/34 mpg city/hwy
• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
• 148 hp, 145 lb-ft
• 5-speed manual transmission

Mitsubishi Lancer

Instructors:

John Malkovich & Vanessa Black

Mitsubishi Lancer offers a level of performance typically found in European sports cars and sport sedans that cost considerably more. Only a few cars can provide such performance and safety.

• 4 doors, 5 passengers,
• front-wheel drive;
• 24/34 mpg city/hwy
• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine;
• 148 hp, 145 lb-ft;
• 5-speed manual transmission