Jim Travers

2 weeks ago | cars.com | Jim Travers

The Sentra’s 2024 update brings improvements to its CVT that are aimed at smoother operation and improved fuel economy. In addition, the transmission can now mimic the feel of a conventional automatic with simulated gear changes. The improvements are largely successful, with less noise and a more natural feel while accelerating, but there’s still some of the droning noise and rubber-band feel that’s typical with a CVT.

3 weeks ago | cars.com | Jim Travers

The base powertrain combines a 255-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine matched with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Power is more than sufficient to get the coupe up to speed, though its estimated 6.2-second 0-60 mph time is not all that quick by current standards. If that’s not quick enough, the CLE450 gets a 375-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder and is a couple of seconds quicker to 60 mph.

4 weeks ago | cars.com | Aaron Bragman |Jim Travers |Jared Gall

The rear seats, however, have scant legroom for passengers. It’ll be fine for kids, but adults will need whoever’s sitting up front to adjust their seats forward — meaning putting two grown-ups in the back will result in four people being uncomfortable. Stuffing a fifth person in between the outboard backseat passengers would be truly unpleasant; the bench just isn’t wide enough. The backseat isn’t oddly positioned or too low, there just isn’t enough space to keep everyone comfy.

1 month ago | cars.com | Brian Normile |Jim Travers

Where the Odyssey excels is in its interior space and packaging. Up front, the cockpit is roomy and airy, with a centrally mounted electronic gear selector that frees up center console space for large-item storage. The front seats are comfortable enough for long-distance trips. In the second row, the standard bench seat — which can fit three car seats — easily converts into captain’s chairs with the middle seat removed, which is when the real magic happens.

1 month ago | cars.com | Jared Gall |Matt Schmitz |Jim Travers |Aaron Bragman

The rear-drive version does indeed coax more from its pack than its all-wheel-drive siblings can. Tesla estimates the new model’s range at 350 miles (or 362 with the available soft tonneau cover in place, smoothing the truck’s polygonal aerodynamic profile), 25 miles more than the AWD Cybertruck and 49 more than the Cyberbeast. Tesla also claims the rear-driver will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds versus 4.1 for the AWD truck and 2.6 for the Cyberbeast.