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Edmunds experts get behind the wheel for the first drive of the 2018 Honda Accord

Join Edmunds Senior Road Test Engineer Jason Kavanagh in New Hampshire as he checks out the 2018 Honda Accord. The Honda Accord enters its 10th generation as a completely redesigned car for 2018. It’s wider, lower and more comfortable than ever. The Accord’s cabin is larger and designed to offer a more upscale experience, with more premium materials and a new user interface. “You’d think the price would go up as a result, but it’s only gone up a little bit,” says Jason. “You’re getting a lot more standard equipment in a newer car for not much more money. It’s kind of a win-win.”

Jason drove the 2.0T version, which comes with a turbocharged two-liter engine and Honda’s first-ever 10-speed automatic transmission.

When will the 2018 Honda Accord be available?
The base 1.5T version of the 2018 Honda Accord is available on October 18, 2017. The 2.0T will be available at the end of November 2017.

When will Honda Accord Hybrid be released?
A hybrid version of the 2018 Honda Accord is expected in early 2018.

What are Honda Accord trim levels?
For 2018, the Accord will come in six trim levels: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L Navi and Touring. All six trims come standard with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (192 hp, 192 lb-ft of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission.

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Our experts review the 2018 Toyota C-HR.

For Edmunds Senior Writer Mark Takahashi, the all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR is not an easy car to review. Its flamboyant style, CVT and interior leave him conflicted. It's definitely not a fast car, hitting 60 mph at 10.6 seconds at the test track, making it the sixth slowest car we've ever tested. But Mark takes a close look at Toyota's subcompact crossover SUV, from its styling to drive to interior. Watch the video to see his verdict.

Q: How much is the Toyota C-HR?
A: The 2018 Toyota C-HR starts at $23,495 for the base XLE trim. The XLE Premium starts at $25,345. That higher price adds features such as power-folding mirrors, blind-spot monitoring and heated front seats.

Q: What kind of engine does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have?
A: The 2018 Toyota C-HR has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 144 horsepower. Those numbers are right in there with the competition, but it doesn't use the power as well as rivals.

Q: How big is the Toyota C-HR's cargo area?
A: The 2018 Toyota C-HR's cargo space behind the second row measures 19 cubic feet, about average for the class. It expands to 36.4 cubes with the seats folded.

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Edmunds gets a First Drive of the all-new 2018 Lexus LS 500.

Take a spin in the all-new 2018 Lexus LS 500 with Edmunds Senior Writer Mark Takahashi to see if this fifth-generation evolution lives up to expectations. The previous LS was praiseworthy for its comfort and craftsmanship but was knocked for its dull driving feel and slow acceleration. The new LS maintains the best parts of its predecessor and overcomes its drawbacks with engaging driving dynamics and an appropriate amount of power for a car this size.

The old V8 has been replaced by a 416-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that is both more powerful and more efficient. It's paired with a 10-speed automatic to make the most of all available power and the differences are telling. The new LS 500 can now mount a challenge against the German sedans that are renowned for driver engagement without affecting comfort. There's also the LS 500h hybrid model that goes without the turbos but adds two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack for a combined output of 354 hp. It's estimated to achieve 28 mpg combined, 4 mpg better than the LS 500. Mark says the LS 500h is the way to go since the difference in power is negligible and both models have impressive handling. He even hints that it can actually be fun to drive.

As expected, the interior is impeccable and all-around comfort is commendable. Taller drivers and passengers might notice a lack of headroom, however, so we recommend spending a decent amount of time inside if you test-drive one. The biggest complaint is unfortunately one that Lexus has not addressed with the redesign: the infotainment controller. As Mark put it, "It's probably one of the worst systems, quite honestly." For technophiles, it could very well be a deal-breaker.

Otherwise, the redesigned 2018 Lexus LS is a significant step forward and there's a lot to like about it.

Q: When will it go on sale?
A: Sometime around February 2018.

Q: How fast is it?
A: The LS 500 is estimated to reach 60 mph in 4.6 seconds (1.5 seconds quicker than the previous LS 460). The hybrid LS 500h should reach 60 mph in 5.1 seconds.

Q: How much will it cost?
A: Pricing hasn't been officially announced yet, but it should start right around $75,000 for the base LS 500. That's just a few thousand more than the 2017 model.

Q: What kind of options are offered?
A: There are all the typical safety and convenience options available, along with an executive rear seat add-on that gives the right-rear passenger accommodations that rival what the front seats offer.

Q: What are its main competitors?
A: The less pricey Genesis G90 and Lincoln Continental are strong rivals with the new Lexus LS. Of course the more expensive German sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 can also be considered.

Read our review here: https://www.edmunds.com/lexus/ls-500/...

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Our experts review the 2018 Lexus LC 500.

How fast can the 2018 Lexus LC 500 go? Edmunds Senior Writer Carlos Lago applies his infamous slam-the-gas-and-see-what-happens approach to testing the LC 500’s naturally aspirated 471-horsepower V8 at California Speedway in Fontana, California. As we learn later, sadly, the LC 500 doesn’t do burnouts.

Q: What kind of engine does the Lexus LC 500 Spyder have?

A: The 2018 Lexus LC 500 has a high-revving 5.0-liter V8 that’s paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Q: How fast does the Lexus LC 500 accelerate?

A: In the acceleration test featured in this video, the 2018 Lexus LC 500’s best zero-to-60 time (with 1 foot of rollout) was 4.6 seconds, and it reached the quarter-mile in 13.1 seconds at 109.3 mph.

Time Jump
0:01 Introduction
0:30 Run #1 – Slam the gas and see what happens
1:58 Run #2 – Hold the vehicle in place with the brake pedal while applying full throttle
2:23 Run #4 – Doing above but with traction control disabled
3:33 Burnout attempt
4:10 Run #5 – Trying to find a faster time
4:52 Run #6 – Still trying
5:08 Final thoughts

Read our full review at: https://www.edmunds.com/lexus/lc-500/...

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The experts at Edmunds teach you how to shop at a new car dealership in three easy steps.

1. Contact the dealer from home.
2. Do a thorough test drive.
3. Check on incentives and warranties.

Follow these three tips and you can be confident you are getting into the right car at the right price!

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Our experts review the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder.

How fast can the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder go? Edmunds Senior Writer Carlos Lago applies the slam-the-gas-and-see-what-happens approach to testing out the Audi R8 Spyder sports car's naturally aspirated 540-horsepower V10 at California Speedway in Fontana, California. Spoiler alert: This supercar is really, really fast.

Q: What kind of engine does the Audi R8 Spyder have?
A: The 2017 Audi R8 Spyder has a screaming Lamborghini-derived 5.2-liter V10 paired with a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic.

Q: How fast does the Audi R8 Spyder accelerate in Dynamic mode with launch control?
A: In the acceleration test featured in this video, the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder's zero-to-60 time was 3.7 seconds and it hit the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 120.5 mph.

Time Jump
0:01 Introduction
0:20 Run #1 - "The slam-the-gas-and-see-what-happens approach"
0:56 Run #2 - Dynamic settings and launch control
2:30 Run #3 - "Let's just be honest: This is for fun."
3:13 Final thoughts

Read our full review at: https://www.edmunds.com/audi/r8/2017/...

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