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      We appreciate the beautiful cabin, comfortable front seats, and improved fuel economy. SPORTS CARS Toyota GR86 Redesigned, but Still a Corner-Carving Joy 77 OVERALL SCORE ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 HIGHS Handling, acceleration, braking, controls, fuel economy LOWS Stiff ride, noise, minuscule rear seat, difficult to get in and out, compromised outward views POWERTRAIN 228-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine; 6-speed manual transmission; rear-wheel drive FUEL 28 mpg on regular PRICE $27,900-$32,000 base price + $1,095 destination charge Total MSRP as tested $32,206 THE SECOND-GENERATION GR86 has curvier styling, a slightly more powerful engine, and even more enthusiast-focused suspension tuning. ROAD REPORT SMALL SUVs Honda HR-V Pleasant and Practical, but Lacks Pep 69 OVERALL SCORE ROAD-TEST SCORE 69 HIGHS Straightforward controls, fuel economy, roomy interior for its size LOWS Stiff ride, noisy cabin, slow acceleration POWERTRAIN 158-hp, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine; continuously variable transmission; all-wheel drive FUEL 27 mpg on regular PRICE $23,650-$28,950 base price + $1,245 destination charge Total MSRP as tested $28,790 WE LIKE THE redesigned HR-V's roomy interior, user-friendly controls, and strong fuel economy. [Extracted from the article]
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