Mark Glover’s AutoGlo car reviews can be seen here and in the Cruisin’ News, "Oregon, Nevada and California's classic auto news & marketplace."
Sacramento, California -- I managed to grab some seat time in two different trim levels of models I recently reviewed. Here's my take ...
The 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo compact sedan (pictured) gave me the turbo boost that I typically enjoy.
There is some turbo lag, but once revs are up, the K4 moves along with genuine muscular authority. The horsepower curve from the 1.6-liter turbo-4 feels more powerful at full song then the advertised 190.
I frankly was stunned to see a most-reasonable bottom line of $31,445 for this feature-loaded sedan. Fuel mileage also was impressive at 26 miles per gallon in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.
I was pleased with the excellent all-around vision from the cockpit -- a happy departure from other compact models that make one feel vulnerable in dicey traffic.
Is this Kia offering worth a look?
Absolutely, especially in an era of seemingly endless $50,000 vehicles.
The same goes for the tested 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus. I've driven numerous versions of this compact crossover sport-utility vehicle, and it has consistently exceeded my expectations.
Whether I'm hauling a surprisingly large amount of cargo in the back end or managing the generous array of standard features, this CX-50 goes beyond the "compact" label to a decidedly reliable favorite.
My most recent CX-50 tester included a double-long list of perks -- including leather surfaces, a panoramic moonroof, rain-sensing wipers (with de-icer) -- for a bottom line of $40,060. You might expect to pay around 50-grand for similarly equipped models from other manufacturers.
Bonus: A max five-star overall safety rating in federal crash tests.
Simply said: Another reliable vehicle for those carefully counting their dollars.
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