2013 Ford Explorer Sport
The term "sport" in "sport utility" has always been somewhat of a misnomer. Most SUVs are far from "sporty" in the traditional sense, although there always have been exceptions. One of the latest exceptions is the Ford Explorer Sport.
Ford bestowed this trim level of the popular Explorer seven-seat crossover with a twin-turbo V-6 that makes 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, along with blacked-out 20-inch wheels, a unique grille, a stiffer suspension, and sport-tuned steering.
2013 SRT Viper
Ever since its introduction in 1992, Dodge's Viper has been considered one scary snake. Its brutal simplicity and gobs of power have always made it a treacherous companion -- it's fast, but one wrong move can send it into the weeds, with expensive repair bills to follow.
2014 Mazda 6
When redesigning its Mazda 6 mid-size sedan, Mazda found itself in a precarious position. The first 6 had been a hit with both the press and the public, but the second-generation car fell a tad flat. It wasn't due to looks -- the outgoing 6 was attractive enough, if a tad bland -- or performance (the car remained one of the sportiest in the class), but rather the 6 never quite hit the engaging mix of performance and practicality that the first-generation car had.
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