Car crazy: Nissan Altima, Suburu Impreza
Cars are out. Sport-utes are in. And electric vehicles will replace internal-combustion vehicles tomorrow. Eh, not so fast. Doing everything possible to lower emissions and save the planet is a good thing, of course.
But the gas-to-electric timing isn’t happening as quickly as many of us expected — or hoped. EV sales have stalled for various reasons: expensive sticker prices, higher interest rates, lingering range anxiety and a limited charging network.
It will take time for those issues to shake out. As for the car-versus-SUV debate, some drivers like me still like being able to opt for a sedan or hatchback.
That’s especially true when a traditional car checks all the boxes: style, comfort, handling, eco-friendly and affordable. Luckily, both cars here do just that. NISSAN ALTIMA $27,000 MPG: 27 city/40 highway 0 to 60 mph: 8.0 seconds Cargo room: 15.4 cu.
