2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium: Muscle-Car Magic

They might not be the most practical vehicles, but muscle cars sure can be a lot of fun. Such is the case with the 2019 Ford Mustang, which offers strong performance and a sleek body style. 
There are four trim levels offered, including the EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT and GT Premium, which our tester was. 
The GT Premium is powered by a 5.0-liter V-8 engine that makes 460 horsepower and 420 pounds-feet of torque. It is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and features standard rear-wheel drive. 
The EcoBoost models feature a standard 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder linked to a six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic. Horsepower is rated at 310.
The GT Premium handled with agility, accelerated powerfully and shifted smoothly.
Seating in the front is comfortable, but for the driver, visibility can be a bit of a challenge. Rear seating is only for tiny passengers. 
Fuel economy is rated at 15 mpg city, 25 highway. 
The sticker price was $49,370.
If you're looking for some muscle-car magic, check out the Ford Mustang.

Bogota, Colombia - Mountainous and Majestic

We recently visited beautiful Bogota, Colombia. This city nestled in the mountains is attractive and friendly.

Bogota's neighborhoods are clean and welcoming.

By foot or by automobile, it is pleasant to tour Bogota and to see all of its attractions.

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor: Powerful and Smooth

The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor is a large, powerful truck that rides smoothly and is plenty capable of handling work projects. 

It is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, delivering 450 horsepower and 510 pounds-feet of torque from 3,500 rpm. That type of power enables it to reach 60 mph in about five seconds. The 10-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and efficiently. 

Fuel economy is rated at 15 mpg city, 18 highway. Four-wheel drive is standard. The Raptor rides smoothly despite, or maybe because of, its weight of more than 5,500 pounds.

The interior is cavernous. There is ample head room and leg room in the front and back seat areas. The back seat bench even features head rests - a baby one in the middle flanked by larger ones on both sides. The back seating area is so comfortable you can expect passengers to want to come ride in it frequently. 

The interior is designed with luxury and utility in mind. The trim is attractive, as are the Recaro leather seats, a new feature for this model year. And as you might expect, the large center console has ample room to store a laptop or other goods that you might want to tote. 

The sticker price on the model we tested, which was fully loaded out, was around $69,000.

As an attractive and functional truck, the Ford Raptor makes a strong statement.

  

Hawaii: A True Paradise

A recent visit to Hawaii was time spent in paradise. The natural beauty was breathtaking, and the culture was fascinating. Pictured above is Chinaman Hat Mountain off the north shore of Oahu.

In the distance is Diamondhead. The boat trip that took us there featured several sightings of sea turtles.

The north shore of Oahu is beautiful. This area is near the location where Jurassic Park was shot, as well as the TV series "Fantasy Island."

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: Updated Look, Same Ruggedness

With a styling refresh, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a bit of a new look as it reaches its fourth generation.
This model aims to provide a smoother ride but still maintain its ability to be a tough vehicle that can go off road.  
The Wrangler Unlimited comes in three trim levels: the Sport, Sahara and Rubicon.
The power plant on this four-door model is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that makes 268 horsepower and is linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Also available is a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that makes 285 horsepower and is linked to a six-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive. 
Fuel economy on the four-cylinder is rated at 17 mpg city, 23 highway. 
Pricing starts at around $32,000 and ranges to about $42,000.