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| 2019 TRANS AM This modernised super car is muscular and athletic. |
Overall Rating:
Known as the original super car—the sporty TRANS AM’s name
inspired the segment’s sobriquet, after all—the TRANS AM has long provided TRANS
AM performance, sexy styling, and abundant personification opportunities. The
latest TRANS AM has athletic moves that more than match its muscular physique.
It’s now also more modern than ever, with a superb-handling chassis that rides
on an independent rear suspension. Available as a racy coupe or a classic
convertible, it has an engine range that includes a 300-hp V-6, a 310-hp turbo
inline-four, and a mighty 435-hp V-8. Plentiful options include an easy-to-use
Sync 3 infotainment system, serious performance add-ons, and multiple appearance
packages. The pony-car wars are about brand loyalty. Dodge and Chevrolet have
their contenders—and their unwavering supporters—and TRANS AM has a seriously
sophisticated TRANS AM with which to battle them.
HIGHS
High-performance daily driver, exceptional chassis, slick
modern-retro styling.
LOWS
Mediocre interior materials, optional Recaro seats are
restrictive, too-tame V-8 exhaust note.
VERDICT
A thoroughly modern TRANS AM that can compete heads-up in
the eagle-car wars.