New Vehicle Reviews (Page 44)

Infiniti cooked up an interesting blend of coupe, hatchback and crossover with the QX30. It doesn’t fit into the typical crossover SUV mold.

This week we drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC. It offers lots of value for the money.

Both makers offer an exceptional compact SUV bordering on midsize comfort and performance. However, one offering comes out miles ahead in a very specific buyer’s consideration. What is it?

We test the BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport in a mix of winter weather and come away with some strong opinions.

Don’t let the Rogue Sport nameplate fool you, the new Sport is an all-new vehicle from Nissan.

We try out the newest Genesis trim and give it two thumbs up.

I just spent a snowy week with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 and much to my surprise, it is amazingly capable in even very deep snow with a simple set of good snow tires – proving that this can be your only vehicle if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall.

Families looking for a vehicle with third row seating will want to check out the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. Safety is a strong point.

Much more than a pretty new grill and taillights, 2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid tames the streets of Los Angeles.

With the introduction of Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Electric came the promise of 3 variants, Clarity PHEV rounds out the offering with a full-size car ride, comfort, and class leading fuel efficiency. The Clarity hybrid offering is exceptional.

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country with the High Desert package and during that time, we used the uniquely-upfitted pickup to get us to and from a weekend-long horse show.

The 2017 Buick Encore AWD Sport Touring sits in the middle of the model range, but this small SUV looks more like a premium package inside and out, with a price in the low $30k range and end-of-year discounts which will cut that number down into the 20s.

In the North American pickup truck segment, most die-hard pickup truck owners dismiss Honda Ridgeline as some sort of Pilot SUV derivative. To them, Ridgeline is not a truck. Today, I’ll risk comparing Toyota Tacoma to Honda Ridgeline.

Last week after spending a week in Hyundai’s outstanding 2018 Santa Fe Sport, sister brand’s 2018 Kia Rio was delivered for drive review. I felt a bit ego deflated until I drove Kia Rio, it’s fun! What makes Rio a top value in a segment dominated by $25,000 compact hatchbacks?

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a super-efficient minivan for the daily drive, but I found that this electrified people mover also serves as a great vehicle for a long family road trip, averaging nearly 30mpg over the course of a 300-mile drive.

We test the V8-powered 2017 Lexus GS F and come away with perma-grin.

Are you looking for an affordable 3-Row family SUV? The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander provides the answer and beats the competition.

Hyundai Sonata is a midsize family sedan and feels like a larger car inside, but drives smaller than it looks.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody is reaching dealerships around the country and while some people online insist that the wider tires can’t make any real difference, more than a thousand miles in the gorgeous Octane Red Mopar muscle car above proves otherwise – as this car offers far better traction than the “normal” Hellcat Challenger.

The 2017 Ford F150 Limited is the top-of-the-line trim for America’s bestselling half ton truck, combining the impressive performance of the F150 lineup with an interior layout that is more common in a large premium luxury SUV.

The 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali might be a luxury pickup, but it is still capable of serving as a great work truck and to test the capabilities, I put the loaded ¾-ton pickup through the paces of a weekend-long horse show – allowing me to experience the plush GMC while hauling, towing and providing a comfortable ride home after long days at the show grounds.

The top-trim 2018 Subaru Outback Touring is strong in all the areas you'll really care about. What makes it a good choice for adventure enthusiasts?

As V8 engine power becomes as rare as full benefit long-term high paying jobs, Lexus holds out for yet another year with the 3-row body on frame Lexus GX 460, a rare V8 powered mega SUV drive and ride experience. Is there a place for this well-refined beast on the streets of America?

I recently spent a week behind the wheel of a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited and while it is a great choice for the money at its normal pricing, the current year-end discounts on 2017 models makes the Elantra Limited an incredible bargain – with prices dipping below $20,000 for this loaded package.

Toyota’s refreshed Highlander Hybrid SUV is a pleasure to drive, fuel efficient, and powerful. In fact it may be an underappreciated automotive value. What places Highlander Hybrid at the top of the midsize 3-row crossover/SUV segment?

Last week I got behind the wheel of Honda’s latest and greatest Accord advent, and drove it to triple digits. Epic! That’s an understatement. 2018 Honda Accord "bests" the midsize near-premium sedan segment in comfort and turbo performance, and much more. This is the best Accord ever produced.

This week we drive the newly-named, refreshed 2017 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe. What makes it the best entry-level performance coupe for commuters?

I recently spent a week driving the 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible with the manual transmission and having spent time driving lots of “base model” muscle cars/pony cars from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge, I believe that this turbocharged 4-cylinder engine will help make the 2018 EcoBoost Mustang the greatest entry level American performance car.

We drive the new 2017 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD model this week. Why is it a good choice for families?

Alright, I’ll admit it. At its base core, rests great motoring potential waiting for an injection of horsepower and torque. 2018 Corolla iM hatchback looks cool, is comfortable enough, and comes standard with some advanced active safety features. Quick, it's not.