Category: Specifications
By the Numbers: 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
When the Chevrolet Suburban debuted for the 1935 model year, it is doubtful that anyone thought this model would last for generations. At that time, the “Suburban” name was utilized by multiple manufacturers, describing a wagon-like utility vehicle. Indeed, GMC…
GMC Sierra 1500: Favorite Things
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size truck, with the latest version introduced in 2019. Refreshed for 2022, this model is offered in three cab choices, with four engine options, rear- or four-wheel drive, and a host of package upgrades….
By the Numbers: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize, sport utility vehicle, one of the most popular models in its segment. Now in its thirtieth year and fifth-generation, the Grand Cherokee solidifies its position with an extended-wheelbase variant. With this in mind,…
What We Love About the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
The Blackwings have arrived. And more than one model too. For 2022, the Cadillac CT-4 Blackwing and the Cadillac CT-5 Blackwing debut, representing the highest expression of Cadillac performance anywhere. The CT-4 is a compact model, the CT-5 is midsize….
The Infiniti QX80 is a Full-Size Luxury SUV With a Strong Price Point
Is it right to call a $70,000 SUV affordable? Not usually, but when you’re looking at full-size luxury models, you may pay much more than that to acquire one. For this reason, the 2022 Infiniti QX80 brings relative value to…
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Electrifies
Automotive manufacturers are embracing electrification in a big way, but the paths taken by them are not identical. Hyundai may have fully electric vehicles in its future, but for now, this automaker is embracing hybrids. For 2021, the midsize Santa…
Highlights of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Compact sedans remain the ideal entry place into the new car market for an untold number of Americans. With prices starting around $20,000, such models are within the reach of many first-time car buyers. The Hyundai Elantra is an excellent…
Honda Delivers a Civic Lesson for the Ages
Honda launches yet another new Civic model. The market for small cars continues to shrink, but the remaining players remain locked in a fierce battle for customer attention. The Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Nissan Sentra dominate the segment, but…
The All-New Jeep Grand Cherokee Gains a Third Row
The Grand Cherokee L in 2021, followed by the Grand Cherokee in 2022 Jeep continues to make strides as a global leader of four-wheel-drive models. Some 80 years after the first Jeeps crossed pock-marked battlefields in Europe, the brand has…
Behind the Wheel of the All-New 2022 Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier steps out as a formidable competitor. We last saw a new Nissan Frontier model in 2005 and that’s a long time to keep this midsize pickup truck unchanged. Interestingly, even as the segment gradually shrunk and later…
First Look: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
The Toyota Corolla Cross is an entry-level crossover utility vehicle. Toyota has a new crossover utility vehicle rolling out in October 2021 and we could not be more excited about it. Yes, it is true: we are chiefly car fans,…
Overview of the 2022 Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti QX60 enters its second generation better than ever. Infiniti has a new crossover utility vehicle, although the name itself is not new. This fall, the 2022 Infiniti QX60 arrives, launching the second generation for this luxury SUV. Fresh…
Modern Luxury the Lexus ES Way
The Lexus ES is refreshed for 2022. Making the transition from mainstream to luxury models is a leap some of us are hesitant to do. After all, justifying spending thousands of dollars extra on a pricey sedan or utility vehicle…
All-Wheel Drive Comes to the Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry remains one of the best-selling cars in America, thanks to its cutting-edge style, strong technology and standard safety features, comfort, and reliability. Through most of its long history, this sedan has been front-wheel-drive-only with a selection of…
The Chevrolet Equinox Brings Value to the World of Crossovers
We’re more likely to consider a crossover utility vehicle than a sedan, coupe, or convertible these days, which explains why manufacturers are abandoning car models in droves. Beyond the Camaro and Corvette, Chevrolet is doing likewise, by expanding its SUV…
Plugging in With the Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV
The Jeep Wrangler needs no introduction. The original model emerged during the Second World War and was instrumental in carrying our troops in our fight against tyranny. Some 80 years later, the Wrangler advances all the prowess of the original…
Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid Delivers an Astonishing 40 MPG
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is powerful and efficient. Toyota is the king of hybrid technology, selling more cars that combine gas and electric energy than all manufacturers combined. Where some competitors invested heavily in now-fading diesel engineering, Toyota chose…
Wowed by the All-New 2022 Genesis GV70 SUV
In the five years since Genesis separated from Hyundai to form a distinct luxury brand, we have seen new models populate the product line. Three sedans rolled out in succession, followed by a pair of SUVs. The latest model, the…
Refreshed Nissan Armada SUV Gets It Done In Style
In a segment of large utility vehicles, the Nissan Armada stands shoulder to shoulder with the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Expedition. It is one of a handful of truck-based SUVs available, but its ride is unusually comfortable. With four-wheel…
The Toyota Sienna Minivan is Now an Efficient Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Toyota’s Sienna is now a full-time hybrid minivan. Talk about transformations! The Toyota Sienna minivan, now in its fourth generation, is a hybrid-only model, much like the Prius and Venza. It’s the biggest change in this model’s history, making this…