Tag: all-wheel drive
The Current-Generation Lexus RX Closes Out in Style
The Lexus RX got it all started nearly a quarter of a century ago as the first mass-produced midsize luxury sport utility vehicle. Four generations later and still maintaining its bestseller status, the current model closes out as a new…
First Electric Truck: Rivian R1T
The first electric pickup truck isn’t from Tesla, Ford, or Chevrolet. Instead, Rivian earns that distinction as the production of its all-new R1T model started this week. Rivian is an upstart automaker with a plant in Normal, Illinois. The company…
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…
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…
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…
Nissan Adds All-Wheel Drive to the Midsize Altima Sedan
The Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan with room for five. The Nissan Altima remains one of the best-selling cars in America. Even as consumer demand shifts to utility vehicles and competing models shrink in numbers, Nissan doubled down by…
The Subaru Legacy Supplies Maximum Grip, Tech, and Safety Features
The Subaru Legacy is a midsize all-wheel-drive sedan with room for five. Available in seven trims, this model costs from $22,895 to $36,145, plus a $925 freight charge. Subaru offers two engine choices and one automatic transmission. What’s New Largely…
The Transformed Toyota Venza is Now a Hybrid SUV
The Venza is now a hybrid-only model, just like the Sienna minivan. Do you remember the Toyota Venza? If not, allow me to refresh your memory. The original Venza was a wagon-like crossover built from 2009 to 2015. That model…
The Versatile and All-New 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder returns to its design roots with an all-new model for 2022. The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is all-new, launching this midsize three-row crossover’s fifth generation. With room for eight, an updated powertrain, and available off-road chops, the latest…
Performance Maven: Subaru WRX
The WRX packs ample power in a tidy package. Compact sedans are typically best known for efficiency and a low cost, but the Subaru WRX flies in the face of popular convention. The WRX sedan shares its chassis with the…
Ford Rolls Out the Bronco Sport Crossover
Ford’s all-new Bronco Sport kicks off the Bronco line. Do you remember the Ford Bronco? That is understandable if you do not as the first batch of Broncos were built from 1965 to 1996. Beginning this year, the Bronco name…
Introducing the Fourth-Generation Toyota Highlander
Now in its fourth generation, the Toyota Highlander is more stylish and tech-laden than ever. Crossover utility vehicles are the family vehicle of choice and the Toyota Highlander is a strong example of what we’re buying. Offering three rows of…
Luxury and Sportiness Converge to Form the Infiniti QX55
The Infiniti QX55 builds on the QX50 with a sporty, luxurious look. Luxury maker Infiniti is on a roll with four new or updated utility vehicle models for the choosing. The compact QX55 is its latest SUV, a sporty derivative…
New and Improved: Acura TLX Sedan
Acura delivers an all-new TLX sedan and the results are in. Acura may not get the attention received by Mercedes-Benz or BMW, but its small collection of vehicles gives it a stake nonetheless. As Honda’s premium brand, Acura builds on…
The Surprisingly Upscale Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento is all-new for 2021. It is the slightly smaller complement to the Telluride. When Kia brought out the Telluride in 2020, the thought was that it would replace the Sorento. After all, both vehicles are midsize, three-row…
We Say “Yum” to the BMW M235i
The BMW M235i brings a special edition to the 2-Series line. BMW’s line of performance vehicles proudly sports the “M” badge, models that effectively underscore the brand’s “ultimate driving machine,” motto. They’re usually based on BMW’s standard models and come…
Blazing New Paths With the Chevrolet Trailblazer
Chevrolet resurrects a familiar name as it releases the diminutive Trailblazer crossover. The Chevrolet Trailblazer once represented off-road capability, but the all-new 2021 version does not. Instead, Chevrolet resurrected a recognizable name and affixed it to a small crossover SUV….
