Tag: crossover
Toyota Puts the Grand in Highlander
Utility vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, meeting the growing consumer demand for spacious and versatile vehicles. These vehicles stand out with their ample passenger room, significant cargo space, and strong towing capabilities, often surpassing sedans with their higher profile and…
At a Glance: 2024 Mazda CX-30
In a marketplace teeming with compact SUV options, Mazda’s offering, the 2024 CX-30, is a harmonious blend of power, style, and cutting-edge tech. Hitting the sweet spot between the practical and the luxurious, this year’s model introduces the new 2.5…
Honda Introduces the 2024 Prologue SUV EV
Embodying a pivotal advancement in Honda’s electric odyssey, the 2024 Honda Prologue arrives as a spacious, adventure-prepped midsize SUV. This electric marvel not only underscores Honda’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable automotive future but brings a medley of impressive features…
Lexus UX: Compact, Luxurious SUV
Get ready to hit the road in style, comfort, and confidence with the 2024 Lexus UX Hybrid. While it may not be the most opulent offering in the luxury SUV market, the UX Hybrid has its own strengths that place…
Expanded and Upgraded: The 2024 GMC Acadia
New GMC Acadia debuts at the North American International Auto Show. The 2024 GMC Acadia advances the benchmarks in the high-end SUV sector, integrating expanded adaptability, intricate interior and exterior design, modernized technology, and a sumptuous in-cabin ambiance. Revealed in…
Highlights of the Honda CR-V Hybrid
The 2023 Honda CR-V makes its debut as a completely redesigned compact SUV, featuring state-of-the-art technology, elevated performance, and advanced safety features. Offering a comprehensive range of both standard and hybrid models, the new CR-V is designed to meet the…
Mazda CX-30: Elevated, Hot Hatch?
The Mazda CX-30 is a compact crossover that smartly bridges the gap between mainstream and luxury offerings. It boasts a competitively priced base model, generously loaded with features. However, as you climb the trim ladder and opt for the turbocharged…
15 Things We Love About the Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover utility vehicle, introduced in 2001 and updated several times since. It is one of the most popular models in its segment and can be had in gasoline, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid configurations. The…
Toyota C-HR: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: September 12, 2023 The Toyota C-HR is a small crossover utility vehicle, a front-wheel-drive-only model that slots underneath the popular Toyota RAV4. The C-HR name means “coupe high rider” or “cross hatch runabout.” In any case, this model blends…
Ford Escape: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: September 22, 2023 The Ford Escape is a compact crossover utility vehicle, one of this brand’s most popular models. Introduced in 2001, the Escape has seen numerous changes, including the introduction of conventional and plug-in hybrid variants. Some analysts…
History of the Pontiac Aztek
The Pontiac Aztek was a compact crossover sport utility vehicle produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 2001 and 2005. This SUV was designed as a versatile, family-friendly vehicle that could be used for both everyday commuting and…
Volkswagen Tiguan: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 Volkswagen arrived late to the compact utility vehicle game, releasing the oddly named Tiguan in 2009. Its lateness, though, has everything to do with its commitment to wagons. As the market changed, Volkswagen responded with its…
Dodge Journey: Chronicling the Changes
Based on the same platform underpinning the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger, the Dodge Journey blends attributes from a station wagon and a utility vehicle to form this model. Across its 12-year model run, the Journey went from leading-edge to…
Highlights of the 2022 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride remains one of the most sought-after vehicles in its class. This three-row, midsize crossover utility vehicle rolled out in 2020 to critical acclaim. Consumers prize it for its rugged looks, upscale interior, robust powertrain, and decent value….
Driven: Lexus NX 450h+
Lexus represents the pinnacle of Toyota Motors’ luxury, a world-class marque with a wide range of vehicles. Like the eponymous Toyota brand, Lexus offers numerous hybrid models, building on the company’s prowess and leadership in that category. The compact Lexus…
Not So Small Wonder: 2023 Honda HR-V
Honda made a name for itself through two models – the compact Civic and the midsize Accord. Each model was among the top models in their respective segments for decades. But with cars giving way to utility vehicles, a host…
Premium Compact Crossover: Mazda CX-50
Mazda has been making a name for itself these past few years. The company, though somewhat of a niche player, has become a premium operator among mainstream brands. That’s especially evident in its most recent new model, the CX-50, a…
On the Road With the Gas-Powered 2022 Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is a compact, five-passenger crossover utility vehicle. For 2022 it is completely new and gains a pair of hybrid variants. As such, the Tucson is better poised to battle it out against the tough competition, namely the…
Volkswagen Atlas: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 The Volkswagen Atlas is a midsize, three-row crossover utility vehicle with room for seven. It replaced the Touareg, a high-priced model with limited appeal. The Atlas tops Volkswagen’s four utility vehicle range and is followed by…
Toyota: Out With the Avalon, In With the Crown
The Toyota Avalon is discontinued following a nearly three-decade run. Like other large sedans, sales of the Avalon had steadily fallen, making it difficult to justify its existence. But Toyota isn’t forgetting the market. Indeed, arriving just after the Avalon’s…
