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First Drive: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
Story and photos by Benjamin Yong, Plucked out of GM’s lineup over a decade ago, the brand has reinstated the Blazer for 2019. But don’t expect a body-on-frame offering built
Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature
The CX-5 introduces a new Signature trim level for 2019 which features a new 7.0-in. TFT digital gauge display, new 19-in. alloy wheels and a plethora of other new features both inside and out. A new SKYACTIV-G 2.5L turbocharged engine is available (standard with Signature trim) and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment technologies is now standard on all trim levels.
Road Test: 2019 Acura MDX Tech
The 9-speed transmission receives new calibrations and programming for 2019 while a engine idle-stop system has also been added. Higher up models now feature continuously variable suspension dampers and a new, sporty A-Spec variant has been added.
Road Test: 2019 Honda Pilot Touring
The Honda Pilot was one of the first of its kind when it came out back in 2002 and has enjoyed a fair amount of success since then. Backed by Honda’s great reputation for value, economy and reliability it has continued its success into its now third generation first introduced in 2016.
Road Test: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport AWD
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is an all-new model for 2018 and represents Alfa’s first foray into the competitive compact luxury crossover market. The car shares its platform with the Giulia sedan and is built with a generous amount of aluminum to help keep weight down. The SUV is offered with a fire-breathing 505 horsepower twin-turbo V6, but our test model was the tamer but still fun Ti Sport model with a 2.0L turbocharged four.
Road Test: 2018 Jeep Compass North 4×4
The 2018 Compass is now a complete standalone model after Jeep decided to continue selling the outgoing first-generation model along with the new second-generation last year, labelling both as 2017s. The Compass finds itself in the ultra-competitive small SUV segments
Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX- 3 GT
All trims now boast additional advanced safety features. Some tasteful exterior styling cue updates with a couple of extra ponies added for good measure. The interior now has a useful center armrest bin and an electronic parking brake.
Honda Pilot Receives a Mid-Cycle Refresh for 2019
Honda has announced that they will be offering the mid-cycle refreshed 2019 Pilot SUV beginning at the end of August with the most significant of the changes possibly being the
Road Test: 2018 Mazda CX-9 GT
The 2018 Mazda CX-9 remains relatively unchanged after undergoing a complete redesign a couple years back, save for standard G-Vectoring Control on all models as well as some new standard safety features.
Subaru Announces Pricing for 2019 Crosstrek Lineup
Subaru have recently announced pricing on the award-winning 2019 Crosstrek which is set to go on sale across Canada this month. The 2nd generation Crosstrek is a key driver in
