Tag "SUV"
Road Test: 2020 Toyota Rav4 XSE Hybrid AWD
The RAV4 is one of the original small CUV/SUVs and is now entering the second year of its fifth generation and is still going strong. There are a plethora of trims to choose from at a lot of different price points which means it will appeal to lots of different people. Our XSE Hybrid AWD model finds itself near the top of the food chain and certainly did not disappoint.
Toyota 4Runner Receives Updates and New Model for 2020
Toyota has officially announced details regarding the 2020 4Runner, which receives some upgrades for the new model year as well as a brand new model. The all-new 2020 Toyota 4Runner
Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Trail AWD
The Toyota RAV4 is completely brand new for 2019 and is the first RAV4 to benefit from Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform. The new model features an all-new design both inside and out and a new powertrain that delivers more power and better fuel economy. Many of the same models return from the previous generation including the slightly off-road oriented Trail model which is featured here.
Road Test: 2019 Honda Passport Touring
This mid-sized cross-over fits nicely between Honda’s CR-V and Pilot offerings while sharing both their Pilot and Ridgeline’s same wheelbase. The Passport is 6 inches shorter than its larger 3 row Pilot sibling, and is really designed for those folks that don’t need to be hauling the entire kids team with them when they head up-country to test the vehicles light Off-Road capability. The exterior has a sturdy almost rugged looking appeal that presents well as the Off-Road AWD offering that Honda has brought to compete in the segment.
Road Test: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Outlander PHEV receives a slight update to the front and rear fascia, a new seat design and material, new LED headlamps and new 18-in. alloy wheels.
Road Test: 2019 Cadillac XT4
Cadillac is one of the last luxury automotive manufacturers to venture into the compact-luxury-crossover segment and will look to make a big splash in hopes of luring potential buyers away from their more established competition. On the exterior appearance side of things, Cadillac have done quite well and produced a nice, contemporary looking crossover that bears Cadillac’s current design theme with bold lines and an all-around nice look. Having always been a fan of Cadillac’s interior designs, the XT4 has got that right as well with simple interior that looks to be made of upscale materials and a sense of functionality that can sometimes be lost with all of the technology and features available today.
First Drive: 2020 Ford Explorer
Story and photos by Dan Heyman 2020 marks the debut of a new platform for the Explorer, one that gets its start as a RWD platform as opposed to an
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 Jeep Cherokee Overland
Given how competitive of a segment it finds itself in, it was imperative that Jeep got the refresh of the Cherokee right and after just one quick look, it’s clear they have. As mentioned before, gone is the ‘interesting-looking’ front-end design of the previous model and in comes a much better, more purposeful design that is sure to attract some customers.
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.
