There are a number of labels associated with the Volvo XC60 Recharge. For the record, Volvo calls it a midsize SUV. However, we’ve seen int categorized as a compact SUV and a friend insists the Recharge is a wagon. Whatever the true designation, one thing is for certain: the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge has received […]
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New LX 600 largest Lexus SUV
Lexus made changes to its sport utility vehicle lineup this year, remodeling the previous LX570 and calling it something different – LX 600. The 2022 LX 600 separates itself from last year’s model by adding new underpinnings (same as the new Toyota Tundra full-size pickup) that make it a more capable SUV. The LX 600 […]
Toyota 4Runner still off-road standout
If owning a rugged SUV is the desire, the venerable Toyota 4Runner is worthy of consideration. However, if smooth-running crossover SUVs are more your style, then a 4Runner should be crossed off the list. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner hasn’t changed much over the past decade – it’s a midsize sport utility vehicle workhorse that remains […]
Elantra N welcome addition for Hyundai
In the highly competitive compact sedan class, the Hyundai Elantra has often been overshadowed. The competition has historically been intense, especially when pitted against perennial favorites like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. A long list of competent rivals also includes the Mazda 3, Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Sentra and Kia Forte. Yet shed no pity […]
New Mazda CX-50 impressive
The popular Mazda CX-5 has been a staple in the company’s lineup since debuting 11 years ago. It’s been tasked with competing against some heavy hitters in the compact SUV class, including the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Even amongst a stout field, the CX-5 […]
2022 Toyota GR86 revamped Scion
Seemingly a good idea nearly two decades ago by parent company Toyota, nevertheless the Scion brand lived a short life. However, the Scion legacy lives on. Evidence of that is the rebadged 2022 Toyota GR86. It was originally marketed in 2013 as the Scion FR-S, which had a hasty exit, lasting four years and being […]
Land Rover Defender delivers off-road
What’s intriguing about the 2022 Land Rover Defender is its dual personality. It can serve as an extremely capable off-road vehicle and also make a solid case for being a suitable every-day vehicle. The midsize luxury SUV is standardly equipped with two rows and seats five, yet a third row can be added that accommodates […]
2022 BMW iX an excellent EV
BMW has fallen behind in the global race to develop the next generation of electric vehicles. Yet with that said, the emergence this year of the 2022 BMW iX is hopefully a positive sign the company is moving forward. Most industry experts marvel at the interior makeup of the iX and applaud BMW for other […]
Mercedes-AMG GT53 performance-laden
When searching for a luxury vehicle to purchase, Mercedes-Benz has historically been a great option. It has name recognition and backs it up with high-class automobiles. One we hadn’t heard of was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz-AMG GT53. Mercedes unveiled what it calls a four-door coupe (aren’t coupes always two-door?) in 2018. However, this year’s version of […]
Kia Stinger remains unappreciated
A stranger approached me in a golf course parking lot this summer, saying he had never heard of the attractive sedan I was driving. From our perspective, it was a welcome-to-the-club moment. Judging by sales since its 2018 debut, apparently many people don’t recognize the Kia Stinger. Sales were a tepid 16,806 for 2018 and […]