After test driving two versions of the 2020 Honda Civic in the past five months, it was hard to take a definitive stance on which one we liked best. The sporty Civic Si featured an easy-to-shift six-speed manual transmission that was fun to drive. Our second go-round was the Civic hatchback that we loved for […]
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2020 Hyundai Kona solid subcompact
Two years ago, the Hyundai Kona debuted, becoming the latest in a long list of subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles. Unlike many of the models in the class, the Kona manages to standout. It’s a somewhat brash five-passenger, small SUV that’s offered as a gas-powered version and also as an all-electric vehicle (not reviewed here). […]
Toyota Sequoia needs redesign
Change is not always a good thing. But when it comes to the aging Toyota Sequoia, changes would be welcomed. The 2020 Toyota Sequoia arrives with essentially the same exterior look it possessed in 2008, the last time the large sport utility vehicle had a major redesign. This year’s Sequoia has the same V8 engine […]
Mercedes adds new compact SUV
We were prepared not to like the 2020 Mercedes GLB 250, another in a long line of entry-level compact crossover sport utility vehicles. Perhaps this was our own bias showing through, due to being a bit fatigued by the glut of small SUVs on the market, many of them undistinguished from the other. The secondary […]
Seltos latest Kia small SUV
It’s not like Kia needed another small crossover sport utility vehicle, but that’s just what they did, unveiling the Seltos to start the New Year. Not only is Kia adding another small SUV to its lineup a bit perplexing, so is labeling it the 2021 Kia Seltos. Not sure why the Seltos is not a […]
Land Rover Discovery versatile SUV
What many people love about Land Rover vehicles is one gets the best of both worlds. Looking for a rugged vehicle for some off-road adventures? The Land Rover is a great choice. But how does that translate into traditional driving? The Land Rover delivers here as well, providing comfort and sophistication. Land Rovers offer pleasurable […]
Ford Escape engine options
Even though it remains a big seller for Ford, this compact crossover sport utility vehicle is starting to lose its appeal. Sales of the Ford Escape experienced four straight years of 300,000 or more and reached its zenith with 308,296 sold in 2017. However, sales dipped well beneath that mark in 2018 and last year […]
2020 Range Rover offers versatility
Historically, this sport utility vehicle was popular because it was quite the capable workhorse when it came to taking an off-road adventure. The first-generation Land Rover Range Rovers were introduced in 1970 and the brand lasted for 16 years. Gradually, the Range Rover became far more sophisticated than the original trailblazers. The modern full-size SUV […]
Controversial look for 2020 BMW X6
The first thing many people will notice regarding this BMW sport utility vehicle is the back end. It doesn’t look like an SUV. And from this vantage point, the exterior appearance is one major strike against the 2020 BMW X6, billed as a 5-passenger midsize SUV. The X6 is very coupe-like. Not previously known here, […]
BMW X7 performance-laden SUV
Everything about the 2020 BMW X7 screams luxury sport utility vehicle. Of course, that includes the sticker price, which starts at approximately $75,000 and can climb to nearly the $121,000 mark like the top-heavy, loaded model test driven here for a week in early February. After years of resisting, BMW joined many of its rivals […]