Just being average is simply not good enough in this highly competitive class. However, that doesn’t mean success can’t be achieved in terms of sales. Although it remains a notch or even two behind the class leaders like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, and Mazda CX-5, the Chevy Equinox can point to the […]
Weidel on Wheels
Plenty upside 2022 Mercedes GLS 450
It’s difficult to find a legitimate flaw with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS, a full-size, three-row luxury sport utility vehicle that seats seven passengers. It’s a behemoth for sure, weighing between 5,467 to 5,798 pounds and capable of towing up to 7,500 pounds (with an optional trailer hitch). Despite its size, we found during our week […]
Honda Passport continues to shine
It had been a long time since we slipped behind the wheel of a Honda Passport. How long was it? Approximately two decades since we last sampled the Passport, a stylish two-row midsize SUV. That’s because the Passport went away in 2002 and Honda didn’t bring it back until four years ago. It appears Honda […]
Major redesign for 2022 Toyota Tundra
Meet the new Tundra. The Toyota full-sized truck has been transformed following its first major redesign in 15 years. The revamped Tundra has been completely restyled and improvements include both interior and exterior, plus the addition of a hybrid model. The redesign was overdue and had the Tundra trailing key competitors like the Chevrolet Silverado […]
Mazda CX-9 remains class leader
There’s always been a lot to admire regarding Mazda’s largest and most expensive SUV – the CX-9. It has continually gained in appeal over the years because it’s considered refined, stylish and delivers a nice blend of performance and fuel economy. It also has a reputation for being sporty and fun to drive. Maybe that […]
Ioniq 5 excellent new electric SUV
There’s so much to like about the all-new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 that it’s hard to decide where to start. We expect the electric compact crossover sport utility vehicle to quickly rise in stature. It delivers on multiple fronts, possessing impressive driving dynamics, strong powertrains, solid technology, attractive styling, and spacious interior. One thing we […]
Lexus UX 250h offers fun drive
There are some major criticisms of the 2022 Lexus UX 250h, a subcompact luxury sport utility vehicle. Detractors say it has two primary deficiencies – it’s less practical (starting at around $34,300) from a cost standpoint and not very powerful. Critics say one can opt for a cheaper version of the UX 250h that they […]
New Genesis GV70 gets high marks
Genesis is the Hyundai luxury division that produced its first vehicle four years ago and currently has three impressive sedans and a pair of SUVs. The latest SUV was added this year – the 2022 Genesis GV70. The GV70’s big brother (GV80) was released a year ago. The two Genesis crossover SUVs have similarities, but […]
Toyota Tacoma still thriving
For more than two decades, the Toyota Tacoma has been a very popular alternative for shoppers who feel full-size trucks are just too big and too expensive. Debuting in 1995, sales almost immediately took off for the Tacoma. The past four years have been at an all-time high, exceeding sales of 239,000, including an all-time […]
New Lexus IS 500 – hear the roar
An engaging engine roar is an alluring sound that electrifies many car enthusiasts. With the roar as a lure, the new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport should attract buyers who love getting behind the wheel of a car that’s playing irresistible, sweet music to the ears. The IS 500 lets out a pleasing roar, […]