Despite a mild facelift this year, the 2020 Lexus GX 460 still comes up lacking overall. The midsize luxury SUV is not all that different from 10 years ago when its last major redesign took place. While the GX has remained mostly stagnant, much of the competition has evolved over that past decade, pushing the […]
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Acura RDX bargain luxury SUV
Introduced halfway through 2006, the Acura RDX luxury compact sport utility vehicle has gradually gained popularity over the years. In 2015, it exceeded the 51,000 mark for the first time in sales and those numbers were nearly identical the next two years. The RDX had record-sales of 63,580 in 2018 and last year nearly matched […]
Will new redesign bolster Hyundai Sonata?
A new redesign should be a boast for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. However, don’t expect the solid midsize sedan to gain much, if any ground on the two perennial class heavyweights. It’s unlikely to happen. For more than two decades, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have been far-outdistancing the other top midsize sedans when […]
New Mazda CX-30 cool compact SUV
The 2020 Mazda-30 is a somewhat perplexing new vehicle that’s been added this year to the Japanese automaker’s lineup. In our week with the Mazda CX-30, we became fans of the compact crossover sport utility vehicle. The perplexing part from our vantage point is this: will the new SUV hinder sales of two other well-known […]
2020 Toyota RAV4 still class leader
There’s no disputing that Americans love their compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later a hit in the U.S. market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader […]
Lexus RX 450hl has third row issues
So, the decision has been made to purchase a Lexus RX model. The question then becomes – which one of the midsize sport utility vehicles do you want? Lexus doesn’t make the decision an easy one. There’s the RX 350 for folks who want a traditional gas-only SUV. There’s also the RX 450h, a hybrid […]
Honda Civic remains top seller
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 […]
Mazda CX-9 an alluring midsize SUV
When compared with other midsize sport utility vehicles, the Mazda CX-9 has historically resided near the top. There’s always been a lot to admire regarding Mazda’s most expensive and largest SUV. The CX-9 has gained appeal over the years because it’s considered refined, stylish and delivers a nice blend of performance and fuel economy. It […]
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 […]