Tag: First Drive
First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Starting at $24,995, the Beetle TDI comes in a pretty well equipped trim level at the outset. There is plenty of chrome trim down low on the rockers, across the front fascia grille and the lower window belt line. L...
First Drive: 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE V6
We recently had the opportunity to take a short drive in the redesigned and upgraded 2017 Toyota Highlander, which for this year got more power, more safety and a more choice for customers. To start out with, the 2...
First Drive: 2017 Hyundai Elantra
In driving the all new 2017 Hyundai Elantra this week, we are shown that the brand from Korea is not only getting better at building cars, but maturing in their craft. Almost all-new for 2017, the Hyundai Elantra r...
First Drive: 2017 Nissan Armada
The 2017 Nissan Armada comes to showrooms soon, replacing the Titan pickup based Armada we've come to know since 2004. The new Armada comes by way of the global market Nissan Patrol, also recognizable here as a cousin...
First Drive: 2016 Volvo XC90 T6
My first drive opportunity in the 2016 Volvo XC90 was in a T6 Inscription model. This is the top-end trim level, and it felt very much its place the moment I sat behind the wheel. It's clear Volvo has paid a great ...
First Drive: Ford Explorer Platinum
The Ford Explorer was not only freshened in its design for 2016 but added was a new top-end model in the Platinum. With more premium level amenities along with the Explorer Sport's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, it's Lincoln ...
First Drive: 2016 Acura ILX
The 2016 Acura ILX Tech Plus we have here comes with fresh design since the model made its debut for 2013. This year it gets a new front fascia sporting Acura's now trademark LED Jewel Eye headlamps and daytime runnin...
First Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Trax
The Chevrolet Trax comes to 2016 virtually identical as it was when it arrived just last year. The new compact crossover SUV shares its bones with the popular Buick Encore and like it, is built in Korea. The sub-co...
First Drive: 2018 Toyota Camry
Our first test drive of the all-new 2018 Toyota Camry took place in the cool summer climate of Portland, Oregon amid the scenic and romantic wine country back roads you might see in one of its brochures. A fitting...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Highlander & Highlander Hybrid
For 2014 Toyota has started almost with a clean sheet of paper for their re-designed Highlander three-row crossover SUV. The Highlander now about 3” longer features all new design inside and out, more upscale features...
