Tag: Test Drive
Test Drive: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD
In 2013, the Nissan Pathfinder was lifted from its truck-based ladder frame and made the transition to a softer, rounder car-based crossover format like most of its competitors. While many hard core enthusiast complai...
Test Drive: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 AWD
Styling is still fresh since the Santa Fe Sport made its debut for the 2013 model year. The look is a blend of Hyundai's first and second wave of what they call “Fluidic Sculpture” styling, meaning the Santa Fe has bl...
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
With the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT what you get is like most five-door sport hatch compacts in class, an upgraded base model that's packed with more goodies and niceties than you will find in the four-door sedan on whic...
First Drive: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
The Honda Accord Hybrid was canceled after 2015 due to slow sales, under-performing both in the showroom and in sales. It's back for 2017 with an all-new propulsion system that based on our test drive might just stick...
First Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI
This week, we finally got behind the wheel of the all-new 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI for a test in the mountains above Phoenix, Arizona to see if it can really achieve its promise of 40 plus mpg. The 2015 ...
Test Drive: 2021 Subaru Forester
Almost eight years old, the 2021 Subaru Forester rolls into this model year with only a few minor tweaks. Our Touring tester is the top of five trim grades and as such priced in at $35,945. Powered by Subaru's ...
First Drive Review: 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad
Like the Dodge Caravan, the Journey is one of the last vehicles that was designed in Chrysler's pre-bankrupcy era. It came on to market in 2008 as a 2009 model and hasn't changed a lot visually since then, except for ...
First Drive: 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail grade differs visually from the other models in the lineup first by a unique front fascia which has a silver lower chin, looking a lot like a skid plate. It's purely cosmetic but sets apa...
Off-Road Test: 2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4×4
Last year the Jeep Renegade arrived, a compact SUV expected to replace the aged Patriot and Compass. Based on a Fiat derived chassis along with the Fiat 500x, the Renegade instead went on sale along side the older and...
Hot Lap: 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is the brand's new entry point for the North American market, one of the first of which to offer front-wheel drive architecture. Stepping up to the AMG brings 4Matic all-wheel drive and a white h...
