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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 50)

New Vehicle Reviews

This section will review cars, trucks, products and books related to the auto industry.

By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru Forester needs a remodel, but even in its aging condition, see why it still beats the competition.
By Denis Flierl on
U.S. families get the new Outlander PHEV for the first time. How fuel-efficient is this SUV?
By Patrick Rall on
I relied on the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GT to get to and from the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and during that week of battling winter weather and city traffic, I found that the compact 5-door is a great winter commuter car for the price.
By Denis Flierl on
This week we drive the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. It’s a compact crossover you’ll want to get dirty.
By Denis Flierl on
This week, we drive the redesigned 2018 Volvo XC60 and give it a test at altitude. Check out the Inscriptions added class.
By Parks McCants on
Short Story: I’m captivated by the visual re-do of the iconic Toyota Camry. Toyota design did a commendable job of elevating the mark’s bread and butter sedan to the next level in Lexus-like body styling. Does Camry’s drive performance live up to its new found dynamic body Styling?
By Patrick Rall on
I recently had a chance to spend a week driving a 2017 Toyota Tundra TRD 4x4 Off-Road with around 20,000 miles on the odometer in the bitter cold and a heavy snowstorm, allowing me to experience the Japanese half-ton in the worst possible conditions after it had been driven hard for a year.
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2018 Kia Rio could be the best subcompact under $20K. Check out our latest review.
By Denis Flierl on
Infiniti cooked up an interesting blend of coupe, hatchback and crossover with the QX30. It doesn’t fit into the typical crossover SUV mold.
By Denis Flierl on
This week we drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC. It offers lots of value for the money.
By Parks McCants on
Both makers offer an exceptional compact SUV bordering on midsize comfort and performance. However, one offering comes out miles ahead in a very specific buyer’s consideration. What is it?
By John Goreham on
We test the BMW 640i GT xDrive M Sport in a mix of winter weather and come away with some strong opinions.
By Denis Flierl on
Don’t let the Rogue Sport nameplate fool you, the new Sport is an all-new vehicle from Nissan.
By John Goreham on
We try out the newest Genesis trim and give it two thumbs up.
By Patrick Rall on
I just spent a snowy week with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 and much to my surprise, it is amazingly capable in even very deep snow with a simple set of good snow tires – proving that this can be your only vehicle if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall.
By Denis Flierl on
Families looking for a vehicle with third row seating will want to check out the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. Safety is a strong point.
By Parks McCants on
Much more than a pretty new grill and taillights, 2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid tames the streets of Los Angeles.
By Parks McCants on
With the introduction of Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Electric came the promise of 3 variants, Clarity PHEV rounds out the offering with a full-size car ride, comfort, and class leading fuel efficiency. The Clarity hybrid offering is exceptional.

By Patrick Rall on
I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country with the High Desert package and during that time, we used the uniquely-upfitted pickup to get us to and from a weekend-long horse show.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Buick Encore AWD Sport Touring sits in the middle of the model range, but this small SUV looks more like a premium package inside and out, with a price in the low $30k range and end-of-year discounts which will cut that number down into the 20s.
By Parks McCants on
In the North American pickup truck segment, most die-hard pickup truck owners dismiss Honda Ridgeline as some sort of Pilot SUV derivative. To them, Ridgeline is not a truck. Today, I’ll risk comparing Toyota Tacoma to Honda Ridgeline.
By Parks McCants on
Last week after spending a week in Hyundai’s outstanding 2018 Santa Fe Sport, sister brand’s 2018 Kia Rio was delivered for drive review. I felt a bit ego deflated until I drove Kia Rio, it’s fun! What makes Rio a top value in a segment dominated by $25,000 compact hatchbacks?

By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a super-efficient minivan for the daily drive, but I found that this electrified people mover also serves as a great vehicle for a long family road trip, averaging nearly 30mpg over the course of a 300-mile drive.
By John Goreham on
We test the V8-powered 2017 Lexus GS F and come away with perma-grin.
By Denis Flierl on
Are you looking for an affordable 3-Row family SUV? The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander provides the answer and beats the competition.
By Denis Flierl on
Hyundai Sonata is a midsize family sedan and feels like a larger car inside, but drives smaller than it looks.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody is reaching dealerships around the country and while some people online insist that the wider tires can’t make any real difference, more than a thousand miles in the gorgeous Octane Red Mopar muscle car above proves otherwise – as this car offers far better traction than the “normal” Hellcat Challenger.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Ford F150 Limited is the top-of-the-line trim for America’s bestselling half ton truck, combining the impressive performance of the F150 lineup with an interior layout that is more common in a large premium luxury SUV.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali might be a luxury pickup, but it is still capable of serving as a great work truck and to test the capabilities, I put the loaded ¾-ton pickup through the paces of a weekend-long horse show – allowing me to experience the plush GMC while hauling, towing and providing a comfortable ride home after long days at the show grounds.
By Denis Flierl on
The top-trim 2018 Subaru Outback Touring is strong in all the areas you'll really care about. What makes it a good choice for adventure enthusiasts?