Sad that the Jeep Wagoneer just wasn't big enough? Fear not, there's now a stretched Wagoneer L for you. They've added about a foot of length to the already ginormous SUV, almost all of which goes to the cargo area. Looking for more legroom, however? Check out the Cadillac Escalade ESV instead, because this third row doesn't move in the stretch process. Also on offer is an … [Read more...] about 2023 (Jeep) Grand Wagoneer L – L is for Longer
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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric: SEL or Limited?
One of the older electric cars currently on sale (though not nearly as long in the tooth as the oldest Teslas), the Hyundai Kona Electric no longer qualifies for the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit due to changes implemented by the new Inflation Reduction Act. While this legislation does encourage economic growth and development here at home, it also puts solid electric cars like … [Read more...] about 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric: SEL or Limited?
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 is Just the Right Amount of Crazy
Not long ago, an SUV capable of a 4.7 second 0-60 would have unimaginable. After all, Lamborghini's first SUV was several seconds SLOWER. Enter the GLE 53, the entry-level AMG SUV. Yep, if you want to go faster, there's a GLE 63 S in both 'Coupe' and SUV body styles, but I suspect the GLE 53 might just check all the needed boxes. Don't get me wrong, I love that the GLE 63 … [Read more...] about The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 is Just the Right Amount of Crazy
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Review
Most automakers today are in the crossover game, for better or for worse. Nissan has enjoyed a long history of moderate success with models like Rogue, Murano and this, the three-row Pathfinder. The all-new fifth generation continues to be a unibody crossover with a front-wheel drive-based platform like the one it replaces. However, it swaps out the CVT transmission that caused … [Read more...] about 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Review
Subaru’s First EV Is Much Better in Person Than On “Paper” – 2023 Subaru Solterra First Drive Review
Sometimes a car can be more than the sub of it’s specifications and the 2023 Solterra is certainly that kind of car. Let’s be honest, on paper the Solterra doesn’t look great: xxx miles of range, “just” 218 horsepower, no funk, and slow charging made it the newest EV I was least interested in driving… But then I drove it and I’m glad I did. https://youtu.be/XWpMH4qrFmg It’s A … [Read more...] about Subaru’s First EV Is Much Better in Person Than On “Paper” – 2023 Subaru Solterra First Drive Review
The Acura MDX Type S is a Flagship with 355 Horsepower
It's no secret that that the MDX is one of Acura's most important products. Not only is it currently Acura's best-selling model, it'll also be the most expensive Acura model now that the NSX sports car will end production this year. It is therefore fitting that 2022 brings America not just an all-new MDX, but the first ever high-performance 3-row from Acura: the 2022 MDX Type … [Read more...] about The Acura MDX Type S is a Flagship with 355 Horsepower
Kia’s Sexy Tesla Alternative, The 2022 Kia EV6
Kia’s EV6 isn’t the brand’s first EV, but it is arguably its most important. The EV6 is the start of an onslaught of new electric vehicles designed to compete directly with the best in the world under the names "EV#". Kia has pledged that 40% of their vehicles will be electric by 2030 and 100% by 2040, quite a tight schedule. To meet the mark, Kia needs to start 2022 with a … [Read more...] about Kia’s Sexy Tesla Alternative, The 2022 Kia EV6
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: The Perfect Mid-Size Luxury SUV?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is the comfortable and luxurious version of this mid-size crossover that sits right in the middle of the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, sitting right between the smaller GLA and GLB and the larger GLE and GLS. It also offers optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive in the US, but comes as a standard 4MATIC in Canada. The test model we drove was equipped with the … [Read more...] about 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: The Perfect Mid-Size Luxury SUV?
2022 Mercedes EQS 580 Review: The Ultimate EV?
Think of the 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS not as an "electric S-Class" but an S-Class re-imagined for the 21st century. Interestingly this is also how the S-Class and EQS were engineered. The EQS and S-Class were designed side by side and share some of their electronic gadgets, but aside from a little software and some safety systems they share essentially nothing. The EQS rides … [Read more...] about 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 Review: The Ultimate EV?
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: Not a 3-Row Rogue
If you thought the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander was just a three-row Nissan Rogue with a different skin, you'd be forgiven. Underpinned by the CMF-C/D platform from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance parts bin and powered by the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired to a CVT, it's easy to think the Mitsubishi is just a reskin. Thankfully that's not the case because the Outlander … [Read more...] about 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: Not a 3-Row Rogue