Tag: suv
New Generations – Lexus RX 350L/BMW X1
April 11, 2019. AAA Staff
Popular luxury SUVs are reborn with newer, more expansive models.
A Tale of Two SUVs – Jeep Wrangler/Volkswagen Atlas
March 14, 2019. Alan Rider
A poseur. That’s what virtually every other SUV on the market looks like compared to the Jeep Wrangler. While plenty of competitors put out a rugged vibe, the all-new Wrangler is the real deal. Simply put, it is designed and built to go places that would stop those wannabes in their tire tracks. This impressive…
Good Things Come in Small(er) Packages – Honda Passport/Dodge Durango
February 11, 2019. John Paul
These midsize SUVs have full-size features.
CX-9 is Practically Perfect
January 05, 2019. John Lehrer
Mazda’s CX-9, the automaker’s largest crossover sport-utility vehicle, has a multitude of virtues and hardly any shortcomings. No slab-sided SUV, its lines are at once bold, dynamic, understated and refined. Stellar design elements extend to the well-appointed interior, with its good-looking, functional controls. The cabin has a rich feel, approaching entry-level luxury status on the…
Is ‘Sporty SUV’ an Oxymoron? – Jaguar I-Pace/BMW X4
January 05, 2019. Alan Rider
Sport-utility vehicles used to project a rugged vibe. Now, new models that put the ‘sport’ in ‘sport-utility’ have become a thing.
Practical-y Perfect – Hyundai Kona/Honda Fit
December 27, 2018. Alan Rider
While many daydream about driving a sports car, reality eventually calls. Two remarkably sensible new models meld sport and style.
Pavement, Shmavement – Jeep Compass/Volvo V90 Cross Country
September 27, 2018. Alan Rider
Like the Mach 5 in its day, crossovers have developed a legion of dedicated fans. But I predict the Jeep Compass will be sought-after for more than just its body style. Take the midrange Trailhawk model I drove. Simply put, it is the only affordable compact SUV I can think of that will take you…
Stylish 2018 Nissan Rogue Rivals Any Luxury Vehicle
September 15, 2018. John Paul
This compact sport-utility vehicle comes in three trim levels powered by a 2.5-liter engine. This four-cylinder engine is connected to a continually variable transmission that can power the front wheels or – in the case with my test car – all four wheels. I tested the top-of-the line SL model with the premium package, which had…
Dodge Durango Packs Full-Size Features Into Midsize Model
July 16, 2018. John Paul
The Dodge Durango three-row SUV comes in five trim levels, rear or all-wheel drive, and a V-6 or V-8 engine. My road test was in the high-performance SRT version with a 475-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8 engine. The cabin of the Durango was comfortable, featuring heated and cooled seats and a heated steering wheel. Combined with a…
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Couples Extensive Features, Great Warranty
July 16, 2018. John Paul
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport – not to be confused with the larger Santa Fe – is a five-passenger SUV that comes in two trim levels: base and ultimate. The base model is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine that develops 185 horsepower while the ultimate model has a 2.0-liter 240-horsepower turbocharged engine. My road test was…