Tag: test drive
Silky Smooth – Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400/Volvo S60
April 11, 2019. John Paul
These two luxury sedans deliver turbocharged performance coupled with dashing good looks.
Keep on Truckin’ – Ram 1500/Honda Ridgeline
March 18, 2019. Alan Rider
Large and in charge. That’s how you’ll feel behind the wheel of the all-new Ram 1500 pickup. There’s just no other way to say it: This full-size truck is big, both physically and in terms of its capability. On that last point, it can tote more than a ton of cargo (2,300 pounds, to be…
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…
New and Improved – Nissan Altima/Kia Forte
March 11, 2019. John Paul
The latest versions of the Altima and Forte push them toward the top of the class.
A Different Fit – Subaru Forester/Ford EcoSport
March 11, 2019. John Paul
The Forester and EcoSport are SUVs of varying size … and varying performance.
Good Things Come in Small(er) Packages – Honda Passport/Dodge Durango
February 11, 2019. John Paul
These midsize SUVs have full-size features.
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.
Audi A4 Boasts Luxury and Performance
December 28, 2018. John Lehrer
The redesigned Audi A4 melds speed and style.
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.
Acura RDX is High-Tech, Sporty and Fun
October 19, 2018. John Paul
This compact luxury sport-utility vehicle has a sporty, high-tech look and feel. It’s powered by a 2.0 turbocharged, 272-horsepower, four-cylinder engine connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission. (My test drive had Acura’s SH-AWD system.) It has a full suite of safety features such as lane departure warning, lane centering, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert…