Category: all-wheel drive

  • 2020 Acura RDX – Drive Review

    The 2020 Acura RDX represents a good value in the premium compact SUV. It has a nice luxury feel, interesting styling, sporty performance, refined ride and handling, decent fuel economy as well as a roomy interior. This third generation RDX  was new-from-the-ground-up in 2019 with new styling, both in and out and a new 272-HP engine.…

  • 2020 Volvo XC40 – Drive Review

    The Volvo XC40 provides an overall very satisfying driving experience. It’s quiet with a nice open and spacious feeling in the cabin, seat design is very comfortable for long road trips, has a smooth ride but yet the suspension is tuned for sporty handling, and the engine provides plenty of zip. In a pinch its…

  • 2020 Lexus RX – What’s new!

    A mild front and rear freshening along with a new touchscreen interface keeps the 2020 Lexus RX and RXL in the forefront. There’s a new kick-to-open rear hatch control plus two F-Sport packages. There’s more to learn right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Hyundai Palisade – Drive Report

    The Palisade is the new Hyundai flagship. It will seat up to eight, has a powerful V6, can tow a bunch, and is surprisingly luxurious for the price. It’s well known that the Hyundai Palisade shares its architecture and powertrain with the Kia Telluride. The Telluride is also a very good new entry in the…

  • 2019 BMW X2 M35i – Drive Review

    The 2019 BMW X2 is interesting and appealing. The M35i delivers a high level of performance and entertainment. The rear opening hatch makes it very functional and utilitarian. The exterior design is quite car-like. The interior is comfortable and well outfitted with premium materials. The 302-horsepower X2 M35i is priced at $46,450. Check it out…

  • 2019 Volkswagen Arteon – a second look

    The premium look of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon along with its roomy interior, large cargo space, and decent performance make it worthy of serious consideration. The Arteon is all-new for 2019 and a candidate for the North American Car of the Year award. Its dramatic coupe-like shape, typically reserved for premium sedans, is very striking.…

  • 2019 Audi A3 – Drive Review

    With standard quattro all-wheel drive, a new exterior design, smart technology integration, and thoughtful interior flexibility, the 2019 Audi Q3 offers a strong entry in the premium compact SUV segment. The 228-HP turbo 2.0-L mated to an 8-speed automatic gives the Q3 good all around performance. Suspension upgrades improve driving dynamics. The interior is among…

  • 2019 Cadillac XT4 – Drive Review

    Cadillac’s entry in the premium compact SUV segment comes across as a viable offering with its decent driving dynamics and long list of features and options. There’s plenty of safety and technology to choose from. The XT4 with its 237-HP 2.0-L Turbo in combo with a 9-speed auto trans and either front- or all-wheel drive…

  • 2019 Chevrolet Equinox – Drive Report

     The Equinox has been a part of the Chevrolet portfolio for about 15 years. It was redesigned in 2018 and became a bit smaller. It’s shorter and lighter but still quite roomy. There’s been a few updates for 2019 and a choice of three different engines including a diesel is offered. Equinox can be equipped…

  • 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel

    Mazda started talking about bringing a diesel engine to the U.S. way back in the early part of this decade. Well, it’s finally here. I’ve just driven the new 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Signature AWD. The twin-turbo 2.2-L diesel develops lots of low end torque for good pulling power giving the CX-5 a 3,500 lb.…