Category: all-wheel drive

  • 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 – Drive & Review

    Mazda did some content realigning on the 2016 1/2 CX-5. It’s still quite a nice compact SUV and will suite anyone who likes to drive just for the sake of driving. My full write-up is here to read. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2017 Kia Sportage – Drive & Review

    All-new for 2017, the fourth-generation Kia Sportage 5-passenger compact CUV has been nicely refreshed and updated. There’s lots of upscale features and equipment available  including new driver-assistanc safety technology. This cute-ute will work well in a big city or a cozy suburb. Just click here to get more details and read my full write-up. @1ChicagoCarGuy…

  • 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid- Drive and Review

     Toyota freshened its compact SUV, the RAV4, for 2016 with some styling tweaks and also added a Hybrid version to the lineup. The RAV4 Hybrid has a quite good city-driving EPA test rating that’s significantly better than the regular gasoline engine version. This hybrid is pretty much in a class by itself and may just…

  • 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe – Drive and Review

    SUVs are hot. It seems everyone wants one, or so it appears. No doubt SUVs are versatile and can be quite comfortable. Hyundai revamped the Santa Fe a bit for 2017. We first saw it at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show in February and I recently had the chance to spend some time behind the…

  • 2016 Mazda CX-9 – Drive and Review

     Mazda’s CX-9 is all new for 2016. This 3-row, 7-seater now has a 2.5- L turbo engine with more torque and lower fuel consumption than the previous V6. It can tow 3500 lbs and zips around the highways and byways really well. And, there’s a nice selection of driver-assistance safety features available that you and…

  • 2017 Audi Q7 3.0T – Drive Report

    Audi reworked its full-size 7-passenger luxury SUV for 2017. It’s sporty, spacious and smooth. It also lost some weight and is a bit more nimble. And, the Q7 offers lots of new driver-assistance safety features that really will help you avoid an accident. You can read more about the all-new 2017 Audi Q7 right here.…

  • 2016 Jeep Renegade – Cool and Capable

    One of the coolest vehicles around for under $18,000 according to KBB and, in my view, perfectly suited for that new teen driver in the family.  This roomy runabout offers the newest in safety technology and equipment to help keep any young driver and friends safe. Check out my write-up on the 2016 Jeep Renegade…

  • 2016 Subaru Legacy – flying off dealer lots

    Yes, the 2016 Subaru Legacy all-wheel drive mid-size sedan is a hot commodity and sells very quickly.  It’s roomy, comfortable, has low fuel consumption especially for an all-wheel drive car and is chock full of driver-assitance features that may just save you from a fender-bender. Read my review of the Legacy right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2016 Dodge Durango – Drive Report

     You almost can say the Durango does it all. It can carry up to seven people, has lots of room for all your stuff and can tow over 3 tons. Although it’s big on the inside the Durango is not too unwieldy on the outside. And, it can be had with lots of driver-assistance safety…

  • 2017 Jaguar XE – a brief audition

    Coming in late spring 2016, the all-new 2017 Jaguar XE will be in the market with a lineup  that includes Jaguar XE 20d and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. Engine power ranges from 240HP to 340HP, plus there’s also a high efficiency diesel. With…