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2021 Nissan Armada – drive review

Posted on August 21, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The rugged body-on-frame full size Nissan Armada utility vehicle has been extensively updated for 2021. There’s lots of new front and rear sheetmetal and the interior gets a newly designed center stack anchored by a new standard 12.3-inch color display. … Continue reading →

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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid – drive review

Posted on August 20, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The 2021 Sorento is initially available with three powertrains, including its first ever turbo hybrid (HEV). A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will be introduced in the next model year. With a total system 227-hp the hybrid engine is paired with a … Continue reading →

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2021 Lincoln Nautilus – Drive Review

Posted on August 17, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The 2021 Nautilus is freshened and further refined following Lincoln’s “Quiet Flight” design philosophy with a new front fascia and new instrument panel design. A new Sync 4 infotainment system with large touchscreen is well positioned for easy use. The … Continue reading →

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2021 GMC Yukon Denali – Drive Review

Posted on July 29, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

GM’s trio of full-size utility vehicles got bigger for 2021.  The Denali Line sub-brand within GMC gets unique design ques. The Yukon Denali trim has an exclusive interior – a completely new instrument panel, unique seats and a choice among … Continue reading →

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek – Drive Review

Posted on July 22, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The Subaru Crosstrek is a practical choice for a good value compact utility. The 2021 Crosstrek got a few updates the most important of which is an available new 182-hp 2.5-L 4-cylinder Boxer engine. There’s also a new Sport trim … Continue reading →

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2021 BMW 4-Series Convertible – Drive Review

Posted on July 13, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

BMW has brought back a soft top on the 4 Series convertible. Riding on an all new platform the soft top also brings weight reduction, greater cargo space and a lower center of gravity for improved handling. There’s a choice … Continue reading →

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2022 Volkswagen Taos – First Drive

Posted on July 13, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

Volkswagen has a new model. It’s the entirely new 2022 Taos subcompact utility vehicle. Call if the new Golf for the U.S. because the Golf is no longer, except fo the GTI and Golf R. Taos seats five, has decent … Continue reading →

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2021 Lexus ES – Drive Review

Posted on July 10, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The ES lineup grows for 2021 with the all-new 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD, the first ES all-wheel drive model, and with the 2021 ES 350 Black Line Special Edition. ES 250 AWD is powered by a 203-HP 2.5-L 4-cylinder … Continue reading →

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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 – First Drive

Posted on July 9, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric utility vehicle (UV) and the brand’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV). Notably, the Volkswagen ID.4 has been named “World Car of the Year 2021,” prevailing over strong global competition. About half of U.S. … Continue reading →

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe – Drive Review

Posted on July 3, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe was the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S. in May. Named Green SUV of the Year by leading industry publication Green Car Journal the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the first PHEV from the Jeep … Continue reading →

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