Category: compact SUV

  • 2018 Toyota C-HR – Drive Report

    Toyota’s C-HR compact crossover is very much a car-like 5-door hatchback. It’s front-drive only and has car-like ground clearance. That said, I think it’s a great choice for a new, young teen driver. The C-HR offers good value for the money and a good level of driver-assistant safety features that are so important for that…

  • 2018 Volvo XC60 – Drive Review

    Redesigned for 2018. One of three finalists in the running to be named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. Luxury, comfort, beauty and performance all can be found in the 2018 Volvo XC60. Volvo says the new XC60 is one of the safest cars ever made. Prices start at $41,500. Read more right here.…

  • 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan – Drive Report

    Volkswagen has an all-new, longer and roomier, seven-passenger Tiguan for 2018. VW says it’s the new king of the concrete jungle, and it just may be. Prices start at $25,345 and you can get front-drive or all-wheel drive in each of the four trim levels. Its turbo 4-cylinder puts out 184HP and there’s an 8-speed…

  • 2017 Jeep Compass – Drive Review

    All-new for 2017, the Jeep Compass has been nicely refined over the previous generation.  And yet, it’s very much a Jeep with outstanding off-road creds. For on-road use, and that’s all some drivers do, it comes in front-wheel drive. If you venture into the hills or get lots of snow in your neighborhood, a 4X4…

  • 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan – First Drive

    VW has an all-new second-generation Tiguan for 2018. It’s longer, roomier and can carry up to seven.  The current Tiguan will be rebadged as the Tiguan Limited and both of these compact SUVs join VW’s new midsize 3-row Atlas SUV. Prices start at $25,345 and you can get front-drive or all-wheel drive in each of…

  • 2017 Kia Niro – Drive Report

    The Kia Niro is all-new. It’s new to the market having made its global debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The Niro is hybrid-powered and EPA-rated at 50mpg. Looking more like a hatchback than an SUV, the Niro is a pretty-near-perfect urban transporter. In addition to the low fuel consumption it has a compact…

  • 2017 Infiniti QX30 – Drive Report

    The very coupe-like QX30 from Infiniti with its bold styling certainly sets itself apart from other compact crossover SUVs. Priced starting around $30K it’s the entry into the luxury Infiniti brand. It seats five and has a fairly spacious cargo area for its compact size. Whether you are an active lifestyle empty nester couple who…

  • 2017 Honda CR-V – Drive Report

    Honda completely redesigned the CR-V for 2017 making this class-leading compact SUV even better. Restyled and sculpted on the outside, more modern and upscale on the inside, and a new 1.5-L turbo engine pushing you down the road make the 2017 Honda CR-V a must-drive if you are car-shopping. Prices run from around $24K to…

  • 2017 Mercedes AMG GLC43 – Drive Report

    AMG did its thing with the GLC. Biturbo 3.0-L V6 with 362 HP; enhanced nine-speed automatic; performance 4Matic all-wheel drive; mixed-size tires with 255/45 R 20 on 8 x 20 up front and 285/40 R 20 on 9.5 x 20 in the rear; 21s are optional; 155mph top speed; 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds.…

  • 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport – First Drive

     Nissan’s new Rogue Sport hits the U.S. market this month, May. It’s a bit smaller and lighter than its sibling Rogue, has seating for five and decent cargo room. Powered by a 141HP 2.0-L 4-cylinder the Rogue Sport is well suited to city life as well as those periodic weekend getaways. Read my driving impressions…