Category: compact SUV

  • 2017 Ford Escape – Drive Report

    The Escape is celebrating its sixteenth birthday and got a mid-cycle refresh along with some powertrain improvements. In the crowded compact SUV market, with many really good offerings for the buyer today, the Escape is one that should be given a serious look. I recently again spent some time with the 2017 Ford Escape and…

  • 2017 Nissan Rogue – Drive Report

    Nissan has given a fresh styling touch to the Rogue for 2017. Along with its V-Motion grille, new headlights and some other exterior changes the inside gets some refinement too. There’s a full line of driver-assistance safety features that every new vehicle buyer should be considering today. A new Rogue Hybrid now provides a more…

  • 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan – Drive Report

    The compact SUV segment is crowded with more than a dozen offerings making for good choices for buyers. There’s something for everyone. The 2017 VW Tiguan 5-seater offers spunky performance and good roadability. It’s a bit low on economy and up there in price. But, good deals are out there making it something that should…

  • 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 – Road Trip

    Mazda’s CX-5 2-row, 5-passenger crossover SUV got some tweaks with the 2016.5 model. For 2017 the CX-5 will be all-new following in the footsteps of the 7-passenger CX-9. I road tripped the CX-5 and got to see first hand what a larger fuel tank will do for you in saving some time. For the 2017…

  • 2017 Mazda CX-3 Drive Report

    There’s lots of choice in the subcompact SUV field. They’re all good; some are better than others. The 2017 Mazda CX-3 is one of those that not only has seating for five and decent rear cargo room but also provides an active and fun  driving experience. It’s pretty zippy, will carve up back roads when…

  • 2017 Ford Escape – First Drive

    Ford has made some changes on its Escape for 2017. Fresh styling up front and at the rear, two new EcoBoost engines, new driver-assistance safety features, more conveniences for the folks in the front seats and a new FordPass app that let’s you talk to your car remotely are among them. I r0ad-tripped in the…