Category: crossover SUV

  • 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 Nissan Pathfinder- First drive review

    Nissan’s 7-passenger Pathfinder has gotten a mid-cycle refresh for 2017. There’s more horsepower and torque from the 3.5-Liter V6 and towing capacity is now up to 6000 lbs.  The outside has become a bit more SUV-ish and the inside is more refined and comfortable. And there’s more safety for your family too. Catch up on…

  • 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…

  • In the News- Mazda diesel?, SUV Headlights, GM Switchgate, Tesla questions, Concours of America, buy Pickup stamps and more.

    We’re half way through the 2016 baseball season marked by the All-Star game.  News is still happening around the world in the auto industry that affects car buyers and drivers. Catch up on what you missed with just a quick mouse-click right here. @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…