Category: crossover SUV

  • 2016 @Toyota Highlander – family vacation hauler

    The 2016 Highlander offers four model grades or trims to choose from, three powertrain choices – a 4-cylinder, a V6 or a hybrid, and seating for up to eight. Prices start at $29,990 and run up to $50K. Read my latest drive report on the Highlander with a mouse click right here. Not too long…

  • 2016 #Ford Explorer – Taking you further

    Twenty five years after the first Explorer hit the market the new 2016 is better than ever. Gone are the big V8s. Now it’s a turbocharged four and a couple V6s, one with twin-turbos. The AWD system has terrain management, just like that high-priced British marque. With seating for six or seven it may be…

  • 2016 #Lincoln MKX – almost self driving

    New vehicles today, and not just high-end vehicles, have lots of new technology features that are available to help assist the driver to keep her or him along with their passengers out of harms way. The 2016 Lincoln MKX is an example of what you can get in the way of driver-assitance features. Have a…

  • 2016 #Ford Escape; well suited for the Windy City.

    The Ford Escape has been a favorite of many for quite a few years. The 2016 model is better than ever with plenty of choices to suite everyone’s wants and needs. The Escape is packed with high tech and has great road manners. Turbocharged engines are offered that give you good power and performance along…

  • 2016 #Mazda CX-3; Fun, Frugal and Urban Friendly

     Earlier last year I drove the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 compact SUV at its national introduction in Los Angeles. I recently spent more time driving the CX-3, this time around the streets of Chicago. You can read my impressions right here and then decide for yourself if this new entry in the compact crossover field…

  • 2016 #Mitsubishi Outlander

    This 7-passenger midsize SUV has been revamped for 2016. There’s high-value offered here in this capable family hauler. The latest in safety equipment and some semi-autonomous driving features will get you and your family where you need to go. Read my write-up with just a mouse click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2016 #Subaru #Forester Drive and Review

     The 2016 Subaru Forester is a very viable and capable offering in the compact SUV/crossover segment. With all-wheel drive and an economical drive train plus plenty of room for your dog or baby stroller you just might want to stop in your local Subaru retailer and check it out. By the way, the Forester’s PZEV…

  • 2016 #Lexus RX 350 and 450h

     Lexus now has in dealer showrooms the extensively updated 2016 RX 350 and 450h luxury crossover SUVs. With more aggressive styling, a very comfortable interior, increased passenger and cargo room, and improved fuel economy, they are worth a look if you are in the market. Click here for my drive report on the new 2016…

  • Two new vehicles from #Toyota – 2016 Prius and 2016 RAV4

     Toyota recently held media introductions and driving programs in Southern California  for two of its new vehicles, the Prius and the RAV4. Two of my colleagues were on hand for these and I want to bring you their first-hand reports. You can read about the new Prius from my Netherlands-based colleague Henny Hemmes who had…

  • 2016 Honda Pilot #Honda

    All-new for 2016, the Honda Pilot has received a much-needed major redesign. This three-row SUV now deserves a good look by anyone in need of lots of room and space for hauling people and cargo. Read my review of the 2016 Honda Pilot here. By the way, the 2016 Honda Pilot is a nominee for…