Category Archives: diesel cars

2021 Jeep Gladiator – Drive Review

Posted on March 31, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

New on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator is the availability of a 260-hp 3.0-L EcoDiesel V6 with a 442 lb.ft. torque rating.  EPA fuel economy ratings are 24 combined mpg with 22 city mpg and 28 highway mpg. The V6 EcoDiesel … Continue reading →

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2021 Cadillac Escalade – Drive Review

Posted on March 26, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The 2021 Escalade is large, luxurious, spacious and sophisticated. For 2021 it’s completely new with a more elegant exterior design and on overall more refined look. The new Escalade is also larger with more interior space for passengers in the … Continue reading →

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2019 Chevrolet Equinox – Drive Report

Posted on October 15, 2019 by urbandriverchicago

 The Equinox has been a part of the Chevrolet portfolio for about 15 years. It was redesigned in 2018 and became a bit smaller. It’s shorter and lighter but still quite roomy. There’s been a few updates for 2019 and … Continue reading →

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2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel

Posted on October 14, 2019 by urbandriverchicago

Mazda started talking about bringing a diesel engine to the U.S. way back in the early part of this decade. Well, it’s finally here. I’ve just driven the new 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Signature AWD. The twin-turbo 2.2-L diesel develops … Continue reading →

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2017 Land Rover Discovery Td6 – Drive Review

Posted on September 27, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

The fifth generation Land Rover Discovery combines a radical new exterior design with a highly versatile interior that’s capable of seating up to seven. It’s a go anywhere, extremely capable on- and off-road SUV. Gas or Diesel power gives you … Continue reading →

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2017 Jaguar F-PACE 20d – Drive Review

Posted on June 13, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

It was named the 2017 World Car of the Year as well as being the World Car Design of the Year award winner. The F-PACE from Jaguar deserves the titles. It’s quite lovely. Nicely designed on the outside; luxurious on the … Continue reading →

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2016.5 Mazda CX-5 – Road Trip

Posted on January 26, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

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 … Continue reading →

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2016 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 – Drive & Review

Posted on September 6, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

It just might make a lot of sense to opt for the diesel engine now available on the Range Rover Sport. It’s only $2000 more on a vehicle that’s already in the $60 to $70K range. Fuel economy and pulling … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 17, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

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 … Continue reading →

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In the News: Self-Driving; Tesla; Traffic Deaths Up; MPG down; NACTOY; New #Nissan Pathfinder; the Great Race; RIP Carl Hass

Posted on July 10, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

It was a slow news week with the July 4th holiday. However the wheels kept spinning in the auto industry in spite of that. Spin you mouse over here to catch up on the fireworks you missed while watching the … Continue reading →

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