Category: family cars
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Window Shopping at the Chicago Auto Show
The 116th edition of the nation’s largest auto show opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Feb. 10. Stradling two weekends, as well as Valentine’s Day and President’s Day, the show runs for 10 days giving shoppers plenty of time to “window shop” for a new car purchase this coming Spring. Preceded by news…
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox – drive review
The Chevrolet Equinox compact utility vehicle (UV) is one of many good choices in a segment that offers lots of suitable UVs for both young singles and couples as well as city-folk looking for versatility in compact package. Equinox rates high on value. The 2024 Equinox small crossover utility vehicle is offered in LS, LT,…
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe – a first look
Hyundai has unveiled its all-new radically redesigned 2024 Santa Fe midsize SUV. The new Santa Fe is planned for US introduction in the first half of 2024. Have a look at my complete Santa Fe report from Hyundai’s’ exclusive product preview that we attended in New Mexico. And here there’s some photo images with more interesting…
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2023 Kia Niro – Drive Review
The Kia Niro is now in its second generation with the launch of the 2023 model. This compact utility vehicle (CUV) is available with a choice of hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) powertrains. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. Have a look…
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2023 Toyota Crown – First Look
Toyota’s premium Avalon sedan has been discontinued. Crown, last sold in the US about 50 years ago, now fills that space Crown will be available in three grades: XLE, Limited and Platinum. All are hybrid-powered and all are equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard. The fresh and stylish 4-door sedan is coupe-like with its…
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2023 Wagoneer L – drive review
For 2023 the Wagoneer lineup has been expanded with the new long-wheelbase Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L. Along with these new models there are two all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines. The Wagoneer L with its spacious, premium and technologically advanced interior is a winner of Wards 10 Best Interiors & User Experience…
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2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor – First Drive
Polestar 2 launched in 2019 as the electric performance fastback with avant-garde Scandinavian design. For 2023 the Polestar 2 electric fastback gains important new features and refinements, new exterior and interior colors and materials, premium Bridge of Weir leather, and an enhanced Performance Pack delivering 476hp. The 2023 Polestar 2 Single motor has a starting…
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe – Drive Review
Hyundai Santa Fe is a 5-passenger, two-row midsize utility vehicle. Santa Fe is offered in six trim levels with corresponding pairings with four different power trains. There is a choice between two different ICE-powertrains, an HEV or a PHEV. Base prices range from $28,450 to $47,370. More information can be found here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2023 Toyota bZ4X – First Drive
Toyota “bZ” is a new vehicle series; a sub-brand that will encompass a range of seven new vehicles. The first is bZ4X. A compact 5-passenger crossover utility vehicle that is built on a new e-TNGA vehicle architecture uniquely designed for battery-electric vehicles. The bZ4X is offered in two trim levels, both with either front-wheel or…
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2024 Mazda CX-90 – World Debut
The entirely new 2024 Mazda CX-90 made its world premier in Southern California. CX-90 is built on an all-new large platform that features a front-engine, rear-wheel-bias longitudinal layout designed to elevate Mazda’s signature driving performance. The new three-row SUV will seat up to eight. There’s a choice of a mild-hybrid 3.3-L 340-HP inline-six cylinder or…
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