Category: four-wheel drive

  • 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 – Drive Review

    2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 – Drive Review

    For 2022 a new 518-horsepower 5.0-L V8 is available in both the Defender 90 and 110. The V8 makes 461 lb-ft of torque that is routed through an 8-speed automatic to a standard all-wheel drive system with a twin-speed transfer box. The Defender V8 features unique suspension and transmission tuning, bespoke spring and damper rates,…

  • 2022 Ford F150 Lightning – First Drive

    2022 Ford F150 Lightning – First Drive

    Ford’s new all-electric battery powered F150 Lightning is a very capable full-size pickup. It can do what a full-size pickup should be able to do, and then some. I had a brief time behind the wheel. The Lightning in powerful, fast, comfortable and quiet. Read a bit more right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2022 Kia Telluride – drive review

    2022 Kia Telluride – drive review

    For 2022 the Telluride added the new Kia badging and slightly redesigned radiator grille. Inside, a larger 10.25-inch navigation display, fully automatic temperature control and highway driving assist to the LX and S trims, as well as Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve were added to all trims. The Kia Telluride with its 3-row seating for…

  • 2023 Mazda CX-50 – First Drive

    2023 Mazda CX-50 – First Drive

    The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 is an addition to the Mazda product lineup. It’s a two-row, five-seat compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) designed expressly for the U.S. and Canada. All-wheel drive is standard and there is a choice of two engines. Mazda has enhanced the CX-50 with overlanding capability for those weekend adventures. Check it…

  • 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L – Drive Review

    2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L – Drive Review

    Take your pick: dry roads, wet roads, rocks, mud, sand, snow – the Jeep Grand Cherokee L can handle them all. And now you can get third-row seating to carry more of your friends and/or family to wherever. Read up on the new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer by Jeep

    2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer by Jeep

    The 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer might just become THE fashionable full-size utility vehicle to have. Rooted in Jeep brand heritage, Wagoneer will become a portfolio of vehicles that defines “American premium” and delivers a unique customer experience. Have a look at these new full-size utility vehicles brought to you by Jeep. Just one click.…

  • 2022 Jeep Compass – First Drive

    2022 Jeep Compass – First Drive

    Jeep took the cover off the 2022 Compass back in July and recently I had the opportunity to drive it. There’s a new look on the outside and a big appearance upgrade on the inside. And the Compass does what a Jeep does including go off-road if you like. Rear more about the new Compass…

  • 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L – First Drive

    2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L – First Drive

    You can now get seating for 6 or 7 in the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L. New designs both inside and out brings a fresh look to this Jeep stalwart. And for the first time ever in any vehicle a McIntosh audio system is now available. Check out this new bigger and better Jeep here.…

  • 2021 Nissan Armada – drive review

    2021 Nissan Armada – drive review

    The rugged body-on-frame full size Nissan Armada utility vehicle has been extensively updated for 2021. There’s lots of new front and rear sheetmetal and the interior gets a newly designed center stack anchored by a new standard 12.3-inch color display. Read more on the new Armada right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2021 GMC Yukon Denali – Drive Review

    2021 GMC Yukon Denali – Drive Review

    GM’s trio of full-size utility vehicles got bigger for 2021.  The Denali Line sub-brand within GMC gets unique design ques. The Yukon Denali trim has an exclusive interior – a completely new instrument panel, unique seats and a choice among four unique color themes. Denali has a unique Galvano chrome grille which is larger and…