Category: luxury SUV

  • 2018 Audi Q5 – Drive Review

    New platform, more performance, more efficient Quattro AWD system, more interior room all define the 2018 Audi Q5. The editors at Autotrader praised the all-new 2018 Q5 for its styling and sportiness in the crossover segment and named it one of Autotrader’s “10 Best Car Interiors under $50,000.” Read more about the new Q5 here.…

  • 2019 BMW X4 – First Drive

    On the invite of BMW I drove the new 2019 BMW X4 through the Carolina Appalachians, got to see it being built in BMW’s Spartanburg, SC assembly plant and had a little fun pushing the limits on the track and skid pad at the BMW Performance Driving Center. The all-new 2019 BMW X4 went into…

  • 2018 Range Rover Velar

    The 2018 Range Rover Velar has been judged the most beautifully designed vehicle on the planet, winning the World Car Design of the Year title at the 2018 World Car Awards. The new Velar is based on the same architecture as the Jaguar F-Pace, giving it plenty of sportiness and refinement. The Velar comfortably seats five…

  • 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI – Drive Report

    The Stelvio is an SUV from Alfa Romeo that is made for the track. Of course, most all will never be driven on the track. With 280-HP, an 8-speed automatic and Alfa’s rear -biased Q4 all-wheel drive system, the Stelvio can make your daily driving lots of fun. Priced from around $42,000, the 5-passenger Stelvio…

  • 2018 BMW X3 – Drive Report

     New for 2018, the BMW X3 is a bit longer and roomier and available with a full contingent of driver-assistance safety features. Two engine choices go from mild to wild. Whether you’re an urban or suburban dweller, the X3 offers BMW style and performance as well as plenty of room for your athleisure gear. Read…

  • 2018 Dodge Durango SRT – Drive Report

     This is the 475-horspower Hemi-powered 2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 that will go from zero to 60-mph in 4.4 seconds and cover the 1/4 mile in 12.9 seconds. It also has three rows of seating, can tow 8,700 pounds and is all-wheel drive for go-anywhere driving. Dodge says it’s the fastest and most capable three-row SUV.…

  • 2018 Volvo XC60 – Drive Review

    Redesigned for 2018. One of three finalists in the running to be named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. Luxury, comfort, beauty and performance all can be found in the 2018 Volvo XC60. Volvo says the new XC60 is one of the safest cars ever made. Prices start at $41,500. Read more right here.…

  • 2017 Land Rover Discovery Td6 – Drive Review

    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 the choice of brawn or economy. Lots of engine torque makes for good trailer towing.…

  • 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk – First Drive

    The 707-horsepower new for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is something to behold both on the road and on the track. Here’s a few tidbits: 0-60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds quarter mile in 11.6 seconds at 116 mph top speed of 180 mph 60-0 mph braking distance in 114 feet .88 g capability…

  • 2017 Lexus LX570 – Drive Report

    The very large and very luxurious Lexus LX 570 can be a bit big for negotiating crowded city streets. But with seating for eight and 7000 lbs. of trailer pulling power the 2017 LX 570 is great for touring the wide open spaces. Just hook up your favorite Airstream and hit the open highway. Its…