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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer – First Drive

Posted on January 15, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

All new to the Chevrolet lineup and their lowest priced utility. Two turbo engines. All-wheel drive an option. Room for five. Choice of ten colors. Two-tone, too. Read more here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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2021 Kia K5 – Drive Review

Posted on January 7, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

The entirely new 2021 Kia K5 is the newly named Optima successor. Now available with two turbocharged engines and optional all-wheel drive. It’s longer, lower and wider and rides on an all-new platform. It has a well organized interior with … Continue reading →

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2021 GMC Yukon Denali – Room for All

Posted on January 5, 2021 by urbandriverchicago

I had some more time with the new GMC Yukon Denali. And, my daughter and her husband got one so they could safely transport their growing family. Two center row captain’s chairs are nice. But, when it comes to needing … Continue reading →

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2021 Genesis G80 – Drive Review

Posted on December 29, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The midsize G80 sedan offers both a premium look and feel as well as all around good performance. The overall exterior design has both sporty and elegant characteristics. The 5-passenger G80 is offered in two trims, 2.5T and 3.5T, both … Continue reading →

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2021 Lexus IS – Drive Review

Posted on December 18, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

For 2021 the compact IS sport sedan gets freshened exterior styling, a reimagined interior, retuned driving dynamics, more advanced driver-assistance safety features and an updated infotainment system. Lexus hit the mark with ride and handling. There’s plenty of fun to … Continue reading →

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2021 Toyota Venza – Drive Review

Posted on December 11, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Venza nameplate is back in the Toyota model mix for 2021. Now, the Venza midsize 2-row, 5-seater is offered only in all-wheel drive (AWD) and only with a hybrid drivetrain. Positioned as the “ultimate urban crossover,” the Venza offers … Continue reading →

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2021 Hyundai Palisade – Drive Review

Posted on December 8, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

For 2021 Hyundai Palisade has undergone significant content repackaging to give buyers of all trim levels added comfort & convenience while streamlining shopper trim selections. A new upscale Calligraphy trim has been added. Read about what’s new for 2021 here. … Continue reading →

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2021 Dodge – More Horsepower

Posted on December 4, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Cars aren’t dead. Dodge is proving that. Sales are up. For 2021 Dodge has three models each available with over 700 horsepower. Challenger, Charger and Durango offer true performance. Check out the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the Charger … Continue reading →

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2021 Chrysler Pacifica All-Wheel Drive – First Drive

Posted on December 3, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

On the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan you’re now able to get an all-weather capable, seamless and fully automatic all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.  The Pacifica AWD system is quite smart. It engages automatically, based on a variety of sensor inputs that signal … Continue reading →

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2021 Hyundai N Line

Posted on November 28, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Hyundai’s high performance N line-up was developed to make the driver’s heart beat faster whenever they’re behind the wheel. Hyundai has announced it will bring to market a total of seven new N and N Line models in sports, sedan … Continue reading →

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