Category: new car review
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime – First Drive

The most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever while also being the most fuel-efficient. That’s the new 302hp 2021 RAV4 Prime. It can do 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds and drive up to 42 miles on battery power. Check out the new performance “green” SUV from Toyota here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2020 Lexus RC F – Drive Review
Lexus refreshed the RC F for 2020 with design updates and improved performance. And, a new limited production RC F Track Edition is now available. It delivers the most fun and highest performance from Lexus. Jump here for more info. @1ChicagoCar Guy
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2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI – Drive Review

Often called the GTI with a trunk, the GLI as the GTI of sport sedans came into being to provide driving excitement in a traditional sedan body style. The Golf GTI has been called “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” That moniker could just as well be applied to the Jetta GLI. The Volkswagen Jetta GLI…
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2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Over a million MX-5 Miatas have been produced during the more than 30 years it has been on the road. The fun-to-drive Miata is plenty comfortable for two average size adults and its free-revving 181-horsepower 2.0-L gets you going quickly. And now Mazda is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a new limited edition 100th Anniversary…
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2020 Audi A6 Allroad – Drive Review
Audi has brought back the A6 Allroad. Yes it’s a station wagon. Adjustable air suspension gives it a car-like look and ride and yet allows for a bit of unpaved-road travel. A turbo 3.0-L V6 48-volt mild hybrid pumps out 335-horsepower. Check it out right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2020 Nissan Altima – Drive Review
The Altima was all new for 2019 and has a few upgrades for 2020. It’s one of the only midsize sedans on the market with all-wheel drive. Jump over here to read a bit more on this viable offering in the car market. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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Make a getaway in the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica
My wife and I recently did what many American families are doing this summer, we drove and did not fly to a getaway vacation home. For the six hour drive from our Chicago home to the northern reaches of Michigan’s lower peninsula a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica hauled us and our stuff. Our experience with the…
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2020 Jeep Compass – Drive Report
The 2020 Jeep Compass has been updated with new colors and added equipment Compass pricing starts at $22,280. With the four models Jeep offers a broad selection of options that allow for personalization for every customer to equip his or her Compass exactly as they want for urban or suburban living or true outdoors adventure…
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2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible – Drive Review
Seats for four to experience the twin-turbocharged 4.4-L V8 with 600-HP that’s boosted to 617-HP on the M8 Competition. An 8-speed automatic drives the xDrive all-wheel drive system that is standard equipped. Zero to 60 is in a very quick 3.2 seconds, and one-tenth less in the Competition. Top speed is 155 mph with an…
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2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia – Drive Review
Alfa Romeo celebrated its 110th birthday in June. The storied Alfa brand has been delivering style and exclusivity that is exemplified by the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The premium midsize Giulia delivers comfort, luxury and sporty driving. Read more here. @1ChicagoCarGuy