Category: new car review

  • 2020 Ford Ranger – Drive Review

    There’s no vehicle more American than the Ford Ranger. The 2020 Ford Ranger is ranked Number One in the Cars.com’s 2020 American-Made Index. Now, three new dealer-installed Ford Performance accessory packages are available for the Ranger, adding off-road capability and style for outdoor adventures. Check it out here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Cadillac XT6 – Road Trip

    My wife and I recently took a road trip in the 2020 Cadillac XT6 on a long weekend getaway, like so many Americans will be doing this summer. It’s important to have the right vehicle to make for a not only safe but comfortable trip. The XT6 did the job. You can get my take…

  • 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid – First Drive

    The 2020 CR-V Hybrid is a new addition to the Honda lineup and the first electrified SUV from the Honda brand in America. It’s also a candidate for the 2021 North American Utility of the Year. Now Honda offers you a choice with the CR-V—-traditional gasoline engine or the hybrid. The Hybrid has more power,…

  • 2020 Volkswagen Golf – Drive Review

    For 2020, the Golf, now in its seventh-generation, comes only one way as a 4-door Golf TSI.  A 1.4-L turbo is under the hood and you can still get a stick shift or, of course, an automatic. Get one now while you can. Mainstream Golfs will go away with the next-gen model. Get the story here.…

  • 2020 Lexus GS F – Drive Review

    By the numbers: –467 horsepower 5.0-L V8. –8-speed automatic. –Zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Top speed of 168 mph. Quarter mile in 12.8 seconds. — $85,010 MSRP More here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – First Drive

    Low tailpipe emissions, high fuel economy and more horsepower, that’s what you get if you go hybrid on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with a total system 192-horsepower. An available Solar Roof System uses roof-mounted solar…

  • 2020 Mazda CX-30 – Drive Review

     Slotted in between the CX-3 and CX-5, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 provides lots of sporty performance, a refined cabin and good looks. Based on the new Mazda3 platform it’s powered by the same “Skyactiv-G’ 186-horsepower 2.5-L engine and 6-speed automatic as used in both the Mazda3 and the CX-5. Read more about the CX-30 here.…

  • 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport – Drive Review

     VW has jumped into the 5-seat midsize SUV game with its new Atlas Cross Sport. It’s urban friendly and will fit the needs of many a household. It shares its platform with the larger 7-seat Atlas, offers either a four or a six under the hood as well as front- or all-wheel drive. Check it…

  • 2020 Genesis G90 – Drive Review

    The Genesis G90 has gotten an exterior freshening for 2020. The interior has been refined and more safety features have been added. There’s a V6 and a V8 model to choose from, both of which are loaded. Check out my drive review here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Toyota RAV4 – Drive Review

     Twenty-five years after coming on the U.S. auto scene the RAV4 continues to be a top seller. Redone for 2019, 2020 bings a new TRD Off-Road model. There’s a model for everyone in the RAV4 line up with the promise of a high performance model for 2021. Check it out here. @1ChicagoCarGuy