Category: Premium SUV
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2024 MINI Cooper Countryman – drive review
The MINI Cooper Countryman premium subcompact utility vehicle seats five. It’s available with a choice of four different engines and with front-wheel drive or MINI’s ALL4 all-wheel drive. The 2024 Countryman is offered in Classic, Signature or Iconic trims. Prices start at $32,650. MINI’s Countryman with its 4-doors and rear hatch makes for a versatile…
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2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV – drive review
Last year, Mercedes launched the 5-passenger midsize EQE SUV, based on the ECE sedan platform. Three trim levels are available: EQE 350, EQE 350 4Matic and EQE 500 4Matic. Now for 2024, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV performance model has been added the line. With up to 677-horsepower, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV is a very fine…
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2023 Lexus RZ 450e – First Drive
The Lexus RZ 450e is the brand’s first globally available, purpose-built battery-electric vehicle. RZ is a compact 5-passenger crossover utility vehicle that is built on a new e-TNGA vehicle architecture uniquely designed for battery-electric vehicles. The RZ is well suited for the urban landscape…not too big and not too small. Its somewhat limited 220 mile EPA-estimated…
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2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge – Drive Review
Beginning with the 2023 models, Volvo’s U.S. vehicle lineup consists of mild hybrid, hybrid or electric vehicles. Period! Volvo is no longer offering a pure thermal-powered (internal combustion engine) model. I recently had a driving experience with the mid-size three-row seven-passenger 2024 XC90 utility vehicle (UV). It’s is offered in Core, Plus and Ultimate trims.…
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Maserati – What’s To Come?
Over the last couple years during a visit to a Maserati showroom one would typically see Ghibli and Quattroporte 4-door sedans and the Levante utility vehicle (UV). Today, things are a bit different. Recent additions to the Maserati lineup are the Grecale utility vehicle, the GranTourismo coupe and the iconic two-seat MC20 sports car. Here’s…
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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale – First Drive
“The Alfa Romeo Tonale offers more than 30 miles of electric range, best-in-class 285 horsepower and a list of technology features,” said Larry Dominique, senior vice president and head of Alfa Romeo North America. The Tonale is a premium compact CUV with seating for five and with standard all-wheel drive. It has a plug-in hybrid…
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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 -drive review
Following the introduction of the GV70 SUV for 2022, Genesis has now introduced the 2023 Electrified GV70. The Electrified GV70 features a spacious interior and refined performance. All-wheel drive is standard. The EPA-estimated driving range is 236 miles. Price for the 2023 Electrified GV70 Advanced AWD starts at $65,850. Read more here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2023 Wagoneer L – drive review
For 2023 the Wagoneer lineup has been expanded with the new long-wheelbase Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L. Along with these new models there are two all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines. The Wagoneer L with its spacious, premium and technologically advanced interior is a winner of Wards 10 Best Interiors & User Experience…
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2023 Cadillac Escalade-V – drive review
Cadillac’s latest, and perhaps last, new V8 model is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V with its supercharged 682-horsepower 6.2-L V8. Full-time active all-wheel drive provides enhanced traction to help scoot this Escalade from zero to 60 mph in under 4.4 seconds Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology can make highway cruising relaxing and less stressful. Have a…
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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport, now in its third generation, has been redesigned for 2023 with a freshened exterior design, a more modern interior, a choice of powertrains, and a new infotainment system. Available engines include two six-cylinder Ingenium MHEV gas engines, a PHEV Ingenium gasoline engine, plus a new V8 Twin Turbo 523HP V8. The…
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