Category: SUVs
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox – drive review
The Chevrolet Equinox compact utility vehicle (UV) is one of many good choices in a segment that offers lots of suitable UVs for both young singles and couples as well as city-folk looking for versatility in compact package. Equinox rates high on value. The 2024 Equinox small crossover utility vehicle is offered in LS, LT,…
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2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe – drive report
Over 5 million Jeep Wranglers have been sold since 1987. Today, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe continues its run as the best-selling PHEV (plug-in hybrid) in America for two years in a row. For 2024 the Wrangler has some exterior updates, new interior features and tech, and enhanced safety. A wide portfolio of factory-backed, quality-tested parts…
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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 Subaru Crosstrek – drive review
Crosstrek is entirely new for 2024 with new exterior styling and interior designs. Additionally, there’s a new Wilderness trim level. The third-generation Crosstrek is a highly capable compact SUV with a comprehensive list of standard and available features offering a good value at a competitive price. Have a look here for more details. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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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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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport – drive review
The refreshed 2024 Atlas Cross Sport features an elegant new interior and a refined turbocharged engine that improves both performance and driving experience. Powered by a new 269-hp turbo 2.0-L the interior has been updated with premium materials throughout, including a leatherette-trimmed soft-touch dash and center console. More details can be found here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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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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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe – a first look
Hyundai has unveiled its all-new radically redesigned 2024 Santa Fe midsize SUV. The new Santa Fe is planned for US introduction in the first half of 2024. Have a look at my complete Santa Fe report from Hyundai’s’ exclusive product preview that we attended in New Mexico. And here there’s some photo images with more interesting…
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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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