Category: SUVs

  • 2020 Cadillac XT6 – Drive Review

    Cadillac’s new for 2020 XT6 3-row SUV has a 310-HP V6 that helps make it a great family hauler. Premium Luxury or Sport trims help suit varied tastes and styles. Check out more on the XT6 right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Acura RDX – Drive Review

    The 2020 Acura RDX represents a good value in the premium compact SUV. It has a nice luxury feel, interesting styling, sporty performance, refined ride and handling, decent fuel economy as well as a roomy interior. This third generation RDX  was new-from-the-ground-up in 2019 with new styling, both in and out and a new 272-HP engine.…

  • 2020 Volvo XC40 – Drive Review

    The Volvo XC40 provides an overall very satisfying driving experience. It’s quiet with a nice open and spacious feeling in the cabin, seat design is very comfortable for long road trips, has a smooth ride but yet the suspension is tuned for sporty handling, and the engine provides plenty of zip. In a pinch its…

  • 2020 Lexus RX – What’s new!

    A mild front and rear freshening along with a new touchscreen interface keeps the 2020 Lexus RX and RXL in the forefront. There’s a new kick-to-open rear hatch control plus two F-Sport packages. There’s more to learn right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Hyundai Palisade – Drive Report

    The Palisade is the new Hyundai flagship. It will seat up to eight, has a powerful V6, can tow a bunch, and is surprisingly luxurious for the price. It’s well known that the Hyundai Palisade shares its architecture and powertrain with the Kia Telluride. The Telluride is also a very good new entry in the…

  • 2019 Audi A3 – Drive Review

    With standard quattro all-wheel drive, a new exterior design, smart technology integration, and thoughtful interior flexibility, the 2019 Audi Q3 offers a strong entry in the premium compact SUV segment. The 228-HP turbo 2.0-L mated to an 8-speed automatic gives the Q3 good all around performance. Suspension upgrades improve driving dynamics. The interior is among…

  • 2019 Cadillac XT4 – Drive Review

    Cadillac’s entry in the premium compact SUV segment comes across as a viable offering with its decent driving dynamics and long list of features and options. There’s plenty of safety and technology to choose from. The XT4 with its 237-HP 2.0-L Turbo in combo with a 9-speed auto trans and either front- or all-wheel drive…

  • 2019 Chevrolet Equinox – Drive Report

     The Equinox has been a part of the Chevrolet portfolio for about 15 years. It was redesigned in 2018 and became a bit smaller. It’s shorter and lighter but still quite roomy. There’s been a few updates for 2019 and a choice of three different engines including a diesel is offered. Equinox can be equipped…

  • 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel

    Mazda started talking about bringing a diesel engine to the U.S. way back in the early part of this decade. Well, it’s finally here. I’ve just driven the new 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Signature AWD. The twin-turbo 2.2-L diesel develops lots of low end torque for good pulling power giving the CX-5 a 3,500 lb.…

  • 2020 Nissan Rogue – driving with ProPILOT

    Nissan ProPILOT Assist mates steering assist with adaptive cruise control to keep the car centered in the driving lane. All you need is to keep a comfortable grip on the steering wheel and the system steers you along the highway, even on mild curves. The driver must stay engaged in the driving task and ready…