Category: SUVs

  • 2017 Mercedes AMG GLC43 – Drive Report

    AMG did its thing with the GLC. Biturbo 3.0-L V6 with 362 HP; enhanced nine-speed automatic; performance 4Matic all-wheel drive; mixed-size tires with 255/45 R 20 on 8 x 20 up front and 285/40 R 20 on 9.5 x 20 in the rear; 21s are optional; 155mph top speed; 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds.…

  • 2017 Jaguar F-PACE 20d – Drive Review

    It was named the 2017 World Car of the Year as well as being the World Car Design of the Year award winner. The F-PACE from Jaguar deserves the titles. It’s quite lovely. Nicely designed on the outside; luxurious on the inside; lots of power– if that’s what you want; and, frugal on fuel with the…

  • 2018 Volkswagen Atlas – First Drive

    Volkswagen is moving in to the mid-size SUV marketplace with its all-new 3-row 7-passenger Atlas that will hit VW showrooms in May. It has loads of room, comes with 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder power and can be had with front- or all-wheel drive. Prices start in the low $30s and go up into the high $40s.…

  • 2017 Dodge Durango GT – Drive Report

    The roomy, rugged, aggressively styled, HEMI-powered 2017 Dodge Durango fits the bill as an SUV that will do what an SUV is supposed to do very well. Seating for up to seven, a choice of V6 or V8 power and loads of available driver-assistance safety features make the Durango a must-see for many families shopping…

  • 2017 Ford Escape – Drive Report

    The Escape is celebrating its sixteenth birthday and got a mid-cycle refresh along with some powertrain improvements. In the crowded compact SUV market, with many really good offerings for the buyer today, the Escape is one that should be given a serious look. I recently again spent some time with the 2017 Ford Escape and…

  • 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara – Drive Report

    If you feel the need to climb a big snowy hill, a large sand dune or a steep mountain trail the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is the one to help get it done. This classic has changed over the years but still looks a lot like the original from 1941. The iconic Jeep has survived decades of…

  • 2017 Nissan Rogue – Drive Report

    Nissan has given a fresh styling touch to the Rogue for 2017. Along with its V-Motion grille, new headlights and some other exterior changes the inside gets some refinement too. There’s a full line of driver-assistance safety features that every new vehicle buyer should be considering today. A new Rogue Hybrid now provides a more…

  • 2016/2017 BMW X5 xDrive 40e

    This BMW ultimate driving machine will travel for up to 14 miles on battery power alone. And yet, tromp on the throttle and it can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. BMW’s crossover SUV hybrid, the X5 xDrive 40e is one of the many players in the luxury SUV segment. Adding the…

  • 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan – Drive Report

    The compact SUV segment is crowded with more than a dozen offerings making for good choices for buyers. There’s something for everyone. The 2017 VW Tiguan 5-seater offers spunky performance and good roadability. It’s a bit low on economy and up there in price. But, good deals are out there making it something that should…

  • 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 – Road Trip

    Mazda’s CX-5 2-row, 5-passenger crossover SUV got some tweaks with the 2016.5 model. For 2017 the CX-5 will be all-new following in the footsteps of the 7-passenger CX-9. I road tripped the CX-5 and got to see first hand what a larger fuel tank will do for you in saving some time. For the 2017…