Just over a year ago, we had the opportunity to be one of the first to sample the all-new Lexus NX200t. That vehicle was a pre-production car. This time around, we stepped into a production-ready NX200t F Sport. The luxury crossover segment continues to grow and Lexus has […]
A lot of things happened at Infiniti in 2014. For one, everything got a new name that included Q. For the QX56, now known as the QX80 just because, this wasn’t that difficult a change. Along with the new name came a new face. With a revised front […]
Originally launched in 2012, Mazda’s CX-5 was the first model to embrace Mazda’s KODO design language. The Mazda CX-5 has been refreshed for 2016. Mazda has made a number of improvements to hold its place as a frontrunner in the crossover market. In the competitive world of crossovers, it […]
Somewhere between the rotund Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and the robust Dodge Durango SUV lies the Dodge Journey. Launched in 2008 based on the Dodge Avenger, the crossover Journey attempts to draw the best qualities from its stablemates. A vehicle with the rugged good looks of the Durango […]
Glitz. Power. Comfort. The all-new 2015 Cadillac Escalade embodies these characteristics with aplomb. Cadillac has added more of the features consumers want in a large luxury SUV—premium interior feel, better performance, and new technology. This design marks the Escalade’s fourth generation and it has come a long way […]
While sitting at a red light, minding my own business, I couldn’t help but notice the guy next to me sizing up the Audi with those “I can take it” eyes. He didn’t know what he was getting himself into. Not all CUVs are made equal, which is […]
The Lexus LX570 is like your grandmother’s parlor: big, leather-clad, and a bit dated. This luxury behemoth packs eight seats and eight cylinders on top of some serious 4×4 capabilities. Debuted in 2007 and refreshed in 2012, this third-generation LX570 is one of Lexus’ two remaining body-on-frame SUVs. […]
For a week in late August, Lexus afforded us the opportunity to be unique, nearly one-of-a-kind. We were the automotive equivalent of a unicorn. To the consumer, we’ve been talked about and reported on, but rarely seen in the wild. Our presence would have even confounded salesmen, had […]
Since the introduction of the first Hyundai Santa Fe in 2003, there has been incredible change and growth at Hyundai. Over the past 11 years, the Santa Fe has developed from a boxy, obscure addition to a crossover with a strong identity. It has a character all its own. There […]
The Cherokee is, arguably, the grandfather of all crossovers. In 1984, the venerable XJ was an early adopter of unibody construction. The sturdy platform provided excellent ground clearance and enough room to fit an optional inline-six cylinder engine. The XJ lives on as a go-to choice for off-roaders, […]
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