Wednesday, 06 April 2022 05:27

Suzuki Across SUV review

Pros 46-mile electric range Build quality Low BiK band Cons Expensive Firm ride No choice of trims The Suzuki Across is a plug-in hybrid family SUV that’s based on the Toyota RAV4 thanks to a partnership between the two manufacturers. It's the second rebadged Toyota in Suzuki's line-up, following the arrival of the Corolla-based Suzuki Swace. Sitting above the smaller…
The verdict: The 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country stands out in the sea of luxury SUVs as a sleek, sophisticated alternative, but some aspects of its driving experience and touchscreen system aren’t up to luxury standards. Versus the competition: Luxury wagons have been in retreat, but the ones that remain, like the Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain, follow…
Friday, 01 April 2022 04:52

Toyota GR Corolla

Finally, we have a hot hatch version of the Toyota Corolla that we have been waiting for a long time, but it should be noted that in these first official pictures, the version is only for North America.The GR Corolla was taken care of by Gazoo Racing, which primarily provided a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo engine that has 300 hp and…
Recently, Honda lent us a lightly used (3,785 miles) Ridgeline RTL-E pickup truck to evaluate for six months in our Detroit fleet. That's not long enough to properly gauge things like cost of ownership, four-season performance, etc., but it's a golden opportunity for a chance to really live with those features that give the Ridgeline its unique positioning on size…
The verdict: Some electric vehicles are just weird: weird range, weird controls — but not the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. The electric version of Hyundai’s tiny SUV has a lot in common with the regular model, which is part of why it works so well. Versus the competition: The Kona Electric delivers good range at a competitive price, along with…
Added batteries, a tweaked turbo four, and a more potent electric motor deliver more power while doubling all-electric capability and lowering emissions. One of the distinct advantages of the auto industry's current moment of record profitability is the ability it gives carmakers to invest in truly worthwhile upgrades during mid-cycle refreshes. Witness Volvo's plug-in hybrids, specifically the latest version of…
Kia’s sporty electric SUV is long on sporty, short on SUV. Hey," we said to the MotorTrend test team as it pulled its instruments off the 2022 Kia EV6. "You guys all have something on your face. Something really odd-looking. Goodness gracious, are those … smiles?" Sure enough, the EV6 had elicited that rare sign of positive emotion among our…
Tuesday, 15 March 2022 06:11

2022 Hyundai Sonata

Mid-size sedans may no longer be the flavor of the day, but the Hyundai Sonata would like to remind you that its sleek styling, spacious interior, frugal or powerful engine lineup, and reasonable price tag may be the antidote to bland SUVs. This year, the Sonata sees few tweaks following a revamp for 2020. The SEL Plus trim level adds…

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