First Drive Reviews

2022 Hyundai Kona N First Drive Review: Carving Its Own Niche

Hyundai Kona William Clavey -
Hyundai’s tiny little crossover gets the proper N treatment with a 276-hp turbo. Here's a look at the Kona N's performance and handling.

2022 Hyundai Elantra N First Drive Review: A Devotion To Performance

Compact Sedans William Clavey -
The Elantra N compact sport sedan follows in the footsteps of the Veloster N by focusing solely on performance and driving fun. We hit the Sonoma Raceway to find out.

First Drive: 2021 Ford Escape PHEV Review

Ford Escape Graham Heeps -
New hybrid-powered Escape brings plug-in hybrid fuel efficiency and practicality to booming compact SUV segment.

First Drive: 2022 Lexus NX Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Louis-Philippe Dubé -
Lexus' compact SUV enters 2022 with wider dimensions, redesigned interior, and new engines including a plug-in hybrid. Our full NX review.

2022 Toyota Tundra Interior: Closer Look Inside the Redesigned Truck

Toyota Tundra Amee Reehal -
This is Toyota's toughest, most advanced Tundra yet - but what does the redesigned interior have in store? Here's an exclusive look inside the 2022 Tundra TRD Pro.

2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak 2-Door Review: The People’s Off-Roader

Ford Bronco Amee Reehal -
Review of the off-road oriented 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak 2-Door with the standard Sasquatch package. Is this (finally) the Jeep Wrangler's new foe?

First Drive: 2021 Ford Bronco 4-Door Review

Ford Bronco Benjamin Yong -
The 4-door Bronco variant is built for off-road adventures, high speed driving, infused with F-series toughness. Oh, and a sweet soft-top as standard.

First Drive: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

Mid-Size Trucks Brian Chow -
Bridging the gap between Hyundai's compact Tucson SUV and the open bed benefits of a small pickup - but does the idea actually work?

First Drive: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review

Subaru Outback Brian Chow -
The new raised-and-cladded wagon warrior is adventure-ready and looks the part - but how does it actually perform on the unpaved roads? Here's a closer look.

First Drive: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Review

Ford Bronco Sport Amee Reehal -
The range-topping 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands is built to off-road with advanced 4x4, 2.0L engine & durable interior. Is it worth the premium?
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