First Drive Reviews

First Drive: 2020 Hyundai Palisade Review

Mid-Size SUV Doug Firby -
Hyundai's big SUV finally arrives, replacing the Santa Fe XL and competing with cousin Kia Telluride. How does the 2020 Palisade stack up?

First Drive: 2020 Ford Explorer ST Review

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
Ford Performance finally gets their way with the Explorer. Finally.

2019 Chevy Blazer RS Review

Mid-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
Shopping for a used 2019 Chevy Blazer RS? With Camaro-esque looks, 308-hp V6, and sporty interior, is this mid-size SUV really worth buying?

First Drive: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Review

Jeep Gladiator Doug Firby -
The Gladiator’s looks are an acquired taste, but the Rubicon with its 3.5L V6 is built for adventure.

Here Are the 26 Major Changes to the 2020 Ford Escape

Ford Escape Amee Reehal -
Completely redesigned, the 2020 Ford Escape now gets 2 hybrid powertrains, increased interior space, upscale design & more tech. Arrives Fall 2019.

2019 Nissan Altima AWD Review: 7 Key Highlights That Set It Apart

Nissan Altima Amee Reehal -
Finally, the 2019 Nissan Altima sedan gets the love it deserves with AWD and the biggest platform changes in 20 years.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer First Drive Review

Mid-Size SUV Doug Firby -
Mid-sized Chevy crossover uses the best of new tech—full review of the 2019 Chevy Blazer's performance, interior, specs, and more.

2019 Ford Ranger Specs & 7 Things You Need to Know

Ford Ranger Doug Firby -
Ford's reborn mid-sized truck is back. We review the new 2019 Ranger on sale in North America early 2019. Here 7 things you should know before buying one.

Island Vibes: Exploring Tofino in Lincoln’s New Nautilus SUV

Amee Reehal -
2019 Nautilus Review: Lincoln replaces its mid-size MKX with a sharp new SUV sporting a new name, redesigned look, updated turbo engines.

First Drive: 2019 Kia Forte Review

Amee Reehal -
Can Kia's redesigned 2019 Forte sedan go toe-to-toe with leaders like Corolla & Civic? Sharing DNA with sibling Stinger, a new CVT, and a long list of standard features helps.
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