First Drive Reviews

It’s always nice to be first. Here are our first drive opportunities, testing the newest vehicles hitting the market.

First Drive: 2019 Porsche Cayenne Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Kelly Taylor -
We head to Europe to review Porsche's new, 3rd-generation 2019 Cayenne, including the insane 550-hp Cayenne Turbo still unaware it's an SUV.

2018 Range Rover Velar First Drive Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Kelly Taylor -
As good as the 2018 Velar is off-road, how does it perform for everyday drivers? We put Range Rover's compact SUV to the test in the California Desert.

First Drive: 2018 Subaru Legacy with Fresher Look But Renewed Appeal?

Subaru Legacy Amee Reehal -
Updated styling, refreshed cabin & improved road dynamics, we review the 2018 Subaru Legacy. Is it enough to reinvigorate the forgotten sedan?

First Drive: 2018 Subaru Outback’s Mid-Cycle Refresh with More Rugged Styling

Subaru Outback Amee Reehal -
We hit the track and back trails to review the 2018 Outback - Subaru's SUV wagon which gets a healthy mid-cycle refresh with updates for 2018.

2018 GMC Terrain First Drive Review: How “Premium” Is It, Really?

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
The 2018 GMC Terrain was redesigned, but can the 252-horsepower, 2L gasoline turbo Terrain Denali compete with luxury compact crossovers?

2018 Kia Rio Hatchback First Drive Review

Subcompact Sedans Amee Reehal -
Shopping for a used Kia Rio? The 2018 hatchback was completely redesigned with a new interior, and modern design, but the 1.6L engine remains.

First Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE (Comfortline) Review

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
Does a compact crossover really need a 3rd-row? We review the all-new, redesigned 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan with an updated 2.0L turbo engine.

First Impressions: Ford’s New 2018 EcoSport Subcompact SUV

Subcompact Crossover Russell Purcell -
The 2018 Ford EcoSport will arrive this fall as a revised variant of the second generation. We get a first look at a pre-production model.

First Look: 2018 Ford Expedition Gains Substantial Redesign and New Tech

Ford Expedition Russell Purcell -
The 2018 Ford Expedition offers a redesigned aluminum body, an efficient twin-turbo V6, and an advanced SYNC 3 system.

First Drive: 2017 Nissan Qashqai Review – Proven in Europe, Ready for North America?

Compact Crossovers Russell Purcell -
Proven in Europe but is it ready for North America? We review Nissan's new sub-compact 2018 Qashqai CUV (or Rogue Sport in the US).
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