First Drive Reviews

First Drive: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

Mitsubishi Outlander
Read our comprehensive review of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, including its hybrid performance, interior features, and more.

2018 Buick Enclave First Drive Review

Luxury Full-Size SUV
Buick says the redesigned 2017 Enclave is quieter, more spacious, and better connected than ever. But is it? We put the full-size SUV to work.

First Drive: All-New 2018 Ford Expedition Review – Living Large

Ford Expedition
Redesigned & nimble on its feet despite the full-size SUV frame, the 2018 Ford Expedition is built for adventure. But so is the Chevy Tahoe.

First Drive: 2018 Ford Mustang GT Review – The Evolution Continues

Ford Mustang
Two engine choices and features from the beastly GT350, the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT continues to evolve as North America's top muscle car.

First Drive: 2019 Porsche Cayenne Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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