First Drive Reviews

First Drive: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Review

Redesigned Hyundai Elantra compact car adds premium convenience & technology for 2017. Our full review: interior, engine, features & more.

First Drive: 2016 Jaguar XF Review [R-Sport + S Models]

Jaguar redesigns the XF for 2016 with more efficiency, refinement, and loaded with tech. We review the top two trims: XF R-Sport & XF S.

First Drive: 2016 Range Rover Diesel Review

We go off-road in Sedona, Arizona to review the 2016 Range Rover Td6 Diesel, offering 32-percent better fuel efficiency over the supercharged V6 gasoline engine.

First Drive: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

Toyota gives its top-selling compact RAV4 a facelift for 2016, and adds new hybrid with standard AWD. Our full review of performance & cabin.

First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Review

Goodbye GLK. Hello GLC. We review Mercedes-Benz's new 241-hp compact SUV. Interior, styling, performance impressions, and specs.

First Drive: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Full review of the refreshed 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. A look at the subcompact crossover's interior, facelift, performance, handling & more.

First Drive: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Review

Ford steps up its game with the new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. Our full review of the mid-size SUV's interior, power, design, and more.

2016 Toyota Yaris Sedan First Drive Review

The New 2016 Toyota Yaris Sedan (Scion iA in the United States) Targets Young Buyers With Small Budgets and Big Lives.

First Drive: 2016 Lincoln MKX Review

We review the 2016 Lincoln MKX - the second-generation, mid-size luxury offering with an available 2.7L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6.

First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Scales Down Size, Adds Big Style

Our 2nd review of the 2016 Mazda Miata (or MX-5 Miata) now in its fourth-generation scales down in size but adds a bigger dose of style.