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: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST – Power Meets Poor Handling & Interior

Electric Trucks Daniel Rufiange -
Impressive range and power, but the 754-hp electric truck struggles with excessive weight, harsh ride, and disappointing interior quality.

First Drive: 2024 Chevy Traverse Struggles to Shine Amidst Fierce Competition

Full-Size SUV 8 Seaters Kunal D’souza -
The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse looks more like a truck and is still a great family transport. But struggles to shine amidst fierce competition.

First Drive: Hybrid Toyota Tacoma Perfection Comes at a Price

Toyota Tacoma Daniel Rufiange -
Sure, the new 2024 Tacoma hybrids with the i-Force Max are fuel efficient and have torque for days, but this perfection comes at a price.

First Drive: The 2024 Porsche Macan EV is High Tech, High-Powered & High Priced

Porsche EV & Hybrid Kunal D’souza -
A big clue the new Macan EV bears little similarity to the outgoing one is the massive price jump - customize the interior and watch the price ballon quickly.

Exploring Jeep Easter Safari with the Updated 2024 Gladiator

Jeep Gladiator Doug Firby -
A gathering of the faithful and the perfect place to test the updated 2024 Jeep Gladiator now stronger, safer, and more tech-enabled.

First Drive: New Trails, New Challenges for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

Mid-Size SUV Daniel Rufiange -
A significant comeback for the nameplate, but it won't be easy, especially with a formidable rival like the new 2025 4Runner.

First Drive: 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT – To Weissach Or Not To Weissach

Porsche Taycan Kunal D’souza -
We quickly realized the Turbo GT is stupid fast. But does it make sense to lose the rear seats in a four-door sedan equipped with the Weissach package-equipped 2025 Taycan? Well, yes and no.

First Drive: 2024 Fiat 500e Isn’t For Everyone, And That’s OK

Electric & Hybrid Lee Bailie -
Fiat returns to North America as an EV-only brand. The new 500e's small size and limited range won’t make sense for every EV buyer, and that's fine by Fiat.

First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Calligraphy Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Jeff Wilson -
The rugged exterior hides the new Santa Fe’s posh cabin. We review the range-topping Ultimate Calligraphy model 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder.

First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Amee Reehal -
Stealthier XRT boasts enough off-road chops that most families will ever need.
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