First Drive Reviews

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

2024 Volkswagen Atlas & Atlas Cross Sport First Drive Review

Mid-Size SUV Jil McIntosh -
Refreshed for 2024, these larger VW SUVs are good-looking, comfortable & more powerful. But are priced towards the upper end of the scale.

First Drive: 2024 Buick Envista Review

Compact Crossovers Jil McIntosh -
Great to drive and intelligently-priced, the Envista compact SUV is an entry-level model that feels anything but entry-level.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover P530 SE LWB Review

Luxury Full-Size SUV Vincent Aubé -
When a 'regular' Range Rover just won't do. We put the longest version of the luxury SUV to the test.

First Drive: 2024 Jeep Wrangler Improvements Should Make Fans Happy

Jeep Wrangler Doug Firby -
Jeep has kept the best of what makes the Wrangler a perennial favourite for off-roaders but added enhancements that make it even better.

First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE Review

Full-Size Sedans Jeff Wilson -
Effortlessly balancing technology, luxury and performance, Mercedes’ legendary S-Class continues to redefine what a high-performance sedan stands for.

First Drive: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Review

Toyota Grand Highlander Amee Reehal -
The adult-size third-row is undoubtably the star here, but it's the Grand Highlander's Hybrid MAX turbo that will surprise you.

2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo First Drive Review: Italian Renaissance Rocket

Luxury Compact Crossover Mark Hacking -
Italian renaissance rocket. If you’re in the market for an ultra high-performance SUV with plenty of style and no small amount of cachet, Maserati's new compact SUV merits your consideration.

First Drive: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Mark Hacking -
The first electrified Alfa Romeo in history, the Tonale PHEV boasts some serious performance & some stellar efficiency.

Price & Power: The 2024 Grand Highlander Won’t Break the Bank

Toyota Grand Highlander Amee Reehal -
With a reasonable starting price, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander bridges the minivan and SUV gap, offering an adult-size 3rd-row.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT First Drive Review

Porsche Cayenne Lee Bailie -
If a high-powered Cayenne SUV tops your list, this twin-turbo V8 flavour is the one to get.
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