First Drive Reviews

2023 VinFast VF 8 (City Plus) First Drive Review

After a full year of delayed promises and unanswered questions, VinFast is finally ready to sell the VF 8 electric crossover in our market. We drove a production-ready, North American example for a closer look.

Making Trax: Exploring Charlevoix in Chevy’s Redesigned Subcompact SUV

Charlevoix, QC — Massive colonial structures like the Vieux-Québec and Citadelle of Québec, stone buildings dating back hundreds of years, and old narrow cobblestone streets...

2024 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive Review

No subcompact SUV can touch the Subaru Crosstrek’s off-road chops, proven AWD & overall practicality. We put Subie's smallest SUV to the test.

2023 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring First Drive Review

Lincoln's compact SUV is the brand's best-selling vehicle. For 2023, it receives an overhaul with new looks & more tech.

2023 Ferrari Purosangue SUV First Drive Review

The new definition of family hauler. Just don't call it an SUV (it's an SUV).

2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir First Drive Review

Buick's subcompact Encore GX gains a major 2024 redesign, adding the top Avenir trim for the first time. But are the changes big enough?

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 First Drive Review

Far from perfect and sporting a peculiar design, Hyundai's new battery electric mid-size fastback sedan has a lot going for it, challenging the Tesla Model 3 in energy efficiency, range, and build quality. The only problem? Good luck actually getting one.

2023 Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE Platinum+ First Drive Review

The awkwardly dubbed Ariya e-4ORCE serves up enough luxury & comfort - but priced against heavy hitters like the Mustang Mach-E GT or Kia EV6 GT, keep your performance expectations low.

2023 Dodge Hornet GT & R/T First Drive Review

Sporting muscle car good looks, quick & agile handling, a convincing plug-in hybrid drivetrain, and a somewhat steep pricing ladder, Dodge takes another stab at the compact SUV arena. We see if the new Hornet GT and R/T deliver.

2023 Lexus RZ 450e First Drive Review

An all-electric Lexus SUV finally hits the scene, joining its seven hybrid and plug-in hybrid siblings currently on the market. So, how does the new RZ BEV perform? Here's a closer look.