First Drive Reviews

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV First Drive Review

Mitsubishi Outlander
PHEV pioneer gets a style and performance boost. We put the new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to the test.

First Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 Review

Electric & Hybrid
It’s easy to approach a vehicle built by a carmaker that didn’t even exist 10 years ago with some prejudice. But the VinFast VF 8 delivers.

2023 Nissan Z First Drive Review

Nissan Coupes
Backed by a 50-plus year heritage and global fan base, Nissan's iconic & seventh-generation Z returns for 2023 - while showing up the outgoing 370Z with more power.

Why the Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Could Be the Most Important RX Yet

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover
Lexus adds its first plug-in hybrid RX with the 450h+. Here’s a first look at the pre-production model and what to expect when it arrives in North America.

2022 Ford Bronco Everglades First Drive Review

Ford Bronco
The only off-roader that comes out of the factory with rubber boots, the Bronco Everglades is built to get dirty - all accessories included.

2023 Lexus RX First Drive Review 

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover
The Lexus RX is the OG of mid-size luxury SUVs, first hitting the market back in 1998. For 2023, the premium hauler gains a full redesign while adding the first-ever 500h F Sport Performance & RX-first PHEV to the mix.

First Drive: 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is an Outlandish Off-Road Beast

Ford Bronco
Finding the Rapture in this outlandish off-road beast. We put the most powerful Bronco to the test.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 First Drive Review

Chevy Silverado 1500
With a burly, 420-hp V8 engine, the new Silverado ZR2 looks to take on the Rebel & Temor. But can Chevy's full-size, off-road pickup compete?

2022 Subaru WRX First Drive Review

Subaru WRX
Following an underwhelming initial debut with lackluster feedback from Subie fans and motor enthusiasts alike, we took the next-generation WRX for a spin ourselves. So, how does the 2022 model stack up?

2022 Hyundai Kona N First Drive Review: Carving Its Own Niche

Hyundai Kona
Hyundai’s tiny little crossover gets the proper N treatment with a 276-hp turbo. Here's a look at the Kona N's performance and handling.
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