Not since the Subaru Baja that ended sales in 2006, or Ford’s former Sport Trac quasi pickup, did a carmaker introduce a compact pickup that was marketed to those who make occasional trips to Home Depot for a few bags of mulch, antique hopping or yard sales. Ford surmised this as well and recently debuted … Read More
Archives for May 2023
Volkswagen’s 2023 Taos subcompact crossover boasts a roomy interior and Euro driving manners at a reasonable price
Volkswagen’s 2023 Taos subcompact AWD crossover is the smallest SUV in the automaker’s lineup as it slots in size below VWs top selling midsize Tiguan AWD SUV. Despite its size, it has a roomy interior and along with that, it’s easy to park and enjoyable to drive. Taos has a classy yet aggressive look with … Read More
Toyota’s 2023 Sienna AWD Hybrid minivan combines the best of all worlds with seating for up to eight
Leave it to Toyota, the pioneer in hybrid technology, to combine AWD with a hybrid powertrain to transform their three-row Sienna minivan into an impressive and economical family hauler. As such, you wouldn’t think a large, heavy minivan with fuel consuming AWD would garner impressive EPA mileage ratings of 35 city, 36-highway mpg. But Toyota … Read More
Subaru’s 2023 WRX AWD is a speedster that doubles as a fine family sedan
Subaru’s 2023 WRX AWD compact sedan is the answer to Gen Zs driving desires and tuners love it. But it can still double as a family driver – albeit with zest and spirit. WRX is derived from its rally racing heritage and sized equivalent to Suby’s Impreza sedan. It differs significantly as it’s built on … Read More