For 2026, Mazda has revamped their CX-90, the largest size, three-row AWD SUV in their line-up. And it’s a compelling family car with its luxury accommodations and handsome design. CX-90 is offered in Turbo Select 3.3, Turbo Preferred 3.3, Turbo Premium Sport 3.3, Turbo Premium Plus 3.3. It’s also offered as a plug-in hybrid. We … Read More
Lexus’s 2026 NX 450h Plus AWD crossover combines quality, sportiness with 84 MPGe economy
While Lexus’s RX350 is the companies top selling crossover, their downsized NX is also a compelling AWD crossover to consider. While the NX is offered as an NX 350, we were privileged to test the NX 450h Plus. The latter is the plug-in version but the model is also offered in NX 450 AWD Premium, … Read More
Toyota’s 2026 4Runner Hybrid midsize 4WD SUV is “engineered for exploration”
In this it’s sixth generation, Toyota’s 2026 4Runner is an iconic SUV that has been made even better than it is with the addition of Toyota’s proven hybrid technology. Offered in nine grades of SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and Trailhunter. With all these offerings, … Read More
Toyota’s 2025 Sequoia 4WD SUV offers seating up to 8 with proven hybrid technology
Based on Toyota’s full-size Tundra pickup truck, Toyota’s Sequoia is like the tree that has the same name, meaning, it’s large. Sequoia is a 3-row SUV with a true 4WD system and hybrid technology. With chiseled styling and a bold grille, Sequoia goes up against similar competitive vehicles but offers Toyota’s proven hybrid powertrain. It’s … Read More
Hyundai’s 2025 Elantra N is not your typical FWD sedan. It’s a sporty rocket disguised as a daily driver
While sedans are being discontinued by several carmakers due to the popularity of crossovers and SUVs, there are a few sedans that are hard not to notice. And Hyundai has one of them. Hyundai’s compact Elantra N is a brother to its regular sedans, but the N model stands out as a sporty rocket in … Read More
Volkwagen’s 2025 AWD Golf R is a pocket rocket with impressive utility and miserly fuel economy
If you’re young or young at heart and want a pocket rocket for some driving excitement, check out Volkswagen’s 2025 Golf R sedan that has the utility of a hatchback with impressive cargo space. That, plus it has more power than VW’s famed Golf GTI and with AWD (4MOTION), the Golf R can handle nasty … Read More
Toyota’s 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD SUV is a classy, economical, family hauler
Toyota’s Highlander AWD SUV has been the carmakers top selling midsize SUV with their RAV4 being their top compact SUV. For 2025, Highlander has been lengthened four inches to accommodate a third-row seat making it an impressive family hauler. And we were privileged to test the Grand Highlander Hybrid version that for its slightly larger … Read More
Genesis’s GV70 AWD SUV has added refinements and luxurious accommodations for 2026
Since its debut in the U.S. in 2016, Genesis, the luxury car brand of Hyundai, has enhanced its offerings with two beautiful electric crossovers in the form of their EV GV70 and GV80 EVs. This new brand is noted for their posh, beautiful interiors, unbeatable warranties, great driving dynamics and classical styling. With these accolades, … Read More
Volkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan compact AWD SUV has become a top-seller in its class
Volkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan AWD SUV is the company’s top seller in its class. It’s also a bit smaller than the company’s other hugely popular Atlas and Atlas Sport SUVs that caters to those who need more interior space and a third row. Tiguan is offered in S, SE, SE-R-Line Black, and SEL R-Line that we … Read More
Toyota’s 2025 4Runner 4WD SUV is ageless as it has been around for 41 dependable years
Toyota’s 4Runner has been an iconic SUV for 41 years after debuting in1984. And over those years, not much has changed with its design or powertrain. But now, in its sixth generation, it has been updated with the latest technology and freshened design along with hybrid versions. 4Runner shares the same platform as Toyota’s Land … Read More










