When I first saw Hyundai’s revised 2025 Santa Fe SUV, my first thought was that it looked so much like Ford’s out of production Flex crossover because it had Flex’s boxy design. But the original Santa Fe SUV underwent a complete makeover from what was Hyundai’s second most popular SUV. The 2025 is a bit … Read More
Lexus’s 2025 NX 350 F Sport AWD compact crossover, exudes perfect balance of comfort and sportiness
While Lexus’s RX 350 is their top-selling midsize AWD SUV, their downsized RX 350 is their compact luxury AWD SUV. And in the F Sport model that we tested, it’s a sporty ride where the F could stand for Fast. NX is offered in NX 250, NX 250 Premium, NX 250 AWD, NX 350 AWD, … Read More
Mazda’s 2025 CX-5 is a compelling AWD crossover that offers a host of impressive traits and price
The best thing to happen to Mazda is when they got a divorce from Ford many years ago. Since then, they have been producing very impressive automobiles. In fact, I have yet to drive a new Mazda I didn’t like, and that includes their 2025 AWD CX-5 Turbo. The CX-5 crossover is a top seller … Read More
Toyota’s 2025 Corolla Cross AWD HV offers impressive fuel economy at an impressive price
It was genius of Toyota to take their top-selling Corolla sedan and turn it into a Corolla Cross compact SUV, but with added attractiveness of a hybrid powertrain and AWD. Size wise, the AWD Corolla Cross Hybrid slots smaller than Toyota’s hot-selling RAV4, but in today’s automotive marketplace, Corolla Cross has been the preference of … Read More
Hyundai’s 2025 Kona subcompact AWD crossover is affordable, roomy, economical and fun to drive
After a redesign in 2024, Hyundai’s 2025 Kona AWD subcompact crossover includes a host of safety features and a stealth-like look. And for snowy weather or mild off-roads, Kona boasts an 8.3-inch ground clearance. Kona is offered in SE, SEL, N Line, N Line S, Limited and an EV model if you’re so inclined to … Read More
Hyundai’s AWD Tucson crossover has been enhanced for 2025 with freshened styling and advanced technology
Not that it needed it, but Hyundai’s top-selling Tucson AWD crossover has been freshened for 2025 with a stylish design update, a new infotainment system and a tough to beat line that includes not only a standard gas version, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to suit any car buyers needs. When friends or relatives … Read More
The 2025 Lexus UX300h is a standout in the compact luxury hybrid crossover market
Lexus has upgraded its popular UX Hybrid subcompact luxury crossover for 2025 with its fifth-generation hybrid powertrain. It’s more powerful, the most fuel-efficient, with mileage numbers that are almost Toyota Prius-like. It’s also the least expensive in the carmakers line. As the smallest entry-level Lexus SUV, it was initially offered in UX 250h form, but … Read More
Honda’s Civic hybrid sedan has been named 2025 North American Car of the Year, and it’s easy to see why it earned this top award
As the top three selling passenger cars in North America over the past 52 years, Honda has sold over 15 million Civic’s. And in this its 11th generation, the 2025 Civic was just named North American Car of the Year for a record 4th time, making it the most honored model in the history of … Read More
Honda’s 2025 Pilot AWD SUV TrailSport is a capable off-roader as well as a family hauler
Second only to Honda’s top-selling CR-V compact AWD SUV, Honda’s long-time popular Pilot SUV has been upgraded to include a bona fide off-road capable TrailSport AWD SUV model that we were privileged to test. And what an SUV it is. This 3-row midsize SUV is loaded with the latest in technology, is a great family … Read More
