Car Reviews

Honda’s Pilot has been the company’s perpetual good seller and is known to be the benchmark for midsize crossovers. And for 2019, Pilot was upgraded with an improved 9-speed automatic transmission, standard advanced safety features, revised infotainment system and a hands-free liftgate that requires a swish of a foot beneath the rear bumper. The three  … Read More

It was only a matter of time before Cadillac entered the hot small luxury crossover/SUV market. And their new 2019 XT4 is a real looker. Plus, it’s surprisingly affordable for a Caddy, but that depends on the model. Offered in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trim levels, all models can be had in FWD or  … Read More

Lexus has filled their three SUV/crossover line with a subcompact that is stylish, economical and affordable. In fact, their new UX 200 is the least expensive Lexus model, making it the perfect choice for an entry level way to drive a premier luxury crossover. The 2019 UX 200 is a five passenger crossover that’s offered  … Read More

As hybrid technology has progressed from cars to SUVs, Mitsubishi was not to be left out. Their top selling Outlander has entered the plug-in field with their PHEV SUV that has a lot of competition. Mitsubishi’s five-passenger Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid is offered in SEL and tested GT trim levels. The latter comes with a  … Read More

It won Motor Trends’ 2019 Truck of the Year plus other automotive publication awards based upon its latest technology, increased payload, increased towing capacity, mild hybrid system, plus overall driving comfort and quiet cabin. That’s just some of the high points of Ram’s fifth generation half-ton pickup. Offered in seven trim levels and in Crew  … Read More

Similar in size (albeit a bit larger) to its sibling, the Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota’s three-row full-size Sequoia SUV is a big, capable off-roader with impressive tow numbers. And its competitors are few with Chevy’s Tahoe and Ford’s Expedition being the major players in its class. It’s offered in SR5, TRD Sport, Limited and Platinum  … Read More

Mazda has earned a reputation for making quality, upscale and safe vehicles. And their most popular models are crossovers that are in high demand right now. Mazda’s 2019 CX-5 compact crossover in particular, is the company’s mid-line top seller that slots between the larger CX-9 and compact yet smaller CX-3 crossovers. But there’s going to  … Read More

If you’re in the market for a 3-row, 7-passenger midsize AWD SUV that is neither too large nor too small, you need to check out Kia’s 2019 Sorento. It meets and exceeds all of the above in that it’s loaded with standard creature comfort/safety features, a generous warranty, plus an attractive price. Sorento is offered  … Read More

Hyundai’s third generation 2019 Tucson AWD SUV is in a highly competitive compact class. But with top government safety ratings, loads of standard options and reasonable pricing, Tucson holds an impressive edge over its competitors. With a new exterior and interior design that is stylish and classy, Tucson can be had in seven different flavors.  … Read More

It’s cute yet rugged and is seriously off-road capable. What we speak of is Jeep’s compact Renegade SUV. Its off-road chops come compliments of its proven Selec-Terrain 4WD system that offers five modes of Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and Lock. Plus, Renegade has 8.0 inches of undercarriage clearance, an approach angle of 21 degrees, breakover  … Read More