Tag: Review
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Plug In at a Lower Price with the New Leaf
The third-generation, 2026 Nissan Leaf EV enters the market with more power, range, and a metric ton of style. But how does it compare to today’s competition? What’s Good: The four-wheel independent suspension delivers a pleasant and comfortable ride. I appreciate the generous sized instrument cluster and center display screens. What Could Improve: Plenty of…
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Lay Some Rubber in the New, HEMI V-8, Ram 1500!
Ram ditched the HEMI V-8 for the updated, 2025 Ram 1500, pissed a ton of folks off, and brought it back for 2026. But does the old engine work in the new truck? What’s Good: Proper V-8 rumble emitted from the now standard performance exhaust. Smooth and quick shifts from the eight-speed automatic. What Could…
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Find Comfort, Convenience, and Quiet in the New Palisade!
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade arrives to dealers anytime now. It’s larger, newly styled, and chockablock with new creature comforts. A hybrid arrives in the fall. What’s Good: Easy on the eye new styling. Smooth running V-6. Comfy ride. Hyundai built perhaps the quietest cabin in the class. What Could Improve: I want more power! Hyundai…
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Grapple with Gravel in the New CR-V!
We see a seventh trim enter the 2026 Honda CR-V lineup, which got an update. The new CR-V TrailSport marks the first hybrid powered, off-road catering Honda. What’s Good: Fantastic ride on the road, more than expected capability off of it. Tons of people and cargo space inside. Comfortable for four adults. What Could Improve:…
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Roast the Front Tires in this New 2025 K5!
Kia updated the K5 for 2025, with new styling, a larger base engine, and larger screens inside. The GT 2.5T, however, still offers 290 HP of tire roasting fun! What’s Good: Strong, turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. Good compromise between ride and handling. Improved, more grown-up styling. What Could Improve: No hybrid option limits fuel economy. Only…
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Topple all Trepidation in the new 4Runner!
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner starts its sixth generation with a mountain of change to the design, powertrain, and interior. But does it maintain its long-held rep? What’s Good: Great new design, looks new, yet still looks like a 4Runner. Big leap forward with eight-speed instead of five-speed transmission. Linear power delivery. What Could Improve: Even…
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Carry it All in Style in the New Carnival!
The 2025 Kia Carnival received an update, including a new front and rear fascia, updated interior technology, and a hybrid powertrain option. Retains VIP seats! What’s Good: Nice looking, amber daytime running lights. Well executed panoramic curved display up front. Tried and true V-6 power. What Could Improve: I actually prefer the look of the…
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Stroll Past the Chaos in the New Mitsubishi Outlander!
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander received an update to its fourth generation. Designers tweaked the styling outside and in. And engineers refined the ride. What’s Good: Quiet ride. The Outlander nicely isolates the cabin from both wind and road noise. Quick steering rack. Suspension tune easily absorbs all of life’s bumps. What Could Improve: 181 horsepower…
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Charge Through in Style in the New Tahoe!
The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country shows off all the luxury in the updated, fifth-gen, large SUV. Spanning from real wood trim to an automatic tailgate. What’s Good: Great ride courtesy of air-suspension and magnetic ride control shocks. Comfortable interior. Nicely styled. Sonorous V-8 rumble. What Could Improve: Fuel economy numbers that sting in the…
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Tower Over the Masses in the New Armada!
I drive the 2025 Nissan Armada, the brand’s biggest SUV, which is now entering its third-generation. It includes a new engine, chassis, and luxuries inside. What’s Good: Much stronger structure improves the ride. New engine and transmission hustle this mighty big SUV mighty quickly. 8500 lb. towing capacity. What Could Improve: Sport mode with paddle…