Showing posts with label luxury. Show all posts
Showing posts with label luxury. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2026 Infiniti QX80 Sport 4WD: The Flagship SUV Newest Trim



Highlight: Depending on the trim, the QX80 is accessorized with hands-free highway driving. 


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $108,160 (Base Rear wheel drive QX80): $87,835

Seating Capacity: 7 (depending upon the trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a 360-degree camera; a stability control system; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; predictive forward collision warning; rear automatic braking; trailer blind spot warning; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

2026 Lexus TX 350 AWD: The Brand’s Three-Row Crossover


Highlight: Lexus TX shares a platform with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $71,095 (Base TX 350): $58,540 (Non AWD)

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Monday, January 12, 2026

2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD: A Three-Row Crossover Offering A Larger And Bolder Design Language


Highlight: The Hyundai Palisade is available with a built-in dash cam. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $58,800 (Base SE Trim MSRP): $40,535

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; Bluelink; dash camera; a temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

2025 Lincoln Aviator Black Label AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Luxury SUV w/Hands-Free Highway Steering


Highlight: The rear-wheel-drive crossover shares a platform with the Ford Explorer. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $90,070 (Base -Trim): $58,605

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; 360-degree camera; an electronic blind spot system; a lane keeping assist system and road edge detection; post collision braking; auto high beams; a brake hold feature; hill start assist; hill descent control; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label: Is It A Mobile Spa Riding On 24s?

Highlight: A long wheelbase version of the new Navigator is available.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $129,690 (Base -Trim): $102,190

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; 360-degree camera; an electronic blind spot system; a lane keeping assist system and road edge detection; post collision braking; auto high beams; a tire pressure monitoring system; trailer tow reverse guidance; a brake hold feature; hill start assist; hill descent control; and 18-inch spare tire

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

2025 Toyota Crown Signia AWD: The Brand’s All-New Lexus-Like Midsize Hybrid Crossover

Highlight: The Crown Signia has a total driving range of 551 miles.


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $52,340 (Base MSRP): $45,285

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; left turn oncoming vehicle detection/braking; lane tracing assist; and a tire repair kit

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

2026 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Best-Selling Vehicle Receives A Mild Refresh


Highlight: A GV70 Electrified is available as an all-electric vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $71,540 (Base Trim MSRP): $49,435

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a 360-degree camera; a blind spot collision; rear cross traffic collision avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

2025 Infiniti QX80 Sensory 4WD: The Brand’s Flagship Finally Gets A Much Needed Makeover

 

Highlight: The big body SUV, with its streamlined exterior design, is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 turbo engine.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $108,065 (Base Model RWD): $ 84,445

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; blind spot warning system; a trailer blind spot warning system; a lane departure warning system; a 360-degree camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Sunday, February 23, 2025

2025 Genesis GV80 3.5 Turbo Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Flagship SUV

 

Highlight: Biometrics can be utilized to operate the vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $81,300 (Base Model): $59,550

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a blind spot view monitor; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a hill start assist control system; a rear camera; park distance warning; parking collision-avoidance assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Monday, February 17, 2025

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus AWD: Is The Flagship Crossover More Luxurious Than Cadillac, Infiniti And Lexus?


Highlight: A plug-in model is available.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $58,500 (Base Model): $39,300

Seating Capacity: 6-8 (depending on trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; AWD; hill decent control; hill launch accent; off-road traction assist; tailer stability control; rearview camera; rear cross traffic alert; lane keep assist system; a lane departure warning system; a blind spot monitor; and an automatic brake hold feature

Thursday, January 30, 2025

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe AWD: The Brand’s Flagship Coupe-like Midsize Crossover


Highlight: Biometrics can be utilized to start the vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $87,880 (Base Model): $81,400

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a blind spot view monitor; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a hill start assist control system; a rear camera; park distance warning; parking collision-avoidance assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

2025 Genesis G80 3.5 T Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Luxurious Midsize Sedan

 

Highlight: A fully electrified G80 is available. The vehicle is known as the Electrified G80.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 78,930 (Base Model): $58,430

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a back up camera; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a parking distance warning system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Sunday, September 1, 2024

2025 Mazda CX-70 Premium Plus Plug-In: The Brand’s All-New Upscale Five Seater Crossover

 

Highlight: This is one of a handful of two-row crossovers/SUVs available with a plug-in.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $59,275 (Base Model): $55,855

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; AWD; hill decent control; hill launch accent; off-road traction assist; tailer stability control; rearview camera; rear cross traffic alert; lane keep assist system; a lane departure warning system; a blind spot monitor; and an automatic brake hold feature

Sunday, April 14, 2024

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 AWD: The Luxury Brand’s Midsize Electric Sedan


Highlight: A rear optional steering system is available, helping to reduce the turning radius.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 106,515 (Base Model: $79,050)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; vehicle stability control; traction control; adaptive high beam assist headlights; an adaptive lane keep assist system; an electronic blindspot system; rain-sensing wipers; and a tire pressure system

Standard Equipment 350: 19-inch wheels; single motor: 288-horsepower; 280-mile driving range; rear wheel drive; a 12-inch infotainment screen; a navigation system; smartphone charger; a comfort charger; a variety of driving modes; a keyless ignition system; illuminated door sill plates; a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication; and a power a panorama sunroof

Saturday, March 30, 2024

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE AWD: The Brand’s All-New Midsize Performance Oriented All-Electric Crossover

The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE SUV is utilizing the brand's first all-electric charging station hub which is located on the grounds of the luxury brand's U.S. headquarter. 

Highlight: A gigantic hyperscreen, which houses the digital instrument cluster, audio system, 360-degree camera and navigation system, extends from A-pillar to A-pillar. In essence, the massive computer screen extends from the driver’s door to the front passenger right door.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $132,200 (Base Model: $79,050)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; vehicle stability control; traction control; adaptive high beam assist headlights; an active lane keep assist system; an electronic blindspot system; rain-sensing wipers; a pre-safe monitoring system and a tire pressure monitoring system

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

2024 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD: The Brand’s Flagship All-Electric Sedan


Highlight: The Electrified G80 is only available in select states.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $81,525 (Base Model): $75,500

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a blind spot view monitor; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a hill start assist control system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment Test Model: 19-inch wheels; power front seats; power driver’s seats with power cushion extension, power bolster and a massaging seat; heated and ventilated front seats;  heated power tilt/telescopic steering wheel;  power rear and manual sunshade; a three zone automatic climate control system; a heads up display system; power door closure; power hands free trunk; power outside mirrors with Genesis logo puddle lamps; Nappa leather seats; Matte wood trim; microfiber suede headliner; a wireless device charging system; a remote parking steering assist system;  and a vehicle to load charging system

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

2024 Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD: The Brand's Three-Row Crossover

Highlight: The vehicle can be outfitted with a co-pilot assist steering system.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $69,445 (Base Model Pure): $50,845

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7, depending on trim

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection; predictive forward collision warning system; rear automatic braking; rear view camera; an electronic blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system with a haptic steering wheel; a hillstart assist system with a brake hold feature; a tire pressure monitor system; and a spare tire