Sunday, May 17, 2026

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 HTRAC AWD XRT: The Brand’s Off-Road Electric Hatchback-Like Crossover

Highlight: This is Hyundai’s answer to creating an off-road electric vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $48,615

Seating Capacity: 5 (depending upon seating configuration)

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; hillstart assist control; blindspot collision avoid assist parking distance warning features; rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; high beam assist; lane keep assist; a 360-degree surround view monitor

Friday, April 10, 2026

2026 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo: The Korean Brand Adds A Hatchback


Highlight: The K4 is also available as a sedan.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $32,870 (Base EX Trim MSRP): $26,235

Seating Capacity: 5 passenger seating 

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; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy: The Brand’s Three-Row Electric Crossover

 


Highlight: The Ioniq9 is a sibling to Kia’s EV9.


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $79,450 (Base SE MSRP): $60,555

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7 (depending upon seating configuration)

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; hillstart assist control; blindspot collision avoid assist; rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; high beam assist; lane keep assist; a 360-degree surround view monitor

Standard Equipment Calligraphy Design (on test vehicle): 21-inch wheels; AWD; leather-like seating surfaces; matte exterior paint; a heads up display system; remote start parking assist; second row captain chairs; a panoramic chairs; power folding third-row seats; 12-inch infotainment screen; a navigation system; power folding outside mirrors; flush door handles; a panoramic power sunroof; leather-like seating; heated/ventilated front and second row seats; a heated leather steering wheel; a power operated steering wheel; a push-button starter system; front and second row power seats with a leg feature; wireless charging; navigation system; in-car hot spot; a radar activated cruise control system; and a remote smart parking system

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS AWD w/Hands-free Steering: The Brand’s Stylish Compact Crossover

Highlight: Although the styling is different, the Equinox is available as a gasoline and an all-electric vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $53,350 (Base LS MSRP): $36,795

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; automatic emergency braking; a forward collision alert system; front pedestrian/cyclist braking; an electronic blind spot system; a radar activated cruise control system; and a tire pressure sensor

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness: A Brawner Design for Off-Road Adventures

 

Highlight: The Outback Wilderness offers 9.5 inches of ground clearance with its raised suspension system.


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $48,885 (Base Sport MSRP): $36,445

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; AWD; 4WD independent with a raised suspension system; a rear camera; a blind spot warning system; a reverse automatic braking system; a roof rail with an 800-pound load; a fullsize spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Thursday, March 19, 2026

2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Top Selling Compact Crossover

 


Highlight: In order to reduce fingerprints, Kia has developed new accent trims for the instrument panel, center console and door panels.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $42,185 (Base Trim MSRP): $30,285

Seating Capacity: 5 passenger seating

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; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2026 Subaru Outback Limited XT: New Outdoorsy Exterior Design Also Wears An Appealing Interior

 

Highlight: The Outback offers a power locking fuel door.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $46,210 (Base Sport MSRP): $36,445

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; AWD; 4WD independent with a raised suspension system; a rear camera; a blind spot warning system; a reverse automatic braking system; a roof rail with an 800-pound load; a fullsize spare tire; driving mode with snow and dirt; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury: The Brand’s All-New Midsize Three-Row Electric Crossover w/Hands-Free Highway Driving

Highlight: The three-row electric luxury crossover pricing is on par with many of the gasoline models in its class.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $95,465 (Base Luxury MSRP): $79,390

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Equipment (Luxury): ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; electronic blind spot; stability control system; and a tire pressure sensor; an adaptive suspension system; active rear steering; night vision; augmented reality HUD (heads up display); second row captain chairs; and a one pedal driving system

Sunday, February 22, 2026

2026 Chevrolet Trax: A Budget Conscious Entry-Level Crossover

 

Highlight: The Chevy Trax shares a platform with the Buick Envista.


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $29,385 (Base LS MSRP): $23,475

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; stability control system; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; and a tire pressure sensor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus AWD: The Brand’s Compact Crossover

 

Highlight: A hybrid CX-50 is also available.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $44,620 (Base Mazda3): $31,395

Seating Capacity: 5

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Nightshade: A Sexy Hatchback Exuding Coolness

Highlight: The driving range for the plug-in model is 44 miles.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $41,304 (Base MSRP): $34,970

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; and a pre-collision system

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