The Ford Explorer is a full-size crossover SUV that competes with other vehicles like the Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Honda Pilot. The current 5th generation Explorer made its debut in July of 2010 for the 2011 model year, and it received a mild refresh in 2016. Read more…
No, it’s not the new 2018 Camry, but I think the 2017 model makes a good case for itself on the used car market. The Camry is always referred to as the dull, boring option in the midsize sedan segment, however with the 2015 model year refresh, Toyota rebranded the Read more…
The Equinox is one of the newer compact SUVs on the market. It’s built on the same platform as the Chevy Cruze, Buick Envision, and GMC Terrain. The base engine in the Equinox is a 1.5 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder, which is what powered the Equinox that I drove. You Read more…
The Legacy has always struck me more of a “niche” vehicle in this segment, the car that most people outside of the Subaru community don’t really think about when shopping for a midsize sedan. I was always genuinely curious about how the Legacy drove compared to some of the more Read more…
The first thing you notice about the Grand Cherokee when you get it out on the road is the general safe, solid aura it delivers. The seating position almost reminds me of a Toyota 4Runner. High ride height, narrow windshield that feels nice and close to the driver, and a Read more…
The CR-V is a major heavy hitter in the compact SUV class. It’s Honda’s best seller, and there’s a high chance you’ll see at least a few of them on the road within minutes of leaving your driveway. The most recent generation, built on the same platform as the 10th Read more…
The Jeep Cherokee is a comfortable, spacious, practical crossover that comes with an endless list of features, particularly in the Limited and above trims. It achieves a respectable 21/30 mpg rating coming from a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine making 184 horsepower and 171 lb. ft. of torque. The Cherokee Read more…
It might be hard to believe, but this generation Impala has been on the market for 5 years now. The 10th generation was introduced in April 2012 at the New York Auto Show before hitting dealership lots nearly a year later in March 2013. Despite this design being technically 6 Read more…
The 8th generation Maxima received criticism following its 2016 debut for being marketed as a “four door sports car” yet at the same time only being available in front-wheel drive and with a CVT as the only transmission option. It is built on the D platform by Nissan, same as Read more…
Initially when you first step into the Passat, you’re greeted with a nice, airy cabin. It’s not the flashiest looking interior, but it’s functional and the materials seem to have that European sturdiness to them. The doors shut with a satisfying clunk, the interior doesn’t squeak or rattle, and even Read more…