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Aug

Quick Spin: 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE

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Written by The Daily Drive staff in AWD/4WD, Big & Tall Friendly, Crossovers/SUVs, Test Drive, Toyota

2021 Toyota Highlander XSE in Celestial Silver Metallic

2021 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD

Class: Midsize Crossover

Miles driven: 558

Fuel used: 26.4 gallons Read more...

Aug

First Spin: 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

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Written by Don Sikora II in AWD/4WD, Crossovers/SUVs, Jeep, Luxury Vehicles

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III

The 1963 Jeep Wagoneer arguably defined the modern SUV. Truly a trendsetter, the original Wagoneer introduced key SUV features that remain nearly universal today: a four-door wagon body style, the pairing of an automatic transmission with four-wheel-drive, and a car-like ride, to name a few. Three years later, the 1966 Super Wagoneer advanced the concept further as the first luxurious utility wagon. This basic idea was refined in the 1978 Wagoneer Limited, which itself evolved into the prestigious 1984-1991 Grand Wagoneer. A modern interpretation of Jeep’s iconic Grand Wagoneer has been anticipated for years, and its intended introduction was revealed by Jeep way back in 2014. Read more...

Aug

Cheap Wheels: 2001 GMC Sierra C3

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Written by Don Sikora II in AWD/4WD, Classic Cars, Collectible Automobile Magazine, GMC, Pickup Trucks, Sporty/Performance Cars

2001 GMC Sierra C3

Note: The following story was excerpted from the August 2020 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine.

Even if you’re only vaguely aware of GMC products in general and Sierra full-sized pickups in particular, you probably know the brand’s most stylish and luxurious examples have long worn the Denali nameplate. Denali made its debut as GMC’s top-of-the-line 1998 Yukon sport-utility vehicle. Before GMC got around to cataloging a Sierra Denali, however, there was the mostly forgotten (not by us, obviously) 2001 Sierra C3. Read more...

Aug

First Spin: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Written by Don Sikora II in AWD/4WD, Crossovers/SUVs, First Spin, Hyundai, Pickup Trucks

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited

Though clearly a small pickup truck, Hyundai calls its new-for-2022 Santa Cruz a “Sport adventure vehicle,” and to the company’s credit, it is unlike any other car or truck currently for sale in the U.S. Read more...

Aug