Posts from ‘Crossovers/SUVs’
With Six Best Buy Models, Toyota Is Most Awarded Brand
Honda Brand Claims Five Best Buys
2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited
Chicago radio legends Steve and Johnnie take the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited for a video test drive. What did they think of their test vehicle? Watch and find out.
2020 Lexus GX 460 Premium in Atomic Silver
2020 Lexus GX 460 Premium
Class: Premium Midsize SUV
Miles driven: 333
Fuel used: 19.6 gallons
5 Best Looking SUVs
1991 Chevrolet Blazer
Ever-toughening vehicle-safety expectations mean that late-model vehicles tend to be more homogeneous from a styling standpoint than vintage cars and trucks–even those from just a few decades ago. Still, automakers can shock us. The new-for-2020 Kia Telluride, for example, stands out as both attractive and distinct looking.
2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD in Machine Gray Metallic (a $300 option)
2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD
Class: Compact Crossover
Miles driven: 340
Fuel used: 15.0 gallons
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT AWD in Midnight Blue Metallic
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT AWD
Class: Subcompact Crossover
Miles driven: 440
Fuel used: 13.6 gallons
Forgotten Concept: Ford SYNus
Ford SYNus Concept
This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below.
First Spin: 2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Cadillac Escalade Platinum in Crystal White Tricoat
Cadillac’s trademark “Standard of the World” tagline was first employed by the luxury brand after winning the 1908 Dewar Trophy, an honor presented by Britain’s Royal Automobile Club to recognize carmakers for “furthering the interests and advancements of the industry.”
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
What Was The Monteverdi Safari?
Monteverdi Safari
Twenty years ago, it would have seemed inconceivable that Europe’s most storied luxury and performance automakers would have gotten into the SUV business. Yet, here we are–Alfa Romeo (Stelvio), Aston Martin (DBX), Bentley (Bentayga), Lamborghini (Urus), Maserati (Levante), Rolls-Royce (Cullinan) are all now in the truck game. Most shocking, perhaps, is that Ferrari will offer an SUV (Purosangue) for the 2022 model year. And of course, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche got into the SUV game (and profited big) years ago.
