Posts Tagged ‘SUV’
Inside the 2021 Chevy Traverse: This Bowtie Signals Sophistication
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse belongs to a large family of two- and three-row SUVs bearing the plus-sign badge. Slightly smaller than the Tahoe and Suburban brutes, the Traverse calls the Trailblazer, Equinox, and Blazer close siblings. Whereas other nameplates focus on a variety of niches, the Traverse most directly targets families looking for a dependable…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Audi E-Tron: An Electric SUV With Style and Power
The 2021 Audi E-Tron is a fully electric luxury crossover vehicle. It offers an all-wheel-drive powertrain that can travel nearly 225 miles on a single battery charge. That impressive battery power is not the only aspect of the E-Tron that is winning praise. The vehicle’s quiet engine and roomy interior are also drawing plaudits from…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Lexus GX 460: An Aging Luxury Off-Roader
The crossovers have taken over the mid-size SUV market in recent years. It’s undeniable when you look at the sales figures. However, there is still a place for old school, body-on-frame SUVs — especially among people with active lifestyles. One such truck-based SUV is the 2021 Lexus GX 460. It’s almost mechanically identical to the…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Nissan Kicks: Colorful, Fun, and Affordable
With the demise of the Juke SUV and Versa hatchback, a gap opened up in the Nissan lineup. The 2021 Nissan Kicks fills that void with plenty of attitude and style. It’s not just the vivid colors that appeal to a younger audience. It’s also the low price-point, value, and appreciable fuel economy that set…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Buick Encore: Bite-Size Luxury with a Twist
Take the badge off the 2021 Buick Encore and you might think this pint-sized four-door belonged to a foreign car manufacturer. You know, the ones who pair small-displacement engines with enough characterized body lines to impress Fisher Price executives? Don’t be fooled by the traditional Buick insignia, however. There’s nothing stodgy about the newest Encore.…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: All Kinds of Style and Speed
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio manifests the sophisticated grace found in the brand’s sedans. From the inverted triangular grille to the hourglass C-pillar and aggressive rear diffuser, there’s no mistaking the intent of this luxury SUV. Catch one note of those 505 horses and you’ll see what we mean. Though Alfa Romeo’s lineup might be small,…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Buick Envision: Distant Mirage or Clear Reality?
The Buick Envision turns five years old in 2021. The newest model finally brings the platform into modernity. Ditching the boxy frame for a more dynamic styling, the 2021 Envision refines the features found on past models to appeal to a wider audience. Whether this draws a younger crowd or not remains to be seen.…
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