Jil McIntosh
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2023 Lexus NX: From Plain To Plug-In
Completely redesigned for 2022, the Lexus NX luxury compact SUV moves into 2023 with relatively few changes. It provides considerable choice for buyers with base and turbocharged engines, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. But while it’s comfortable and quiet,... -
2023 Toyota RAV4: A Bestseller For A Reason
The RAV4 isn’t just the best-selling vehicle across Toyota’s entire lineup, but has been the top-selling SUV overall in the U.S. for several years. That’s no doubt due to its performance, comfort, competitive pricing, numerous trims and features—and that it... -
2023 Toyota Venza: Near-Lexus Luxury At A Lower Price
The Toyota Venza was originally a low-sling crossover based on the Camry sedan, but it seemed to come too early to ride the tide of crossover popularity and Toyota shelved it in 2015. In 2021, they brought the idea back,... -
2023 Subaru Ascent: All-Wheel Drive With Room For Everyone
The 2023 Subaru Ascent, the largest vehicle in the automaker’s lineup, is aimed at customers who need the capacity of three rows of seats. At 196.8 inches in overall length, it’s considered a midsize. Unlike many competitors, there’s no choice... -
2023 GMC Yukon: Luxury On A Large Scale
It’s hard to beat the GMC Yukon for hauling a house load of passengers or cargo. It’s a mechanical twin to the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban but more upscale, with styling and features that position it midway between the Chevy... -
2023 Toyota 4Runner: An Old Design That Can Still Get It Done
The Toyota 4Runner celebrates its fortieth birthday in 2023. At 190.2 inches in length, it’s in the midsize segment; but unlike many unibody competitors, it has body-on-frame construction. It hasn’t been substantially updated in 14 years and it shows, but... -
2023 Toyota Camry: A Satisfying Midsize Sedan
While midsize sedans have been losing ground to crossovers, the Toyota Camry is still extremely popular, and indeed it was the best-selling vehicle in its segment in 2022. According to data from Motor Intelligence, more than 295,000 buyers saddled up... -
2023 Subaru Outback: Rugged And Refined
A traditional SUV may be the family vehicle of choice for many people these days, but the Subaru Outback should be under consideration as well. The automaker calls the Outback a Crossover, but it's actually something a little more. A... -
2023 Kia Soul: Thinking Inside The Box
The Kia Soul started out as a funky, youth-targeted and cheap runabout when it debuted for 2010—its trim names included Soul+ and Soul!—but has matured in its third generation into a viable contender in the compact crossover segment for those... -
2023 Toyota Sienna: A Family-Focused Hybrid Hauler
Redesigned for 2020 as a gas-electric hybrid-only offering, the Toyota Sienna is essentially unchanged for 2023. The exception is the new 25th Anniversary Special Edition trim, which is limited to 2,525 units for the U.S. market. Based on the mid-level... -
2023 Mazda CX-50: The CX-5’s More Rugged Sibling
An all-new compact SUV for 2023, the Mazda CX-50 is similarly-sized to the company’s best-selling CX-5 and shares its engines, but rides on a new platform also used for the CX-30 and redesigned Mazda3. The new 50’s target audience is... -
2022 GMC Terrain: Quietly Competent
The 2022 GMC Terrain may not stand out in its segment, but it remains a competent choice worthy of cross-shopping for its comfort and features. In addition to updated styling, it includes a new AT4 off-road trim similar to the... -
2022 Nissan Murano: A Comfortable Crossover With Style
Now in its third generation, the Nissan Murano remains an attractive choice for midsize crossover buyers. The five-seat SUV has style to spare, something missing in this sometimes bland segment. It's comfy, too, its seats offer class-leading comfort, blending support... -
2022 Chevrolet Colorado: Midsize But Mighty
Midsize trucks are never going to overtake full-size, but there’s still a strong market for these smaller haulers. The Chevrolet Colorado hasn’t been significantly updated since 2015, along with its GMC Canyon mechanical twin, but it’s still a valid contender.... -
2022 Toyota RAV4: Gas Or Hybrid, It Earns Its Best-Selling Status Honestly
The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling SUV on the market, and it earns that title honestly. It comes as a conventional gasoline vehicle or a gas-electric hybrid, as well as the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV), reviewed separately. Redesigned for... -
2022 Kia Forte: Tasty New Styling, Same Good Value Recipe
The Kia Forte got a complete redesign for 2019, and for 2022 gets refreshed front and rear styling, and some new features and trim packages. At a length of 182.7 inches, it competes against tough opposition in the compact sedan... -
2022 Chevrolet Blazer: Powerful Style And Dynamics, Short On Value
At 191.4 inches in length, the five-seat Blazer fits in between the smaller Equinox and larger, three-row Traverse in Chevrolet’s SUV lineup. For 2022, it loses its base 193-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and its two lowest L and 1LT trim... -
2022 Chevrolet Traverse: Room For Everyone
The Traverse is the smallest of Chevrolet’s three-row people-haulers, slotting under the Tahoe and Suburban. Significantly redesigned for 2018, the 2022 Traverse is mildly updated with refreshed styling, wireless connectivity and a wider range of standard or available driver-assist safety... -
2022 Nissan Sentra: Value-Priced But Looks Pricier
Following its restyling for 2020, the Nissan Sentra adds two new packages for 2022. At 182.7 inches long, it’s mid-pack with compact competitors including the redesigned 2022 Honda Civic, Kia Forte and Toyota Corolla, but while its price range is... -
2022 Toyota Highlander: Three Rows With Optional Hybrid Frugality
Three-row SUVs have overtaken minivans as family haulers, and the Toyota Highlander is the country’s best-selling midsize example, with more than 264,000 sold in 2021 according to data from Motor Intelligence. It was redesigned into its fourth generation for 2020... -
2022 Mazda MX-30: Paltry For A Plug-In
An all-new model for 2022, the Mazda MX-30 is the Japanese automaker’s first-ever electric vehicle (EV). It’s very handsomely styled as a crossover, and at 173.3 inches in length, it’s similar in size to other EVs offerings as the Nissan... -
2022 Ram 2500: A Heavy-Hitter Among Heavy Haulers
For those who need to haul larger loads, such as fifth-wheel campers or multi-horse trailers, a heavy-duty pickup is a must-have. Like its 1500 and 3500 siblings, the Ram 2500 was an all-new model in 2019 and moves into 2022... -
2022 Genesis GV80: Luscious Luxury, Friendly Price
Genesis may not yet have the cachet of its long-established competitors, but consumers now consider it a stand-alone luxury brand, rather than just a “higher-end Hyundai.” While all of Genesis’ products are world class, the GV80 was the brand’s first... -
2022 Ram 1500: A Handsome Hauler
Americans love trucks, and automakers are responding by outfitting their models with the latest in features, technology and safety. Ram introduced its current-generation 1500 in 2019 and has mildly updated its compelling package every year since. For 2022 there’s an... -
2022 Ford Escape PHEV First Drive: Electric Propulsion Without Range Anxiety
Long-delayed by pandemic-related supply chain issues, The Ford Escape PHEV is here at last and ready to offer drivers up to 38 miles of all-electric range. Jil McIntosh Most automakers are focusing their efforts on electric vehicles (EVs), but not...
2023 Toyota 4Runner: An Old Design That Can Still Get It Done
2023 Toyota Camry: A Satisfying Midsize Sedan
2023 Subaru Outback: Rugged And Refined
2022 Kia Forte: Tasty New Styling, Same Good Value Recipe
2022 Chevrolet Blazer: Powerful Style And Dynamics, Short On Value
2022 Chevrolet Traverse: Room For Everyone
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