The 2019 Subaru Forester is completely new for this model year. Seeing a revamp from the ground up, the five-seat crossover gets more standard equipment, a better look, and a much better drive quality. Not changed is the well-vetted 2.5L four-cylinder engine that helps make the entire Subaru lineup top …
The 2019 Buick Envision brings a slight update for the well-done two-row crossover in the midsize segment. With a focus on comfort, the Envision has good everyday appeal. A restyled front end, interior ergonomics changes, and a new turbocharged engine are highlights for the 2019 model year. The 2019 Envision …
The 2019 GMC Terrain mixes a lot of goodness into a compact crossover pot. With good family ergonomics, a value-oriented premium package, and good daily drive metrics, the Terrain is a great option for small families. I gave the 2019 Terrain an “A” rating at CarNewsCafe and an “A-” at …
The 2018 Ford Expedition is all-new for the sport utility, taking this new SUV into serious family-friendly territory. The Expedition now blurs the line between what is a car-based crossover, with all of its interior space and excellent ride quality, and a true body-on-frame SUV, with its truck-like capability and …
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is an all-new three-row crossover aimed at the family market in the U.S. It offers more room, more seating, and a strong six-cylinder engine for getting people around and occasional towing. Slotting between the smaller Tiguan and the more expensive Touareg, the Atlas is a good …
The little Volkswagen Golf GTI (usually called the VW GTI) is what defines “hot hatch” for the market of compact hatchbacks. It’s both useful as an everyday car with tons of room and as a fun sports car when the right foot gets itchy. The Golf GTI is amazingly good …
The Rebel is the Ram 1500 pickup truck’s sort of “mini Powerwagon” offering from Ram Trucks. As the half-ton pickup’s off-road-centric model, the Rebel is the beefier-appearing option in the lineup. It’s also the most in-your-face about its capabilities, but it backs that bluster up with gusto. For 2019, the …
