The 2021 Toyota Venza looks like a luxury vehicle. It has sweeping lines and a dramatic profile, reminiscent of something more upscale, and an interior that’s equally chic. But peel away the sheet metal and you might be surprised to learn that the new Venza is really just a RAV4 …
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The 2020 Chevy Traverse High Country handles domestic errands as capably as a shared calendar and as comfortably as a rec room when the kids are in bed. Bigger than a Blazer but not quite as large as a Tahoe, the Traverse three-row crossover SUV makes its slow swan song …
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Verdict 8.2 / 10 Think about this: You can walk into more than a half-dozen luxury dealerships right now and drive away in a 600-plus horsepower crossover. Ten years ago, that was unthinkable. But with the surge in crossover sales – specifically those on the higher end – buyers in …
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Verdict 7.3 / 10 There’s no performance crossover that tugs at our heartstrings quite like the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. It’s just so charming. A sleek design and aggressive Quadrifoglio cues make the Stelvio an absolute stunner, and while other performance crossovers drive well enough, the Alfa feels exceptional on …
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Most new automobiles on the market today are at least decent. Compared to some of the truly hateful cars of yesteryear, the four-wheeled chariots of 2020 are generally comfortable enough, reliable enough, and capable enough to ferry you around safely. There are shades of gray, but generally, all new cars …
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Since its introduction for the 2006 model year, the Mini John Cooper Works GP has been the crème de la crème of the Anglo-Teutonic brand’s line. Offering the most power, the sharpest suspension, stoutest brakes, and stickiest tires in a stiffened two-seat body, the limited-edition GP is as hardcore as …
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The question: Could the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Reserve transport five middle-age dads for a long weekend away at Lake Tomfoolery?The luxury three-row SUV could, but only if we left our coolers behind. But lake life goes with coolers like Lincoln land yachts go with 30-way power massaging front seats. Instead, …
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I would recommend the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer to a friend. That’s a big deal, considering there isn’t a world where I’d suggest the Chevy Trax. If they said to me, “Hey Brandon, should I buy a Trax or try to get to work on the back of this feral donkey?” …
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Verdict 6.1 / 10 Numerical rating systems like the one Motor1.com uses are very helpful for judging a segment of vehicles on similar qualities. But on occasion, the scores our calculation spits out don’t always reflect the author’s personal feelings on a product. Some cars score very well, and yet …
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