If we told you there was a compact, hybrid pick-up you could buy for under $30K, would you be surprised? We were, too, when we got into the Ford Maverick Hybrid. Not surprised that Ford could build such a vehicle, but yes, surprised that a vehicle so frugal and useful… Continue reading
Through all the North American public’s move away from cars to SUVs and crossovers, there are still lots of sedans being made for sale here, primarily by the Asian manufacturers. The compact sedan, in particular, continues to ring up strong sales here. The interesting part is that the compact car… Continue reading
Honda’s most popular model – the Civic – gets a complete revamp for model year 2022 that promises a more mature and refined look and feel. The fundamentals still remain, giving the buyer a choice of either a 2.0 liter, or a peppier 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine carried over… Continue reading
The 2021 Nissan Kicks is a continuation of Nissan’s offerings on affordable and practical SUVs. Its sleek, stylish and small cross-over form factor with plenty of fun and bold color configurations make the Kicks ideal for the younger or family starter crowd with a starting base price tag of just… Continue reading
Hyundai is renowned for its value-packed offerings in both looks and feel. And although the 2021 Hyundai Tuscon isn’t the flashiest of the bunch, it’s got all the practicality and features one might expect of a compact cross-over SUV. A 2.0 liter 164 horsepower engine comes standard while an upgradeable… Continue reading
Comparing from our recent test drive with the 2021 Mazda 3, the 2021 Mazda CX-3 offers subtle differences that places it between the Mazda 3 and the CX-30. The CX-3 sits slightly higher, making it more suitable for SUV practicalities, and the interior cabin gets upscaled treatments similar to the… Continue reading
Comparable to the beloved Mazda 3 Sport 5-door hatchback, the CX-30 essentially shares all the same ingredients, but with a more SUV-like form factor. That is, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 is about 5” taller than the 2021 Mazda 3 Sport with an extra 2.5” of ground clearance. Both front-wheel and… Continue reading
Aesthetics remains one of Hyundai’s highest competencies, and even sitting in the lower end of the lineup, the all-new redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra shows daring looks that may otherwise fool you into thinking it is from the luxury class. Good looks make its way into the cabin space as well… Continue reading
Buick is the luxury subsidiary of GM with the 2020 Encore GX 5-door compact cross-over SUV setting out to compete against the BMW X1 or Lexus NX. Despite the luxury name and the finer finishing, the 2020 Buick Encore GX costs substantially less at only $26,098 for the starter Encore GX… Continue reading
The cross-over SUV segment continues to be crowded with stiff competition, and the only way left to compete is by driving down costs. That’s exactly the market position the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has taken with minimal compromise while retaining an ultra affordable base price tag of $23,798 for the LS… Continue reading
Based on the well appraised Mazda 3 platform, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 variant sports a larger 2.5L SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder engine producing a respectable 186 horsepower – that’s 36 horsepower more to be exact. The subcompact cross-over only comes conveniently as a 5-door hatchback offering respectable cargo space with room for… Continue reading
The 2020 Nissan Qashqai is a prime example of why big redesigns are not always the answer. While the Qashqai has received minor updates to keep it up to date over the years, it still adheres to the same basic principles and the same formula as the original. There’s a… Continue reading
New for 2020 the Kicks offers Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility package as standard on all models. This suite of safety features includes intelligent emergency braking, blindspot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and lane departure warning. TRENDY EXTERIOR The 2020 Nissan Kicks is trendy, funky, gnarly and all the other hipstery words that… Continue reading