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
For 2021, the all-new Nissan Rogue levels the playing field in the mid-size cross-over segment with a complete re-design from ground up that promises refined styling, updated tech, and improved performance and handling. The most notable difference is the conventional, boxier style cross-over exterior, and while more old-fashioned, the 2021… Continue reading
Despite its entry level status, the Mercedes GLA 250’s got every bit of luxury nuance to rightfully classify it as German made. Better yet, it has been completely revamped for 2021 with sleeker looks and a more refined turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. By default, it comes standard with the 4-Matic all-wheel-drive… Continue reading
The sheer scope of the Mercedes-Benz line-up of vehicles can’t be overstated. There are dozens of models available in all sizes and price ranges, and in Vancouver alone, the company has two of the largest showrooms of any manufacturer in the province. The model range can be a bit bewildering,… 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
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 makes for a proper family-oriented box-form SUV that comfortably seats five with the option for an additional two kid-sized passengers if you opt for the third-row seating option. A 2.0L 4-cylinder engine front-wheel drive configuration will come standard and $2,800 upgrades the GLB with a… Continue reading
The GLC series is Mercedes’ answer to the hot and heavy luxury SUV market. But that doesn’t make it German unless it’s got a bit of “umph” to it. That’s where the 3.0L bi-turbo V6 AMG GLC43 earns its proper badge. An even meaner AMG GLC63 variant is offered with a 4.0L V8 bi-turbo… Continue reading
The Ford Explorer has long been the American epiphany of 7-seater sports-utility vehicles even dating back to well before cross-overs were even a hit. That said, the Explorer doesn’t exactly fit into the cross-over category, but there’s still plenty of demand for its old-school box-like classical SUV form factor that comes with plenty of… 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 subtly bold exterior of the 2020 Mercedes GLS 450 encases an opulent three row interior packed full of luxury, comfort and technology. This full sized SUV sees a mild refresh of the exterior but a major overhaul of the interior for the 2020 model year. The 2020 GLS is… 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