First Drive Reviews
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The F-150 Lightning outdoes its gasoline counterpart in many respects—and charts new territory as a power broker.
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Test drive review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e steers for China, and a US niche
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e will compete with the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Genesis GV60, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
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Test drive review: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid makes the most sense
The first Sportage hybrid proves to be the best Sportage, and is a better value than compact crossover rivals.
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Preview drive: 2023 Vinfast VF 8 has a long way to go, and a short time to get there
Vinfast has set an ultra-aggressive timeline for its 2023 VF 8 electric SUV, and a quick drive in a prototype underscores there’s a lot of work that needs to be done in a short period of time.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plugs into the luxury side of the brand with a lot of capability
The Grand Cherokee 4xe has nearly the same specs as the Wrangler 4xe—although it’s not perfect for towing or off-roading.
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First drive review: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV is set as the sideshow but upstages hybrid headliners
The first Toyota EV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV plays well to Toyota strengths, with top efficiency and a thoughtful feature set.
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It’s the electric truck for truck buyers, not the truck for EV buyers. Throw away the petty politics. Well played, GM.
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Preview drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover reboots brand's EVs from the inside out
The Ariya begins a new era for Nissan EVs—concurrently a technology restart and the debut vessel for space-maximizing futurist design and a fresh interface.
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First drive review: Volkswagen ID.4 AWD shows the way toward EV fun for millions
The dual-motor AWD version of VW’s electric crossover measures up in value versus mass-market gasoline models.
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First drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brand
Kia’s latest electric car straddles the line between hatchback and crossover, and points the brand forward.
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 plugs into new wave, not the mainstream
Hyundai's first dedicated electric vehicle is darn near perfect, but it doesn't sound eager to cast them out far and wide to customers.
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First drive review: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid delivers more range and power
More battery for the XC60 Recharge T8 gives it an estimated 32 electric miles, quicker acceleration, and the only one-pedal driving mode in a PHEV.
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The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is a rolling fashion statement; but at 225 estimated EPA miles, it delivers more range than its boxier sibling.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT upgrades performance without losing range
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT offers a significant boost in power and acceleration over the standard Mach-E, but does so without sacrificing any of the Mach-E's 270 miles of estimated range.
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First drive review: 2022 Lucid Air delivers a new leading edge for EVs
The 2022 Lucid Air is an EV tech and range leader, but it’s also graceful and fun.
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First drive review: 2022 Rivian R1T shines as the North Star of utility vehicles
While we didn’t test the R1T’s 314-mile range, its combination of on-road and off-road performance plus off-the-grid sensibilities is unprecedented.
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First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 dual-motor revisits the value equation
The dual-motor Polestar 2 still hustles from 0-60 mph in a brisk 4.45 seconds, but now it has up to 249 miles of EPA-rated range. And it costs less than last year’s model.
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First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 single motor beats Tesla on build quality, remixes priorities
The 2022 Polestar 2 offers 265 miles of range but doesn’t doesn’t quite measure up to the Tesla Model 3 in interior space or fast-charging.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid finds a new middle ground for efficient family SUVsJoel Feder
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is rated at 32 mpg combined and is a pleasant-driving alternative sized between the Toyota RAV4 and Highlander Hybrids.
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First drive review: 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT opt for touring comfort over Taycan sharpness
The 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT zig where the Porsche Taycan zags, offering more of a grand touring experience rather than a sporty one.
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First drive review: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS fuses electric-car wizardry with S-Class serenity
Acceleration and charging pull up short, but Mercedes’ EQS oozes with sophisticated interfaces and finishes.
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First drive review: 2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid hits the right numbers but shuns its sport-sedan heritage
The 2021 BMW 330e appears to connect BMW sport-sedan heritage to an electric future, although it doesn't quite feel that way from the driver's seat.
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid superiority extends beyond gas mileage
The 38-mpg Tucson Hybrid is Hyundai's first hybrid SUV, facing off with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, and Ford Escape Hybrid.
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First drive review: 2021 Karma GS-6 goes over the top on style and fun, comes up short on range
The 2021 Karma GS-6 is well-built and fun to drive, but the range limitations of series-hybrids and a small-ish battery pack end the fun prematurely.
Brian Wong