First Drive Reviews
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The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe retains all its capability in a more efficient package, but we wish it had more juice.
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Review: 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring keeps getting better
We spent a week with the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring to check in with its updated interface, and it makes the whole car more appealing.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron feels friskier, goes farther
With a larger battery pack and improved efficiency, the 2024 Q8 E-Tron SUV and Sportback will charge faster and likely hit an EPA 300-mile rating in some versions.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2023 Toyota Prius rethinks high-mpg hybrid for stunning style
A wedgelike profile, peppier powertrain, and reconfigured cabin make the Prius more appealing, without losing any of its high-mileage bragging rights.
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Review: 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is brand’s best gas-driven SUV
Honda gives the CR-V Hybrid’s electric side a boost but still doesn’t let the gas engine play second fiddle.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2023 VW ID.4 Standard cuts price, range—not expectations
The ID.4 Standard delivers a better driving experience than other sub-$40,000 EVs, with an EPA range rating of 209 miles.
Robert Duffer -
The entire affordable lineup gets an efficiency and range boost—now up to 53 mpg, 33 plug-in electric miles, or an estimated 253 miles for the EV.
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Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 challenges Model 3 in range, revives sedans for the aero age
A low-drag body and high-speed charging vault Hyundai’s new electric Ioniq 6 into the electric-car lead.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric class
The EQS SUV is a promising reboot of a luxurious, off-road-capable SUV for the electric age.
Robert Duffer -
Review: 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid falls short of prime mover
The RX 450h+ will cost more and weigh more than hybrid versions of the popular Lexus crossover—without remarkable performance or electric range.
John Voelcker -
Review: 2024 VW ID.Buzz EV counters crossover culture with iconoclastic pizzazz
The 2024 VW ID.Buzz is on the way, and it’s a modern-day electric Microbus in more than design inspiration.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2023 BMW iX is charmingly offbeat, delivers on range ratings
All the other electric SUVs might seem a little bland after driving the BMW iX, which can feel equal parts charming and off-putting. Just make sure you’re at peace with the styling.
Bengt Halvorson -
The GLB is different from the rest of its EV crossover alternatives—and that’s a good thing.
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Review: Mercedes Vision EQXX concept escapes the EV weight spiral
The EQXX shows that efficiency is an all-hands approach, and that making compromises is a slippery slope.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq augurs in a new wave of electric luxury
We test drive Cadillac’s flagship SUV EV to see if the Blackwing brand can pivot to battery power without a misstep.
Martin Padgett -
Review: 2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid plays to gas prices, not the future of luxury
This plug-in hybrid Lincoln outperformed its EPA numbers of 33 mpg and 28 electric miles, but the experience isn’t so electric.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid lacks Lightning allure
The plug-in hybrid crossover might not add up for four-season commuters—but it also lacks the design- and tech-savvy of Ford's other recent plug-in models.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV is trimmed down and boosted up the luxury ladder from Ioniq 5
The 2023 Genesis GV60 offers up a luxurious, tech-savvy EV experience, but a big price tag and wobbly suspension give us pause.
Brian Wong -
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.
Joel Feder -
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.
Robert Duffer -
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.
Brian Wong -
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.
Joel Feder -
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.
Bengt Halvorson