2020 Lexus RX first drive review
The Lexus RX crossover enters the 2020 model year with significant tech upgrades that make it more user-friendly to live with on a daily basis. It gains a touchscreen-based infotainment system, and smartphone connectivity. It remains as comfortable as ever, and it continues to illustrate what Lexus stands for.
2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe prototype first drive review
BMW is expanding its lineup with a model called 2 Series Gran Coupe. It's a fastback positioned below the 3 Series as the automaker's entry-level model, and it's aimed at young motorists who want a blend of style, practicality, and tech. Digital Trends drove a pre-production prototype ahead of the Gran Coupe's debut.
2020 Alpina B7 first drive review
Alpina began making hot-rodded BMWs years before anyone heard of an M5. Digital Trends traveled to scenic Bavaria to put the B7, its flagship model, through its paces on a variety of roads. The B7 is based on the 7 Series, and it was updated for the 2020 model year, but it's not merely a big Bimmer with a body it.
2019 BMW M4 CS review
Splitting the difference between the standard M4 and the hardcore track setup of the limited-production M4 GTS, the CS brings with it a sharper look to match its sharper performance, but there are some caveats involved.
2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD review
The 2019 Hyundai Kona tries to woo buyers with outlandish styling, but its true appeal is under the skin. A well-designed interior and entertaining driving dynamics add some substance to the Kona’s style. The Hyundai Kona competes against a legion of small crossovers, including the Ford EcoSport and Honda HR-V.
2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid first drive review
The 2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid is the storied British automaker’s first production electrified vehicle. Can this massive SUV balance efficiency with traditional Bentley luxury and performance?
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe first drive review
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 sits below the flagship W12 model in Bentley’s lineup, but that doesn’t matter from behind the wheel. The V8 version adds an extra layer of sensation, and still offers more performance than the average driver will ever need. It’s the best kind of downsizing.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS first drive review
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS replaces the aging second-generation GLS as Mercedes’ premium three-row SUV. Mercedes claims the all-new GLS is “the S-Class of SUVs.” We put that boast to the test. It’s fair to say the GLS offers a competent interpretation of S-Class luxury, but what surprised us is what happened when the road ended.
2020 Ford Explorer first drive review
The 2020 Ford Explorer emerges from a redesign on a new rear-wheel drive platform, boasting hybrid and sporty ST models for the first time. The Explorer’s redesigned interior boasts bigger screens, and a new digital instrument cluster. But will that be enough to beat other midsize three-row family SUVs?
2019 Ford Fusion Energi review
The 2019 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid can’t catch a break. Ford is planning to discontinue production next year, but looming tariffs could spell doom for an otherwise comfortable and very economically sensible sedan.
2019 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate AWD Review
The refreshed 2019 Hyundai Tucson comes with a new look, more standard safety features, and a larger infotainment screen that’s all wrapped in a semi-luxurious package. Add in the plush ride and you’ve got a winner.
2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe first drive review
For the 2020 model year, Porsche is expanding the third-generation Cayenne lineup with a more stylish Coupe-badged model. It's lower than a regular Cayenne, a little bit wider, and it wears a more muscular design. Porsche offers the Cayenne Coupe in three distinct flavors that range from swift to heroically quick.
2019 Audi E-Tron U.S. spec first drive review
We've been chasing the electric Audi E-Tron around the world for nearly a year; what a trip it's been. We finally got to spend time behind the wheel of the regular-production model in the bustling cities and arid desert of the United Arab Emirates to see how it compares with Jaguar and Tesla's competitors.
2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC first drive review
The EQC is Mercedes-Benz's answer to the Tesla threat, bringing performance, tech features, and luxury to the growing electric SUV segment. How does it measure up against rivals made by Jaguar and Audi? We headed to Norway, the world's EV capital, to find out what it's like to live with in real-world conditions.
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 first drive review
Four years after its initial debut, the standard GT350 finally gets the suspension and tire package it always should have had. While evolutionary rather than revolutionary, Ford’s update takes the Shelby’s track prowess and fun factor to a new level.
2019 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Review
Slammed, uncorked, and supercharged, Roush’s top-spec package takes the Mustang GT to new heights. But with a blown factory-built supercharged Shelby on the way, is this Stage 3 package compelling enough to lure buyers away from the GT500? We’ll give our opinion as we dive deep into this question.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon first drive review
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is the German automaker’s new flagship sedan. It clothes familiar mechanical components and tech features in distinctive exterior styling unlike anything we’ve seen from VW recently. The Arteon is the latest in a long line of MQB-based Volkswagen models, and the most upscale to date.
2019 Honda HR-V Touring review
The 2019 Honda HR-V is part of a growing crop of subcompact crossovers. But while some competitors settle for cramped interiors and front-wheel drive, Honda made sure the HR-V was a true utility vehicle. For 2019, the HR-V adds Touring and Sport trim levels, as well as an updated infotainment system.
2019 BMW M2 Competition review
Though built for considerably less consumption than any of BMW's X-badged crossovers, the littlest M-tuned model is arguably the brand’s best. Compact, rear-wheel drive, straight-six-powered, and available with a six-speed manual transmission, the M2 Competition is physical evidence of Bavarian grit.
2019 Porsche Cayenne review
Porsche’s unenviable position is this: it must sufficiently advance the Cayenne’s luxury and technology features to stave off refreshed competitors like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE while retaining the brilliant driving essence that built its brand. A week in the 2019 Cayenne ($66,750) tells all.
2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD Review
With dashing good looks and an athletic chassis, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is one of the better looking and handling crossovers. Mazda’s baby crossover struggles as a daily driver, lacking the interior space, usability, and comfortable ride of its competitors. It's for shoppers seeking driving enjoyment, not practicality.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid review
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid stands out as the Japanese automaker's first production plug-in hybrid model. It borrows its powertrain technology from Toyota, but it manages to still feel like a true Subaru. Is this Subaru-Toyota team effort a good plug-in hybrid? Hop along for the ride as we find out.
2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 coupe first drive review
The 2019 E53 is part of new line of mild-hybrid models from Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division. It’s less aggressive than most other AMG models, but also more approachable. But can good road manners and better gas mileage live in harmony with the sporty character expected from a true Mercedes-AMG car?
2019 Nissan Kicks review
The 2019 Nissan Kicks is a subcompact crossover, but without the AWD pretensions of many small SUVs. Simply put, this is a next-generation hatchback that’s fun, useful, and affordable. There’s a lot to like here, and plenty of good reasons why the Kicks should be at the top of your test-drive list.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI first drive
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI returns for the 2019 model year with a more aggressive design and hot hatch-like power under the hood. It undercuts the GTI by thousands of dollars, but is it as fun? We put it through its paces on the Tail of the Dragon, an 11-mile stretch of winding tarmac in North Carolina.
2019 Subaru Forester Touring review
The 2019 Subaru Forester is the latest version of one of the most popular compact crossovers, boasting new technology, and riding on the same modular Subaru Global Platform as the Impreza, Crosstrek, and Ascent. But how does the Forester fare against hot-selling rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4?
2020 Jeep Gladiator first drive review
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has generated lots of hype, but is a pickup truck based on the Wrangler a good idea? When designing the Gladiator, Jeep set out to make a vehicle that was more than just a Wrangler with an added pickup bed. It wanted to make a proper midsize truck. Ride with us as we put it through its paces.
2020 Kia Telluride first drive review
We travel to western Colorado to drive the all-new 2020 Kia Telluride SUV. This boxy, practical midsize SUV aims to bring truck-like conveniences to a field of wagon-like crossovers. Loaded with tech along with traditional capability, the Telluride provides the complete package for family-car buyers.
2019 Mazda3 AWD first drive review
Since its introduction in 2003, Mazda’s compact Mazda3 has been a mainstay of the brand’s driver-oriented strategy. Mazda now plans to move upmarket, and the all-new 2019 Mazda3 offers some clues about how that’s going to work. This model also receives available all-wheel drive for the first time in its history.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium review
With enough tech features to make villains jealous, the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta punches above its class as a forward-thinking sedan. Spacious, comfortable, and efficient, the Jetta is a refined offering. German refinement comes with a serious attitude, but it doesn't come with an eye-watering price tag.
2019 Ferrari Portofino Review
Succeeding the polarizing California T, the 2019 Ferrari Portofino is the Italian automaker’s entry-level model, and its only convertible grand tourer. To compete against the Aston Martin DB11 Volante and the Bentley Continental GT Convertible, the Portofino must excel as both a driver’s car and cruiser.
2019 BMW X7 first drive review
The 2019 BMW X7 is the German automaker’s long-overdue entry into the full-size luxury SUV segment. It's bigger than any BMW SUV to date. Packing three rows of seats and plenty of driver-assist tech, can the new X7 take on the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Land Rover Range Rover? And is this massive family hauler a true BMW?
2019 Nissan Rogue review
The 2019 Rogue is the latest iteration of Nissan’s consistently successful compact crossover SUV. This model routinely outpaces the giants from Honda and Toyota in sales, and there are a few good reasons for that, including a good-looking exterior, reasonably nice interior, and good performance at a value price.
2019 Toyota RAV4 review
The new 2019 Toyota RAV4 offers more tech, more luxury, and a higher price tag than prior generations. It’s also more capable off-road. Taken together, these changes signal an upmarket move for Toyota’s best-selling compact crossover SUV. Is the RAV4 following the 4Runner into near-premium territory?