Test Drives2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: Subaru's Best Compact Crossover Effort4.0/5
Subaru is one of the pioneering brands when it comes to building crossovers, having given the world the Outback in the 1990s, a vehicle that blurred the line between wagon and SUV and which found a ready-made audience that few automakers had previously thought to tap. Flash forward to 2013 …
Test Drives2012 Honda Pilot: The evolution of the automobile4.5/5
These days, things seem to be shrinking to the point that they are practically microscopic (you should see the incredibly small video camera that I got for Christmas and that I’ll never use to more than 20% of its potential). And in this miniature world, engines have fewer cylinders but …
Test Drives2013 Nissan Rogue S AWD: Practical Utility In A Plain Wrapper4.0/5
Compact crossover vehicles are intended to bridge the gap between sedans and larger SUVs for families that require additional cargo space and roomier interior than is typically available in mid-size sedan, without having to pay too much of a premium at the gas pump. The criteria used to judge a …
Test Drives2013 Range Rover Evoque: Let it snow!4.5/5
When you test drive an SUV in summer, the chances of being able to put the all-wheel drive to the test are relatively slim. We tried in vain to find a back road in poor condition or an abandoned field. Indeed, most people who buy this type of vehicle do …
Test Drives2013 Acura ILX: Worthy of the emblem3.5/5
For years now, Acura’s compact models haven’t had it very easy. From the EL to, more recently, the CSX, the manufacturer has received heavy criticism for offering a de facto luxury Civic, sticking the Acura logo on the hood and raising the price. But the same cannot be said for …