First Drives

First Drives2023 Dodge Hornet : New Blood, But at What Price?3.5/5
The Dodge lineup basically consists of three models: the Charger sedan, the Challenger coupe and the Durango SUV. That's a bit thin, admittedly. What's worse, at the end of 2023, two iconic models will be retired (the Charger and Challenger), while we'll be saying goodbye to the V8 Hellcat engine …
First Drives2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 : Skillfully Executed4.0/5
The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …
First Drives2023 BMW XM: A New Kind of M4.0/5
Scottsdale, Arizona— Previewed by the XM Concept that we saw at Art Basel in Miami back in November of 2021, the all-new 2023 BMW XM crossover is just the second ever product to be exclusive to the German automaker’s M performance brand. With pricing that starts at $220,000 and limited …
First Drives2023 Lexus RZ450e: Making Up for Lost Time3.5/5
The all-new 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is the Japanese luxury brand’s first fully electric vehicle in North America and it’s based on the same e-TNGA platform ( electric–Toyota New Global Architecture ) as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra . These three vehicles are admittedly late to the EV party …
First Drives2023 Subaru Solterra: Tread Lightly3.0/5
As you probably know by now, the 2023 Subaru Solterra and the Toyota BZ4X share the same platform and were co-developed by the Japanese duo to introduce a first global electric car for both manufacturers. And if you’ve been remotely interested in either one, you know that the waiting lists …
First Drives2023 Jeep Compass: So Many Better Options Out There3.0/5
The Jeep Compass may not be one of the brand’s best-selling vehicles, but following a mid-cycle update last year, it gets a new powertrain for 2023 and deserves more consideration. We headed to California to put the 2023 Jeep Compass to the test on and off the road. Below are …
First Drives2023 Chevrolet Colorado: One Body, One Engine, Many Goals3.5/5
Midsize pickups are no longer just work trucks. A lot of people shopping for these vehicles nowadays own trailers, boats, snowmobiles or personal watercraft, and they also like to spend time off the road. Manufacturers including General Motors have responded by introducing more versatile and more capable machines. The 2023 …
First Drives2023 Audi Q8 e-tron: Increased Performance and Longer Range4.5/5
Audi introduced the e-tron quattro back in 2018. It later added a coupe-like Sportback body style and a three-motor S variant. As a result, the e-tron quattro has become the best-selling electric crossover in Europe, while global sales now exceed 150,000 units. For the 2023 model year, a mid-cycle refresh …
First Drives2023 Toyota Prius : The Hybrid Queen Gets Revamped4.0/5
Twenty-five years after the first Prius went into production, Toyota unveiled the fifth-generation model, at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. And The Car Guide recently travelled to California to test-drive it. A Whole New Look What's most obvious when you look at the 2023 Prius is its new silhouette.
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