The verdict: The 2017 Toyota Highlander Limited has lots of features for the money, but even with significant updates for the 2017 model year, this three-row SUV falls short of its competition because it doesn't drive as nicely or have as much space. Versus the competition: In our recent...
The verdict: The 2018 Enclave is a comfortable, premium family SUV with a quiet cabin, smooth ride and up-to-date technology. Versus the competition: The redesigned Enclave is roomier, quieter and has more user-friendly technology than its rivals. For 2018, Buick completely...
The verdict: With an emphasis on utility, the Atlas is a comfortable SUV with lots of interior room and well-executed high-tech features. Versus the competition: For those who often carry people or cargo, the Atlas offers greater interior flexibility and space than the competition. ...
The verdict: The Camry Hybrid offers hybrid fuel economy without compromise, matching the gas model in comfort and cargo room while also offering an efficient, responsive powertrain. Versus the competition: A big boost in fuel economy for 2018 gives the Camry Hybrid a leg up on much of the...
The verdict: The Chevrolet Corvette is already a capable, beautiful and highly entertaining sports car, and the Z06 treatment makes it even more formidable. Versus the competition: The Corvette Z06 is easily a match for sports cars twice its cost. In the speed, looks and ability departments,...
The verdict: The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is an off-road beast with mid-size dimensions — a rarity among pickup trucks that’s ripe for a loyal following. Versus the competition: The ZR2 is better off-road than its chief competitor, Toyota’s Tacoma TRD Pro. Shoppers will...
The verdict: A perfectly lovely premium coupe, but a perfectly disappointing attempt at an enthusiast coupe. Versus the competition: BMW realized its goal of making a more mainstream model, but competitors have started making more entertaining driver’s cars. BMW used to have...
The verdict: The redesigned 2018 GMC Terrain is a refined and comfortable compact SUV, and it gives shoppers plenty of choices, including an optional diesel engine and an upscale Denali trim. Versus the competition: The compact SUV class is crowded, but the Terrain's available tech...
The verdict: The redesigned 2018 Kia Rio is a solid, city-friendly subcompact car that doesn’t wear you out on a long commute or weekend road trip like many of its breed do. Versus the competition: Higher trim levels offer more features, if less of a price edge, than the notably...
The verdict: The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is not a full redesign, but this quiet, comfortable sedan has significantly improved in looks, interior feel and driving dynamics. Versus the competition: The 2018 Sonata is still mid-pack in many ways, but it’s hard to beat its value in features for...
The verdict: The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is a fun-to-drive, sporty car that can haul your stuff like a small SUV. Versus the competition: Euro looks and driving manners with Hyundai’s value packaging and top-shelf warranty coverage should put it on any hatchback fan’s...
The verdict: The redesigned 2018 Traverse is comfortable, smooth and useful family transportation that needs more standard safety equipment to be fully competitive. Versus the competition: The amount of space inside the Traverse is almost unparalleled — and it banks on that value, as...
The verdict: The 2018 Volvo XC60 is a new benchmark for small luxury SUVs. Versus the competition: A full redesign transforms the once semi-nice Volvo XC60 into a full-blown luxury SUV able to go head to head with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5 and Lexus NX. Like its bigger...
The verdict: With the exception of a frustrating touchpad control system, the redesigned 2018 LS sedan is a quantum leap into the 21st century for the model that launched Lexus. Versus the competition: With modern technology and interior design innovations, the new 2018 LS 500 is far more...
The verdict: With the exception of a frustrating touchpad control system, the redesigned 2018 LS sedan is a quantum leap into the 21st century for the model that launched Lexus. Versus the competition: With modern technology and interior design innovations, the new 2018 LS 500 is far more...