First Drive Reviews
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The revamped but not reinvented Subaru sports car lets it all go—whenever you want it to.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Wagoneer sets new standards for American luxury and capability
The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer return as a luxury three-row crossover SUV with big V-8 engines and three available four-wheel-drive systems, and nearly four feet of infotainment and cluster screens up front.
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First drive review: 2022 Nissan Frontier arrives late, but with plenty of charm
The redesigned 2022 Nissan Frontier is finally here, and features ride, technology, and style improvements that make it the best all-around mid-size pickup truck on the block.
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz cures the common crossover blues
Hyundai’s new unibody pickup combines elements of car, truck, and SUV into a fun adventure vehicle.
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First drive review: 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sends off internal combustion in style
Cadillac’s electric future has an electrifying warm-up act in the '22 CT5-V Blackwing.
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First drive review: 2022 Genesis GV70 fits in like jumbo shrimp
The 2022 Genesis GV70 offers premium luxury without the premium price.
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On the track or around town, Cadillac’s last gas compact sport sedan hits all the marks.
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First drive review: 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT make electric sexy, but not fun
The 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT arrive with style and panache, with more of a focus on comfort and grand touring than their sportier cousin, the Porsche Taycan.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT jams the soul of a sports car into an SUV body
The quickest and most agile Cayenne ever made will make you forget it’s an SUV.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 drives fast over any surface, sometimes too fast
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392's 470-hp V-8 makes it fast on the street, but it's not a real Rubicon unless it can perform off-road. We took it to an off-road park to see if it lives up to the "Rubicon" part of its name.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon packs supercar power and crossover space
A wagon may seem geeky, but the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon deals out thrilling power and performance.
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Review update: 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S deals out supercar thrills
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S sends its 640 hp to the pavement like a supercar.
Kirk Bell -
The 2022 Infiniti QX55 looks the part of a coupe-like crossover but can’t measure up inside to German rivals.
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First drive review: 2021 Lexus LS 500 delivers bargain flagship in need of a flagship powertrain
The V-8 Lexus flagship is still missing its V-8, but its touchscreen now stands tall.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Bronco bucking for king of the hill
The 2021 Ford Bronco aims for the Jeep Wrangler and hits the bulls-eye with better road manners and lots of off-road goodies.
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First ride: 2022 Toyota 86 redesign rewards drivers
Hot laps with pro drifter Ken Gushi at Eagles Canyon Raceway demonstrates the improved track capability of the redesigned 2022 Toyota 86.
Robert Duffer -
Review update: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is in a class of one
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is the fastest three-row crossover on the market.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will go down in history as peak ICE
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan represents the state of the art for the gas-powered car as we transition to electric vehicles.
Kirk Bell -
The 2021 Kia K5 GT sets out to prove that midsize sedans can be fun, backing up that assertion with a powerful engine, solid handling, and a propensity to leave skid marks all over the road.
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First drive review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L grows up but remains playful
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L adds a third row to the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee lineup, but keeps its off-road prowess.
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First drive review: 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant blends massive performance and mass appeal
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant is a monster hiding in a family friendly package. Style, acceleration, and performance all rank off the charts for this wagon, which was once forbidden fruit but is now being finally offered on U.S. shores.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Macan prototype builds a fun bridge to an electric future
The Porsche Macan SUV is getting a 2022 update that only improves upon the most engaging crossover on the market.
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First drive review: 2021 Aston Martin DBX is a necessary good
Yes, it's a bit strange that Aston Martin is making an SUV but sell the 2021 DBX short at your own risk. It offers performance, style, and all-around capability in spades.
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Review update: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 delivers balanced power and presence
The balanced 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 just might be the best E-Class.
Joel Feder