2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe TEST DRIVE
2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe TEST DRIVE FOR TOP SPEED BY STEVE HAMMES 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe Following the launch of the all-new, 3-row Grand Cherokee L and 5-passsenger Grand Cherokee is a variant that combines the model’s…
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE V-Series TEST DRIVE
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE V-Series TEST DRIVE FOR TOP SPEED BY STEVE HAMMES 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series Outside of spotting an exotic supercar, the Escalade is the most ostentatious new vehicle on the road today. Its gargantuan size dominated by an…
2023 KIA TELLURIDE X-Pro TEST DRIVE
2023 KIA TELLURIDE X-Pro TEST DRIVE FOR TOP SPEED BY STEVE HAMMES 2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro Instantly becoming one of the brand’s bestsellers upon introduction for the 2020 model year, the Kia “Selluride” continues to woo shoppers in droves with…
2022 AUDI e-tron SPORTBACK TEST DRIVE
2022 AUDI e-tron SPORTBACK TEST DRIVE FOR TOP SPEED BY STEVE HAMMES 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback Prestige quattro Audi’s original e-tron, its first fully-electric SUV, debuted in 2019 and was joined by the sexier Sportback variant the following year. Since,…
2022 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS TEST DRIVE
If you like the value of the Corolla but favor an SUV body-style, the Corolla Cross is calling. Already offered as a sedan, hatchback and hybrid model with a high-performance variant joining soon, a Corolla crossover SUV just seemed inevitable. Priced from $23,410 including destination it’s a welcome alternative to the slightly more expensive CH-R which favors style over practicality and can’t be had with all-wheel drive. Thought it’s not much to look at this well-appointed XLE grade packs a lot of usefulness and features into its elevated body which clears an impressive 8+”. For those who are intimidated by the size and fuel economy of a traditional SUV but crave its commanding view and 5-door versatility, the Corolla Cross slots in nicely. Rated at 30mpg with a nearly 400 mile driving range it’s a value proposition that asks few sacrifices of its owner. With adequate sizing in the front, middle and rear, a roof rack and the ability to tow 1,500 pounds, the Corolla Cross presents as a do-it-all for the car shopper on a budget. Its least desirable trait comes from the powertrain – a CVT mated to the modestly powered 2.0-liter engine with its 150 pound-feet of torque which can at times cast a pall on the driving experience but I’m guessing it would hardly bother the typical Corolla Cross owner. The Corolla Cross is more than just another utility vehicle – it’s one that strikes a compelling balance in every aspect of its offering.