The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe RST certainly looks sporty with 22-inch wheels and unique cues, but it doesn’t live up to its looks in the performance department.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta: Pros And Cons
Jan 11, 2021 at 12:00pm ET ++ Still the adult in the compact sedan room.
Despite the rise of the crossover, automakers have remained particularly loyal to compact sedans. Every mainstream Japanese brand has an entry. Ditto Hyundai and Kia. And while the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, and Dodge Dart have taken their place in the big scrapheap in the sky, even Germany s Volkswagen continues to play in this popular segment.
But the Volkswagen Jetta, particularly in its current form guise, has always represented a somewhat different approach to affordable four-doors. Where other products rely on youthful verve and excessive design, the Jetta has always felt more grown up and (for the most part) more premium because of it. The latest model strikes the right balance again with its attractive, low-key demeanor and relaxed driving character, but while that was good enough over the years, it may not be in 202
2020 Land Rover Defender Review: Total Crowd Pleaser ++
Verdict 9.2 / 10
Off-road enthusiasts should wake up a little happier knowing that the list of capable options is growing, and rapidly. Tried and true staples such as the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon remain, and the Ford Bronco is on its way. But the 2020 Land Rover Defender is on sale now, and after a week behind the wheel, we’re certain that there’s a fourth compelling option in the off-road ranks.
We ve been 2020 Land Rover Defender Debuts With New Tech, Old Charm to make its way west, and it appears our patience was worth it. While we have a few reservations about the Defender s long-term reliability, our first week spent with the SUV has us nodding in approval. The Land Rover Defender lives up to the hype.
2021 Nissan Armada First Drive Review: Single-Purpose Greatness ++
Verdict 7.5 / 10
Critics of the Nissan Armada have abundant arrows in their quiver – it’s thirsty, it doesn’t handle well, its styling is somewhat ungainly, and it’s based on a platform that dates back a full decade. Armoring the company against those blows is the facelifted 2021 Nissan Armada, but unfortunately, a suite of updates does little to deflect shots away from the big SUV – the Armada is still much the same as it’s always been.
However, there are circumstances where the Armada’s weaknesses turn into strengths, and while the refreshed styling won’t keep pundits from hurling their stones, it also preserves the three-row Nissan’s best attributes. For example, the 2021 Armada is one of the cushiest, smoothest, and quietest vehicles on the market, and since it’s (still) based on the overseas-only Nissan Patrol, it features a robust chassi
2021 Toyota Mirai First Drive Review: Alternative Eco-Friendly ++ A different take on zero emissions.
Battery electric vehicles are the industry’s big bet on a zero-emissions automotive future. New EVs are popping up left and right, hoping to court a broader range of customers who would’ve otherwise bought a gas-burning car. However, there are a few companies (three of them, actually) that are working toward another form of climate-friendly commuting: the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle.
The 2021 Toyota Mirai joins the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell and Hyundai Nexo crossover as the only fuel cell vehicles currently available to the public. Redesigned for this model year, the second-gen Mirai makes a compelling case for itself, with much-improved styling and Lexus-like refinement. Hydrogen only works for a small portion of customers – according to the US Department of Energy, there are only 45 public hydrogen filling stations in the US, and