Tag: Crossover
2009 BMW X5 Review
BMW’s X5 was one of the first to prove that a truck could dance through the twisties and reward an enthusiastic driver. It was a practical, four-season people mover that drove like a proper Bimmer. Granted, that first-generation Sports Activity
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
The Santa Fe is Hyundai’s entry in the mid-size crossover utility vehicle market, competing against vehicles such as the Toyota Highlander, Ford Edge, Mazda CX-7, and Honda Pilot. It is available with two V-6 engines: a 2.7-liter that makes 185
2009 Chevrolet HHR / HHR-S Review
The HHR is a stylish retro wagonette based on the Chevrolet Cobalt platform. Introduced in 2006, it offers more interior space and better looks than the Cobalt, although the roughly $3000 premium for the HHR is not insubstantial. An economy-minded
2009 GMC Acadia Review
Introduction The Acadia is GMC’s version of General Motors’ Lambda family of crossovers. It was the first to market of quadruplets spread across the GMC, Saturn (Outlook), Buick (Enclave), and Chevrolet (Traverse) brands. The Acadia offers the size and most
2009 Nissan Rogue Review
Introduction The Rogue is Nissan’s entry into the competitive small-sport-utility segment. Like most of its competition, the Rogue is car-based, available with front- or all-wheel drive, and relatively fuel efficient compared with the truck-based sport-utility vehicles of the past. The
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Review
Just as grown children often find themselves caring for elderly parents, the BMW X6 is giving back to the vehicle that spawned it. Based heavily on the BMW X5, the X6 came to market offering the choice of a 300-hp
2010 Buick Enclave CXL FWD Crossover Vehicle Review
Representing the high end of General Motors’ Lambda crossover range—which includes the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia—the Enclave was the first modern Buick to exhibit high levels of interior refinement, design, and serenity. Offering three-row seating, GM claims the Enclave’s
