JR Chocco
2022 Honda Passport Review: Ruggedly Two-Row
The 2022 Honda Passport is the mid-size, two-row cousin of the three-row Pilot, with more rugged styling that hints at its greater off-road capability thanks to a raised suspension and greater approach/departure angles. It competes against a range of two-row mid-size crossovers, from the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Outback, to the Toyota 4Runner. The 2022 Passport adds a...
2022 Jaguar F-Pace Review: Graceful Performance
Effectively a raised sport sedan, the 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is an under-appreciated luxury SUV that excels for performance and style. The F-Pace is a compact luxury SUV that combines two of Jaguar’s traditions: sleek styling and agile moves. It competes against luxury rivals such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3/X4, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Porsche Macan, and Land Rover Velar. The...
2022 Toyota Venza Review: Silent, Smooth, and Stylish
A stylish anti-SUV in look and driving feel, the 2022 Toyota Venza hybrid crossover hits its highs in silent, smooth efficiency. The Venza is a compact hybrid crossover, with seats for five and standard all-wheel drive. It’s a rival for vehicles like Toyota’s own RAV4, the Subaru Forester, and the Honda CR-V. The Toyota Venza is unchanged for 2022. Although...
2023 Mazda CX-50 Review: Boldly Going Upmarket
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 nudges toward a more rugged future, but agility’s still a strong suit. The CX-50 is a compact crossover SUV that seats five passengers. Longer, wider, yet lower than the CX-5, the CX-50 hitches its off-roadable wagon to the adventure lifestyle craze proliferating through the segment with vehicles such as the Ford Bronco Sport, Jeep Cherokee...
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Second Take Review: A Strong New Contender
With the 2022 Corolla Cross, Toyota borrows from its bestsellers as it downsizes its latest crossover-SUV hardware. The Corolla Cross is the newest, smallest Toyota crossover to sport available all-wheel drive. Larger than the front-wheel-drive Toyota C-HR and taller than the Corolla sedan that lends its name to the effort, the 2022 Corolla Cross also borrows its looks from...
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review: Silently Surprising
The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge puts lots of personality into a compact crossover body. The C40 pitches Volvo virtues in a compact electric crossover footprint. Rivals include the Ford Mach-e, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Mercedes-Benz ELB, and the Tesla Model Y. It’s perky, unpretentious, and plugs in to the electric-car future: what’s not to like? The compact footprint and...
2023 Genesis GV60 Review: An Electrifying First
The Genesis GV60 is an all-electric, compact luxury SUV that is brand new for 2023. It competes against a growing field that for now includes the Tesla Model Y and Volvo XC40/C40, as well as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, which share a platform with the GV60. The GV60’s easy-to-use technology and luxury make it a standout. The...
2022 Toyota GR86 Review: The Sweet Spot
The 2022 Toyota GR86 2+2 sports coupe returns for a second generation in partnership with Subaru and its flat-4 rear-wheel-drive twin, the BRZ. It’s an effortless car to drive on the track, but it’s outmatched on the street in every other way save for performance. The same holds true for its closest rivals, the Subaru BRZ and the Mazda...
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Surprisingly Upscale
The smartly conceived 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe makes the most sense in hybrid spec, but Calligraphy crossovers lure us with luxury trappings. The Santa Fe spans the mid-size crossover SUV range with seating for five, a fuel-sipping Hybrid model, and turbo-4 Calligraphy luxury edition. Its competition ranges from the similar Kia Sorento to the Honda Passport, Nissan Murano, and...
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: More to Love
A tech infusion upgrades the 2022 Tiguan, while maintaining the compact crossover’s spacious cabin. The refreshed 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan fights in the most hotly contested automotive segment right now: compact SUVs. That puts it up against popular vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Hyundai Tucson. The Tiguan’s refresh for 2022 adds new styling inside and out, as well...
