JR Chocco, Author at The Torque Report

2021 VW Arteon Review: The Unicorn of Mid-size Sedans

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is a compelling sedan with good features, but it's overshadowed by premium sedans and lack of marketing. The Arteon is...

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: A face a mother could love

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander sells solid crossover utility with grace notes of throwback SUV style. The Outlander is the first entirely new Mitsubishi SUV...

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Review: The Best Town & Country Yet

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is ready for anything your friends and family can throw at it, from camping to strollers to winter travel. The...

First Look Review: 2022 Lexus IS 500 – F-Sport but not an F

The 2022 Lexus IS got a whole lot more interesting this year with the addition of the right-priced IS 500. The Lexus IS is...

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review: The Iconic Roadster

Stripped to its lightweight essentials, the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata makes driving fun. The Miata is a two-seat convertible available with a soft top or...

2021 Lexus LS 500 Second Take Review: The Original Relentless Pursuit of Perfection

The 2021 Lexus LS is a sublime hauler that’s exceptionally comfortable and thrills with its details. The LS is a big luxury sedan that...

2022 Subaru Outback Review: Going Deeper Into the Wilderness

The 2022 Subaru Outback doubles down on rugged credibility with the new Wilderness edition. The Outback has the wagon body and standard all-wheel drive...

2021 VW ID.4 Review: The People’s Electric -Or- It’s All About the Range

The 2021 VW ID.4 is a fully electric compact crossover with space for up to five and a range of up to 250 miles....

2021 VW Tiguan Review: Decidedly Different

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover is spacious and comfortable, and also the league-leader in modesty, Its big difference is a 185.1-inch body that...