JR Chocco
2021 Genesis GV80 Review: The Germans should be worried
The 2021 Genesis GV80 vaults the fledgling luxury brand beyond sedans into more popular territory as its first SUV. The GV80 competes in a crowded class represented by the Audi Q8, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, and Jaguar F-Pace. Luckily style, performance, leading technology with great value make for a head-turning contender. Mechanically related to the Genesis G80 mid-size sedan, the...
2021 GMC Sierra Review: Everyday for Everyone
The 2021 GMC Sierra has big looks, big tow ratings, and deep beds. The Sierra 1500 is a full-size truck that shares its underpinnings with the Chevy Silverado. It squares off against the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan. In terms of capability, performance, and getting it any way you want it, the Sierra excels. The Sierra’s...
2021 Lexus RX 350L Review: “L” for Length
The 2021 Lexus RX stays strong in an increasingly crowded class with styling that stands out. The RX is a luxury mid-size crossover SUV that was refreshed for 2020 for sportier handling. Despite edgy styling, it doesn’t stray too far from being the comfy, quiet cruiser that has defined it for more than 20 years. It can be had...
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Review: The Legendary Leader
At $59,995 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is by far the best performance value around.The 2021 Chevy Corvette is a mid-engine sports car, available as a coupe or convertible. ‘Vette-heads would say it compares to nothing else, with its V-8 heartbeat, a 0-60 mph time under 3.0 seconds, and a starting price under $60,000. We compare it to the Porsche 911,...
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review: Sophisticated Perfection
Made as a sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible with four different powertrains, the 2021 Mercedes E-Class has wide appeal and a stellar history to live up to. Refreshed for 2021, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes as a coupe, convertible, mid-size sedan, and finally in the U.S., the All-Terrain wagon. It compares to the Volvo S90 sedan and V90 wagon, the Audi A6...
2021 Genesis G80 Review: The new kid becomes top dog
The 2021 Genesis G80 drops the mic with fastback style and fast-forward features. The G80 is a mid-size luxury sedan that shares much with the recently introduced 2021 Genesis GV80 crossover SUV, including a gorgeous interior loaded with all the latest technology. It comes in rear-drive or all-wheel-drive form, with a turbo-4 or a twin-turbo V-6. The G80 compares...
2021 Hyundai Sonata Review: Back in the driver’s seat
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata wears luxury threads in pricey models, but all versions get excellent safety and warranty coverage.The Sonata banks on fewer rivals competing for buyers of mid-size sedans. The way it’s chosen to surface in the still-congested group: dramatic flair, along with lots of features and value. With the Sonata, Hyundai’s shaped a silhouette with luxury overtones,...
2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Review: Mazda brings the zoom zoom back
The 2021 Mazda3 straddles the mainstream and upscale markets with a quality cabin, power that ranges from pedestrian to plentiful, and available all-wheel drive. The Mazda3 is a compact sedan and hatchback that competes with mainstream cars but has upscale aspirations. Its price range fits that narrative as it starts in the low $20,000s and ranges up to the...
2021 Toyota Avalon Review: Joining the AWD game
The 2021 Toyota Avalon lives its best life as a luxury-car companion. Corollas and Camrys are for the youngsters: The 2021 Toyota Avalon takes up residence as the grown-up sedan in the company’s fleet. That doesn’t mean it’s retired: The Avalon now offers all-wheel drive and sporty XSE and TRD models to go with the usual XLE, Touring, Limited...
2021 GMC Canyon Review: Just-right (Sized?)
The 2021 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well. The Canyon is a mid-size pickup truck that shares DNA with the Chevy Colorado. It competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, Honda Ridgeline, Nissan Frontier. It is a good-looking truck with good powertrain options and more configurations than most trucks this size. GMC reordered the trim levels for the...
