JR Chocco
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...
2021 Mazda CX-5 Review: Aging Gracefully or Getting better with age
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 crossover is still the handling champ, now with more power in the Turbo, but still has a tight back seat for the class. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a five-seat compact crossover SUV that puts ride and handling at the top of its priority list. Its competition includes the Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan, and Volvo...
2021 Toyota Prius Review: Better than ever but lost in the crossover craze
The 2021 Toyota Prius appeals to shoppers looking for a no-frills commuter that excels at fuel economy. For 2021, Toyota Prius celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the best-selling hybrids in the world. It’s been sold as a subcompact car, a wagon, a plug-in hybrid, and now the compact hatchback comes with all-wheel drive and just one body...
