First Impressions
As soon as the test cars arrive, we can't wait to get behind the wheel and give viewers a first impression of the latest vehicles to hit the MotorWeek lot.
Most Recent First Impressions
Electrified Models from Hyundai Episode 4149
Recently Hyundai invited us to Nashville, Tennessee for a roundup of their latest electrified plug-ins. First up, the updated Kona Electric. It’s front-wheel drive only, utilizing a 64-kilowatt hour battery for up to 258 miles of range. The electric motor pulls nicely: 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft…
2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Episode 4148
We’ve spent plenty of time in Kia’s Sorento to know it’s a solid value for a midsize SUV. But for 2022, the Sorento has gained its first Plug-In Hybrid powertrain, and we had to see how it compares. This freshman outing of the Sorento PHEV is carried by a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine…
2023 Honda HR-V Episode 4148
Honda’s smallest crossover, the subcompact HR-V, is all-new for 2023, rocking a bolder redesign with an adventure-seeking outlook. Now sharing its basics with the Civic compact, the 2nd generation HR-V is offered in LX, Sport, and top-trim EX-L. No matter which you chose, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder…
2022 Kia Niro EV Episode 4147
The Niro EV arrived for 2019 as an electrified variant of Kia’s subcompact crossover. And with a second-gen refresh coming for 2023, we wanted to see how far the first-generation Niro EV has stretched so far. This 2022 model is still powered by the same front drive 201 horsepower electric motor,…
2023 Toyota Sequoia Episode 4147
The full-size SUV market is a hyper-competitive arena, and the Toyota Sequoia, a three-row utility now back for a third generation, looks to remain a popular entry. This is the Sequoia’s first proper redesign since 2008, and it all starts with the chassis. It’s the same body-on-frame used for the…
2022 BMW X4 M40i Episode 4146
The second-generation of BMW’s X4 is already freshening up for 2022 with revised looks, updated powertrains and some new tech. Available in three models, we chose the X4 M40i for our Quick Spin experience. The M40i is the middle-child of the X4’s offerings and comes off as plenty-mature. It’s driven…
2023 Cadillac Escalade V Episode 4146
As more and more electric vehicles charge up for our automotive future, brands are releasing some “last hoorahs” of their internal combustion glories. And that is likely the case with Cadillac’s 2023 Escalade V. This is the first time the V-series badge has made its way to an SUV, so we went to…
2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
Whether you’re a hard-core enthusiast or have even just seen a car, chances are you can recognize a Porsche 911. That’s partly because it kept the same body style for more than 2 decades after its introduction, but also because each successive generation has maintained a strong link to that original…
2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica
We live in a time where people want what they want...and we want a lot. Performance car makers like BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche have been accommodating of late by making tweener models that offer most of the performance of their track stars with the every day drivability of their base level…
2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Episode 4145
Time to plug into what’s new from Cadillac with a Quick Spin first drive of the all-new and much anticipated 2023 LYRIQ 5-door, the first step in Cadillac’s transition to an all-electric future. The long and low proportions may suggest a traditional wagon, but Cadillac wants buyers to see it as a…