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
2022 Subaru WRX Episode 4127
This is the all new 5th-gen 2022 Subaru WRX, now using Subaru’s global platform for the first time and not sharing any similar sheetmetal with the Impreza, none of it, not even the roof. Insane! The design still remains aggressive and easily recognizable with aerodynamic cladding, fender well air…
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Over the years, we’ve seen Hyundai convert some of their traditional vehicles into hybrids and electrics-- like the Kona and Tucson; but they brought us out to beautiful San Diego to see their first model built exclusively as an all-electric: the 2022 IONIQ 5. That’s IONIQ spelled with an “IQ” at the…
2022 Hyundai Elantra N & Kona N
Motorweek was invited out to Northern California to experience the newest Hyundai N high performance models: the Elantra N and the Kona N. Both are powered by a 286 horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-4 that we already love in the Veloster N. We spent our time at the challenging Sonoma Raceway to put the…
2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Hybrid Episode 4115
When we first drove the then-newly redesigned 3-row Lincoln Aviator two years ago, we concluded that it was indeed the right vehicle for the moment as a premium SUV that delivered honest luxury, undeniable presence and loads of power. A big part of that power push was the optional plug-in hybrid…
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS
The all-electric Porsche Taycan has quickly become one of the brand’s best-selling models since its debut in 2020. So it isn’t surprising that the Taycan lineup is filling up with plenty of variations, the latest being the 2022 Taycan GTS sedan. The GTS slots between the Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo,…
2022 Acura RDX Episode 4125
Restyled and refreshed, Acura brought us out to California to get behind the wheel of the 2022 RDX compact luxury crossover. The main updates focus on more standard features for all trims…and increased attention to cabin noise…especially on models equipped with option packages…like the Advanced…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Just a few months after the launch of the three-row Grand Cherokee L, Jeep is finally introducing their 2-row Grand Cherokee for the 2022 model year. Jeep recently brought us out to Moab, Utah for a first drive. Trim levels remain the same as what we’ve seen in the L except for the introduction of…
2022 Lucid Air Episode 4114
Startup Lucid Motors has begun sales of their all-electric Air luxury sedan. And it is hot! Not only does it break through the thousand horsepower and torque levels, but it has the longest EPA EV driving range yet; 520 miles. Next year a base single motor Air Pure arrives for $77,400 before tax…
2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO Episode 4110
The Lamborghini Huracan made landfall in the U.S. back in 2014 and with it came the winds of change for the Italian brand. Not only did it churn up sales records, but it brought on a flood of motorsport success, including three straight wins at the Daytona 24 Hours, which has led to this 2021 Huracan…
2022 Volkswagen GTI & Golf R Episode 4120
The Volkswagen GTI and even sportier Golf R have long been a favorite for a lot of sports car fans for decades. Well, maybe not quite decades yet for the Golf R but nevertheless these well balanced 2022 eighth gen daily driver rockets are a big breath of fun in an increasingly diminishing…