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
2020 Porsche 911 Episode 3830
Our first drive of the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S was on the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. Staggered tires… wider tracks… and Porsche’s Active Suspension Management tackle each turn with great grip and Porsche flat finesse. With 23 extra horses… the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six…
2019 Mazda CX-5 Episode 3830
When it comes to crossovers, roominess is key, but driving still matters to us, and the refreshed 2019 Mazda CX-5 captures that spirit even better than before. Since debuting in 2012, it’s earned our Drivers’ Choice award, and received a fresh new design for its second generation in 2017. A…
2019 Ford Raptor Episode 3828
No big truck looks more at home in the wild than the Ford F-150 Raptor. And, for 2019 this extreme off-roader is even more capable. Under the hood the High-Output twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 stirs up the same 450-horsepower with a brawny 510 lb-ft. of torque. The 10 speed automatic expertly…
2019 Honda Passport Episode 3827
Moab, Utah was our destination to drive the 2019 Honda Passport. Reviving the Passport name, this all-new mid-size 5-seat crossover slips into Honda's lineup between the compact CR-V and three-row Pilot. The Passport actually shares the Pilot’s engine, a plentiful 280 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. A…
2019 Toyota Prius Episode 3827
For more than 20-years, the Toyota Prius has been the leader in hybrid driving. While still in its 4-th generation…for 2019… the Prius receives minor cosmetic adjustments… and, much more notable, all-wheel drive as an option. Here, as traction demands, a 7-horsepower electric motor can roll the rear…
2019 Porsche Cayenne Episode 3827
Porsche is continuing to blast ahead with its sporty SUVs, the latest being their largest, this 2019 Porsche Cayenne. Now we’ve already driven the Turbo and E-Hybrid versions… so this is the base model… but it’s hardly a compromise for those who need lots of room… and want that Porsche experience…