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

2019 BMW X7 Episode 3832
BMW has finally filled the top spot in their Sports Activity Vehicle line-up. 20-years after the X5 started luxuriously riding high comes their largest, and around 500-pounds heavier, 2019 BMW X7. The new X7 holds on to most of the upright, almost regal stance we saw in the Frankfurt 20-17…

2019 Nissan LEAF Plus Episode 3831
With the global auto industry moving towards an electric vehicle future… the 2019 Nissan LEAF PLUS is boosting power and range for the world’s best-selling electric car. “PLUS” adds 76-miles… extending the distance between charges to a very market competitive 226-miles. The battery grows from 40 kWh…

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…