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 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…
2019 GMC Sierra AT4 Episode 3824
The world of light-duty pickups has gone through an ever heavier duty evolution lately…and GMC is pushing even further… stepping up its off-road credentials with the 2019 GMC Sierra AT4. Sharing its chassis with the Chevrolet Silverado, the 4-th generation GMC Sierra is all new for 2019.When this…
2019 Lamborghini Urus Episode 3822
Lamborghini has been teasing us with rumors of a super sport utility vehicle since 2012. That promise is now a reality. Our first turn behind the wheel of the radical…for them…2019 Lamborghini Urus was in Southern California… both on and off-road… plus hot laps around Thermal Raceway. Power pours from…
2020 BMW 3 Series Episode 3822
Forty years of mechanical and design refinements have led us to this all-new 2019 BMW 330i. So, we’re off to Portugal for the 7th generation of BMW’s iconic sports sedan. The new 2-liter I-4 turbo boasts 255 horsepower with your choice of rear or X-drive. Weight loss, new suspension and tuned…
2019 Nissan Murano Episode 3821
As for Nissan’s utilities, the 2019 Murano continues to artistically blends style and substance. When introduced for 2003, the Murano clearly wasn’t your typical utility. But the competition has caught on that practical can also be premium and sleek. So the third-generation Murano’s mid-cycle refresh…
2019 Nissan Maxima Episode 3821
While some car companies are kicking larger sedans to the curb… Nissan is adding to the appeal of their flagship… the 2019 Nissan Maxima. From its boxy beginning in the U.S. in 1981… the sharp lines became ever more flowing, resulting in the dynamic looking 8th generation. Unveiled for 2016, it now…
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Episode 3819
Another luxury ute, the Mercedes-Benz GLE, has always been the brand’s bread and butter. Originally known as the M class, the mid-size 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE signals an all-new fourth generation. And, it takes a significant step up in virtually all areas. The new GLE class is roomier inside, has a…
2019 Porsche Macan Episode 3819
For 2019, Porsche is waving its makeover magic wand over the popular Macan compact SUV. The original 2003 Porsche cayenne proved to be a real crowd pleaser. So, the smaller Macan…which means tiger in Indonesian…was long expected. When it finally arrived for 2014, the Macan quickly became Porsche’s…