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 Kia Sorento Episode 3817
The Kia Sorento has always been a favorite around here. Having gone through a redesign 3-years ago for the 3rd generation …. Kia’s biggest crossover freshens up for 2019. There are the usual front and rear fascia updates. The turbo is gone but Kia does say a diesel is in the works. For now though,…
2019 Mercedes-Benz G Class Episode 3817
Among rugged SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or G-Wagon, has always been among the most highly prized. The revamped second generation of this boxy brute is clearly more modern, without tampering with the toughness revered since 1979. Outside, changes to the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 seem subtle. In…
2019 Hyundai Veloster N Episode 3815
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N is hyundai’s first inhouse performance tuned model and one hot hatch. We expected a mild upgrade from the stick Veloster… but it turned out to be a big bang. It has built in track cred…being developed by former BMW M division chief Albert Bierman. “N” signifies…
2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Episode 3815
A rocky trail in western Maryland was our destination for the 4 door 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. This has always been the most rugged version of wranglers trail-rated line-up. This tough hardware includes Rock-Trac’s 4-to-1 low gear ratio and heavy duty axles. Electronic locking…
2019 Bentley Bentayga V8 Episode 3813
In a world awash with utilities, the 2019 Bentley Bentayga V-8 is among the most exclusive. Even the ultra-rich it seem want SUVs.. so after the concept evolved…Bentley showed it at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The following year the Bentayga went on sale and quickly became their best selling…
2019 Ford Edge Episode 3813
When the Ford Edge arrived for 2007, it’s bolder look marked a big departure from the traditional truck-based utilities… and the company’s first attempt at a family size crossover. The 2019 Ford Edge goes even further offering the first ST-badged ute by Ford’s Performance team. Base power for the…
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric and NEXO Episode 3812
First, the 2019 Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell. Here, a chemical fuel cell acts as the battery by converting hydrogen and oxygen directly into electricity. The result is 161-horsepower and a bountiful 291 lb-ft. of torque going to the front wheels for up to 380-whisper quiet miles. The NEXO’s unique…
2019 Porsche Panamera GTS Episode 3812
Porsche is adding even more choices to their line-up with the new Porsche Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo. Slicker GTS trim fits into the Porsche line-up between the 4S and Turbo. And if you’re counting… there are now 18 Panamera models. So much for those who doubted a 5-door sedan could…
2019 Subaru Forester Episode 3811
For 2-decades the Subaru Forester has set the pace for compact mass market crossovers. Each new model evolved… adding a little more room and power. For this all-new fifth generation 2019 Subaru Forester, horsepower edges up to 182 from an eager new version of the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine.…
2019 BMW X5 Episode 3811
For 20-years the BMW X5 has been the gold standard for sporty mid-size crossovers utilities. The 2019 BMW X5 begins the 4-th generation… expanding in every direction… but still handling like a German sport sedan should. The 4-point-4 liter TwinPower turbo V8 xDrive50i now rates 456-horsepower. The…