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 Rivian R1T Episode 4119
Well, here it is, the first all-electric pickup truck to be delivered and its not from one of the big three. It’s the 2022 Rivian R1T. Startup Rivian was founded in 2009, but it’s taken till now for deliveries to begin. The crewcab R1T pickup will soon be joined by the R1S SUV, and an EV commercial…
2022 Lexus NX Episode 4118
We recently had a chance to drive the all-new 2nd generation Lexus NX compact luxury utility in and around Scottsdale, Arizona. And when we say all-new, we mean it; for 2022 the NX has been completely redone from the ground up. This time around there are four powertrains available, including two…
2021 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible Episode 4117
John Cooper Works, best known for their touch on the iconic MINI, has done it again with the 2021 JCW Convertible. Available in Classic, Signature and Iconic trims, we wanted to see just how far this blend of throwback styling and modern equipment could go. Spoiler alert: very, as the JCW…
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63S Episode 4117
Over the years, we’ve seen brands like Mercedes take the coupe-SUV design and run with it, but few can run as fast as the AMG GLE 63S. At the heart of this luxury sport-utility is a 4.0-liter biturbo V8, putting down 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It’s aided by Mercedes’ EQ Boost…
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness
2022 sees a mid cycle refresh for Subaru’s Forester utility, which includes introducing the brand’s adventure-ready Wilderness trim. But before we get into the fun stuff, all 2022 Foresters get new headlights, updated front facia, two cargo hooks in the rear, and the newest version of Eyesight which…
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,…