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
2013 SRT Viper
After a couple years in hiding, the new SRT Viper is finally ready to strike its way back into the super car ranks... and this time more powerfully than ever. SRT, short for Street and Racing Technology, has crammed plenty of performance and refinement into their latest Viper, which is now offered in…
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
While hybrid drive and turbochargers don’t normally find their way under the same hood, Volkswagen said “why not?” And given the success of their clean turbo-diesel technology, we had lofty expectations for the turbocharged gasoline/electric 2013 Jetta Hybrid, as we climbed our way through the…
2013 Audi S7
We’re no strangers to the Audi side of Volkswagen and their performance S-line. Having driven our fair share in recent months, and with virtually no complaints about any model thus far, our staff was chomping at the bit to try the 2013 Audi S7. Coupe-like four-door styling keeps all that we loved from…
2013 Chevrolet Traverse/Buick Enclave
The mass market Chevrolet Traverse and premium Buick Enclave have grown up together. And 2013 brings some maturity to these near full-size, 7 and 8-passenger, front and all-wheel drive crossovers. While the numerous mid-cycle improvements are mostly cosmetic, they do breathe some life into an…
2013 BMW X1
Most certainly a sign of the times, the subcompact 2013 BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle rolled onto our lot with mixed expectations. After all, compared to the popular X3, this crossover is 6 ½ inches shorter which decreases both versatility and space. But, as it rides on the architecture of the 1…
2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed
Some people are never satisfied. Give them 567-horsepower, wrapped in the sexiest sheet-metal on the street and they’ll want more. Well for those ne’er satisfieds Bentley has just added 49-horsepower and 74 lb-ft. of torque to the 2nd generation Continental GT and called it the 2013 Bentley…
2013 Lexus GS
Things are looking up for the fourth generation of the Lexus GS. And looks seem to be a big priority, as the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport arrives with an aggressive make over that earned praise from our staffers. Sharp angles and bodylines already define the new GS, but the F Sport package swaps the…
2013 Buick Verano Turbo
Our next car may not qualify as a Roadmaster, but it is a very modern take on the venerable Buick brand. The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo is a boosted version of the brand’s popular compact sedan. Styling, while definitely on the conservative side, is sporty enough to warrant some expectation of real…
2013 BMW X3
Much like its sedan counterpart, the X3 has done a little downsizing for a new model year, replacing its base straight 6 with a turbocharged inline 4. And with a host of new standard features, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to do a little exploring of our own. With a new engine comes new…
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Santa Fe. No, not the city, but Hyundai’s popular mid-size crossover. And 2013 hopes to be a big year for this CUV, now entering its third generation with an extensive redesign. The Santa Fe as we know it is now the Santa Fe Sport, with almost identical length and wheelbase as the outgoing model. But,…