The Toyota Corolla Cross is a new entry for 2022 in the lineup of SUVs offered by the biggest automaker in the world. Its mission is to fill the gap between the ultra-popular RAV4 and the smaller C-HR. As the name demonstrates, it is a Corolla in a different form and shares the same platform. Our test model had an MSRP of $33,990 and was the first vehicle built at a new joint plant with Mazda in Huntsville, AL. The Toyota Corolla Cross takes design cues from the RAV4 in front

SUVs are the name of the game at the moment. Every automaker has to have one to stay relevant. Genesis released the GV80 two years ago, while the GV70 is much younger, having been released last summer. The premium Korean automaker has been making strides with its chic-looking vehicles. Our test vehicle was assembled at the Ulsan Plant in South Korea with an MSRP of CAD $76,115. Genesis took seriously the task of designing a competitive SUV in the midsize luxury class. The res

This week we are reviewing the Mazda MX-30 GT. Our vehicle was assembled at the Hiroshima Plant in Japan and has an MSRP of CAD 47,150.00. (Before incentives) The MX-30 might be one of the coolest vehicles currently offered; it's different and quirky at the same time. The fact that Mazda kept the suicide doors on the production model is formidable. We got to test it during one of the coldest weeks, making this test quite daunting for an EV with a small battery. But this begs

The Nissan Kicks is the latest affordable, entry-level SUV. The Japanese automaker has had many affordable sedans, hatchbacks, and small crossovers in the past. They have recently streamlined their lineup to mainly 3 vehicles: the Versa, the Sentra, and the Kicks. Our test model had an MSRP of $28,383 and was manufactured in Mexico at the Aguascalientes City plant. Exterior-wise, the Kicks has a contemporary design. While it isn't extravagant by any stretch except for the pro

Let's be honest; minivans in the past 15 years haven't been the sexier option. It's been all about SUVs and crossovers; this trend has also affected the sales of sedans and station wagons. When KIA announced the Carnival in February, we were pretty excited to see it in the flesh (lien sur Facebook). We had it for a couple of days, and we are not disappointed! This Kia is manufactured in South Korea at the Gwangmyeong plant and has an MSRP of $48,595. The Kia Carnival was the

Since the end of the 90s, the Navigator has been the face of American luxury automaker Lincoln. Nowadays, it seems like a no-brainer to haul 7 adults in the utmost comfort, but it wasn't the norm back in 1997 when Lincoln launched the Navigator, and gladly for its parent company Ford, this full-size SUV has been a hit since day one. In 2021, Lincoln's competition has never been fiercer; there are many competitors in this segment, such as the BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and Cad

This week we are reviewing the Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic S. Our vehicle was assembled at the Nitra plant in Slovakia and has an MSRP of $89,140.00 CAD. Fun Factor: 9 Can it Family: 7 Fuel-Friendly: 3 HWY-warrior: 7 Karaoke Friendly: N/A Baby-friendly: 3 City Cruising: 6 We sometimes get the question of why someone would even buy Land Rovers. And, my first question to them have you driven one? Once you have drive one, even if you have to deal with all the gremlins,

The Lincoln Corsair has only been on the market for two years, but these have been two years of success for the American brand. It isn't a cheap vehicle with an MSRP of $66,850 on our test vehicle, but it has found its niche between the German and the Japanese premium brands in the midsize SUV segment. Let's find out why the Kentucky-built Corsair was the best-selling vehicle for Lincoln last year. Firstly, Lincoln knew that a typical Corsair buyer would be more interested in

This week, we test drove the Kia Sorento X-Line 2021, with a 2.5 L Turbo 4 cylinder GDI engine, six-passenger seats, 41,460 CAD$ as tested. There were several differences between the Kia Sorento 2019 we tested last year and the Kia Sorento X-line 2021. Engine Kia removed the V6 in favour of a 2.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, increasing its torque figure and making it more engaging to drive while reducing GHG emissions. Consequently, we saw a higher fuel economy than t

This week we are reviewing the Subaru Crosstrek Outdoors. Our vehicle was assembled at the Yajima plant in Japan and had an MSRP of 32,108.00 CAD. Fun Factor: 7 Can it Family: 7 Fuel-Friendly: 7 HWY-warrior: 7 Karaoke Friendly: 5 Baby-friendly: 7 City Cruising: 6 The Subaru Crosstrek Outdoors is not just another trim in the Crosstrek lineup. It comes with a punchier 2.5L Boxer engine that you can also find in the Forester; you can read its review here. The only fault we can g

This week we are reviewing the Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks. Our vehicle was assembled at the Hermosillo Stamping plant in Mexico and has an MSRP of $41,599.00 CAD. Fun Factor: 7 Can it Family: 7 Fuel-Friendly: 7 HWY-warrior: 7 Karaoke Friendly: 7 Baby-friendly: 8 City Cruising: 8 Right of the bat, we have to confess that we weren't sure how the Bronco Sport would live up to its nameplate especially being in the shadow of its bigger brother, the Bronco. Sure other manufactur

This week we are reviewing the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4. Our vehicle was assembled at Born factory in the Netherlands and had an MSRP of $47,030.00 CAD. Fun Factor: 7 Can it Family: 7 Fuel-Friendly: 7 HWY-warrior: 7 Karaoke Friendly: 7 Baby-friendly: 7 City Cruising: 8 In 2017 when the current generation of Countryman was released, it was a new dawn for MINI. It released the biggest MINI with all-new engines that were sourced directly from BMW. North Americans got three