The older version of the Nissan Pathfinder, introduced in 2012, didn’t feel fresh in the ultra-competitive midsize SUV segment. It was average, thus placing it pretty far down the list for families looking to get a larger vehicle. The Japanese automaker redesigned the car from A to Z, and boy, what an upgrade! Let’s dig a little deeper into what makes this new generation of Nissan Pathfinder more competitive than its predecessor. Our test model had an MSRP of $55,348 and was

The Hyundai Santa Fe has been known for the last twenty years as a versatile and practical vehicle. The fourth-generation Santa Fe takes these two qualities to a new level by introducing a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid variant of the popular family-oriented SUV. Let’s dig deeper into the improvements made by the Korean automaker for the 2022 model. Our test model had an MSRP of $51,538 and was assembled in the Montgomery, AL, plant. Hyundai unveiled the fourth generation in 201

Infiniti pioneered in the early 2000s the then-new segment of coupe SUVs with the launch of the FX in 2003. They've tried to bring back the passion and excitement in a modern shape with the QX55. We'll take a deeper look in a second; for now, our test vehicle is manufactured at the Aguascalientes, Mexico, plant and has an MSRP of $64,905. First impressions are essential to make an impact on someone; the design of the Infiniti QX55 is distinctive and sporty. The grille is bold

The Lincoln Aviator is the second biggest vehicle in the brand's lineup and is currently the only one available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Lincoln revived the nameplate for 2020; it's still a new vehicle. Although it is riding on the same platform as the Ford Explorer, it's not as large as the legendary Navigator. Our test vehicle has an MSRP of $94,795 and is built at the Chicago, IL plant. When you look at the exterior design of the Lincoln Aviator, it's a bulky vehi

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

This week we are reviewing the Subaru Outback Wilderness. Our vehicle was assembled at the Lafayette plant in USA and had an MSRP of CAD 43.683.00. The Subaru Outback's continuous success shows that Americans are still fond of wagons, even if most of them are now in the luxury segment where a more sophisticated clientele wants something practical, sporty, and good-looking all at the same time. While the Outback might not be the prettiest wagon, it's the cheapest in the mid-si

The minivan segment has been shrinking for the last 15 years as a couple of automakers left the dance, but Honda remained committed to offering the Odyssey. You will find out if it should be on your shopping list if you are interested in a bigger family hauler. Our test vehicle is manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama, and has an MSRP of $54,805. In 2022, the Honda Odyssey has an understated design compared to its rivals which will suit a buyer looking for a vehicle that blends in

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 BMW 330e xDrive. Our vehicle was assembled at the Munich, plant in Germany and has an MSRP of 62045.00 CAD before incentives. Fun Factor: 9 The BMW 3 series has always been an enthusiast vehicle. And yet, BMW has achieved something other manufacturers have not. They made the plug-in hybrid more attractive than its pure gasoline counterpart. Under the hood of the 330e, you will find an efficient 2.0L inline-four that makes 181hp and 258 lb-ft of

Ford invited us to the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park to test the Ford Bronco. Not to be confused with its little brother, the Bronco Sport that we tested recently. We got to play off-road in the dirt, as well as driving it on asphalt. We can’t hide the fact that the Bronco competes directly with the Jeep Wrangler. The Bronco name is not a new nameplate for Ford; the first generation was released in 1966 and has had quite the heritage since then; some received more media atten

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,

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 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

This week we are reviewing the BMW X5 45e. Our vehicle was assembled at the Spartanburg plant in United States and has an MSRP of 97800.00 CAD before incentives. Fun Factor: 8 Can it Family: 8 Fuel-Friendly: 10 HWY-warrior: 8 Karaoke-Friendly: 8 Baby-Friendly: 8 City Cruising: 10 BMW started as a pioneer compared to other German luxury brands in the transition to electric vehicles. Along the way, they may have realized that most of their traditional buyers were not yet ready

We had the opportunity of driving the Toyota C-HR. The C-HR letters stand for Coupé High-Rider, which describes its bold styling perfectly. Our test model had an MSRP of $26289 and was assembled in Japan. Toyota has updated their design language so that their lineup resembles their other vehicles, as you can see with the new Corolla, RAV4, Highlander and Sienna. The C-HR kind of stands out as it's closer to the 4th generation RAV4. The futuristic-looking concept was presented

This week we are reviewing the 2021 Subaru Forester Sport. Our vehicle was assembled at the Ōta plant in Japan and has an MSRP of $37,908 CAD. Fun Factor: 6 Can it Family: 9 Fuel-Friendly: 7 HWY-warrior: 7 Karaoke-Friendly: 5 Baby-Friendly: 7 City Cruising: 6 The Forester's boxy shape is almost a trademark for Subaru. While this 5th generation is not as square-shaped as past Forester's, it remains the vehicle of choice when affordability & practicality are in question. It's p

This week we are reviewing the Mazda CX-30 GS. Our vehicle was assembled at the Salamanca plant in Mexico and has an MSRP of $30550.00 CAD. Fun Factor: 8 Can it Family: 7 Fuel-Friendly: 6 HWY-warrior: 7 Karaoke-Friendly: 6 Baby-Friendly: 7 City Cruising: 6 Mazda has hit a sweet spot with the CX-30 as it fits small families better than other vehicles in its segment. It has some of Mazda's Sporty attributes while providing more passenger and trunk space. We wondered if the adde