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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Drive Review: Truck for When You’re Tired of the Crossover

May 11, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock 1 Comment

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Can’t decide, truck or SUV? The Hyundai Santa Cruz doesn’t want you to choose. There’s nothing worse than making a sacrifice, but now you don’t have to. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is an affordable part-truck part-crossover — seriously, it starts at just over $24,000 — that will give you that easily navigable crossover size… 

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Filed Under: Crossover, Hyundai, Truck Tagged With: 2022 hyundai santa cruz, adventure truck, crossover, Hyundai, hyundai santa cruz, pickup truck, SUV, truck

2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD: Bejeweled and Enchanting like a Citrine

March 21, 2022 by Natalie Merola Leave a Comment

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What’s on the outside counts as much as the inside. So go big and bold in Starbright! The 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD is bedazzling with its modern design and its colorful paint options are as enchanting as a well-cut citrine. On the outside, a gem-cut grille and bright LED lights give it a distinct look. Inside there’s lots… 

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2021 Buick Encore GX: From Grandma’s Car to Your Teen’s First Vehicle

March 7, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

“Do you think they’ll let me keep it?” my younger sister asked the first time she climbed out of the 2021 Buick Encore GX. There’s a pretty big age difference between us—a solid decade—and my family has been trying to decide what would be a great first car for her to drive when she gets… 

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Filed Under: 4-Passenger Seating, 5-Passenger Seating, Buick, Crossover, Front Wheel Drive, SUV Tagged With: 2021 buick encore, 2021 buick encore gx, Buick, Buick Encore, buick encore gx, crossover, small suv, SUV

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD: A Compact SUV For all of Life’s In-Between Moments

February 9, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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When life demands more than a sedan but doesn’t quite need you to go full SUV, try the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD. This Mazda is a compact SUV, which means you’ll have the space and functionality of a two-row SUV without feeling like you’re driving a yacht. It’s the perfect in-between for when you… 

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Filed Under: 4-Passenger Seating, 5-Passenger Seating, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Crossover, Mazda, SUV Tagged With: 2021 mazda cx-5, 2021 mazda cx-5 signature, AWD, awd crossover, compact SUV, crossover, Mazda, Mazda CX-5, SUV

Why Are Subaru Owners So Loyal? It’s Love!

January 26, 2022 by Jenn Mitchell Leave a Comment

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  7 Reasons Why Subaru Owners Love Their Cars. As an owner of three Subaru Outbacks, I have officially joined the ranks of the Fiercely Loyal Subaru Owners Club. Okay, that’s not a real club, but it could be (more on that later) because once you’ve owned a Subaru, you are a Subaru fan for… 

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Filed Under: Subaru Tagged With: all wheel drive, crossover, safety, Subaru

A Sporty, Family Crossover for All Seasons: The 2021 Nissan Rogue

January 12, 2022 by Jill Robbins Leave a Comment

2021 Nissan Rogue

I spend a lot of time in my car—probably more than I want to—so I value comfort above all. The 2021 Nissan Rogue threw its hat into the ring as a formidable competitor for one of the most comfortable cars I’ve reviewed lately. This was my second time driving a Nissan Rogue. I rented one… 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Nissan Tagged With: crossover, NIssan, Nissan Rogue, review

30-Minute Test Drive: The 2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i is Way Fun, Especially on Twisty Roads

December 13, 2021 by Connie Peters Leave a Comment

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A fun to drive SUV filled with practical features, all in one package? Win. If distinct style paired with practicality are your thing, you have probably turned your head to look at a car like the 2022 BMW X4. It’s the coupe-style, or sportback, small SUV in the BMW X lineup of sport utility vehicles. And… 

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Filed Under: BMW, Canada, Car Reviews, Luxury, SUV Tagged With: all wheel drive, BMW, Coupe SUV, crossover, SUV, X4

30-Minute Test Drive: The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross LE

December 9, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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  Meet the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, a brand new take on a longtime favorite. When you’re shopping on a budget, it can be hard to find a brand new car that satisfies all your needs, including space, safety, reliability, and some decent tech. Many shoppers will turn to the Toyota Corolla, a vehicle that… 

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Filed Under: 4-Passenger Seating, 5-Passenger Seating, Crossover, SUV, Toyota Tagged With: 2022 toyota corolla cross, budget crossover, budget suv, crossover, SUV, Toyota, toyota corolla cross

The Used 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan: Not Too Big, Not Too Small, But Just Right

December 8, 2021 by Nicole Wakelin Leave a Comment

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Bigger isn’t always better. Once upon a time, SUVs were all about big. The bigger the better! They were just reaching a point where they were beginning to make the average tank look compact when the price of gas went through the roof. Thus, the great downsizing of SUVs began and the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan… 

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The 2020 Lincoln Corsair Reserve AWD: Perfect Everyone Dreaming of Winter (and Those Dreading It!)

December 5, 2021 by Connie Peters Leave a Comment

Lincoln Corsair

It’s on the way, so get ready. When it comes to winter, I like to be ready. The outfits, the holiday plans, the destinations that allow us to see pristine snow and enjoy winter’s solitude. The right car to get us there is key. After test driving the Lincoln Corsair I can see this as… 

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Filed Under: Canada, Car Reviews, Lincoln Tagged With: Corsair, crossover, Lincoln

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