The 2019 Nissan Kicks proves that basic motoring doesn’t have to be boring. Splitting the difference between subcompact hatchback and crossover SUV, the 2019 Kicks is a full-flavored small car that offers a lot of features for the money. It’s lighter on refinement than tech...Read More»
Gone are the days of inoffensive styling and safe decisions at Lexus. The Lexus LC launched the brand into the luxury stratosphere with striking design, exciting powertrains, and impressive quality, but as most first efforts go, it’s not perfect. The 2019 Lexus LC earns 7.0...Read More»
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact car that prioritizes high fuel economy, a good factory warranty, and a low base price over comfort. It’s offered in hatchback and G4 sedan bodies, and is available in base ES, SE, and GT trims. We’ve given the Mirage 3.3 out of 10...Read More»
Brands can stretch too far. In rare cases like the 2019 Mini Countryman, the biggest Mini on offer gets the same spunk as the adorable Cooper, applied to a more useful crossover body that mainstream buyers want. All good things. In other cases, brandalism can end up like “Chicken...Read More»
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is an established offering in the booming subcompact crossover SUV market, but it is starting to show its age. Although this mini Mitsu may entice with its low price and competitive features, we recommend shopping around. Overall, we’ve rated it...Read More»
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross crossover SUV is a fresh start for an automaker that needed new life. Its name draws on a hit from decades ago, but the new version strikes its own chord among crossovers. That’s not necessarily a good thing. The 2019 Eclipse Cross earns a 4.6 on...Read More»
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander is a decent alternative to the many crossover SUVs it competes with, but there’s a reason Mitsubishi’s sales have slumped for years. With a total score of 5.8 out of 10 on our scale, the 2019 Outlander performs well, but competitors offer a...Read More»
The 2019 Lincoln MKC is back with a facelift and a nosejob, but not much else has changed for the entry-level luxury SUV. With a more refined, modern look, the MKC finally has the highbrow looks to match its Lincoln street cred. We rate the 2019 MKC 6.6 out of 10 overall for its...Read More»
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus pitches the former MKX back into the cars-with-real-names class. It’s a mid-size, two-row crossover SUV that shares some running gear with the Ford Edge, but with healthy dollops of luxury trim, especially in its top trims. Sold in Standard, Select...Read More»
Last year’s new Lincoln Navigator rediscovered its own past. Its spectacular cabin and thrusty twin-turbo V-6 brought back the day when no luxury SUV buyer had heard of an Escalade, much less a Bentayga. The Navigator returns for 2019 with few changes, still heavy and thirsty and...Read More»
The 2019 Lincoln Continental is a big, luxurious American sedan at a time when Americans are hardly buying big, luxurious American sedans anymore. Regardless, it’s a throwback ride with plenty of character, great value, lots of power, and a classic nameplate. We give it 7.5 out of...Read More»
The 2019 Mazda CX-3 does much to please drivers with its nimble compact crossover moves. It’s stylish, has lots of the latest safety features available, and steers and rides well for a small car with cranked-up ride height. What it doesn’t do so well is an SUV essential. The...Read More»
