First Drives

First Drives2023 BMW M2: The Child Prodigy Returns4.5/5
Now more than ever, the second-generation BMW M2 (G87) is getting close to matching the performance of the larger M3 and M4 , yet it retains a uniquely playful character thanks to its RWD system and perfectly balanced straight-six engine. For this model, BMW engineers used the first-generation M2 Competition …
First Drives2023 Dodge Hornet : New Blood, But at What Price?3.5/5
The Dodge lineup basically consists of three models: the Charger sedan, the Challenger coupe and the Durango SUV. That's a bit thin, admittedly. What's worse, at the end of 2023, two iconic models will be retired (the Charger and Challenger), while we'll be saying goodbye to the V8 Hellcat engine …
First Drives2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 : Skillfully Executed4.0/5
The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …
First Drives2023 BMW XM: A New Kind of M4.0/5
Scottsdale, Arizona— Previewed by the XM Concept that we saw at Art Basel in Miami back in November of 2021, the all-new 2023 BMW XM crossover is just the second ever product to be exclusive to the German automaker’s M performance brand. With pricing that starts at $220,000 and limited …
First Drives2023 Lexus RZ450e: Making Up for Lost Time3.5/5
The all-new 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is the Japanese luxury brand’s first fully electric vehicle in North America and it’s based on the same e-TNGA platform ( electric–Toyota New Global Architecture ) as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra . These three vehicles are admittedly late to the EV party …
First Drives2023 Subaru Solterra: Tread Lightly3.0/5
As you probably know by now, the 2023 Subaru Solterra and the Toyota BZ4X share the same platform and were co-developed by the Japanese duo to introduce a first global electric car for both manufacturers. And if you’ve been remotely interested in either one, you know that the waiting lists …
First Drives2023 Jeep Compass: So Many Better Options Out There3.0/5
The Jeep Compass may not be one of the brand’s best-selling vehicles, but following a mid-cycle update last year, it gets a new powertrain for 2023 and deserves more consideration. We headed to California to put the 2023 Jeep Compass to the test on and off the road. Below are …
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