JR Chocco
2023 Toyota Tacoma Review: One Tough Taco
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma has slipped behind newer rivals for comfort, but it hangs tough off-road. The Tacoma is a mid-size pickup truck that squares off against the Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier, among others. Many buyers may be attracted to the Tacoma for its durable reputation, which is backed up by spectacular resale value. In what may be...
2023 Lexus ES 350 Review: Serene and Luxurious
With its modern take on luxury, the 2023 Lexus ES blends eco-friendly frugality, sporty touches, and traditional luxury. The 2023 Lexus ES is a mid-size luxury sedan with a big, well-outfitted cabin. It can be shopped against the Cadillac CT5 and the Acura TLX. If you can resist the SUV craze, the Lexus ES stands out as a highly...
2023 Toyota 4Runner Review: Ever Ready
As a backwoods exploration companion, the 2023 Toyota 4Runner excels. With the 4Runner, Toyota offers a relatively inexpensive and highly capable SUV that emphasizes off-road ability over on-road plushness. The 4Runner squares off against the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, plus the Honda Passport and Subaru Outback. For most drivers, the choppy ride, sloppy handling, and lousy fuel consumption...
2023 Genesis G90 Review: Silently Formidable
The 2023 Genesis G90 brims with luxury-car confidence and sizzling dynamics in its quest for prestige. The G90 four-door takes the top spot in the South Korean luxury brand’s lineup. The flagship sedan competes with full-size luxury cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS, and Audi A8. With the growth in its sticker price, the G90...
2023 Lexus RX 500h Review: No longer your grandma’s crossover
The redesigned 2023 Lexus RX now comes with more potent powertrains and a more efficient hybrid. The redesigned RX is a five-seat crossover SUV that straddles the premium and luxury classes, similar to the Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60, and Volvo XC60. With four powertrains, including three hybrids, and six trim levels, the mid-size SUV tries to entice a more...
2022 Acura MDX Second Take Review: Second to No Other SUV
The 2022 Acura MDX is a three-row crossover SUV. Sold under Honda’s luxury imprint, the new MDX rivals the Infiniti QX60, Buick Enclave, Hyundai Palisade, and Volvo XC90. Redesigned for 2022, the seven-seater offers some of the automaker’s most advanced technology and most luxurious features, and comes with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. For 2022 most everything...
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Review: The German Commuter
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta packs more standard features for a better compact car value. The five-seat Jetta and its sporty GLI counterpart compete in a shrinking but value-loaded compact sedan class along with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and other imports. There’s not a bad one in the bunch, and this year the Jetta adds more standard...
2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review: The Wonder Wagon
The 2023 Volvo 60-Series sedan and wagon lineup offers impressive grace and safety features. These 60-series Volvos come in S60 sedan and V60, in both Cross Country and Recharge wagon forms. In both sedan and wagon form, the 2023 Volvo S60 and V60 make a strong case for themselves thanks to their subtle lines, powerful 4-cylinder engines, and huge...
2023 Honda HR-V Review: Moving On Up
The Honda HR-V shows that family life can be charming, even on a budget. The HR-V epitomizes the crossover segment by straddling the style difference between a hatchback and SUV, while prioritizing affordability. The small crossover competes against the Volkswagen Taos, Subaru Crosstrek, and Hyundai Venue. For 2023, the second-generation HR-V grows into a space once occupied by the...
2022 Mazda 3 Review: Still a Fan Favorite
The 2022 Mazda 3 makes a play for upscale compact-car buyers with a rich interior and cut-above handling. The 3 sedan and hatchback are compact entry-level cars with lovely interiors and lots of safety equipment. They’re competition for cars like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Elantra. The 3 has some of the same restrained elegance as Mazda’s crossovers,...
