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2020 Toyota 4Runner: More of the Same, and That’s Ok.

Jun 7 by Leave a Comment

If something isn’t really broken, then you don’t really have to fix it. Year, make, model: 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProEngine: 4.0-liter V6 with 270 horsepowerSeating capacity: FiveSets of LATCH car seat anchors: TwoEPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 16 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (16.7 mpg combined)Price (as tested): $51,968 ($51,968)Related vehicles we’ve tested: Jeep Wrangler, Honda PassportIn a nutshell: Minor updates serve as […]

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2019 Toyota Sequoia Limited: A Texas-Sized SUV That’s Showing Its Age

Nov 4 by Leave a Comment

  Toyota Sequoia: Plenty of room, plenty of power, plenty of attitude, but short on wow-factor. Year, make, model: 2019 Toyota Sequoia Limited Engine: 5.7-liter V8 with 381 horsepower Seating capacity: Eight Car seat anchors: Three EPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway. (14.7 mpg combined) Price (as tested): $60,420 ($62,320) […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: cars, family, review, road trip, sequoia, SUV, tech, tow, toyota

2019 Lexus RX 350L: Just as Good as Before, but With Room for 7

Oct 21 by Leave a Comment

Sometimes it’s not about reinventing the wheel, but about improving it. The Lexus RX 350L simply builds on its predecessor’s greatness. Year, make, model: 2019 Lexus RX 350L Engine: 3.5-liter V6 with 295 horsepower Seating capacity: Seven Car seat anchors: Two EPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. (24 mpg combined) Price […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: family car, lexus, luxury, RX, SUV

2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid: The Sweetheart of Crossovers

Aug 7 by Leave a Comment

Whether you’re looking for convenience, safety, technology, or outright luxury, the Volvo XC60 checks all the boxes and then some. There are many ingredients that go into making a good, or let alone perfect, crossover. Most of the time it’s not because automakers don’t know what to do in order to please their customers, but […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Car, family, hybrid, review, SUV, Volvo, XC60

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Small Package, Big Attitude

Apr 26 by 1 Comment

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan reminds us that it’s not always about what we need, but also about what we want. See how practicality meets German engineering. Oftentimes, as families, we are forced to fit into one specific category when it comes to our needs and wants. Some folks love big homes so they can have […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: cargo, family, lifestyle, review, SUV, Tiguan, volkswagen

2018 Volkswagen Atlas – The Germans Are in to Please

Feb 11 by 1 Comment

Despite being a latecomer in the three-row SUV segment, the Volkswagen Atlas shows up to the party in spectacular and refreshing fashion. Crossovers and SUV’s galore! That’s a fitting way to describe the current automotive landscape during the early stages of 2018, as most, if not all automakers are cranking out small, car-based crossovers as […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: atlas, family car, german, SUV, three-row, volkswagen

2017 Toyota Highlander – SUV Supremacy

Jan 28 by 1 Comment

“If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it,” goes the popular saying. It seems Toyota engineers took this to heart while working on the 2017 Highlander. If you think about it, life’s best experiences happen courtesy of the things we least focus on. For example, do you really question water coming out when you turn on […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: Dodge, durango, family, highlander, honda, land cruiser, pilot, SUV, third row, toyota

2017 Mazda CX-5 – Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t

Jun 18 by 2 Comments

Sleek, fun, and affordable — three ways to describe the new 2017 Mazda CX-5. There comes a time in a person’s life when they must choose between driving a household appliance, or a vehicle with soul. While the latter isn’t for everyone, Mazda is the Michelangelo of fun-to-drive vehicles, and the 2017 CX-5 its latest masterpiece. […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: cars, crossover, cx-5, family, Mazda, review, SUV

2017 Chevy Suburban: 5 Reasons Why It’s a Perfect Fit

Apr 30 by 1 Comment

The Suburban is the perfect example of what happens when engineers share the “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” mentality. Many things have changed in the last couple of decades. But, none more than the way young and old folks interact and communicate. For example, I recently found out that our 13-year-old daughter doesn’t […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: chevy, family, gmc, large, suburban, SUV, yukon

Hip Family Rides From the 2017 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 16 by Leave a Comment

From Sleek Sedans, Brutish Pickups, and Hip SUVs, There Was Something for Every Family at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show! We often tell people that all cars are family cars. After all, we’ve been proving this concept right for over two years now. Whether it’s a daddy and daughter date onboard an Italian sports car, […]

Filed Under: Pit Stop Tagged With: auto show, cars, Chicago, durango, expedition, family, hip, maxima, RAM, sequoia, SUV

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