Volkswagen Jetta: The Germans are in to please with a good-looking, good-driving, and well-equipped sedan that doesn’t break the bank. Year, make, model: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 147 horsepower Seating capacity: Five Sets of car seat anchors: Two EPA-estimated MPG (as tested): 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (29 […]
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Small Package, Big Attitude
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 […]
2018 Volkswagen Atlas – The Germans Are in to Please
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 […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf R – The Ultimate Family Hatch
“Missi once asked me, ‘Why do they call them hot-hatches?’ I’d never given that too much thought before, but it’s a good question. Please, allow me to explain…” 2016 Volkswagen Golf R – The Ultimate Family Hatch A hatchback is a, well… a four-door car. Despite the fact that it’s still called a “five-door” by the […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat – The ‘No Gimmicks’ Kind of Family Sedan
“While it’d be misleading and dishonest to say I’m not a fan of in-car technology, I have to admit that today’s vehicles are starting to feel more like NASA command centers and Boeing 747 cockpits. Are there any straight-forward cars left out there?” 2016 Volkswagen Passat – The ‘No Gimmicks’ Kind of Family Sedan Yes, […]
2016 VW Beetle Dune – The Perfect Accessory
“Have you ever looked at a vehicle with a different filter? Perhaps as if it were a toy or an accessory? As something that matched and complimented your style so well, that you just fell in love with it? I have.” 2016 VW Beetle Dune – The Perfect Accessory As a lover of all things […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Can it Family?
“The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the car equivalent to an authentic Swiss Army knife. Not only is it extremely versatile, but there’s a sense of pride that comes with owning a legendary badge.” 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Can it Family? Introduced back in 1976, my first experience with the fun little hatchback was during […]
Battle of the Car Seats: Britax vs Graco
Car seats, more specifically toddler car seats — love them or hate them, we need them, and our little ones need them even more. But allow me to be honest, and please be honest with yourself as well… don’t you just hate how clumsy and pain in the butt they can be? I do. So […]