Allison Barfield is a MotorBiscuit Staff Writer and covers all things Trucks and SUVs. She covers Stellantis regularly, including Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles. Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She’s spent the last several years testing new cars for MotorBiscuit and writing about their pros and cons. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her on test drives.
The 2021 Honda CR-V Special Edition trim features modern tech like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, push-button start, and a six-speaker stereo system.
The 2024 Electric Ram 1500 accompanies a secret project known as the Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB) truck. Perhaps it means that the Ram EV will have an enhanced range to rival the Ford F-150 Lightning.
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek ranks highly from being comfortable, practical, and rugged. It has an excellent fuel economy and ground clearance for off-roading, and it now has a more powerful engine option available.
The 2022 Nissan X-Trail looks the same as the new Rogue with a larger V-motion grille design, updated headlights, and a floating roof. However, it has performance upgrades under the hood that makes us jealous.
The ride quality of the 2021 Ford Mustang could be just as smooth and impressive as the Challengers. The Chevy Camaro also has a quiet interior. But the 2021 Dodge Challenger has the largest backseat.
The Jeep J6 has custom Metallic Brilliant Blue paint, which is a nod to the exterior look of the 1978 Honcho. Like its predecessors, this Jeep truck can get it. It has 17-inch bead-lock wheels, a Mopar two-inch lift kit, and 37-inch tires
The 2023 Kia Sportage and 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander both got incredible makeovers to modernize their designs. However, they look a little similar. They both have lines that curve around from the sides toward the front bumper.
Water seepage from a drainage pipe likely caused the ground beneath the pavement to erode over time. Eventually, this created a sunken depression that buckled the pavement and created the sinkhole.
The 2022 Honda CR-V is about to arrive with an interior and exterior redesign. The updated infotainment system should be faster and easier to use, allowing the CR-V to tackle rivals like the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning incorporates what drivers want and need. Drivers mentioned that they wanted a full-size spare, and Ford delivered. It also has a fully independent rear suspension to improve its handling and ride quality.
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler has solid axles, while the 2021 Ford Bronco has an independent front suspension. This gives the Bronco a smoother ride quality on the road but makes it more expensive to lift to fit larger tires.
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe attracts buyers because it serves as a highly capable off-roader with an improved fuel economy, especially while in EV mode for commuting. You can get started with a new Wrangler 4xe for about $49,805.
The 2021 F-150 Raptor just gained seven new colors. You can opt for Antimatter Blue, Space White, Guard, Kodiak Brown, Carbonized Gray, Smoked Quartz Tinted Clearcoat, and Code Orange. Code Orange is a no-cost option that’s exclusive to the Raptor.
If properly maintained, a Honda CR-V can last between 250,000 to 300,000 miles on the road. This creates a lifespan of about 16 to 20 years, meaning the CR-V is one of the most dependable SUV options.
In the woods, the 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line provided a smooth ride, but there were concerns about the dual-clutch overheating. The steering felt a little numb. It was more responsive on the pavement.
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee serves as a more popular option than the 2020 Toyota 4Runner. In 2020 the Cherokee sold 135,855 units, and the 4Runner sold 129,052 units.
2016 - 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 options serve as the best used models to keep an eye out for. In 2016, the Silverado 1500 gained a new front-end style, a remote locking tailgate, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, and forward-collision warning.
During testing, the 2021 Ford F-150 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and reached a quarter-mile in 14.44 seconds at 98.19 mph. A Dodge Charger with the 5.7-liter V8 engine went from 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds with a quarter-mile time of 14.85 seconds at 99.9 mph.
Both the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Jeep Wrangler have various off-roading modes for snow, mud, sand, and more. But the Bronco has a crawl gear with the manual transmission. It provides greater engine power per wheel rotation.
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E includes a 15.5-inch touchscreen that receives over-the-air updates. The system connects easily with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But it did freeze a few times with incoming phone calls.