Pure Midsize News & Trends
The Hyundai Santa Fe is one of those SUVs that seemed to come out of nowhere and has established itself as a real powerhouse. It offers a lot for the amount of money consumers invest in it and can go head-to-head with some of the best in its category. Review sites like Kelley Blue Book …
Minivans –– either love them or hate them. They are in the center of polarized opinions. There are die-hard minivan lovers that will never give up their sliding doors. Then there are the folks who refuse to ever drive one. A few who convert along the way, but regardless of where you stand on the …
The Lincoln Nautilus is known as a high-quality SUV getting wherever you need to go in while always looking stylish. Add on the Black Label trim level, and consumers should be riding on cloud nine. That has been the luxurious experience of most Lincoln Continental and Navigator owners to date, but Nautilus owners might not …
Drivers are looking for good value, lots of standard features, and the versatility of an SUV like the Hyundai Santa Fe. It’s a vehicle that has impressed reviewers in 2020, but models in the past have received some complaints from their owners. What are the most common complaints? Are things up to par in the …
The year 1990 marked the beginning of the Persian Gulf War and a challenging recession for the U.S. It was also the year that Ford Motor Company produced its first four-door SUV for the 1991 model year, the Ford Explorer. The Explorer helped to trigger a craze for sport utility vehicles and this midsize SUV …
The majority of Volvo models are very safe and dependable vehicles. These luxury cars are known for getting great gas mileage, having luxe interiors, and featuring an abundance of driver assistance technology. While they would never be the fastest cars on the track, some Volvo models are also quite speedy. Compared to other luxury cars, …
The 2020 Kia Telluride is a tough-looking vehicle with a brawny stance and a large front end, and it’s the owner of MotorTrend’s SUV of the Year award. Does all that add up to a lot of power under the hood? One reviewer says not so much. However, that’s about the only bad thing there …
Automaker Hyundai is known for packing as much as possible into an affordable vehicle. Boasting some of the best standard safety and tech features on the market, Hyundai offers comfort, convenience, and dependability into its entire lineup. So with the newest 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe hitting the roads, what standard features can owners expect? And …
The SUV market is booming right now, and many people are still looking for the perfect SUV to add to their garage. Hyundai is known for making some great cars, and SUVs aren’t an exception. In fact, the Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the best SUVs on the market right now, and here’s why. …
With its many features and high ratings, the Toyota RAV4 has been a longstanding consumer favorite. When shopping used models, it can be confusing to know what years are best. We suggest considering the 2017 and 2018 model years. These two are both known for being well built and are suitable for any lifestyle but …
A luxury crossover SUV with a high level of sophistication, the Cadillac XT5 has been a hot seller for the brand since 2016. There are 3 trims to choose from, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport, and all offer premium comfort and amenities along with impressive performance. However, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 had some issues that …
Conventional wisdom tells us that it’s smarter to buy a used car rather than a new one. Although there’s nothing as exciting as driving a new car, the downside is that it might cost you quite a bit more to drive it off the lot. What’s more, it may not be much improved over last …
Audi has some pretty reliable vehicles in their production lines, but not all of them rank high in reliability ratings as we’d like them to be. Problems plague some of them, and owners won’t recommend them to other buyers. One such headache is the Audi Q7, a luxury SUV model. It offers many impressive amenities …
The Jeep Grand Cherokee first appeared in 1993, quickly becoming a popular midsize luxury SUV. Redesigned several times over the years, the fourth generation, which was rolled out in 2011, introduced new problems for the Grand Cherokee. Here’s a look at why the Grand Cherokee is the most complained-about Jeep. The worst Jeep vehicles One …
A new-to-you SUV is a great way to get a new vehicle while saving some money. However, it is good to find out first which model years of your chosen vehicle are the most reliable. Buyers considering a Ford Explorer should read on to see which model year to avoid. Why the 2006 Ford Explorer …
BMW is known for making some of the best luxury cars on the market today. The BMW X5 is one of the more popular luxury SUVs on the market, but it has competition from other luxury automakers like Audi. U.S. News did a comparison between the Audi Q7 and the BMW X5, and here’s a …
In BMW‘s world, M stands for Motorsport, but for the 2020 BMW X6 M, the letter M stands for menacing. Despite its slightly off-kilter profile, the five-passenger SUV’s snarling front end and ridiculously sublime tuning are designed to intimidate. But what’s it like to take this highway predator out for a spin? Rick Ceppos of …
When you buy a luxury car, part of that premium price is paying for a luxurious interior and exterior. Luxury vehicles frequently come standard with high-end leather seating, large dual touchscreens, and other premium materials. Luxury cars also typically use more expensive paints than a regular car. Because of this, fixing paint problems can be …
The first model rolled off the Honda production line for the Acura MDX for the 2001 season. For the most part, we have known Honda for its reliability, with many of its vehicles. But, as with any automaker, they struggled with a few of their car designs. The Acura MDX was one that they struggled …
The Honda Odyssey has been the best-selling minivan for the past ten years and for the 2021 model year, it’s getting refreshed. It will have a new face, new tech, and new styling updates, but everything under the hood will remain the same. Let’s take a closer and find out why. A new face The …
For many customers, Audi and other German automakers represent “German engineering” at its finest. And, while Audi does make many great cars, Audi has also made a couple of bad cars as well. Here’s the Audi Q5 model year that you may want to avoid due to a potentially dangerous flaw. The 2014 Audi Q5’s …
Honda offers several SUVs for buyers to choose from. The two biggest ones are the Honda Pilot and the Honda Passport, both of which are good options for families. Which is best for you? Here’s a look at the two SUVs. What are the differences in appearance? The biggest difference between the two is in …
The SUV lineup from BMW gets better every year. Both the X5 M and X6 M were recently introduced as high-level trims. These cars’ engines can produce over 600 hp, making them more powerful than a Rolls-Royce. The standard X5 also got some new features, like a brand-new interior and plenty of extra standard technology. …
When Car and Driver experts evaluate vehicles, they don’t just take them for a spin down a closed course. They put cars to the ultimate road-tripping test. They recently checked in on an adventure review of the Honda Passport. At the 10,000-mile mark, this SUV is proving to be better than expected in a few …
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is a midsize family SUV with a starting price of $29,800. But in an unexpected turn, this SUV flat-out aced Consumer Reports’ road test despite having a middling overall score. Read on to find out why the Chevy Traverse did so well in this test and also what factors affected its …
The Honda CR-V has consistently been a good seller for Honda. Not only is the vehicle one of Honda’s best-selling SUVs, but it’s also one of the best-selling SUVs in the United States. Drivers appreciate the fact that the award-winning vehicle handles nicely, is economical to drive and has a reputation for being extremely safe. Consumer Reports has rated …
When looking for a midsize SUV, many are torn between the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander. Both have similar features and price points, so how can you know which one is best? Kelley Blue Book recently made a comparison of the 2020 Highlander and Explorer and declared one of them the winner. Which SUV fared …
Japanese automaker Honda is known for making economical but impressive vehicles that can stand the test of time. But when it comes to searching for a used SUV, it can be hard to know which one will keep you happiest the longest. One of Honda’s most popular-selling SUVs ever, the CR-V, proves to be one …
Today’s drivers love technology. Anywhere you can fit it in a car, people want it. Technology has made our lives easier and our vehicles safer over the past decade, and car tech is only on the upswing. The GMC Terrain is GMC’s option for a midsize SUV, and it’s full of great safety and convenience …
Volkswagen is just about to release the new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport, a variation of the existing VW Atlas SUV. The new Atlas Cross Sport is expected to go on sale by the end of March and cost just over $30,000. Differences between the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport This midsize SUV is based on …
The Buick Enclave is a comfortable, roomy, three-row luxury SUV. As Buick’s largest SUV, the Enclave outstrips its smaller SUV siblings the Envision and the Encore not only with more headroom and legroom but also its ample cargo room and more powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine. But because some earlier Buick SUVs have been reported to …
South Korean automaker Hyundai is known for producing affordable vehicles that can tote the family around. But with SUVs dominating the market and the lineups of almost every carmaker, Hyundai is facing stiff competition. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is here, however, to prove that Hyundai’s vehicles are still good enough to beat the rest. …
The Buick Enclave is a midsize SUV with seating for seven and sleek design language. It’s a great model for family road trips or the daily commute. However, just like any other vehicle on the market, this versatile SUV does have its weak points. Based on reports from consumers, here are the most common problems …
Many times within the digital domain of Motor Biscuit we have lamented the demise of the station wagon in the US. We have argued that an SUV is just a lifted station wagon with big tires and a bigger footprint. Yet SUVs proliferate and wagons contract. But in a recent interview with BMW National Dealer …
The Chevrolet Traverse is one of the most popular SUVs on the market, but with the new Hyundai Palisade, the Traverse may have some competition. Here’s what to expect from the impressive Traverse and Palisade, and why you may want to bank your money on the newest 2020 Hyundai Palisade instead. The Chevrolet Traverse: what’s …
As far as compact SUVs go, the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox is capable and practical. It has a couple of pretty athletic powertrain options. It also has a good selection of driver-assist features that are now standard and a solid infotainment setup. The Equinox rides more like a car and handles admirably well. In the market …
Kelley Blue Book recently compared two top-notch SUVs. In this review, KBB highlighted the pros and cons of each vehicle and ultimately chose one to be a better buy over the other. One of the SUVs featured in this comparison is the consumer-loved Toyota Highlander. Knowing how comparably priced and handsomely equipped the Highlander is, …
General Motors have produced many SUVs over the years. The Buick Enclave is one of their more popular models to date, and GM has sold well over 600,000 of them since the year 2007. Its popularity, however, doesn’t mean it’s immune to problems. In fact, one particular year produced a whole slug of issues for …
Apple CarPlay is a standard feature found in many modern cars. Using Apple’s lightning cable, drivers can sync their phones with the car’s infotainment system to access music, navigation, and more. Cars that have Apple CarPlay almost always have Android Auto and, in some cases, Amazon Alexa. Pretty much every automaker offers this feature free …
Although it’s a newer vehicle, the Volkswagen Atlas isn’t holding up very well to the reliability surveys conducted by Consumer Reports. In fact, it has the lowest overall reliability score possible. But what exactly is the problem — and does the Atlas have any redeeming qualities? Official reliability rating According to Consumer Reports, the projected …
U.S. News gives the 2020 Nissan Murano a four out of five-star rating, while Edmunds has ranked it No. 7 among midsize SUVs. Those high accolades have many people wanting to know more about this crossover. In case you too are wondering, here is some information about the Murano’s standard features. The Nissan Murano’s appearance …
The Nissan Murano stands out thanks to its stylish exterior styling and comfortable, luxurious interior. As Nissan’s first crossover SUV, it’s one of the oldest models in the midsize SUV segment. But technology-wise, Nissan hasn’t left the Murano back in the early 2000s since the automaker has kept its infotainment and safety features current. If buyers …
As offroaders go, the Jeep Wrangler has many of its rivals beat in the looks department. Outside, it sports the iconic seven-slot grille that harkens back to the CJ and the square fenders that echo the original Willys MB. The interior shares much of the exterior’s same clean lines and rugged functionality. Its satisfying offroad …
Kia has been making some waves in the auto world recently by designing luxury SUVs and keeping them affordable. Since luxury and affordable don’t exactly go hand in hand, it really took the world by surprise when the Korean automaker announced it would be releasing an off-road version of the Telluride. This could be a …
Nissan’s SUVs aren’t the most popular in the segment. Despite being a good car overall, the Nissan Pathfinder can’t keep up with its competition. The redesigned Nissan Armada also failed to make a huge impact on sales. The Nissan Murano remains unchanged for the 2020 model year, though it did get an exterior refresh last …
The Honda Pilot has gotten a few more changes since its complete redesign in 2016. For 2019, this SUV got new safety features, a new transmission option, and some minor styling updates. These desirable new features increased the Honda Pilot’s profits by 60 percent during its initial release quarter. An expensive new trim is also …
When Toyota introduced the first LandCruiser FJ40 to the US in 1958, it was the start of a love affair for Americans who wanted an off-road driving experience. Since then, Toyota has kept up its end of the bargain by adding more SUVs to the lineup, and the Toyota 4Runner remains one of the most popular choices …
Now in its third generation, the Hyundai Tucson is a popular SUV that offers a smooth ride, a nice interior, and great value. The crossover SUV is smaller than the Hyundai Santa Fe but more affordable. It may have limited space but it’s popular with SUV fans for its competent handling abilities and a nice …
This year, SUVs continue to be some of the most sought-after vehicles in America. Because of their popularity, SUVs are one of the most competitive sectors in the automotive market. In order to compete in such an oversaturated market, many auto manufacturers try to come up with new and innovative ways to make their SUVs stand …
As the best-selling midsize SUV in America, the Toyota Highlander has received heaps of praise. It has been rated at the top of its class for reliability, safety, and affordability, and displays consistently high owner satisfaction ratings. With this much good news, it is hard to imagine that the Toyota Highlander could have any issues. …
