First drive

The 2022 Santa Cruz “Sport Adventure Vehicle” (Hyundai’s preferred nomenclature) provides an impressive driving experience and utility in an unusual package that historically has struggled to find buyers.

A front styling update gives the 2021 Honda Ridgeline a tougher appearance, but underneath it’s still the same comfortable, refined and versatile mid-size pickup truck it was before.

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe gets a new plug-in hybrid powertrain but very much remains a Jeep Wrangler, just one with better fuel economy ratings – so long as you keep the battery charged.

The new Bronco should be among the top choices of any shopper looking for a vehicle to take them off the beaten path.

The addition of a dual-clutch automatic transmission and newly standard performance features, plus an upgraded interior and additional go-fast goodies, make the 2021 Veloster N a hot hatch for everyone.

When you need to get away from it all, the redesigned 2021 BMW M440i convertible is comfortable for cruising, sporty in corners and classy all the while.

Jeep’s new 2021 Grand Cherokee L has something the Grand Cherokee has never had before: a third row that makes it family friendlier without impacting its off-road capabilities.

After driving the new 2022 Civic, the big story is the enhanced driving dynamics and simplified interior styling. Read more on our time with the car here.

Families looking for a large vehicle with small-vehicle fuel economy don’t have a lot of options, but the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a good one.

Nissan redesigned the 2022 Pathfinder to be more rugged, more outdoorsy and slightly more capable in the dirt without giving up any of the luxury, safety and connectivity that modern families expect in an SUV.