First drive

For all of the 2019 Jeep Renegade’s off-road chops and fun, quirky looks, it’s far behind the rest of the field when it comes to availability of safety technology.

The 2019 Maserati Levante combines stout performance with mass-market attributes thanks to Maserati’s ties to parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. More often than not, those family ties work in its favor.

Smooth, quiet and not quite as nice as vehicles costing, admittedly, tens of thousands of dollars more, the redesigned 2019 Kia K900 is a bargain luxury sedan.

The compromises and expense of the Subaru Crosstrek’s hybrid system versus the excellent standard Crosstrek make it a smart choice for a very limited clientele.

The 2020 Soul stylishly updates the hatchback’s boxy look and is more fun to drive, but keeps its practicality, value and quirky personality.

The X7 is a true luxury vehicle that ticks all the boxes of what a big SUV should be, with plenty of space, technology and style.

Once the top of its class, the 2019 Nissan Murano now lags behind despite a recent update.

The A8 L is a big, luxurious sedan — but at this price, it needs to be more than just comfortable, and the car lacks the “wow factor” its rivals have.

The new CLS 450 is a technological tour de force and an unimpeachable grand tourer that makes it easier than ever to travel in both comfort and style.

Audi’s new all-electric 2019 e-tron SUV feels like a normal, non-electric SUV in ways some electric vehicles don’t, which could be to its benefit in the market – or its detriment.