SUVs : Car News And Reviews

Dodge apparently has it in its head to Hellcat all the rides it produces, and I’m good with that. The supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 has found its way under the hood of the Charger, Challenger, and Ram 1500 pickup, which isn’t even a Dodge.

One of the coolest accessories we’ve seen on the new Ford Bronco since the vehicle was first shown were the so-called “doughnut doors” that had a big hole in the center. Those doors have an opening in the bottom half so you could see out and let air in.

Ford has confirmed that the all-new Bronco and Bronco Sport configurator is now live. The website, which can be accessed here, offers pricing details for all versions of the Bronco and Bronco Sport that are being made for its first-year production.

Volkswagen is showing off a new compact SUV that will land in the US next summer. The Taos is the entry-level SUV for the VW line and is smaller than the existing Tiguan. While Volkswagen isn’t offering any specifics on pricing, it has said that the vehicle will be as affordable as the Jetta.

Ford and outdoor equipment manufacturer Filson have announced a tie-up to create the Bronco Wildland Fire Rig concept. The concept was inspired by vintage U.S. Forest Service Broncos and iconic materials used by Filson. The vehicle was designed as a model for future firefighting rigs based on the new four-door Bronco.

After much anticipation, GMC has finally revealed the design, specs, and pricing for its all-new Hummer EV. Unlike the gas-guzzling Hummers of the past, this truck is a pure-electric, mean, green machine. GMC is touting the Hummer EV as a “supertruck,” and given its impressive specs, tech, and capabilities, I think this is one case where the marketing isn’t hyperbole.

Nissan has announced prices and the on-sale date for the all-new 2021 Rogue. The compact SUV will go on sale in the United States in late October and has a starting MSRP of $25,650 for the Rogue S FWD.

Jeep has announced the addition of a new Cherokee model to its lineup called the Cherokee Latitude LUX. The SUV comes with a long list of premium features and standard safety equipment along with available 4×4 capability.

Jeep recently revealed its new Grand Wagoneer Concept, and I was fortunate enough to be one of the first people outside of FCA to see the vehicle up close and personal. The concept was one of several Jeeps on hand during a private event held by the company at the elegant Danada House in the woods of Naperville, Illinois.

The EV market is highly competitive, and with the exception of maybe Tesla, buyers choose less expensive configurations since EVs currently tend to cost more than traditional automobiles. A new dealer document has leaked that shows as of September 29, Ford has reduced the price on the Mach-E range. 

Jeep is celebrating 80 years of its brand and is doing so with a special 80th Anniversary model for each vehicle in its lineup. The Renegade, Wrangler, Gladiator, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee all are getting the 80th Anniversary treatment.

Acura has announced a  top-of-the-line, limited-edition version of its sporty RDX crossover SUV. The 2021 RDX PMC Edition’s most noticeable feature is that it’s covered in a paint color called Thermal Orange Pearl, a color available on the $157,000+ Acura NSX since 2019.

Late last week, we talked about a rumor going around that Ford was testing the new Bronco with the Sasquatch package paired with the 7-speed manual transmission. Initially, Ford was only offering the Sasquatch package when it was paired with an automatic transmission.

I’ve spent a bit of time behind the wheel of a few Jaguar F-PACEs since it first broke cover back in 2016. The luxury crossover is one of the most dynamic and fun to drive, and it’s always looked better than most SUVs too.

Like many Bronco fans, I was bummed to hear that you’d be unable to buy the 2021 Bronco with the Sasquatch package and a manual transmission. Ford initially said that the Sasquatch package would only be available with a 2.3-liter engine and an automatic transmission.