From Alex on Autos. Join Alex as he flips and folds and slides seats around in every three-row SUV, Minivan and crossover in America to find out which third row is the biggest and the best. The answer might surprise you, it surprised Alex for sure. From the Acura MDX to the Jeep Wagoneer and…
From Alex on Autos. Let’s be honest, pretty things sell. With that in mind Mazda could easily have gotten away with a small CUV that was "all show and no go" but instead the CX-50 is a solid buy in nearly every way. Sure, there are complaints to be found. The 6-speed automatic is yesterday’s…
From Alex on Autos. The Grand Highlander is more than just the roomiest Highlander, or the model with the most legroom in the segment, it’s also the most efficient and one of the most powerful. Shoppers will be able to choose between an affordable turbo engine, an efficient 34 MPG hybrid, or a powerful 365…
From Alex on Autos. Two months in, I’m still pretty torn about the Outlander’s PHEV system. The EV range is solid, the charging is slow, the off-road performance is excellent, the hybrid mode efficiency is poor. It’s comfortable and roomy… unless you try to use the third row. But… I’m still happy that it has…
From Alex on Autos. No longer the new kid on the block, the Kia Telluride has fierce competition from the freshman class. The Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander have recently entered the playing field, each with their own playing cards. For the Mazda, it’s a silky smooth inline-6 powertrain and a rear-biased…
From Alex on Autos. The all-new Tacoma will delight and outrage an equal share of Taco fans with massive changes for 2024. The V6 is dead, a hybrid is optional, full-time 4WD makes a debut, the 2-door XtraCab is baaaack, and long live the manual transmissions!!! Also: Watch out GMC, the Limited trim is coming…
From Alex on Autos. Kia’s refreshed Seltos solves most of the issues shoppers had with the first generation model. The optional turbo gains power and refinement and ditches the controversial dual clutch transmission, the dashboard gains the popular dual-screen layout, and the exterior gets crisper and more modern. Still, the big question remains: with so…
From Alex on Autos. While we wait for final pricing and legroom details, let’s take a deeper dive into the Grand Highlander’s seating arrangement. With seating for 7 or 8 people 3 sets of LATCH anchors, wide doors in the rear and class leading 3rd row comfort, the Grand Highlander look like it has it…
From Alex on Autos. Jeep’s smallest model isn’t the Compass, it’s the Renegade that you might have forgotten. With the Cherokee sailing off into the sunset this year, the Compass is moving up-market a bit to compete with the larger "small" crossovers like the Kona and Crosstrek and the smaller "compact" CUVs like the RAV4.…
From Alex on Autos. The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a subcompact luxury crossover done the Italian way. It may be small, but its mission to start Alfa along the path to electrification is at the front and center of the experience. Only offered as a plug-in hybrid with 285 horsepower and 357 lb.-ft. of…
From Alex on Autos. Ford’s new Ranger is here with more of everything: more power, more capability, more LCD, more towing, more engine options and more of a whole lot more. Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us…
From Alex on Autos. GMC’s new 2023 Canyon mid-sized truck is finally playing a different tune than its Chevy cousin. Fort 2023 the Canyon is more focused on luxury and off-road capability than ever before with a more powerful engine lineup, more luxurious interior and a few features you can’t get on the Chevy. The…
From Alex on Autos. While we wait for the upcoming Crosstrek Wilderness, the Crosstrek Sport and Limited are the most capable small Subies in America and still very well priced against the competition. You still won’t find a regular automatic transmission or locking differentials onboard, but you will find high fuel economy and a serious…
From Alex on Autos. With Brian’s Veloster N now sold to Carvana, what should he get next? His list is eclectic, like most car shoppers to be honest, and includes options like the Sentra, Trax, Kicks, Elantra, Prius, and more. What do you think? Does the Trax fit the best? Join this channel to get…
From Alex on Autos. Are you Bronco shopping? In this video we take a deep-deep dive into Ford’s most off-road capable SUV and break down the trims, the engines , and help you decide which Bronco you should be bucking for. Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide:…
From Alex on Autos. With the astronomical cost of insuring a car in the city of Detroit and his desire to focus on his savings and long-term investments, Brian recently made the tough decision to sell his 2019 Hyundai Veloster N after four years of ownership. After doing some research, he landed on selling to…
From Alex on Autos. Chevy’s new Trax doesn’t offer AWD, but it does offer a seriously low sticker price and excellent handling. The 137 HP engine has a surprisingly throaty growl, but it’s not terribly swift at 9.4 seconds to 60. The combination of features might not be right for everyone, but those looking for…
From Alex on Autos. GMC is betting big on the AT4X sub-brand and GMC’s transformation from "professional grade" to "Denali-everything" to "rugged-off-road-everything with some Denali on the side." The latest member of the at-forks family is the new Sierra 2500HD AT4X which promises to give Ford’s Tremor a run for its money. It likely will…
From Alex on Autos. Every time we review a tech-heavy new vehicle the comment section explodes with "all I want is a fun to drive car" "I want buttons back" "LCD screens are getting out of control." Well if that’s you, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the answer. It’s quite simply the best luxury CUV…
From Alex on Autos. Want 50 MPG with crossover styling and a practical hatchback? That’d be the Kia Niro for 2023. With the second generation Niro Kia has sharpened the styling, improved performance a hair and tossed in more gadgets than ever before. How does it stack up against the competition? Let’s find out. Join…
From Alex on Autos. Happy Friday everyone! Join Alex for a live show with wine and giveaways!
From Alex on Autos. The front end might be controversial, but aside from that the 7-Series is simply the best full-size luxury sedan in America at the moment. From comfortable seats to an easier to use infotainment system than the S-Class, tons of power and an available electric model, this is the luxo-barge of your…
From Alex on Autos. Lincoln just revealed the 2024 Nautilus in NYC! Lexus should be worried because this new Lincoln looks like the kind of roomy 2-row luxury SUV so many of us hoped the new RX would be… Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The…
From Alex on Autos. Buick’s answer to the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Lexus UX is the sleek and sexy Envista: a slinky coupe-like crossover with a low-slung roofline and a low-low price tag. The 2024 Envista will start at $23,495 and end just over $30,000. With that price range you might think it’s more…
From Alex on Autos. Polestar’s latest EV is aiming higher than Tesla, the Polestar 3 has the Cayenne in its sights. Yep, the Porsche Cayenne. With 489 HP standard, grippy tires and a 2+3 seating configuration inside, this is the mid-sized 2-row EV SUV so many have been waiting for. You’ll get up to 300…
From Alex on Autos. The Lexus UX is far from the sportiest entry in the segment but thanks to a now standard hybrid system it’s certainly the most efficient. Add in AWD and the F-Sport handling package and it’ll make you smile on a winding road, but it won’t win any stoplight races… Join this…
From Alex on Autos. If you didn’t already know it, we don’t believe in keeping swag when we attend an event. I don’t think it truly influences anything, but it feels icky, so we make swag a liability rather than an asset by paying to ship knick-knacks to you! To snag some swag email hey@autobuyersguide.com…
From Alex on Autos. Is the Ford Escape too small? Need more power? Extra room for child seats or bags? Check out the Edge. It’s not as exciting or "edgy" as some, but it’s a solid and roomy upgrade., Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The…
From Alex on Autos. What do we know so far about the size of the upcoming Chevy Equinox EV? Let’s see what they had to say on how it compares with the existing Equinox "ICE". #shorts #chevy #chevyequinox #equinoxev #chevrolet #futurecars Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide:…
From Alex on Autos. It turns out that sometimes, being powered by a Prius powertrain is good. Case in point: the new Corolla Cross Hybrid shares its new eAWD hybrid system with the new Prius. Although rated for 42 MPG, we managed to average 50 MPG without trying terribly hard. Highway numbers should fall closer…
From Alex on Autos. For 2024 a huge LCD is now standard as are side curtain airbags, two of the biggest items missing in the 2023 model. Also on offer are full float rear axles, power seats, an upgraded winch, a 100:1 crawl ratio and greater availability of the PHEV trim. Join this channel to…
From Alex on Autos. Since the Telluride launched, it has gained a reputation for having one of the best third rows *not* in a full-sized SUV or minivan. But…now there’s a new Kia EV9 on the scene with a 3rd row that’s even better with it comes to headroom and thigh support. But how’s the…
From Alex on Autos. Hyundai’s small crossover just got bigger! Join us for a first look at Hyundai’s smallest AWD crossover (Yep, the Venue is still FWD and still smaller). Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us on…
From Alex on Autos. We all knew it was coming: Subie’s best seller just got a new rugged trim: the Wilderness. Sadly we don’t get the locking axle or turbo that some had been hoping for, but we do get an affordable go-anywhere hatchback with solid fuel economy. Join this channel to get access to…
From Alex on Autos. RAM just did a spec drop on the RAM REV and the numbers are certainly impressive. 350-500 miles of range depending on the battery you choose, 14,000 pounds of towing and the fanciest interior ever offered in a pickup truck in America. Charging speeds will be bonkers fast as well. Basically…
From Alex on Autos. Aside from the fire-breathing GR Corolla, no Corolla is overtly exciting, but the XSE hatch tries its best while also being a solid practical and reliable option. Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us…
From Alex on Autos. Genesis has just unveiled the GV80 Coupe Concept. Don’t be fooled, though, this is a near-production preview of the production GV80 Coupe which is set to go on sale in S. Korea early next year, here in the U.S. sometime later. Not only does it preview Genesis’ first GLE Coupe and…
From Alex on Autos. For 2024 the Impreza has gone hatch-only, and that’s OK with me because it gives it more rear seat headroom and a more practical cargo area than any sedan in the category. On top of that, you get standard AWD, the same ground clearance as many small crossovers, and you can…
From Alex on Autos. 340 horsepower, turbocharged inline 6 and a RWD platform with a near perfect weight balance. Sounds like I’m talking about a BMW, right? Wrong, this is Mazda’s new CX-90 family hauler. Admittedly it’s not the kind of family hauler you’ll find at the Honda or Toyota dealer because the CX-90 was…
From Alex on Autos. With range being one of the most important factors when choosing a new EV it’s not too surprising that we’re seeing so many new EV sedans in America, afterall: efficiency is king. Hyundai is now joining the pack with a new Ioniq 6 that’ll sport over 360 miles of range and…
From Alex on Autos. AWD, 4×4, All Wheel Drive, 4WD, and Four Wheel Drive are essentially all marketing terms. Although there have been generalized distinctions in N. America for decades, what’s really the difference? And does it really matter? Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The…
From Alex on Autos. Looking for inexpensive and efficient transport with just enough flair and practicality? That’d be the 2023 Kicks. The looks are solid, the interior is roomy, the price tag is small and the discounts abound. If you’re Scrooge McDuck this is the small CUV for you. Join this channel to get access…
From Alex on Autos. 2023 brings the first visual redesign of Android Auto since 2019. "Coolwalk’s" biggest change is a new widget view that improves the look on small screens, wide screens, and big screens alike. Android Auto isn’t the only Google car-focused entity you should know about. ‘Android Automotive’, the in-car Android-based operating system,…
From Alex on Autos. Behold! Our new long term tester is the PHEV you asked for: the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. With 38 miles of range and a teeny-tiny third row the Outlander is trying to carve quite a different niche from the other PHEVs (or even small CUVs in general) available in N. America!…
From Alex on Autos. Dodge is up to their performance tricks again, this time with the new Hornet. According to Dodge this model will be available with a host of factory and aftermarket Mopar performance upgrade. Let’s take a look! Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide…
From Alex on Autos. Dodge does their best work when they don’t try and conform. Case in point: the bonkers hellcat coupes, sedans, and SUVs. Sadly there’s no 1,000 horsepower Hellcat Hornet (how epic would that be?) but fear not, they are promising that the standard 268 HP 2.0L turbo engine and 9 speed auto…
From Alex on Autos. In this quick-take style video Alex explores the basics of the new Genesis GV70. For the full run-down, check out the video on EV Buyers Guide: https://youtu.be/FKOibwx976Y Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us…
From Alex on Autos. The main selling points for the Nissan Armada are clearly the standard powerful V8 and the lower sticker price vs the competition. However with a small ish 3rd row, low fuel economy and a small cargo area, there are solid reasons to buy the competition as well. While we wait for…
From Alex on Autos. Honda’s CR-V is perfectly practical and extremely well priced. But when it comes to gadgets, gizmos, and high MPG numbers, the competition leaves the CR-V behind. Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us on…
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