From Alex on Autos. The Grand Cherokee L isn’t the first attempt at making a 3-row Grand Cherokee, but it is the most successful. The first? That would be the ill fated Jeep Commander. How about the second? That’s the [I can’t believe it’s still on sale] third gen Dodge Durango. This time however, Jeep…

From Alex on Autos. Yep, the Durango is living on for *another* year. Why might you consider one of the "oldest new" SUVs in America? Towing & V8 engines baby. Yep, that’s basically the Durango’s party piece: not one, not two but three different V8s can be found under the hood, or if you like,…

From Alex on Autos. Looks like we’ll have to wait about a year to see the 2025 Tahoe and Suburban on the road, but the refresh is worth the wait. On the outside we get tweaked bumpers and lights, under the hood we finally get the diesel engine on the off-road trims, but the magic…

From Alex on Autos. How does Toyota’s new Taco stack up against the Ranger, Frontier, Gladiator, Colorado, Canyon and Ridgeline? That’s what this video aims to do! Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com 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 Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/…

From Alex on Autos. The 2.4L turbo engine might be the defining characteristic of the new Tacoma, but more shoppers will be interested in the coil spring suspension in the rear and the available adaptive dampers in the Limited trim. The new Tacoma might be notably more expensive than the outgoing model but I think…

From Alex on Autos. The "base" Tacoma isn’t as inexpensive as it once was, but with the new work-truck focus of the 2-door, 2-seat SR, the Tacoma is the perfect truck for someone that wants something easier to park and less expensive to keep around than an F-150. Sure, it won’t have an 8-foot bed,…

From Alex on Autos. Hyundai is trying something new in Singapore, a factory that ditches the assembly line format for a "cell" based approach. That allows them in theory to mix-and-match vehicles to be produced and could allow more customization. Stress on the theory and could. At the moment the factory is only going to…

From Alex on Autos. Ford still can’t build enough Maverick and Maverick Hybrids to meet demand and it’s easy to see why. Ford’s smallest truck, and the smallest truck in America, checks all the right boxes. It looks great, the bed is practical, it’s roomy enough inside and if you treat the pedals gently you’ll…

From Alex on Autos. Polestar has said to expect more special editions which is why I said yes to driving a Polestar BST 230, even though all 60 cars are spoken for in the USA and though the 2024 model is better and faster in some ways. Say what? Yep, the 2024 dual motor performance…

From Alex on Autos. As hot as the Tesla Roadster looks, I have to say… The Polestar 6 looks better. And it had better look better because boy howdy is it expensive. Rumors say to expect it to be over $200,00 when it comes in a few years. Ouch! Join this channel to get access…

From Alex on Autos. With an 884 HP dual motor drivetrain and an 800V native architecture, the Polestar 5 is Polestar’s answer to the Taycan and Model S Plaid. It’s going to ride on all new bonded aluminum chassis that promises ultra lightweight and bonkers performance. Sadly we will have to wait several years to…

From Alex on Autos. At Polestar Day I was able to get up close and personal AND ride in a Polestar 4. This is unrelated to anything the brand has done before and more inline with the tuning of the Plolestar 2 than the upcoming Polestar 3 which is tuned towards the softer side of…

From Alex on Autos. For 2024 Hyundai has added AWD to their family sedan and made the look a little less… catfishy than before. Thankfully they didn’t drop the excellent 2.5L turbo in the process, so if you want a performance sedan, this is going to be among the few mainstream options left… Join this…

From Alex on Autos. Today at the LA Auto Show Alex and Travis crawled around the new Rogue, check out what’s changed and what hasn’t. Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com 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 Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/

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From Alex on Autos. Genesis brought the refreshed GV80 and new GV80 Coupe to the LA Auto Show! The big deal (for me at least) is the redesigned interior which has ditched the 3D LCD cluster and separate floating display for a single curved OLED display and new software. I haven’t had a chance to…

From Alex on Autos. Honda’s Prelude turned up at the LA Auto Show and the PR people gave us a few extra details. The most important is: Yep, it’s coming! They would not say when it’s coming and where exactly it’s coming, but we can make some educated guesses. Clearly, America is getting it. We…

From Alex on Autos. For 2025 the Subaru Forester retains its pragmatic appeal but looks to attract more than just the pragmatists. The formula has been the same for decades and we’re now seeing more consideration of the other vehicles in the segment than in previous generations. One of the most exciting additions isn’t here…

From Alex on Autos. The Lucid Motors Gravity looks like the 3-row EV SUV to beat! As long as you can afford the ~$80,000 starting price… If you have a Volvo EX90 or Rivian R1S on order, or you’re shopping for a Model X alternative, put your purchase on hold because you’ll want to check…

From Alex on Autos. Toyota is bringing America what Subaru won’t: A high riding "SUV Wagon" with high fuel economy, Toyota reliability, and a snazzier interior. It’s called the Crown Signa. Yep. I’m not kidding, the Crown Signa. Odd naming aside, the Signa will be replacing the Venza when it goes on sale and it…

From Alex on Autos. This is the 2025 Toyota Camry folks, and it’s all-new and ALL HYBRID! The 9th generation Camry ditches the controversial X-faced styling of its predecessor for a look that’s way, way sexier. Who would have thought "Prius like styling" would be a good thing? Go figure. The big news is under…

From Alex on Autos. I know, I know, the new Highland models are out now. Well, we don’t have them, but we did snag a Model Y from Hertz and grabbed Travis’s base Model 3 to see why you might want to get one over the other. Join this channel to get access to perks!…

From Alex on Autos. Join Nick as he tests out the Colorado Trailboss and decides if this is the Colorado to get. Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com 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 Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/

From Alex on Autos. RAM really, really, REALLY, doesn’t want you to call the new Ramcharger a "plug in hybrid." Whatever. Call it what you like, it has a gas engine, a whopping big battery and 663 horsepower from dual electric motors. It’ll go ~150 miles on a "tank of electrons" and another ~540 miles…

From Alex on Autos. 2025 brings a significant refresh to the RAM 1500. The interior has been heavily revised with even more luxury touches than before, but the big news isn’t the huge spread of LCDs on the dash: it’s the lack of HEMI. This is the first RAM sold in 20 years that won’t…

From Alex on Autos. If you’re waiting for a redesigned Honda Ridgeline, well… keep waiting. Honda just announced the 2024 Ridgeline and Ridgeline Trailsport and it’s a fairly modest refresh their pragmatic pickup. The new Trailsport is the biggest news, it gets a revised suspension with spring rates and dampers adjusted for off-road duty, 18-inch…

From Alex on Autos. Acura’s changes for the 2024 TLX are fairly minor and mainly have to do with streamlining inventory. The base trim is gone, the Type S gets more gadgets than before, the Advance trim has been rolled into the Type S (sort-of) and the A-Spec is the only way to get the…

From Alex on Autos. Evrn a serious company like Honda has fun now and then, and that’s really the bottom line with the Motocompacto. Is it the best e-scooter/e-bike? No. Is it quirky? You betcha. Did I giggle when I rode it and fell off it? Yep. Also, oddly the more I researched things, the…

From Alex on Autos. The EV6 GT is a seriously impressive feat of engineering. Instead of designing a one trick pony, that just went fast to 60, Kia improved every aspect of performance from braking to battery and motor cooling, sports seats and track endurance. Even though they aren’t calling it a track car (GT…

From Alex on Autos. Subaru’s new Impreza is hatchback only thanks to the success of it’s cousin the Crosstrek. If you want to save some cash, get a better looking Crosstrek, and you don’t need 8 inches of ground clearance, the Impreza is the hatch for you. It’s also notably less than the competition for…

From Alex on Autos. Today at SEMA GMC showed off the Sierra that so many of us want, but GMC still refuses to build: a badass off-road truck with a flatbed, two winches, 40-inch tires and an honest-to-God regular cab. Not enough? This baby has the diesel too. Sadly this model seems destined to live…

From Alex on Autos. It’s not a Raptor, it’s not a TRX, and it’s not trying to be. What is it? Think of the AT4X AEV as the "ultimate 1/2 ton truck" for pragmatists. So in other words: not quite the ultimate, but more rational than the bonkers Ford or RAM…. Join this channel to…

From Alex on Autos. Need more towing and payload than a RAM PowerWagon can offer? More factory off-road capability than a Ford Tremor? Looking for a HD truck with a trick tailgate? You’re in luck, as long as you have about $100,000 to drop on a new GMC Sierra. Yep, 100-large is what a top…

From Alex on Autos. GMC might have the ultimate midsize truck in America… For the moment, since we all know a new Tacoma is coming by the end of the year… While we wait for the new Taco and the Ranger Raptor the GMC and Chevy twins battle the Jeep Gladiator for top of the…

From Alex on Autos. I was recently able to drive the Genesis EV portfolio on an east coast road trip and came away impressed. I also came away with the surprising conclusion that the "converted" EVs are not only pretty darn good, but that the Genesis GV70 is currently my top pick over the GV60…

From Alex on Autos. Welcome to the channel everyone! It’s going to be a bumpy few months as we integrate new personalities to the channel, but trust me, you’ll want to be along for the ride! I want to give a big thanks to Alexandra who has been with us for YEARS behind the scenes…

From Alex on Autos. With an MSRP that sails right past the competition to over $50,0000 (in the Trailhawk trim), the question must be asked: is the Jeep Compass the scale model Grand Cherokee of your dreams, or is it just too expensive to consider in the small SUV segment that includes strong values like…

From Alex on Autos. Looking for a Grander RX? One might even say, the "Grand RX"? Look no further than the Lexus TX which is to the Lexus lineup what the Grand Highlander is to the Toyota lineup. If you’re looking for a 3-row luxury SUV that can actually hold 6 adults, the TX is…

From Alex on Autos. Well, OK, so it’s not the Lexus LM we REALLY want, but the TX is the next best thing with significantly more room in the 3rd row than in the MDX, XC90, Q7, or pretty much anything else in the luxury segment. It’s not sporty, but it will get you 30…

From Alex on Autos. The R1S is wicked fast, has insane amounts of ground clearance, tows more than 7,000 pounds and has one motor per wheel for a different take on off-road capability. What’s it like to drive? Well, it’s not quite like anything else on the road today… Join this channel to get access…

From Alex on Autos. Looking for three rows and a plug? You don’t have too many options. Want a full EV? Even fewer. That said, the R1S isn’t just the best 3-Row EV in America, it’s one of the best 3-row SUVs period. Range concerns aside (that’s in part 2), the Rivian offers over 7,000…

From Alex on Autos. Looking for a solid crossover that’s easy to park, easy on your wallet and has a little extra style compared to the Chevy? That’s the Encore GX. Just don’t expect any extra power… Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide:…

From Alex on Autos. I wasn’t able to drive the new plug in hybrid Lexus RX for long, but it was long enough to discover that you should just forget the hybrid RX, the turbo RX, AND the turbo-hybrid RX, and just get the plug in hybrid model. It’s quick to 60, gets nearly 40…

From Alex on Autos. Sorry for the re-upload. It’s been a comedy of errors this week. Nick had camera and microphone issues, Alex was attending a different event and couldn’t help and then the edit went a little wrong… Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV…

From Alex on Autos. For 2024 Honda’s 2-row midsize SUV gets some small tweaks, but no major changes. If you were hoping for new LCDs, new engines, or Honda’s 10-speed automatic, well.. There’s a Honda Pilot for you and you can just fold the third row. For Passport diehards, you’ll be able to put bigger…

From Alex on Autos. Join Nick for an adventure in the desert with the new Silverado HD ZR2 Bison and the Colorado ZR2 Bison, the most off-road capable trucks in Chevy’s growing portfolio. Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden:…

From Alex on Autos. Well, OK, not anywhere-anywhere, but the Wilderness will get you closer to Moab than almost anything else in the small SUV segment. If you want more capability you’ll find it in the Bronco Sport and to a lesser extent the Compass, but you’ll be paying significantly more for them than the…

From Alex on Autos. Rivian is best known as the off-road EV brand, but the R1S is more than just the off-road 3-row, it’s also the one I’d chose if I had kids in child seats. At the moment at least. With solid legroom figures, class leading headroom in the way-back, a big cargo area…