2020 Hyundai Palisade SEL AWD Driving Impressions
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade continues to impress, offering the brand’s value proposition along with handsome styling, a lovely interior, and a cushy, quiet ride. At the same time, performance is merely adequate, fuel economy is only average, the Limited trim is pricey, and the infotainment system is menu-dense.
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2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Driving Impressions
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 skirts perfection as cabin and cargo space trail rivals, the infotainment system is awkward and frustrating, while the third row is a child-only zone. But a stunning, graceful design, an interior that surpasses many luxury brands, and a long list of advanced safety features make it a top pick in the class.
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2019 Lexus LX570 Driving Impressions
The big, old-school, body-on-frame 2019 Lexus LX570 continues to impress us with its edgy looks, sumptuous interior, muscular V-8, and smooth ride. But the big off-roader’s grille is also polarizing, fuel economy is dismal, while the introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is the only bright spot in an infotainment system that still relies on a distracting mouse-like controller.
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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC Driving Impressions
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, mildly freshened this year, continues to offer moderately good looks, a smooth ride, plenty of interior room, and an attractive entry-level price point. But a pair of mediocre powertrains return only average fuel economy, the cut-rate interior displays lackluster quality and, 10 years into its current model run, is another step behind competitors.
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