Car Reviews

The Mitsubishi brand occupies a strange place in the American automotive market. It is the fully developed carmaking subsidiary of a huge and well-known Japanese conglomerate that makes everything from ships to canned tuna fish. Tuna fish? The Three Diamonds brand is Mitsubishi’s own – in fact, the Japanese translation of “Mitsubishi” is “three diamonds.” Their logo appears on the can, just as it does on each car’s grille!

The 2018 Mazda CX-3 really stands out among subcompact SUVs. With nimble and surefooted handling, the styling of a concept car, luxurious appointments, and a dynamic engine, the CX-3 is a confidence-inspiring, comfortable, and great-looking small utility vehicle. Perfectly sized for the city, but with lots of room inside, the Mazda CX-3 fits right in with your lifestyle, whether you are parking it in a tight spot or exploring the countryside.

The Lexus RX originally came to the US as a 1999 model. The 2018 Lexus RX 350 represents the third model year of the fourth generation of this very successful mid-size two-row luxury SUV. RX stands for “Radiant Crossover.” The Lexus RX has been spectacularly successful in the United States, where it has been the top-selling luxury SUV since it appeared on the market nearly two decades ago.

The Kia Soul was designed at Kia’s California design center, and introduced to the world at the 2008 Paris Auto Show as a 2009 model. The second generation of the Soul debuted as a 2014 model, so the new 2018 Kia Soul represents the fifth year of this second generation.

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is the spiritual descendant of the original Jeep that made history supporting our armed forces in countless conflicts, starting with World War 2. The 2018 Wrangler represents the twelfth and final year of the current JK platform, which was first introduced for the 2007 model year. The next Wrangler will ride on the all-new JL platform.

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has a unique quality, compared to all its mid-sized SUV competitors. This comes from the fact that the Cherokee is a genuine Jeep, with all the rich off-road legacy and decades of go-anywhere capability that the Jeep name implies.

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson is Hyundai’s entry in the compact crossover/SUV segment. It has been sold in the US since it was first introduced for the 2005 model year. The 2018 Tucson is the fourth model year of the third-generation. It has established Hyundai as a serious player in the compact SUV segment, fully able to compete with the well-established sales leaders.

The 2018 Dodge Charger is the standard-bearer for full-size performance cars at Dodge, as well as the entire Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Corporation. Since it was originally introduced in 1966, it has made a name for itself in street performance and in NASCAR racing. The Dodge Charger has also made a big public impact on both the big and small screens, through movies like Bullitt and TV shows like The Dukes Of Hazzard.