Choosing between a compact and a subcompact crossover can be challenging, and it’s even more so when the models are both Hondas. The HR-V subcompact and CR-V compact both seat five, offer cargo space behind the seats, and feature attractive exteriors and pleasant cabins with a stylish dash. There are obvious and less-than-obvious differences between the…
The SUV boom that began in the 80s promised buyers off-road adventures, and those truck-based models were good at delivering on that promise when their owners took them up on it. But they did so at a price of diminished ride comfort, louder cabins, lower fuel economy, and a general lack of refinement. Many who…
For over four decades, Car and Driver has compiled its 10Best vehicles list annually as a measuring stick for what is considered the finest cars, trucks, and SUVs on the road. They form these prestigious lists through their collective expertise. Since 1983, one manufacturer has appeared on these lists more than any other. That would…
When manufacturers first started selling sub-compact SUVs in the US, it seemed as if they didn’t take the segment seriously or perhaps simply misread the market. With high-style, low-utility models like the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR, these cars were clearly targeted at young single buyers who valued looks and style over practicality. The Buick Encore at least seemed like a genuine effort,…
