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Driven Car Reviews

New York Times contributor and Emmy Award-winning automotive journalist Tom Voelk looks at all things cars.

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10:36

The 4-cylinder 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Is Here!...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/06/22

Because the of legendary A80, Supra has come to be defined by its inline-6 engine. The 5th generation 2020 model got one. Now Toyota has brought the turbocharged 4-cylinder model to America. This means the car world will debate whether a 4-cylinder Supra is a real Supra until the end of days and buyers will agonize over which one to buy. Can a Supra with two fewer cylinders still be a good romp? Tom Voelk checks out a Nitro Yellow model. Special thanks to Nate Tennis from DirtFish Rally School for

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03:04

First Drive Preview! The V8-powered 2021 Lexus LC500...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/06/19

Want a good look at Lexus’ flagship convertible? I’ve driven it. For now, Lexus isn’t allowing any driving impressing but that doesn’t mean I can’t show you the pretty pictures I took today. Hear the 471 horsepower naturally aspirated 5-liter V8 (no artificial engine noise needed) that’s hooked up to a 10-speed transmission. Watch the 4-layer soft top do it’s thing while traveling at up to 31 MPH. The embargo lifts in July and I’ll have plenty to say then. For now, enjoy the sights and sounds of the

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14:59

The 2020 Lexus LS500h AWD Is An Indulgent Hybrid (But...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/06/15

The LS sedan was the first Lexus built from the ground up to be a Lexus. 30 years and five generations later it still coddles its owners. And unlike the first one, it can now be had with a “multi stage” hybrid powertrain. Does this tech make for a better luxury sedan? Tom Voelk drives the slightly updated 2020 LS500h AWD, which means it has the hybrid system instead of the twin-turbo V6 and all of the wheels are driven (it’s also available with rear-wheel drive).

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14:41

The All-Electric Kia Niro EV Goes 239 Miles On A...

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2020/06/08

Maybe electric vehicles are being marketed the wrong way. They’ve got great performance and tend to be more reliable. No trips to the gas station either. The Kia Niro EV is a practical way to live the electric vehicle lifestyle. With 239 miles of range you’ll kiss range anxiety goodbye. Does it really travel that far on a charge? Tom Voelk checks out a top trim EX Premium model to find out.

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12:19

The 2020 Volkswagen Cross Sport Is The Smaller Atlas...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/06/03

Volkswagen made advertising history in the 1960’s with the “Think Small” campaign. The Atlas three-row crossover is huge. Is the Atlas Cross Sport “just right”? It only has two-rows but there’s enough space to park an original Beetle inside. Okay, maybe not, but there’s loads of room to pack up the family and head to the wilderness. Tom Voelk drives a 2.0T 4MOTION SE with Technology model. See how a 4-cylinder moves a big rig.

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12:21

Hyundai's 2020 Sonata Hybrid Turns Heads and Scores...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/05/29

Being kind to the environment doesn’t require assaulting your eyes. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets a svelte body, some athletic moves and the ability to score 52 miles per gallon according to the E.P.A. Is this possible? Tom Voelk checks out a Limited model with the solar roof panel that engineers claim adds 2 miles of range each day. Park it in the sun though, okay?

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13:08

The 2020 Genesis G90 Ultimate Is Its Own Kind Of Luxury

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/05/25

Yes, the 2020 Genesis G90 sedan is priced much lower than BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS and Mercedes S Class. But a bargain price is still a poor value if it can’t fully satisfy owners. With new sheet metal and a bold face, Genesis is looking to get noticed. Don’t need a badge to impress the herd? The luxurious G90 Ultimate will satisfy those who are confident enough to buy on ability, not reputation.

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14:09

The All-Electric 2020 MINI Cooper SE Is Perfect....

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/05/18

Electric cars are a blast to drive. The 2020 MINI Cooper SE is no exception. In fact, it might be the most engaging car the brand makes. But in a world full of electric cars that have over 200 miles of range, is the MINI’s 110 enough? Maybe. The price could make up for it, the SE can easily be less than a gasoline powered MINI Cooper S. Does it REALLY go 110 miles? Tom Voelk finds out the real-world range driving all throughout Seattle.

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12:31

Is The Jeep Renegade Trailhawk A Real Jeep?

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/05/15

The 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk looks like a piece of REI gear. No wonder buyers like the chunky purposeful look. But how does it do when the going gets rough? Tom Voelk checks out the most capable version of the Renegade with its 1.3-liter turbocharged engine to see how it handles both town and country situations. And then there’s that price…

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13:48

The Mercedes-Benz A220 Sedan Starts At $34,000 (But...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/05/12

You can get a Mercedes-Benz A220 for as little as $33,795, BUT, is it a car with the star that offers satisfaction? Tom Voelk drives a 4MATIC model optioned up to the $46,100 level and finds that it rises to the expected Mercedes experience. And it looks great. There’s always Audi A3, BMW 2-Series, Kia Stinger AWD GT 1 or Genesis G70 AWD for the same kind of money. What a conundrum.

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The Mercedes-Benz A220 Sedan Starts At $34,000 (But...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/04/29

You can get a Mercedes-Benz A220 for as little as $33,795, BUT, is it a car with the star that offers satisfaction? Tom Voelk drives a 4MATIC model optioned up to the $46,100 level and finds that it rises to the expected Mercedes experience. And it looks great. There’s always Audi A3, BMW 2-Series, Kia Stinger AWD GT 1 or Genesis G70 AWD for the same kind of money. What a conundrum.

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11:50

Mazda CX-30 Is Big News In Small Crossovers (But Is...

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2020/04/24

Normally, “fun to drive” and “crossover” are not used in the same sentence. Make an exception for the Mazda CX-30. Slotting in between the tiny CX-3 and not-too-big CX-5, there’s a case to be made for this compact sport ute to wear the CX-4 badge (but that’s a different story involving a vehicle not available in the U.S.). This is not a fast crossover but it should be shopped with a growing group that includes Kona, Seltos, Renegade, Soul and HR-V. If you’re stock portfolio has taken a dive (and

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12:15

2020 BMW 745e. The 7-Series Gets Electrified!

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/04/22

Luxury cars are expected to be silent and powerful. Electric cars deliver that. Gasoline powered vehicles eliminate the worry of being stranded far from a charging station. Plug-in hybrids like the BMW 745e offer the best of both worlds- silent electric oomph and no range anxiety at all. What’s the all-electric range? How powerful is it? Is the price too high to appeal to wealthy buyers? Tom Voelk answers all of these questions and more.

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14:12

2020 Subaru Outback Is More of What Loyal Fans Want

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/04/15

Wagons generally don’t appeal to Americans but Subaru manages to sell a bunch of them in the form of Outback. For the sixth generation, the brand changes nearly everything (including a new architecture) but keeps things very familiar. It’s the Subie way! Tom Voelk checks out a top trim Touring model with Napa leather and heated steering wheel. It’s the kind of rig that pampers people in the snow belt and treats Golden Retrievers like VIPs.

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11:41

The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Is Now Better...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/04/08

The new second generation Evoque may look very familiar, but it rides on a new architecture, is motivated by a 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain and adopts a Clint Eastwood sneer. The cabin gets a serious upgrade too. How does it compete with Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, Porsche Macan, and Volvo XC40? Tom Voelk checks out a well-equipped P300 R-Dynamic HSE model on another wet Seattle day to find out. ‘

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12:49

2021 Kia Seltos Gets Telluride Attitude (In A Much...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/03/26

Kia learned what Americans want after launching the white-hot Telluride. It’s applied that knowledge to the much smaller Seltos which competes with Crosstrek, CX-30, Kona, Renegade, and HR-V. But those looking at larger and spendier crossovers should give this Kia a look. The brand ditches it’s bargain basement pricing for a strategy that worked for big brother Telluride- create a really good vehicle with a rugged image and loads of value so it doesn’t need fire sale pricing.

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10:35

The 2020 Nissan Sentra Grows Up! (Is It Now The Sedan...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/03/19

The 2020 Nissan Sentra is all new and a massive improvement over the outgoing model. But the competition is fierce. How does it compete with Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta? Well, Nissan is clearly playing the value card with Sentra. Even the base S model comes with push button start and automatic emergency braking. Tom Voelk checks out a loaded top shelf SR model that retails for $25,170 (which can be the price of options on some luxury

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10:44

2020 Infiniti Q60 Edition 30 Is Three Decades In The...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/03/12

What’s better than an Infiniti Q60 performance coupe? A special edition Q60. There are five “Edition 30” models that celebrate three decades of Infiniti’s existence. It adds tech and unique trim at a lower price than a similarly equipped Luxe model. Is it worth the three decade wait? Tom Voelk takes it for a drive on some very rainy roads.

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15:38

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 Lives Large (And It’s A...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/03/05

There are many luxury 3-row SUVs fighting for “one percenter” bucks. Is the V8-powered Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 the one to beat? It’s luxurious, stylish and… a hybrid. It also attracts a lot of attention when put into Free Assist mode. It’s also stuffed with tech. Tom Voelk checks out this not-too-big (for a 3-row machine) SUV.

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04:20

The Land Rover Defender Is Back!

Driven Car Reviews ·

2020/02/27

You asked for it, you got it! Land Rover is bringing the all-new Defender back and it arrives on U.S. shores in the spring of 2020. On the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show, Land Rover brought it out for the press to see. Plus Defender fan and owner John Mayer was there to help.

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