2020 Lexus GX460 Review: The Daily Driven Off-Roader

The VW Tiguan remains a remarkably competent compact crossover. This segment of the automotive world offers a vehicle from every single mainstream manufacturer and yet the VW Tiguan is amongst the very best. The spaciousness, build quality, and overall refinement of the 2021 Tiguan are stellar and may even rival vehicles from the premium segment of the market. If you are shopping for a compact crossover for simple A-to-B transportation, the Tiguan may be one of your best choi

Roaring through wooded land and splashing through any water in its path, now that is something that we can get on board with. When saying Jeeps are versatile vehicles, there is no more doubting that phr

Summertime means trips to the dunes , and what is the perfect, versatile vehicle to soar over the dunes in? A jeep! It is hard to find a vehicle to zoom across the sand while maintaining full functionality, but these 4-wheeled beasts once again take home the prize. The images can easily make anyone filled with

Infotainment duties are taken over by either an 8-inch or 12-inch touchscreen infotainment unit that is either floated or embedded in the center of the dashboard. Both the units run on Ford's much-improved SYNC 4 interface and come with all the bells and whistles that include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, built-in navigation, and B&O audio sys

Some other noteworthy pieces of equipment available in the Tiguan include the customizable Digital Cockpit instrument cluster screen, the full-size panoramic sunroof, the motion-sensitive 8.5’’ touchscreen and the R-Line appearance pack. The R-Line Appearance package is exclusive to the Highline trims and gives the Tiguan a slightly more aggressive style and stance. The R-Line features exclusive 19’’ rims, flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheels, lots of R-Line badging, and additional black pieces around the bumper. The as-tested price for this model is a reasonable $44,632CAD M

The 2021 Tiguan starts off as a front-wheel-drive-based crossover but the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system can be added to the base model for the cost of the $2200CAD. The remaining trim levels, the Trendline, UNITED, and Highline are AWD as standard. New features for the 2021 Tiguan include USB-C outlets, wireless Apple CarPlay and a rear camera washer nozzle to clean off the grim. This feature is activated at the same time the rear washer is engaged. It’s a small but endlessly useful feature for those living in long winter clima

Steering is heavy and conveys vibrations at times which is very on par with other off-roaders. If the goal is to get a completely desensitized SUV then the GX is not it. The real surprise comes when you hit gravel or any sort of light off-roading terrain, where the GX manages to remain very comfortable, largely due to the rear adjustable air suspension. Overall, the driving experience is very enjoyable and more than suitable for a daily comm

Another benefit of a Jeep is its long lifespan. This connects greatly to their ability to hold a large mileage ratio. As previously mentioned, the mileage on a Jeep can approach 400,000 miles depending on the model and c

Lastly, all of its rugged interior layouts are married to cutting-edge technology. It comes with 7 drive modes that can be toggled via the rugged toggle layout positioned just above the infotainment unit. Talking of infotainment, the bigger 12-inch unit comes with an integrated FordPass Performance App and OTA support. But the most 'wow' feature is meticulously detailed map data even while offroading via topographical trail maps provided by NeoTreks AccuTerra M

From the outside, it’s easy to distinguish the XSE of its siblings. The XSE lacks to the silver propeller blade piece around the front badge with a new blacked-out mesh grill and totally redesigned bumper. 20’’ rims fit the attitude with the rest of styling and the back end of the Highlander features smoky taillights and a new dual-outlet exhaust. With the interior, changes are less noticeable but still present. The main give-away is the large faux carbon fibre that wraps around mouse click the up coming web site touchscreen and climate control, then stretches to the edge of the cabin right in front of the passenger. This is the first application of intimation carbon fibre that doesn’t appear to be terribly fake and maybe even tastefully applied. Another tell-tale sign of the XSE’s interior, this model is strictly a 7 seater model. The second row features captains chairs and a storage space with cupholders integrated to the floor between those seats. However, the Highlander XSE is, first of all, a Highlander. A three-row, 7-or-8 seater midsize SUV that should prioritize passenger comfort, everyday usability and storage space above all else. The XSE adds on top of the XLE trim with the aforementioned exterior and interior changes, the XSE includes a 7'' display between the tach and speedo. In its standard form, the Highlander is a truly excellent choice in this ultra-competitive segment. It’s a comfortable, connected drive with lots of safety technology as standard with many more desirable options to sel