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Redline Reviews, York, PA (2026)

06/17/2026

A better Outback than the actual Outback? This week, we’re driving the first-ever 2026 and until the 3-row Getaway arrives at the end of this year, this is the most powerful production vehicle ever thanks to its standard dual motor electric drivetrain. The also has the same 74.7 kWh battery pack, offering up to 281 miles of range and all models make 375 HP and 396 lb-ft of torque. The 20” wheels on our test car lower the range to 274 miles and we clocked a shockingly quick 0-60 MPH time of just 3.8 secs, making this car the quickest production Subaru ever offered in the states! It also comes standard with the Tesla NACS port, so you can DC Fast Charge it from 10-80% at a supercharger in about 28 mins.

The exterior of this car is also very wagon-like with a clean and intriguing design that is handsome, but also slightly Subaru quirky. At 190.6” long, it’s also about an inch shorter than the redesigned 2026 Outback and with 8.5” of ground clearance and symmetrical AWD with X-Mode, it promises some off-road capability that you typically don’t find in the EV space. Inside, a big 14” screen is standard and the dual power front seats are plush with durable StarTex materials and heated/cooled functionality. Dual wireless chargers are standard and the Touring trim has a panoramic sunroof, something you can’t get on the new Outback. What makes this car so appealing is the price, at $39,995, this has the same starting price as a base RWD Model Y with similar range but way more power and standard AWD. Moving up to the Touring will cost $46k and our Sapphire Blue test car rang up at $48,005. That price is about $1500 less than a fully loaded Outback XT Touring and about $8k less than a Model Y Premium AWD and Rivian R2 Premium. While the Tesla and Rivian offer 30 more miles of range, the value, capabilities, and practicability this car has are hard to ignore.

06/15/2026

The returns for 2026 and for the reincarnation, has chosen to create the first-ever thanks to the excellent 2-motor drivetrain from the latest Honda Civic. This powertrain is one of the best electrified drivetrains on the market thanks to its ability to function as both a series and parallel hybrid engine. The 2.0L DOHC direct injection 4-cylinder makes 141 HP on its own, but primarily functions as a generator to recharge the 1.1 kWh battery pack, so the powerful electric motor can send 181 HP and 232 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. Combined output is 200 HP, and while that rating matches the last 2001 Prelude Type SH, we clocked a respectable 0-60 MPH time in 6.29 secs in Sport w/o the S+ shifting turned on. With the 8 virtual speeds engaged, that time slows to a still acceptable 7.15 secs. The quickest time is about 0.7 secs faster than the 2001 model with its high-revving VTEC engine and manual transmission. Fuel economy is class leading at 46/41 MPG, and we consistently saw 43 MPG in our testing, meaning this car is twice as efficient as the old model, while being quicker.

On the outside, Honda nailed the exterior design, especially painted in Boost Blue. The exterior proportions are almost identical to the old model, with the new Prelude being 5” wider, giving it more interior space. The hardware from the Civic Type R means the steering, brakes, suspension are designed for attacking some serious corners and unlike the CTR, the Prelude doesn’t beat you up on your daily commute with plush seats, an Acura-like interior, and a useful hatch cargo area. While this car isn’t perfect, driving the new model will make you realize its strengths are found behind the wheel and not on paper. The price tag has been its biggest complaint and for $42k to start, it’s a steep ask and our test car has a summer tire option for $1200 bringing the as tested price to $44,850. We think that price is justified if Honda threw in a sunroof, power seats, cooled seats and a head up display. Without those features, we’d see ourselves paying $38,500 for this car, but we’re still smitten with the return of this iconic nameplate.

06/12/2026

The enjoyed its best sales year ever in America last year, with over 93,000 units sold and this week, we’re spending some time with the most luxurious version, a 2026 ! Just like its siblings, gave the a big refresh last year, and this will make you think twice before buying a Cadillac Escalade! Under the hood, it has the same 6.2L OHV Direct Injection V8 as the Caddy, making 420 HP and 460 lb-ft of torque hooked up to a 10-speed AT and full-time 4WD. Fuel economy is rated at a thirsty 14/18 MPG, but unlike the Escalade, you can still get this SUV with the fuel-efficient 3.0L Duramax Diesel I-6. Our best 0-60 MPH time was 6.2 secs or about 0.4 secs quicker than the Caddy and it makes a really nice burly V8 snarl doing so.

On the outside, we still find the design of the Yukon to be the most appealing between the Tahoe and Escalade and the updates GMC made have only improved on that. The restyled LED headlights and larger grille are more bold, while loads of Dark Vader chrome pair nicely with the Glacier White paint. The Denali Ultimate comes standard with massive 24” wheels on a 4-corner adaptive air suspension and it’s one of the best riding vehicles in its class. Smaller 22” wheels are available as well. The interior gets a big overhaul, with all models getting the 16.8” center touch screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto and a 12.3” customizable digital driver’s display. Gone are the two separate dash designs in the pre-refreshed models that were offered on the Denali trims. The full-grain premium leather seats in Woodland Mahogany are unique to this trim and front seats adjust in 16-ways with heat/cooling and massaging. Our test car has a 2nd executive package that includes power captains chairs with heat/cooling and massaging. Pricing for the latest Yukon has jumped to $69k, but the Denali Ultimate will cost at least $105k. With options our test truck rang up at an “Escalade-like” $113,785, although that price is about $20k less than the Escalade Platinum we tested last year.

06/11/2026

The always popular has returned for 2026 and this time, is going directly after RAV4 and CR-V drivers with the first-ever ! This week, we’re driving the more modestly equipped painted in Red Hot and for a lower base trim, we don’t mind the design of the newest at all! For this generation, it now rides on the STLA Large platform, which means it grows by about 6” in length and at 188” long, it’s a few inches longer than all of its rivals. Under the hood, the only engine offered is a new 1.6L SOHC Turbo 4-Cyl “Prince” engine paired with 2-electric motors and a 1.1 kWh battery pack. The Turbo engine makes 177 HP and 221 lb-ft of torque on its own. With assistance from the electric motors, combined output is 210 HP and 230 lb-ft of torque. An eCVT sends power to full-time AWD with a mechanical connection to the rear axle from the engine. We clocked our best 0-60 MPH time in 7.8 secs, while the EPA rates this combo at 39/35 MPG. With Jeep promising over 500 miles of range on a full tank. For comparison, those numbers trail the latest RAV4 by about 26 HP and 6 MPG combined.

Jeep is offering the latest Cherokee in base, Laredo, Limited, 85th Anniversary, and Overland. The Laredo gets nice extras like fog lights, power driver’s seat with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, while all models get the latest UConnect5 12.3” center display and a 10.3” digital driver’s display. The cargo area is 30% larger than the old model and rear seat legroom is near best-in-class. The Soul Black cloth seats are surprisingly comfortable and feel soft to the touch, but we’d happily go for the Limited to get the leatherette seats. The base Cherokee starts at $35k with standard AWD. The Laredo adds $3k more and with the pano sunroof option, our test car rang up at $41,590. At that point, we’d happily spend another $2k for the Limited to get a power lift-gate, wireless phone charger, and upgraded audio system. Jeep sold nearly 260k Cherokee’s in America back in 2018, can this new version help them get back to those annual numbers?

06/09/2026

What happens when an eclipse 🌒 covers up a leaf 🍃 ? Well, you get this! The 2027 ! Arriving at dealers this fall, this rebadged is part of Mitsubishi’s Momentum 2030 business plan that will see a new or significantly revised vehicle each year through 2030. No additional specs were released for now, but the Leaf is one of the most affordable EV’s out there with 300+ miles of range for under $30k and we’ll be curious to see what Mitsubishi’s version will offer compared to the Leaf.

06/09/2026

We were in Park City, Utah last week getting some time behind-the-wheel with the most important new model for the brand, the 2027 ! This is Rivian’s answer to the hugely successful and with the all-new , we think Rivian has a winner on their hands. The model we drove was the in the Launch Edition trim, but Rivian also had the base R2 Single Motor in Esker Silver for us to check out as well. Most R2’s will come with an 88 kWh battery pack that is good for up to 345 miles of range. The dual motor Performance setup means you get a thumping 656 HP and 609 lb-ft of torque. That power is sent to all four wheels and with launch control engaged, we clocked a speedy 0-60 MPH time in 3.8 secs! The R2 will also tow up to 4,400 lbs and if you visit a Tesla Supercharger, you can replenish the battery from 10-80% in about 29 mins. Late this year, you’ll be able to get a cheaper R2 Premium with 450 HP, while the base R2 still makes a respectable 350 HP. The AWD Performance w/ the 21” wheels still achieves 330 miles of range, while the 20” A/T tires brings the range down to 307 miles.

On the outside, you’d be hard pressed to not mistake this car for the larger R1S, but the R2 is a whopping 15” shorter, with a footprint that’s about the size of a CR-V, RAV4, or CX-50. Our favorite color is the purple Borealis with the Coastal Cloud interior. The center touch screen is 15.6” and the software is among the best we’ve sampled in the industry. We also like the dual gloveboxes, lots of center storage cubbies, and digital driver’s display. The back seat also offers class leading legroom and the cargo area is a generous 79 cubic ft with the seats folded. Pricing for the new R2 begins at $44,990 for 350 HP and 275+ miles of range and the Performance trim jumps to a still reasonable $57,990 with 330 miles of range and 656 HP. The Catalina Cove Launch Edition we drove rang up at $60,990, or about $40k cheaper than an R1S Dual Motor, and about the same price as a loaded Model Y Performance. Our detailed First Drive review is now live!

06/08/2026

We always felt that one of the best looking designs of the late 2000’s era was the first generation ! This nameplate became synonymous with the brand and from 2007-2018, the company produced over 40,000 units, making it a big success for the brand. A couple years ago, the made its glorious return and this past week, we’ve been driving the latest 2026 , which means this is the base car, but it’s still packs a wallop, courtesy of the 3.0L “Nettuno” DOHC Twin-Turbo V6 pumping out 483 HP and 442 lb-ft of torque. A ZF-sourced 8-speed AT sends power to standard Q4 AWD and we clocked a speedy 0-60 MPH time in just 3.6 secs and it makes all the right race car noises along the way. Fuel economy is also a decent 18/27 MPG on premium fuel. If you want more speed, the Trofeo ramps power up to 542 HP, while the fully electric tri-motor Folgore makes a whopping 751 HP.

On the outside, the new GranTurismo looks like a timeless and elegant GT car, with hints of Lotus Emira meets Jaguar F-Type in the front fascia. It wears Maserati’s latest design language quite well and we feel the design looks even better than the original. Our test car is painted in Modena Blue for an extra $4,200, but we’d go for an even brighter color. The standard 20/21” wheels give this car a nice stance, while the rear end has a slimmer set of LED taillights that’ll remind you of their MC20 Supercar. Inside, the luxurious cabin has a spacious feel, with premium materials and real wood and metal accents, while the back seat can accommodate small adults or kids. The tech is similar to the Grecale we drove in Feb, with a 12.2” driver’s display while the center has a 12.3” touch screen with an 8.8” screen below it. Pricing for the latest GranTurismo starts at $145k, the topless GranCabrio is about $8k more. Our test car with light options rang up at $158,050, which isn’t cheap, but also undercuts a comparable 911 Carrera 4S by $20-30k, while also having more character and power than the Porsche.

06/06/2026

With just over 113k units sold last year, the continues to be the best-selling model in America and arguably the top-selling luxury nameplate as well. The current 5th generation has been around since 2023 and we hear rumors that Lexus is working on a big refresh likely coming for 2028. Until then, this week we’ve been driving the latest 2026 and this trim still takes the title as the most powerful, best handling, and quickest version of the to date. Under the hood, the 2.4L D-4ST Turbo 4-cyl is assisted by 2-electric motors and a small 1.44 kWh Ni-Mh battery pack. This combo is still good for an impressive 366 HP and 406 lb-ft of torque with power going to a Direct4 AWD system and a 6-speed AT. We clocked a quick 0-60 MPH time of just 5.4 secs, while the portion of the engine allows for 27/28 MPG. With a 17.2 Gallon fuel tank, you can expect around 450 miles of range on a full tank, but in our testing the low fuel light comes on around 350 miles.

New for 2026 is an Appearance Package for $2,500 more that rolls in unique gloss black 21” wheels, black painted front spoiler, side rocker panel and rear valance, orange painted brake calipers, and F-Sport branded illuminated interior side sill panels. Lexus also finally gave the RX a fully digital 12.3” driver’s display last year. The center 14” touch screen has their previous Lexus Interface software, but we expect it to get the new system in the ES we just tested last month for the refresh. Front sport bucket seats are covered in leather and suede and are heated/cooled and our test car had the optional heated/cooled 2nd row. Pricing for the RX begins at $52,375, but an RX hybrid is about $2k more. The RX 500h F-Sport is also the most expensive model, with a base price of just over $68k and our fully loaded Iridium Silver with Rioja Red interior test car rang up at $75,724. Keep in mind if you do want the F-Sport look and are okay with the RX 350h F-Sport Design, you can get that trim for $59k, which drops the power to 246 HP, but fuel economy jumps way up to 36 MPG. Is the latest RX still a good buy, or should you wait for the updated model?

06/04/2026

Durability meets luxury with the first-ever 2027 ! We’re at the reveal event in Cle Elum, WA for the world debut of the . This is the most upscale ever made, but don’t be afraid to get it dirty because partnered with to wrap the Bronco’s interior with durable quilted leather and rugged twill and premium materials to create the most luxurious interior ever on a Bronco! It’s based on a 4-door Badlands with the Sasquatch package as standard, but under the hood, you’ll find the Raptor’s 3.0L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed AT with full-time 4WD w/ the front and rear lockers as standard. The engine makes 418 HP in the Raptor, but we expect the engine to be detuned slightly for the Filson.

The upscale vibes from the inside carry over to the exterior where the Filson gets a unique front fascia and bumpers and restyled 17” wheels on big 35” tall Goodyear Territory M/T tires. The interior gets a leathered wrapped dash and door panels and the front seats get ventilation for the first time along with heated back seats. A standard power deploying running board helps shorter drivers overcome the 11.5” of ground clearance to get inside and Ford says the interior is about 20% quieter inside thanks to acoustic glass and more sound deadening materials. A digital camera rear view mirror also improves visibility when the interior is packed to the roof. Tech wise, it gets a standard 12” center touch screen with SYNC4 software and a combination digital drivers displays. You can order the Bronco Filson this Fall and deliveries begin in early 2027! No pricing announced yet, but we expect this model to slot in between the Stroppe and Raptor when it goes on sale. Our detailed First Look video is now live!

06/03/2026

The brand may still be a new luxury nameplate in the US, but the company set records in range when they introduced the to the world roughly 5 years ago and this week, we’ve been driving their first SUV, the all-new 2026 in the Grand Touring trim level. This 7-passenger family SUV looks like a slammed minivan or station wagon in its lowest air suspension mode and thanks to a slippery 0.24 coefficient of drag, this car is capable of up to 450 miles of range on a full charge with the ability to DC fast charge at a rate of 200 miles in just 11 mins at a 350 kW level 3 charger! With standard dual electric motors and a big 123 kWh battery pack, this GT trim packs a wallop with 828 HP and 909 lb-ft of torque and in Sprint mode with launch control engaged, we clocked a blisteringly quick 0-60 MPH time in just 3.4 secs! Impressive numbers for a 6,000+ lb family SUV that can also two up to 6,000 lbs. Our test car with the upgraded 23” wheels and the optional 3rd row lowers the rated range to a still impressive 386 miles.

With the Tesla Model X discontinued, the competes with other high end rivals like the Rivian R1S, Volvo EX90, Mercedes EQS SUV, Cadillac VISTIQ, and upcoming Lexus TZ, but Lucid has them all beat in range and efficiency. It also has amazing packaging with up to 120 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity, including a massive 8.1 cubic foot front trunk. The 2nd and 3rd row have class leading legroom space, even for tall adults way in the back and we loved the built-in foldout tables for the second row. The tech also gets upgraded with a massive 34” curved OLED driver + center display and a new landscape oriented 12.6” Pilot Panel below that. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included (unlike some rivals) and the UX 3.0 software address some of the bugs we found in the Air sedan. Pricing for the base Gravity Touring begins at $79k for 337 miles of range and 560 HP. The GT trim adds another $19k to the price, but ups to range to 450 miles and power jumps way up to 828 HP! Our Supernova Bronze with Ojai premium leather test car has nearly every available option and bumps the price to $130,200!

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