The 2019 ACURA RDX SH-AWD A-SPEC - it actually blew my mind!
This week I drove the all-new 2019 Acura RDX with SH-AWD and the A-Spec trim. The Acura RDX is Acura’s first compact luxury crossover SUV, taking over from the MDX as Acura's entry-level crossover SUV, as the MDX grew in size and price. Originally, the RDX was built upon the same platform Honda uses for their Civic and CR-V passenger cars; however starting from its third generation, the Acura RDX is built on its own platform.
Under the hood is a 272-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 turbo w/ VTEC pushing 280 lb.-ft. Of torque through a 10-speed auto transmission.
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This week we’ve been driving the 2023 Mazda CX-9. The CX-9 is a mid-size 7-passenger 3-row crossover - and it’s been a few years since I’ve driven one but I can say, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell much as not a ton has changed. With that said, let’s dive into it.
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We had a blast reviewing this Ford Raptor and had even more fun shooting video out in the country taking this thing Off-Roading!
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So I’ve driven a few different iterations of the GLE but every time I’ve had one for a full week review, it has been the AMG version. I have the GLE 53 AMG and GLE 63 AMG reviews up on this channel and around the end of them I keep wondering how the non-AMG versions of this luxury mid-size SUV stacks up? Without the AMG suspension, wheels and tires, extra interior bits, and power - does that make the GLE a better everyday SUV or a worse one? That’s what I plan on answering here.
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Embark on an exhilarating journey with the 2024 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD, as Texas Garage explores the intricacies of this small crossover. Drenched in Neoteric Yellow, the exterior captivates with full LED lights, 19" alloy wheels, and a practical power-operated trunk. Beneath the hood, a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine delivers 190 horsepower, complemented by an 8-speed auto transmission and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive for a dynamic ride. The Black on Black interior exudes sophistication, housing Bose Premium Audio, wireless phone charging, and advanced tech features like a 12.3-inch navigation system. With a balanced fuel efficiency of 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, the Kona offers both style and substance. Priced competitively at $34,695, the Kona Limited AWD stands out as a compelling choice, combining design, performance, and technology for an all-around enjoyable driving experience.
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This is a quick video from our Auto Roundup event with the Texas Auto Writers Association. In this video, we take a look at two variants of the all-new GR86 from Toyota. We have one car on the track with an automatic transmission and one manual transmission we took out on the road for a quick test.
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This week I drove the 2020 Honda Civic Si, the sporty version of the Civic Sedan. I thought it was quite good, as a matter of fact, one of the best Civic Si I've ever driven. Check out the video and let me know your thoughts below.
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In this video we're driving the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4x4 4.0-liter V6 and 5-speed automatic transmission. We normally get these vehicles for a full week to drive and test out before I film my review and make my final conclusions on the vehicle. This one though, I've had the pleasure of driving for 2-weeks and have put a ton of miles on including a road-trip down to Austin from Dallas. It's always great when we're able to spend that much time in a vehicle and really get a good feeling of how it feels as a day-to-day driver. We're covering a lot in this review so be sure to check out the full video. If you enjoy it, please leave a thumbs up and consider subscribing to the channel. Be sure to also leave a comment letting us know your thoughts on the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner.
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We had the opportunity to check out the all-new 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale here in Dallas and outside of Alfa engineers, this is the only Tonale in the country at the time.
The Tonale is a segment C crossover that’s made to slot below the already great Stelvio Crossover as Alfa expands its brand here in the U.S.
So let’s dive into it starting with these uniquely Alfa styling.
The front end is unmistakably Alfa with that triangle grille and those new and innovative 3+3 headlights.
Smooth curves flow over the telephone dial wheels
Along the back, you get more curves and nice looking dual exhaust rounding out the sporty looks
The cargo area is nice and big although we don’t have exact specs on it just yet.
What we do know more about are the powertrains you’ll have available.
2 different powertrains to be exact, including a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and then an Alfa first plug-in hybrid system with a 1.3-liter gas engine and a 15.5kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers 30 miles of all-electric range.
Alfa has also announced they will be leading the charge when it comes to all-electric vehicles in the Stalantas portfolio.
No matter what trim of the Tonale you get, you’ll have an all-wheel-drive setup, which is great.
Speaking of trims the Tonale will be offered in 3 trims to start. You’ll have the Sprint as your base trim, a ti trim for your sport version, and finally a Veloce for your top-of-the-line luxury trim.
One of the more controversial elements of this new crossover for some has been the fact that the Tonale is based on the Jeep Compass or Renegade platforms. My opinion on that is I’ll have to drive it before I’d trash it. I’ve driven the new Compass and Renegade and both are pretty solid and Alfa Romeo isn’t just taking those vehicles and throwing a new body on top. You’re talking about a whole different animal and I trust the people at Alfa to make an amazing machine.
From our first look at the interior and sitting in the crossover touching all there is to touch, I can say it definitely won’t disappoint. All models of the Tonale are equipped with a 12.3-inch digital infotainment cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen which will run on a Uconnect 5 software suite that supported Amazon Alexa.
Before we wrap this up, I’ll quickly touch on the NFT news surrounding the Tonale. Alfa says the NFT will generate a certificate that can help maintain the car's residual value and gives the consumer a unique token tied to their vehicle. While I’m all down for the new tech and I like the idea of NFTs, I’m not sure who this is really for or if it’ll make any impact on sales or demand. I guess we’ll have to see.
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This is the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep claims it’s their most technologically advanced, 4x4 capable, and luxurious Grand Cherokee yet. I’ve been a huge fan of the Grand Cherokee ever since its 3rd generation launched in 2005 and then with the 4th gen in 2011 where I’ve driven many iterations of the off-roading SUV. This 2022 is now the 5th generation of Grand Cherokee. And that's what we're looking at in this video.
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TXGARAGE is an online magazine dedicated to Texas culture and the Texas automotive consumer. Our tagline – News. Events. Reviews. Passion. from Texans by Texans – isn’t just a cute saying, it’s what we’re really striving for. We are made up of many great authors. Some with lots of experience and some just getting started but all bringing a unique perspective and a Texas focus. Texas Automotive News, Texas Automotive Events, Texas Automotive Reviews, and a Passions for Texas. That's TexasGarage.
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