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The Nissan Pathfinder has been synonymous with family-friendly for years. Does the latest version hold up to its reputation? Has the Pathfinder been able to keep up with the competition? We took it out for a quick drive to test it. Handling: Nissan nailed it with the way the Pathfinder rides. While not truck-like, the vehicle feels large enough to

Lincoln isn’t new to the luxury segment but they have stepped up their game in recent years introducing a new fleet of vehicles designed to compete with Lexus, Infiniti, and Cadillac. The 2015 MKC is their compact crossover and built on the same platform as the Ford Escape at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant. Exterior: While it’s not sexy, the 2015 Lincoln

The 2015 Kia Soul + is a compact urban utility vehicle based on a caricature sketch of a boar wearing a backpack– for practicality of course, originally aimed at younger buyers. The funky little car has proven so versatile and enjoyable, though there’s no telling who will be driving one of the many on the road. Exterior: The Soul +

What do you get when you mix a family and a trail-rated vehicle? Where does the Renegade fall- closer to the Cherokee or the Wrangler? We had so many questions about the Jeep Renegade. Thankfully, a ride around town got them answered. Exterior: Let’s be honest. It’s more like a Kia Soul than anything else in the Jeep Family. Not

When is a full=sized truck too big? When do you know it’s just big enough? Fit for families? We took the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 out for a spin on the urban streets of Atlanta to see what it offers. Exterior: This is a pick-up truck that means business. The all-new headlamps make the model more aggressive while the front

Big enough? Too big? Growing up, a Suburban was the vehicle the families with more than 3 kids drove. Now, it’s moved from a utilitarian people mover to a luxe ride but does it still fit the bill for hauling? Exterior: The new for 2015 Chevrolet Suburban was given an exterior design that sharpens angles and creases which add a

In the words of infamous Western New York car dealer Billy Fuccillo, “It’s huge!” The Denali XL is big enough to fit your entire family and some friends but is it too big? Exterior: With their most recent Yukon styling upgrades, GMC has somehow managed to make what was already a large looking vehicle appear larger. The new straight roof

A truck for people who don’t need a truck, but want a truck without all the other truckiness. Plus, it’s fit for families! Exterior: Exterior design of the all-new for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is all truck. It doesn’t come off as just a mini Silverado, and it doesn’t look like a small truck. It looks to be the capable mid-size

Most folks likely think of the Ford Transit line as a commercial vehicle. In truth, Ford designed them to the same toughness and reliability standards as their commercial vans; however, as soon as we saw the first one on the road, vinyl wrapped with a local HVAC company logo, we began to speculate on their usefulness as a family vehicle.

It doesn’t hit showrooms until December but we got our hands on the all-new Lexus NX200t at a recent media event. In many ways, it was surprising but in many others its features were completely expected. Would it work for families? We found out. Exterior: New Lexus models all seem to have one major issue- they all look fast standing