2018 Car Reviews

Automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® and Paul Brian take a trip to Kentucky to review the 2018 Acura TLX. Precision crafted performance with Acura.

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio continues to highlight Alfa Romeo’s performance expertise with best-in- class 505 horsepower and segment-leading V-6 torque, powering it from 0-60 mph in an estimated 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 176 mph.

Inspired by the sport heritage of Alfa Romeo the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio embraces the traveling spirit that defines a true SUV. Join Lauren Fix.

Visit Los Cabos, Mexico with Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® to test drive the 2018 Audi Q5 both on the road and on the beach. Check out the new suspension, styling, capabilities, and much more in this gorgeous beach setting!

Offering the quickness and competence expected from Audi S models, the all-new 2018 Audi S4 achieves a class-leading 0-60 mph of 4.4 seconds.

Most powerful production TT ever – the all-new 2018 Audi TT RS joins the Audi Sport Model Line. All-new 2.5-liter TFSI® engine produces a class-leading 400 hp and delivers the distinctive five-cylinder sound that is unmistakably Audi.

The 2018 BMW M760i xDrive is made of two characteristics: sporty and luxurious all blended in some smart technology and safety features.

One highlight of the 2018 Buick Regal TourX is standard intelligent AWD with active twin-clutch that provides improved vehicle control and efficiency.

The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V high-performance is the lightest and smallest race-inspired V-Series model. It is offered as a sedan or coupe.

These cars don’t stand in, they stand out on the road & at auto shows. This is Dodge’s Super Bowl commercial. No boring soul-less vehicles! The Dodge Demons Durangos and Challengers.

With above-average cargo space for it’s class and the option of all-wheel drive the 2018 Ford EcoSport has a widespread availability of options.

The full-size 2018 Ford Expedition offers exceptional cargo space when you need it. With regular and extended-length MAX models.

The diesel engine isn’t dead yet. They’re actually finding new life in the light-duty pickup segment, helping provide fuel economy numbers many people thought would be impossible not all that long ago. This was our first test drive in the new 2018 Ford F-150 diesel and here’s how it performed.

If you’re looking for an off-roading performance vehicle that will fly over sand, dirt, and gravel faster than any other truck look at the 2018 Ford Raptor.

The Genesis G80 is a refined, thoughtful statement in midsize luxury sedans. Through forward-thinking design and technology, the G80 delivers you an evolved, first-class experience. 5.0L – The ultimate expression of luxury, convenience and V8 performance.

The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport offers aggressive styling, with twin turbo performance and pure Genesis refinement in newest mid sized luxury sedan.

The Genesis brand has been making waves recently, so what’s all the hype about? The 2018 Genesis G90 makes a strong argument to look somewhere else than the old-guard of the German and Japanese companies.

This premium crossover is all-new inside & out and 350 pounds lighter than the outgoing model. Check out the 2018 GMC Terrain and our initial impressions.

This is the #1 selling car in America for over 41 years. Over 13 million sold in America & 11 million Accords made in America. The all new 2018 Honda Accord

Lauren Fix reviews the 2018 Honda Clarity Hybrid which gets 47-mile EV driving range, has a premium 5-passenger cabin and an aerodynamic design.

The 2018 Honda Fit has a starting price of $16,190 and is available at your local dealership right now. Honda was built on being fun to drive and sporty, and this is no exception.

Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® and Paul Brian travel to the Hawaiian islands to review the 2018 Honda Odyssey. Odyssey has been the best-selling minivan in America for the past seven years and is leading again in 2017.

It’s not just a name. We are in Kona, Hawaii for a reason. The intent is to create something which fit the lifestyle of the urban adventurer- the 2018 Hyundai Kona is about versatility, value, style and fun.

Paul Fix III joins Paul Brian in San Diego, California in this His Turn – “His” Turn expert car review of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. 

Among the top three selling performance sedans is the 2018 Infiniti Q50. There are many firsts in technology including self-healing paint, around view camera, forward collision warning. For the 2018 model year, the Q50 is getting its first visual updates inside and out. This is a mid-cycle refresh.

The 2018 Infiniti QX60 is a 3-row luxury crossover with a comfortable interior, respectable performance and spacious comfy seating for seven.

The 2018 Jaguar F Type 400 Sport has a powerful V6 engine with precise handling. This vehicle is filled with quality and is predictable and rewarding.

If you love the the sedan version, you will melt over the sportbrake! The Jaguar XF delivers an utterly seductive blend of design, dynamics and refinement to create a sport wagon that offers both excitement and comfort.

The all-new 2018 Kia Rio is a world-wide best seller and the #1 best seller in Europe for KIA. Exterior is more dynamic with a more geometric look that is more stable and agile.The vehicle is longer, wider and lower than the outgoing model. The front end now looks like the rest of the family, with the signature Tiger nose.

The 2018 Kia Sportage is a great looking CUV with premium interior, two rows of spacious seats and an excellent warranty.

A concept car come to life, the 2018 Lexus LC 500 combines stunning design, scintillating performance, long-distance comfort and premium craftsmanship

Al Vazquez and Lauren Fix recently had a chance to drive the 2018 Maserati Ghibli and Maserati Levante. Get the His Turn – Her Turn™ perspective!

The 2018 Mazda 6, the flagship Mazda sedan, is more powerful, more luxurious, more advanced and more attractive than ever.

The 2018 Mazda CX 3 is a compact CUV that is fun to drive, thats packed with technology, safety and great fuel economy. It is great to look at, has comfortable front seats and is a safe vehicle.

  2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   Compact sport utility vehicle   2018 Mazda CX-5 Pricing: From $29,645 MPG: Up to 25 city / 31 highway Horsepower: 187 hp AWD Max Trailering Capacity: 2000lbs.   Three trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring   All trims have same engine and transmission. All trims offer SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS …

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Can you drive a 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata all year round? YES you can! This car is so much fun to drive at any speed, is fuel efficient and a good value.

This was so much fun to drive it was hard to give back to the manufacture! Join Car Coach Reports in this enticing car review of the 2018 Mercedes AMG GT C.

More powerful V8 in the 2018 Mercedes S560 with a lavish feature-filled interior, a cushioned ride and powerful twin-turbo engines.

The most spacious and versatile MINI ever, with the most advanced technology to date, the 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman AII4 S E. A world-class TwinPower Turbo engine paired with the instant boost of an electric motor delivers unstoppable power, eALL4 all-wheel drive and the range to venture well beyond the everyday.

Sophisticated all-wheel drive offers stability on all surfaces; the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a plug-in SUV utility without luxury the SUV price.

Our test vehicle was a 2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD optioned with Captain’s Chair Package. This SUV has a powerful V8 engine, good towing capacity and great 2nd row comfort.

When searching for a roomy, versatile SUV take a look at the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. This SUV offers 3-rows of seating in an upscale package with V6 power and towing capacity.

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI includes limited key features and adds such as symmetrical AWD with Driver Controlled Center Differential and track-tuned suspension

The 2018 Avalon is a great large car. It boasts a high level of quality and dependability, while also adding in some Lexus-like interior luxury. It has the best combination of quality and value in its class.

Automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® and Paul Brian review the 2018 Toyota Camry. With aggressive exterior style, lower center of gravity, and a spacious cockpit – this vehicle keeps the driver in mind.

The 2018 Toyota Sienna has tons of cabin space, a long list of user-friendly features and is the only minivan you can buy with all-wheel drive.

The all new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is built in America for the modern American lifestyle, the seven-passenger SUV offers outstanding technology and spaciousness with hallmark Volkswagen driving dynamics. Join Automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® and Paul Brian as they review this beauty.

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is enjoyable to drive and highly practical, and gives class leaders a run for their money. New longer warranty than in previous years, makes this a good value. Top safety and a new touch screen multi-media interface are bright improvements over previous generations.

The new 2018 Volvo XC40 Makes a Bold Statement in the Compact SUV Market. The XC40 is their first entry in the small SUV segment. Volvo’s goal is to reduce emissions, congestion, and accidents.

Filmed in Barcelona, Spain, His Turn – Her Turn™ team Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, and Paul Brian review Sweden’s Best-Seller – 2018 Volvo XC60.

This is the 7th generation of the Jetta. The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta raises the bar in the compact sedan class, with bold design, innovative technology features, and a transferable, 6-year/72,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Hybrid SUV’s are getting more popular and the 2018 Lexus RX450hL has the best gas mileage in it’s class! Join Lauren Fix on Car Coach Reports to learn the three things you need to know about this vehicle in her car review.

Having impressive fuel economy from the base trim model and being one of the more affordable hybrids in the segment, the 2018 Kia Niro PHEV is a car to consider if you’re thinking about buying an EV.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger GT has a roomy cabin and space for 4 people. It’s an AWD muscle car and with a good set of snow tires you can drive this all year.

Lots of convenience and safety features, a lengthy warranty coverage and generous rear-passenger and cargo space are a few of the favorite features the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has to offer.

As those familiar to the raging bull brand know, it was only a matter of time before we saw the introduction of a light weight, higher horsepower variant of Lamborghini’s very successful Huracan platform.

The Sequoia is the automaker’s large SUV, which is built on the same platform as Toyota’s large full size pickup truck, the Tundra. It also shares the same powertrain as the Tundra.

The car we have been waiting to drive, the 2018 Jaguar E Pace! We are both huge fans of Jaguar’s F-Pace, and the new E-Pace has the same engine but is slightly smaller and very nimble. The E-Pace fits into a different category being a compact luxury SUV.

So you’re in the market for a sedan? The 2018 Audi A4 has a virtual cockpit, turbocharged engine and a backseat that is spacious enough for adults!

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan lives in a forest of CUVs that try to one-up each other. Its bold character line runs from front to back conveying strength.

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 is a great- looking 7-passenger family SUV that also happens to be endowed with sport sedan-like ride and handling.

Introducing Maranello’s newest masterpiece, the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Those who have familiarity with the brand going back a few years ago remember the introduction of Ferrari’s 1956 410 Superfast.

This vehicle is probably the best wagon on the market, according to The Car Coach®, Lauren Fix. Take a look at her perspective on the 2018 Mercedes AMG E63S Wagon in this expert car review.

The 2018 Subaru Impreza starts offers a strong option for the midsize sedan segment, while including many safety and technology options available today.

Great design is born of simplicity. The 2018 Audi SQ5 wraps the ultimate in performance, technology and luxury in a distinguished line that flows seamlessly from hood to tailgate, creating a profile that’s confident, nuanced and unmistakably Audi.

The 2018 BMW X3 enters its third generation with a new exterior design, an M Performance model, aerodynamic and chassis upgrades, and new technologies.

One of the last, but certainly not least, entrants into the sports and luxury large coupe market is Lexus’ new LC500. Joining the likes of the BMW 6 series, Mercedes Benz S Class, Bentley Continental, and even the Aston Martin Vanquish is the latest offering from the Japanese luxury brand. Lexus promises this will be the start of a new design trend for the brand, but also the way of the future with increasingly more luxurious and more technologically-advanced cars.

The 2018 Aston Martin AM-RB 001, a stunning hypercar that will deliver precision on the road & race track, was revealed to the world just a week ago.

While it has only been 2 years since we last featured a BMW here in our “Hot Car of the Month” article, it has been a whopping 18 years since we last saw a car roll out of BMW’s factory in Munich wearing the esteemed “8 Series” moniker.

New innovations, new features. The 2018 Range Rover Velar fits between Evoque and Discovery Sport. It’s a very long, low and wide car.

The 2018 Audi Q7 combines a luxurious cabin with a wide range of features and fun, sporty performance. While these qualities propel it to a high ranking in a crowded and competitive class, the Q7’s small cargo hold and cramped third-row may turn some shoppers away.

The 2018 Audi S5 has sleek new styling, a clean contemporary interior and even better driving dynamics. Definitely a blast and one of the vehicles you will be thrilled to own.

The new 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes the name of a beloved vehicle from the past and breathes new life. Does the new CUV live up to the Eclipse name?

Subaru has made a vehicle that stirs the emotions and makes you want to get out and cause some trouble. It is absolutely fun, but how does the 2018 Subaru BRZ stack up?

Are you looking for a smooth, quiet three row vehicle with generous room for passengers? Look no further than the 2018 Buick Enclave.

The adrenaline pumping 2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Package Level 2 boosts the driving experience to new levels! Join race car driver Paul Fix II as he reviews the 2018 Mustang track pack and shows you how a street car can be race ready.

The 2018 Mazda 3 should be on every compact-car shopper’s short list. Fantastic handling and a high-quality interior are just a couple of reasons why the Mazda 3 is fun to drive.

A new car, beautiful roads, and some adventuring around Austin, TX. Find out what we think of the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback!

Are you looking for a SUV that it comfortable and designed to fit most families? The 2018 Kia Sorento may be your answer, with great value and packed with features.

The 2018 Kia Rio sedan & 5-door hatchback are the latest additions to the Kia’s lineup, also delivering a new eye-catching design that is decidedly European

This is a fun car with good safety ratings and Toyota needed a sports car in their lineup. Learn the pros and cons of the 2018 Toyota 86 with Lauren Fix, The Car Coach in this expert car review.

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, named after the Stelvio Pass, lives up to the legacy of the sports car brand with a perfect blend of sport and SUV.

The 2018 Ford Mustang is the latest in a long line of legendary V8s and it’s faster and more powerful than any of the 5.0L engines to come before it.

This is a pivotal moment for KIA. A car that offers passion, exhilaration, excitement & pride! A KIA that gives you an adrenaline rush- the 2018 KIA Stinger

The 2018 Smart Cabrio Fortwo electric drive makes opting for electric mobility more attractive than ever, combining overall agility with emission-free driving as the ideal combination for urban driving.