Road Test

2017 GMC Sierra Denali

2017 GMC Sierra Denali

The Good:
– Most premium-looking truck
– Cabin trim and space
– Power, economy and agility
The Bad:
– Not the most premium tech
– Low front lip limits offroad
– Rides a bit firmly

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2017 Ford Escape EcoBoost

2017 Ford Escape EcoBoost

The Good:
– Frisky turbo engine
– Fair cabin space, features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Boot not as big as rivals
– Odd cabin ergonomics
– Expensive with turbo engine

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2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI

2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI

The Good:
– Phenomenal powertrain
– Excellent handling
– Class-leading boot space
The Bad:
– Cabin design borders on dull
– Few ergonomic issues
– Brand perception

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2017 Land Rover Discovery

2017 Land Rover Discovery

The Good:
– Cabin trim and features
– Great ride, safe handling
– Potentially great offroader
The Bad:
– On the expensive side
– Some hard cabin plastics
– Looks as soft as a softroader

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2017 Honda CR-V

2017 Honda CR-V

The Good:
– Decent looks
– Cabin space and practicality
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– No low-range gearing
– Slightly pricier than rivals
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

The Good:
– Monster offroader
– Cabin space and features
– Great engine-gearbox combo
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– As big as a cabin
– Not the best daily driver

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2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T

2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T

The Good:
– Strong fuel-efficient engine
– Fair cabin space and tech
– Good ride and handling
The Bad:
– Gearbox needs more speeds
– Some ergonomics issues
– Appeals to limited niche

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2017 McLaren 570GT

2017 McLaren 570GT

The Good:
– Supercar looks
– Decent ride, great handling
– No shortage of power
The Bad:
– Supercar practicality
– Very expensive in its niche
– Never quiet enough for a GT

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