Road Tests

2021 Nissan Patrol Nismo

2021 Nissan Patrol Nismo

The Good:
– Retains old-school V8
– Cabin space and ambience
– Improved handling
The Bad:
– Expensive for minor upgrade
– Offroad ability slightly reduced
– Firmer ride than regular Patrol

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2021 Nissan Patrol V6

2021 Nissan Patrol V6

The Good:
– Updated tech features
– Cabin space and ambience
– Onroad and offroad comfort
The Bad:
– Too slow for the price
– Too pricey for an old V6
– Slightly softer handling

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2022 Opel Crossland

2022 Opel Crossland

The Good:
– Good little powertrain
– Cabin tech, decent space
– Entertaining handler
The Bad:
– Some 3-cylinder side-effects
– Few rivals offer more space
– Some cheaper cabin trim

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2022 Honda Accord 1.5T

2022 Honda Accord 1.5T

The Good:
– Coupe-like styling
– Cabin space and features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Bit pricey with options
– Few hard-plastic cabin bits
– Some rivals are quieter

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

The Good:
– Very, very spacious
– Comfort and cabin tech
– Handles well enough
The Bad:
– Very, very big
– Adequate but not quick
– Few low-rent interior bits

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2021 Opel Corsa

2021 Opel Corsa

The Good:
– Good ride and handling
– Fair cabin trim and tech
– Decent power and economy
The Bad:
– Priced at higher end of segment
– Some rivals offer more space
– Some highway road/wind noise

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2021 Ford F-150 Platinum PowerBoost

2021 Ford F-150 Platinum PowerBoost

The Good:
– Very quick for a truck
– Cabin space and features
– Extremely comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Bed cover should be standard
– Good handling only in sport mode
– Parallel-parking is huge hassle

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2021 Opel Insignia Grand Sport

2021 Opel Insignia Grand Sport

The Good:
– Coupe-like liftback styling
– Smooth ride and good handling
– Huge boot with large opening
The Bad:
– Slightly less rear legroom than rivals
– Few hard-plastic cabin bits
– Aims at pricey end of market

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2021 Opel Astra

2021 Opel Astra

The Good:
– Nicely trimmed inside
– Top-rung cabin tech as standard
– No-hassle driving experience
The Bad:
– Priced at higher end of segment
– Some rivals offer more space
– Some highway road/wind noise

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