First Tests

Don’t half-ass your Blazer. Chevy’s charismatic midsize SUV shines brightest in RS form, where it really does act like the V-6 Camaro of SUVs. But the new turbocharged 2020 Blazer doesn’t captivate in quite the same way. Although the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer 2.0T in 3LT trim was mostly enjoyable to drive, this mid-level model left us wanting more. Here’s what the Blazer does right and what it could do better. The 2020 Blazer’s first issue is the Equinox, or the fact that both spacious SUVs have about the same amount of cargo space. Let’s be honest, though; you probably want the Blazer at least in part for its design. We get it. The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer entices far more than the Equinox we rated last in a large comparison of compact SUVs. The Blazer attempt...

There’s something about driving with the top off that’s special. The open-air experience, even when the weather doesn’t fully cooperate, brings a dose of aliveness to the cabin. There’s a sensation of being free and privileged. Apply that to a supercar, and the experience is multiplied by a 100. The Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster brings the same power as its coupe sibling. But with its roof down, it delivers a playful drive that might be more engaging than the hardtop. 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster—The Basics There are many similarities between the roadster and the coupe, but one thing that sets them apart (besides the topless ability) is the limited production for the convertible—just 750 units worldwide. At $191,745 to start, you’re getting something special. ...

Hopefully, after 18 years of saying it, everyone has accepted the Porsche Cayenne as a real Porsche. Purists will always be difficult to win over, but the Cayenne has shown itself to be as fun to drive as an SUV can be while still being practical and even off-road capable. Just to be sure you’ve gotten the message, Porsche has doubled-down on the sport factor with the 2020 Cayenne Coupe. While the Cayenne can be had with up to 670 hp and all manner of handling aids—from rear steering to active anti-roll bars—it begins life as a humble SUV with just 335 hp to its name. Those standard Cayennes get around well enough, but with the Cayenne Coupe, Porsche really wants to sell the sportiness that the rakish roofline is promising. This is why all Cayenne Coupes come standard with the Sport ...