Each year at this time, I put out a list of the vehicles I reviewed that were the most enjoyable to me or left an impression on me. I take into consideration all the things I talk about on the radio show: Value, driving impressions, and overall appeal of the vehicle.
Even with the Microchip shortage, I was fortunate to have something new to review every week, sometimes two vehicles, and many reviewers across the country were shut out.
I lost three weeks of reviews due to having Covid, I just didn’t want to risk the crew, or the people who deliver the cars to me.
Still, even with everything going on, I feel like I had a successful year of car reviews, and I will give you the highlights.
Ford supplied me with the amazing F-150 Lightning all-electric truck and make no mistake, it was awesome. I had the Ford Bronco Raptor, which was great, and I also had the Lincoln Navigator, which I always enjoy.
General Motors sent me the new Cadillac Escalade V, which was nothing short of amazing, and I had the XT6 3-row SUV which I enjoyed a lot. I also had the beautiful GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate, which was stunning.
In luxury SUVs, I had the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 all-electric, with an incredible interior. I also had the totally new Lexus RX350 SUV, one I rave about regularly, and I had the Genesis GV60 Electric SUV, and I have to put the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Obsidian in this group. The Lexus LX600 was also pretty incredible.
As always, I had a really fun week with the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody, always a thrill! Then, in another lightning-fast car, that is in this week's newsletter, I had the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS electric sedan that had a massive amount of acceleration.
It was Toyota, however, that stole the show by sending me two of the new Tundras (one the hybrid version) and also the new Sequoia Capstone, a full-sized luxury SUV that is going to be a game changer if they can build enough of them.
In a year when I didn’t get the variety of vehicles I’d have liked, it was still a great year to be a car reviewer.
You can see all my reviews, as well as reviews from Amy Plemons at the link below: