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It's all about the Crossover these days and VW is no exception. To compete in the marketplace today, it's necessary to have at least three models for Crossover shoppers, distinguished by size - small, medium and large. The all-new Taos is a proper "small" crossover, but not extra small, still leaving room for future models. #vw #volkswagen #vwtaos #taos #crossover

Adventure 1 is a Canadian based manufacturer of electric off-road vehicles and they chose the 2022 Overland Expo East to premier their Potential Van which is small, but capable. It's also pricey at $137K, but with 12.5 inches of ground clearance and a narrow footprint, it can go places Wranglers and Tacoma's can't. This could be a disruptor to the off-road community much like the Suzuki Samurai was in the 1980s, The difference is that the Potential is expensive and by default excludes most buyers from owning one. #adventure1 #ev #electricvan

Overland Expo interviews Toyota's Chief Engineer responsible for Body-On-Frame vehicles like the Tundra, Sequoia and Tacoma. in this 47 minute chat, Mike Sweers talks about his 32 years with Toyota and the role he played in each of the current generation trucks and SUVs. #toyota #overlandexpo #toyotatacoma #tacoma #toyotatundra #tundra #sequoia #toyotasequoia #landcruiser #toyotalandcruiser #4x4 #overland

While charging my i4 M50i press vehicle, I met this friendly owner of a 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring. Virgil was kind enough to give us a walk-around of his car which he ordered a year ago. Since he ordered it, prices have increased by $12K. Thank You Virgil for spending time with us and providing the insight into why you purchased this particular car. Virgil has owned other EV's including a Tesla and Porsche, but with 470 miles of range, the Lucid Air is the clear champion of range anxiety.

Land Rover is unique for its legendary off-road capabilities, but the fact that they offer three Land Rover Experience centers in America, is a testament to the brand. When we showed up to the Carmel Valley experience center, they had not been in the shorter wheelbase Defender 90 which is ideal for the tight turns of this challenging course. #landrover #landroverdefender #defender90 #4x4 #landroverexperience

#toyota is a car company built on QRD (Quality/Reliability/Dependability) and they don't take risks which is why they waited this long to produce their first ever fully electric mass produced EV. The #BZ4X is the right product for the right time. Most EV's out there are not reliable, but we expect the same QRD in this hatchback as the rest of Toyota's lineup. #toyota #ev #bz4x

#bmw has a rock star EV on their hands with the iX. With a range that exceeds 320 miles and 0-60 numbers around 4.0 seconds, it's the no-compromise electric vehicle. #bmwix #ev #elctricvehicle

#volvo is transitioning to 100% Electric Vehicles by the end of the decade and the C40 is just the beginning. With a modest range of around 230 miles, this car is fast and well packaged, but with a price tag creeping up on $60K…it may be a tough sell for EV shoppers. #volvoc40 #volvoc40recharge #electricvehicle #ev

With the departure of the Land Cruiser from the U.S. Market, all pressure falls squarely on the shoulders of the all-new Toyota Sequoia TRD PRO. It's not a Land Cruiser, but what it lacks in legendary capabilities, it makes up for in size and technology. #toyota #toyotasequoia2023 #sequoia #trdpro #4x4 #crawlcontrol

The e-Tron brand continues to be Audi's future and with each model, they are making significant improvements. The Audi e-Tron GT is magnificent! It's sexy, fast, high-tech and a pure thrill to drive. #audi #audietron #etron #gt #audietrongt

I've never been a fan of the QX60 or its previous namesake the JX35, but it filled a much needed gap for Infiniti as a 3-row crossover competing with the Acura MDX and Volvo XC90 among others. Finally….after a decade of mediocrity, #infiniti got it right by improving every aspect of this critical crossover. #infinitiqx60 #4x4 #propilot #nissan

We have been waiting for Chevy to get into the 4x4 off-road segment the way its competitors have and now they're doing it with their ZR2 and ZR2 Bison models. If I had to choose between the Raptor, TRX & ZR2….it would be Chevy all day, but the Tundra TRD PRO is a close second. #chevy #chevysilverado #4x4 #silverado

Here is a glimpse into the ultimate survival truck which TheDriversSeat will be reviewing later this year. The Rezvani Hercules 6x6 is the most powerful road going 6-wheeled truck on Earth! Highlights include an optional 1,300 horsepower engine and bulletproof ballistic armor protection. If you have $200K to spend on the ultimate urban assault, military-grade truck, then the Resvani Hercules 6x6 needs to be on your radar. This makes the Raptor and TRX look like mere toys. Key features of the Rezvani Hercules 6x6 include: FLIR Thermal Night Vision System Ballistic Armor: Kevlar Armor, Bulletproof Glass, Military-Grade Run Flat Tires Underside Explosive Protection Electro-Magnetic Pulse Protection Self sealing fuel tank Armored radiator Reinforced suspension Ram bumpers Electrified door handles Sirens and strobe lights Smoke screen Continuous video surveillance Blinding front and rear lights Magnetic dead bolts Intercom system Gas masks Hypothermia kit and first aid kit We can’t wait to get behind the wheel of this truck and test some of its military grade features. #RezvaniHercules #Rezvani6x6 #Rezvanimotors

We have it on good authority that the engineers at Honda and Acura have been instructed to cease all development on ICE or gasoline internal combustion engines, and focus solely on electric motors. Keep in mind that development on powertrains is typically 5 years out so expect that by 2030, the bulk of Acura's lineup will be electric vehicles which may include plug-in hybrids.

Power 2,243 horsepower (~1,650 kW) Torque 2040 Nm 0-100 km/h 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 1.99 seconds Top Speed 400 km/h (248 mph) top speed Range 500 km (310 miles) Weight 1,850 kg (4078 lbs) Battery Summary 85 kWh / 800V Battery Cell Format 21700 Cylindrical Cells Battery Cell Chemistry Lithium Ion Cooling Base Plate Liquid Cooled Charge Time (350 kW) 20 minutes to 80 percent SOC Front Drivetrain Single Speed, 550 kW Rear Drivetrain Single Speed, 2 x 550 kW

@thedriversseat reviews the first-ever truck from Hyundai, the 2022 Santa Cruz. This compact truck comes loaded with standard equipment and plenty of utility to tackle home improvement projects or have fun on the weekend.

#toyota #tundra #toyotatundra2022 #sr5 #trdpro #capstone #pickup #pickuptruck

We have not yet driven the new Sequoia, but there's a high likelihood it will drive much like the New Tundra and that's a tremendous improvement. Overall, we like the styling and interior improvements. Should be another hit for Toyota.

Now that the Toyota Land Cruiser will not be sold in America any longer, the Lexus LX600 has moved upscale to compete head on with Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Range Rover. At the same time, they hope to entice Land Cruiser orphans with their off-road capabilities and $86K starting price. #lexus #lexuslx600 #lexuslx #4x4 #landcruiser #fj300

Toyota fills the gap between the popular RAV4 and C-HR crossovers by leveraging the Corolla nameplate.