2014 can-am Maverick MAX 1000R

Compared to previous reviews, this past week I was able to take advantage of a different kind of test drive experience with the 2014 can-am Maverick MAX 1000R. Although, I have taken some of the media fleet vehicles off-road to test their rugged and off-highway abilities, this test drive was strictly off-road. In fact, we were confined, by choice, to the openness of the soft and windblown Hurricane Sand Dunes in sunny Southern Utah.

2013 Lexus LS460 4-DR Sedan

Lexus loaned me one of the most luxurious vehicles I have ever driven. Starfire Pearl exterior, upgraded semianiline leather trim interior and Alcantara headliner was complemented by the genuine wood/aluminum interior trim and Hollow Chamber 18” aluminum alloy wheels with liquid graphite finish. The Lexus style was prevalent from the signature front grill, LED headlamps with intelligent high-beams and washers, heated leather and wood steering wheel, climate comfort front seats, power rear sunshade, one touch open/close power tilt and slide moonroof, heated outboard rear seats and the style continued right through to the one touch open/close power trunk at the rear of the vehicle.

2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid

This week’s test drive featured a Moonlight White exterior and Stone color interior with genuine silver powder accents enhancing the Japanese White Ash wood trim and suede-like headliner enabled an outstanding driving experience.

2013 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X A/T

“Tough Gear That Helps You Attack Life” is the tag line Nissan has associated with the 2013 Xterra Pro-4X. The gear basket within the air dam is located at the front of the roof rack with rails and crossbars for securely attaching a variety of camping or traveling gear is a great way to describe the Xterra’s tough gear that helps you attack life. Rear side bumper steps, splash guards, roof mounted off-road headlights and the black/sandblast aluminum front fascia are all features that give the Xterra a ready, willing and able appearance to conquer off-road challenges and wilderness adventures.

2014 Scion tC

What does the Kia Forte Koup, Honda Civic Coupe, Ford Mustang Coupe, Chevrolet Camaro Coupe and Scion tC all have in common? To be perfectly honest, I’m a little surprised that each of these cars are all in the same class of vehicles. The starting price range for this class is anywhere from $15,700 to $24,200. The base trim models of these affordable vehicles range from 140 horsepower to over 300 horsepower with the Mustang and Camaro V6 trims having the most power. The Mustang and Camaro also come with a V8 option and they both push over 420 horsepower, which puts these two cars into another vehicle class altogether.