2013 Dodge Dart Limited

This week’s driving experience has come with the smell of new leather. The new Dart, which was loaned to me by Dodge, was introduced last summer. I could still smell the freshness- starting with the Diesel Gray and Ceramic White limited leather seating. Dodge has inserted a little luxury into their sporty-looking four door sedan.

2013 Lexus GX460 Premium

If rock crawling in a full size luxury SUV ever makes it on my bucket list, I can now check it off.

The GX460 comes with all of the luxury and comfort Lexus is known for and is built to go off-road as well. And I’m not talking about traveling on a few graded dirt roads through the countryside; I’m talking about being able to tackle some of the most extreme off-road mountainous or rocky terrain available. I was impressed with the variable speed 4-low crawl settings, adjustable shock absorbers and locking differentials. Options justifying a productive, four-wheeling Moab experience. These user-friendly off-road settings are conveniently located on the center console.

2013 Lexus GS450h

Dress for success. It’s my belief that if you want to be successful, you need to look successful and dress the part. Lexus has mastered this concept as it pertains to a successful looking car with the sleek and sporty exterior design packed with comfort, safety and luxury throughout the interior of the GS450h. Sitting in the Lexus luxury package with flaxen leather seats and matte bamboo trim while being wrapped in obsidian black as the exterior paint color is Lexus’ way of dressing for success, in my opinion.

2013 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 AWD Crew Cab

We live in a beautiful part of the West at the top of Utah that is often referred to as “Truck Country.” The rugged and mountainous terrain with the ever changing spring weather made for an interesting and adventurous test drive in this luxurious workhorse of a truck, the GMC Sierra Denali.

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Sedan

Living in a small community at the top of Utah offers many benefits including natural mountainous beauty, low crime rates and relatively short commutes. My four mile daily commute averages about 7 minutes. Comparing to larger metro areas where commutes within the same distance can take 3-4 times longer, I know my commute is a dream for big city life commuters.

2013 Lexus RX 350

Oh, the joy of finding hidden treasures. Have you every reached into a pocket of a coat or jacket that has been stored during the winter months and was surprised to pull out some money that was left behind from the previous winter season? Well, while test driving this week’s luxurious ride, I found many hidden, or not so obvious treasures inside the Lexus RX 350.

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Jeep is one vehicle that has kept an overall consistent and specific look throughout the decades of improvements and new technology. The three piece body match hard top is a convenient and great looking option to consider when shopping for a new 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. I noticed a very tight seal around the four doors and hard top which eliminated any road or wind noise that can be apparent with other convertibles or vehicles with removable tops. It is a very quiet ride, even at highway speeds.

2013 Lexus RX450h

I have died and gone to luxury, specialty component and comfort heaven.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo LTZ

Anyone can list features of a nice car, but understanding the benefits can be the difference between buying a car and not bothering to share the test drive experience with friends.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

The Volkswagen Beetle’s slogan is “Practical Fun for Four.” According to dictionary.com, the definition of fun is: “Enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.” Driving the new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, during the first few days that Northern Utah has been above 70 degrees this year, was definitely a fun driving experience by all definitions.

2013 Audi S5 Coupe Quattro S tronic

Audi has stated that the S5 Coupe has the same pace, yet more grace, with its renewed look for 2013, added technology, and a supercharged V6.

2013 Lexus ES350

The exterior of this classy 4-door sedan is painted Silver Lining Met, to enhance the tinted all glass panorama roof complete with a one-touch open/close, power tilt and slide moonroof above the driver and passenger. A second lookout position is located above the rear passenger section of the car. The sleek lines and curves start with the sporty grill which encases the High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, wrapping around the 17” split 10-spoke wheels with a Liquid Graphic finish and end up on all four Smart Access door handles.