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  • 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road loves to play in the mud

    2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road loves to play in the mud

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    The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is a greatly improved truck. And one of the bright spots, at least for me, has always been the TRD Off-Road trim. The new engine delivers great torque, the seats are comfortable, and the entire thing has been brought into the modern day. [Disclaimer: Toyota tossed us the keys to the…

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  • Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten: 2023 Edition

    Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten: 2023 Edition

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    As with last year, some of the press vehicles I drove this year went without a written review (though we did cover them on The Off the Road Again Podcast). Yet these cars, trucks, and SUVs are still worth mentioning, so this post covers them in short format. In chronological order from least to most…

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  • 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Quick Review: decent truck, mediocre tow rig

    2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Quick Review: decent truck, mediocre tow rig

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    The new generation of Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon debuted to much applause, if not for being a solid midsize pickup in of itself than for being a huge step forward from the outgoing generation which had been on sale in North America since the 2015 model year. As a fan of the class in…

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  • 2023 Chevrolet Suburban High Country 3.0L Duramax Review: A sublime family road tripper

    2023 Chevrolet Suburban High Country 3.0L Duramax Review: A sublime family road tripper

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    The Chevrolet Suburban is a staple of the American road trip. Usually seen packed to the gills with both people and luggage, Chevy’s full-size, long wheelbase SUV is a go-to for families looking to go places or even just carry their kids. The brand and model have come a long way, and the High Country…

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  • ZR2 Bison: Off-Road in the new 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and HD

    ZR2 Bison: Off-Road in the new 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and HD

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    The ZR2 package first debuted in showrooms almost 30 years ago (insert shocked emoji face). Specifically, the ZR2 “Regular Production Option” (the 3-digit standardized code used by GM to designate specific options and modifications) first debuted on the 1994 Chevrolet S-10 and the GMC Sonoma pickup trucks. By 1996 you could get a Blazer ZR2…

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  • 2024 Chevrolet Trax: An actually affordable automobile

    2024 Chevrolet Trax: An actually affordable automobile

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    The average transaction price on a new vehicle is, quite frankly, an insane number. It’s over $48,000 at the moment. In fact, it’s been over $40,000 for more than three years now. Cars are only getting more expensive. So when an affordable new car pops up, it almost feels like an automaker is playing a…

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  • Chevy’s 2022 Traverse RS AWD is the quintessential family hauler 

    Chevy’s 2022 Traverse RS AWD is the quintessential family hauler 

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    The first long road trip with your first child is extremely daunting. Baby-related needs dictate a different kind of packing and need for space you once didn’t require. There’s a reason so many people buy a big SUV once they have a kid, and it’s not just perceived safety. Space quickly disappears, and you’ll never…

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  • 2021 Chevy Suburban Diesel! – First Drive

    2021 Chevy Suburban Diesel! – First Drive

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    The redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has arrived with some new engine choices. Initially, it was a pair of gas-drinking V8s, but now a diesel-sipping six has arrived. This is our first time behind the wheel of the 2021 Suburban packing Duramax heat. There’s a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine under the hood. And it’s a…

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  • 2020 Chevrolet Corvette: Is the C8 great? That’s up for debate…

    2020 Chevrolet Corvette: Is the C8 great? That’s up for debate…

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    The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is, on paper, an amazing sports car. It’s very nearly a supercar in fact, based on some of its performance metrics. And with a starting price below $60,000, it’s also a relatively amazing deal. It should be something that blows me away and for some reason, it doesn’t quite do that.…

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  • 2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country – First Drive

    2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country – First Drive

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    The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is the latest version of a vehicle that’s been around for an amazing 85 years now. This one has all-new chassis bits, more room on the inside, and a fresh top-tier trim called the High Country. And that’s the one we’re driving today, which is good because it’s the one that…

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