John Aaron

2 months ago | wtop.com | John Aaron

If you’re looking for something affordable and useful, the Volkswagen Taos compact SUV might be for you. Despite being smaller and more basic than other VW offerings, this Taos SE still came with a big sunroof that covered the front and rear seats and a useful array of parking sensors. Still, this compact SUV is all about the basics, which you may or may not like. For instance, the driving experience is very connected.

2 months ago | wtop.com | John Aaron

Forget the electric motors, the first thing you’ll notice about the Honda Prologue Elite is its interior. This top-of-the-line version of Honda’s electric SUV features snazzy brown and black leather seats and a panoramic sunroof that brings light to both the front and back rows. But back to the lead on this car, which is that it’s an EV. In fact, it’s a joint venture with General Motors, which shares a platform with the Chevy Blazer EV.

Jan 24, 2025 | wtop.com | John Aaron

One of the best SUVs out there has ditched its third row, for those who don’t want it. The Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus features a smooth and powerful, turbo, six-cylinder engine that moves the vehicle with ease. This one looks great in what’s officially called “Soul Red Crystal Metallic.”Inside, it has tan, leather-trimmed seats with faux suede accents all over the interior.

Jan 10, 2025 | wtop.com | John Aaron

The Acura RDX — the brand’s compact luxury crossover — turned out to be a bit of a surprise hit for me. After I was spoiled with some larger, ultra-luxury SUVs in recent weeks, I thought the baby (for now) Acura would inevitably be a letdown, by no fault of its own. Instead, I really enjoyed the size of the RDX after navigating parking lots in those other big tanks. This one was easy to maneuver, while also comfortably (and luxuriously) holding my two small kids in the back.

Dec 13, 2024 | wtop.com | John Aaron

Despite its name, the Genesis GV80 Coupe is a midsize, two-row SUV, albeit one with a sloping rear roofline. Monikers aside, Hyundai’s luxury brand thought of almost everything when it came to putting this not-really-a-coupe together, and it pretty much had to, since it’s going up against other top marques. Some of the things Hyundai thought up are especially useful. For one, the Genesis really doesn’t want you to get a traffic camera ticket. “Speed camera ahead,” it will say, unprompted.