Curbside Classic Archives
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Cars Of A Lifetime & Auto-Biography 
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Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment 
RVs, Motorhomes, Trailers, Campers Privacy
2020’s Archive
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Curbside New Car Non-Review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL – The Iceman Cometh
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 41 CommentsDriving by the local Hyundai dealer’s empty lot this afternoon I spied an unfamiliar shape parked out front, ooh, one of the new Santa Cruz pickups! This highly anticipated small […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 – The Lederhosen Ninja
Posted on August 2, 2021 | 31 CommentsWill they? Won’t they? Why not? When already? Those were some of the questions regarding the Supra’s future asked by many since the cancellation of the 4th generation Toyota Supra […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD (Hybrid) – Kermit Was Wrong
Posted on July 26, 2021 | 60 CommentsKermit The Frog may have had his own reasons for complaining that it’s not easy being green, however in the case of the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan, that is certainly […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD – The Identity Of The Brand
Posted on July 19, 2021 | 32 CommentsArguably one of the more conservatively styled luxury brand flagships upon its launch for 1990, now in 2021 the recently updated Lexus LS is the polar opposite, sporting a longer, […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Small Package, Good Things
Posted on July 12, 2021 | 36 CommentsFor at least the last half-decade if not longer, Mazdas have usually been reviewed as vehicles on top of their game in looks, build quality, and their fun to drive […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond
Posted on June 7, 2021 | 49 CommentsNissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe – The New Math
Posted on May 24, 2021 | 37 CommentsEight years ago BMW redefined its 3-series by splitting it into two separate model lines to the bafflement of many. Basically the four door including the wagon remained the 3-series, […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD Activ – Firing On All Three
Posted on May 17, 2021 | 28 CommentsWhen Chevy introduced their new Trailblazer last year and I subsequently saw a few on the roads I was excited as it seemed to tap into all the things that […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport – Caught In The Middle
Posted on April 26, 2021 | 24 CommentsEntering its third decade, Lexus’ IS series has never made any bones about its mission. Of course that was to battle the entry-level luxury entries from the Germans and other […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD – Kicking Ass And Taking Names
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 71 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that the Toyota Avalon has been part of the streetscape for over 25 years now. Redesigned again for its fifth generation a couple of years ago, […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Three’s Company
Posted on April 12, 2021 | 50 CommentsBuyers…are liars. How else to explain the Mazda 3? What does it not offer that people say they want? Refined styling. Luxurious interior. Powerful engine. All wheel drive. No CVT. […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro – Contemporary Classic
Posted on February 2, 2021 | 30 Comments2021 marks the twelfth model year that the current generation of Toyota 4Runner has been available for purchase in the United States, making it one of the longest-lived vehicles on […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited AWD Hybrid – Slicing The Pie Ever Thinner
Posted on January 27, 2021 | 30 CommentsStandard Hybrid Powertrain. Standard AWD. Starting at $32,470 for the LE version. Which is about $3,820 more than the RAV4 LE Hybrid AWD with essentially the same powertrain, built on […] -
Curbside Review: 2021 RAM 1500 TRX Crew Cab 4×4 – “So It’s Kind Of Like A Raptor, But With A Powerful Engine, Right?”
Posted on January 18, 2021 | 36 CommentsThat was pretty much the gist of what the man said to me outside of the Harbor Freight store as I climbed out of the TRX’s cab. He, like a […]
![Curbside New Car Non-Review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL – The Iceman Cometh Driving by the local Hyundai dealer’s empty lot this afternoon I spied an unfamiliar shape parked out front, ooh, one of the new Santa Cruz pickups! This highly anticipated small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_5745.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 – The Lederhosen Ninja Will they? Won’t they? Why not? When already? Those were some of the questions regarding the Supra’s future asked by many since the cancellation of the 4th generation Toyota Supra […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4630.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD (Hybrid) – Kermit Was Wrong Kermit The Frog may have had his own reasons for complaining that it’s not easy being green, however in the case of the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan, that is certainly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_4389.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD – The Identity Of The Brand Arguably one of the more conservatively styled luxury brand flagships upon its launch for 1990, now in 2021 the recently updated Lexus LS is the polar opposite, sporting a longer, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3997-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Small Package, Good Things For at least the last half-decade if not longer, Mazdas have usually been reviewed as vehicles on top of their game in looks, build quality, and their fun to drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3639.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond Nissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2458-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe – The New Math Eight years ago BMW redefined its 3-series by splitting it into two separate model lines to the bafflement of many. Basically the four door including the wagon remained the 3-series, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2092.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD Activ – Firing On All Three When Chevy introduced their new Trailblazer last year and I subsequently saw a few on the roads I was excited as it seemed to tap into all the things that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1942.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport – Caught In The Middle Entering its third decade, Lexus’ IS series has never made any bones about its mission. Of course that was to battle the entry-level luxury entries from the Germans and other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1383-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD – Kicking Ass And Taking Names It’s hard to believe that the Toyota Avalon has been part of the streetscape for over 25 years now. Redesigned again for its fifth generation a couple of years ago, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1194-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Three’s Company Buyers…are liars. How else to explain the Mazda 3? What does it not offer that people say they want? Refined styling. Luxurious interior. Powerful engine. All wheel drive. No CVT. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1082.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2.5 – Subaru’s Little Guy Hits The Gym, Emerges Stronger, Fitter, And Even More Able Subaru has been an exceptional success story over the last few decades, and somehow seems to move from strength to strength while always marching to a slightly offbeat, uh, beat. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0015-Copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro – Contemporary Classic 2021 marks the twelfth model year that the current generation of Toyota 4Runner has been available for purchase in the United States, making it one of the longest-lived vehicles on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_8942-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited AWD Hybrid – Slicing The Pie Ever Thinner Standard Hybrid Powertrain. Standard AWD. Starting at $32,470 for the LE version. Which is about $3,820 more than the RAV4 LE Hybrid AWD with essentially the same powertrain, built on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_8790-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2021 RAM 1500 TRX Crew Cab 4×4 – “So It’s Kind Of Like A Raptor, But With A Powerful Engine, Right?” That was pretty much the gist of what the man said to me outside of the Harbor Freight store as I climbed out of the TRX’s cab. He, like a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_8295-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


