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I'll expand on this for the latest Lambdas. They all (of the ones I've driven) drive exactly alike when comparing like for like engines. The only one I haven't been in yet is the XT6. But as it is less than a 10th of an inch or so of the Acadia's wheelbase, I don't expect it to drive any better or worse. The outgoing Ford Explorer felt heavier and more solid... primarily because it was. The Durango and Grand Cherokee get the handling benefits of longer wheelbases and rear wheel drive. They ride like luxury cars. The Telluride you saw my thoughts on already. The Atlas is a lot like the Explorer. The Pilot is loud inside, needs sound deadening. Also is a lot faster than numbers suggest. The Highlander I haven't driven in a while, but I would expect it, like the Camry, to be exactly mid-pack. The pathfinder is soft and wallowy. Good for long distance road trips where you need smooth and comfort.

No, it isn't sarcasm. There is no reason a similar sized FWD and RWD crossover can't sit in the same showroom. Ford is doing it. Lincoln is doing it. Infiniti is doing it. The Ford Explorer looks fantastic and has great proportions visually, however the move to RWD made some compromises on interior room. If you want the most space for your dollar, you need a Traverse or Pilot.

Because the coupe-like design really cuts down head room by a lot. Coupe-like sedans are bad; coupe-like crossovers are even worse.

CLS is way better looking than the E Class.

Yeah, but I like the CLS better. The E-Class just looks like airport black-car service to me (since I usually buy in black).

Me thinking you sell both properties and buy a new house with your CT6.

Badge engineering is still bad. GM still needs to better differentiate between a Chevrolet from a GMC from a Buick from a Cadillac. That should be easier than it was pre-BK when GM had EIGHT BRANDS!

Went out to stroll along the lake after work today, weather was so nice. Such a change after yesterday's torrential rains. In a body shop I saw behind their front glass window a bright red Fiat X1/9, and later as I neared home had a sharp late Corvette C3 (80-82 style) behind me, white w/ a white interior, black windshield frame, and black or tinted t-top panels.

Nissan - The CVT is the first major difference you'll notice. Handling is neutral and the ride on the softer side. The noise from either of the 4-cylinder engines choices is ugly. Toyota - About as mid-pack as you can get. The V6 is a lot faster than it's numbers suggest, and because Toyota has lightened the chassis, it sometimes can have difficulty keeping the power on the road. The 4-cylinder is smoother than a baby's bottom. Mazda - Generally unrecognized as a class above the others, but it is. One of the best handling FWD sedans I've driven. The other that gets that nod and was equally ignored was the previous generation Buick Regal. The 4-cylinder is fine, but not as smooth as the Toyota or Honda. The turbo-4 isn't as impressive as it should be. Honda (you didn't ask, but I'll answer the rest anyway) - The latest Accord is the best mid-size sedan on the market in terms of ride and handling. It doesn't quite have the balance of the Mazda, feeling a tiny bit nose heavy even though there is only a 4-cylinder up there. Holy sh!t the 2.0 Turbo is fast as heck. It's one of my few exceptions to the "No more turbo four" rule I have for my household. Chevy - The Malibu is an okay, but not great car. It's eclipsed by those listed above. Two generations ago(the one I think you have/had), it would have ranked higher. Ford - The Fusion is oddly Germanic. Ford did a great job with the chassis. It's a shame they are tossing it in the bin. VW - The Passat is oddly American. It drives and feels big. It's not a handler. Weaksauce engines anymore. Hyunda and Kia - The Sonata and Optima are like every other Hyundai or Kia.... almost there, but not quite. (Exception: Telluride) Engine noise is an issue and the suspension is unnecessarily stiff such that they slam over road imperfections. Subaru - haven't driven one lately. That said, driven in normal traffic, none of the above are going to stand out (in a good way) from the others except maybe the Mazda which puts a tiny bit more fun into cornering. It is only the detractors that you'll really notice. A different class, but I want to point out one standout in the compact class. The Mazda 3. Mazda snuck into Audi's kitchen at night and stole the recipe. The Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Chevy, Ford, and others are pretty milquetoast. The Sentra is a wreck.

Get one of these instead? Don't even need ramps for the dirt bike!

You are right that they aren't badge jobs like the GMT360s were, but they're still too close for comfort, particularly when they all drive basically the same.

I haven't driven 2.0 yet, as it's only in Japan, and not till fall. It sounds like it is ever so slightly more advanced since it can get instructions from the NAV system. Cadillac's doesn't do that currently and it will just keep you on the same highway until you run out of highway to be on.

I think GM needs a 3rd (4th?) SUV platform that is RWD.

So somebody who is 6'6" can have their head on their shoulders while they sit in the back.

I'd really prefer a coupe, but it's not practical, besides, I have my Toronado for a true coupe.

Truly, again, the real world impressive...sounds, feels, look... https://youtu.be/rmm8fjOiMCs I followed a new red XT6 with dealer plates from NYC Friday night...holy meh...on road, it's bland even vs. an Acadia. Let alone the core, and internals.

How ppl ate on road trips, before the plethora of fast food joints made everyone fat.

This is a good looking car and solar roof is cool. I like it.

I wonder if ocnblu would like or loathe this. . . .

Na, not yet. Not till my rental property sells. I could go with a CLS though, I'm pretty sure that has a shorter wheelbase

Airglide is meant to be soft and get softer when the road is rough. Magnaride is fairly stiff and gets stiffer when you want it to handle sharp. Two different beasts

Talk about irony..I saw an older gent with a 'Korean War Veteran' license plate frame recently...he was driving a Sonata.