American Icon: The 2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4X4

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland.

Okay, so the styling is still somewhat (!) controversial.  It's been four years since I saw the first one and the front end is still something I haven't warmed up to.  But the current-generation Jeep Cherokee is what it is and, Godzilla grille aside, it is the right car in the right segment at the right time.

Practicality Is A Virtue: The 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium

The 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium.

With hundreds of different vehicles currently available in the USA, it's staggering to realize that one car could probably fit the needs of a majority of drivers.  And even more staggering to realize that the car comes from what most people would consider a niche manufacturer.

But the truth is that for the way most people use their cars most of the time, the 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium is pretty much what they need.