That’s true for 2010-2013 models. In those instances, the full-size spare and the two-speed transfer case were standard. However, for the update in 2014, those became optional and bundled with the HD package, which the majority of them do not have. On the 2014-2016, the easiest way to tell if it’s got the HD package…

What about vehicles that are offered with both? My LR4 was available with full-time AWD, but mine has the HD package, giving it a two-speed transfer case, a locking rear differential, and a proper full-size spare.

You’d really have to like the first phase (2008-2010) of the Challenger to pay $80,000 for this, considering the other phases (2011-2014 and especially 2015+) were better in every measurable and immeasurable way.

Oh no! Where will I find local hot MILFs that want to meet?

Counterpoint: This is a non-issue, at least in this particular application.

I actually wouldn’t consider a lot of these older hybrids. A lot of them have poor support and expensive unique components. Examples:

This needs to be an article, Ms. Mercedes.

I hope this goes well for you, but that battery is going to be a big question mark. If it lasts, fantastic. If not, then you’ll have an esoteric hybrid with a dead traction battery, where the only viable option is to pony up for a new or remanufactured battery directly from Audi, likely for a high-four-figure or…

I’m in no way a Tesla apologist, but their newest cars make it pretty clear that you need to be primed and ready to intervene at any moment even with Full Self Driving. This person admitted he was on his phone, which is either negligent homicide or manslaughter.

It’s not. It’s going to be the same 2.4-liter turbo Hybrid MAX system that’s in the Tacoma, Land Cruiser, 4Runner, Crown, RX 500h, etc.

I nominate the 2006-2009 Cadillac STS-V. Cadillac only built 2,500-odd, a not-insubstantial number of which went to the UAE. It and the XLR-V were the only cars that got the supercharged 4.4-liter Northstar V8, making some 469 hp (473 in the XLR-V) and 439 lb-ft of torque. It also got the stouter 6L80, 6-lug wheels,…

It’s worth noting that you only got the 400-hp version if you went with AWD. The MKZ with the 3.0TT was also available in FWD, and that one got downrated to 350 HP.

I can’t think of a better suggestion than what Amber recommended: a GX 460. Just do know that that solid rear axle increases the load floor quite a bit and isn’t as roomy as similar cars with IRS, like, say, my 2015 LR4.

In fact, I’d happily recommend an LR4 if I hadn’t spent five figures on mine getting it sorted in…

I think that makes a lot of sense.

I guarantee you Ferrari does not want Maserati (back).

In theory, Alfa Romeo was supposed to be the volume luxury brand under FCA/Stellantis, and would sell the smaller cars. Maserati would sell the larger cars, but would also carry a premium for the semi-exotic nameplate, not unlike the Range Rover sub-brand (versus Land Rover) or Porsche (versus Audi).

Right. Not to mention the fact that the new Maserati models (MC20, Grecale, GranTurismo) are still tightly coupled to Stellantis electrical engineering.

Jeep is definitely transitioning upmarket. The Renegade and Cherokee are on their way out; their cheapest cars at that point will be the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, neither of which is cheap.

The problem is, Dodge actually might have more equity and desirability, especially for the sorts of cars they sell, than Chrysler does. There’s a reason the Charger (sedan and coupe, effectively the Challenger) got carried forward into a new generation and the 300 did not.

I’m sure it is, but it’s not all that hard to make a giant six-figure luxury car powerful, especially when you start adding batteries and electric motors into the mix.