AutoGuide Now for the Week of December 22

You may be in “holiday mode,” but the editors at AutoGuide.com sure aren’t. We each have a new car to test this week and are looking forward to spilling all the details about them.

2015 Nissan Micra – Mike Schlee, Road Test Editor:

“Over the next week I’ll try to answer the burning question ‘can you survive the holidays in a $10,000 car?’ That’s right, I’ll be driving the 2015 Nissan Micra that retails for a paltry $9,998 up in Canada. Isnit a great deal? Or are there too many compromises?”

2015 GMC Yukon XL – Colum Wood, Editor in Chief:

“What would Santa drive? Well, this year’s he’s behind the wheel of the GMC Yukon Denali XL. . . just don’t tell my kids. Yes, this monstrous SUV will serve as my family transportation over Christmas for our annual road trip to the in-laws. Is it good for kids? Can it fit all of the presents. And most importantly, does it come with TVs? Follow me on Twitter to find out.”

2015 Acura RLX Sport-Hybrid – Luke Vandezande, Managing Editor:

“I’ll be spending the next two weeks driving Acura’s RLX Sport Hybrid. It’s the largest and most powerful sedan that Honda’s luxury arm offers with a total system output of 377 hp thanks to a 3.5-liter V6 and three electric motors. With any luck, I’ll have the chance to test how well the hybrid all-wheel drive system handles snow.”

2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited – Stephen Elmer, News Editor:

“I’m going to be taking a look at the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited this week, with a focus on towing. I’ll be hitching up a trailer to the Jeep, to see how it handles hauling duty. Is this a toy that you can own to tow your toys? Or is this off-roader better left without extra weight on the back. Watch for the review to find out.”

2015 Subaru Forester – Sami Haj-Assaad, Features Editor:

“When it comes to winter weather, I can always believe in Subaru. The Forester I’m testing for the next week may not be the exciting XT model but it still sports all-wheel drive, a fuel efficient CVT and now comes with a suite of technology called EyeSight. We’ll see how well that camera based safety equipment works in the snow, and maybe even compare it to a few other competitors.”