
Matt Smith
Matt believes you don't have to be a "car person" to love your car—you just need the right match. The right vehicle opens up your life, whether that's weekend drives, remote adventures, or simply making daily routines less of a grind. As Head of Content for CarGurus, US, he creates and oversees the site's written and video content, helping people find their ideal car. Matt has been working on the journalism side of the auto industry since 2014.
Articles written by this author:

2024 Mazda3 Review
by Matt Smith
Sold as a sedan or a hatchback, with front- or all-wheel drive, and available with a naturally aspirated or turbocharged engi...
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2024 Lexus GX Review
by Matt Smith
For the first time since 2010, the 2024 Lexus GX is all-new. The fully redesigned midsize SUV aims to blend luxury with utili...
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2024 Honda Passport Review
by Matt Smith
The 2024 Honda Passport enjoys a light refresh without breaking the mold.

2023 Ford Escape Review
by Matt Smith
The Ford Escape is starting to look like an older compact crossover, and could be ready to cede control to the Bronco Sport.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review
by Matt Smith
In its last year ahead of a major redesign, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid delivers comfort, space, and efficiency–if not brilli...
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2024 Mazda CX-90 Review
by Matt Smith
The Mazda CX-90 is a three-row crossover with the heart of a sports car.

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review
by Matt Smith
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a bigger and more fuel-efficient option than the popular Kia Telluride.

2024 Dodge Hornet Review
by Matt Smith
America’s muscle-car experts take on a new project with the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review
by Matt Smith
The Crosstrek is Subaru's best-selling car in Canada, and for 2024 it gets a smart and tasteful refresh.

2020 MINI Cooper Expert Test Drive
by Matt Smith
The MINI Cooper is an historic icon, and in 2020 it takes a step toward the electric future.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox Review
by Matt Smith
The Chevrolet Equinox remains a sensible choice despite white-hot competition.

2023 Kia Sportage Review
by Matt Smith
The 2023 Kia Sportage is a good all-arounder for shoppers who want to stand out in a crowd.

2023 Lexus GX Review
by Matt Smith
With only mild updates for 2023, the Lexus GX retains its old-school charm. But this SUV remains dated when compared with the...
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2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review
by Matt Smith
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is a brand-new hot hatch that stakes its claim as the rowdiest on the road.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Plug-in Review
by Matt Smith
Mitsubishi, an oft-forgotten forerunner of plug-in hybrid technology, looks eager to steal customers from Kia and Toyota with...
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2023 Nissan Ariya Review
by Matt Smith
With the addition of its dual-motor, e-4ORCE AWD system, the Nissan Ariya stakes its claim as one of the best EVs on the mark...
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2023 Acura Integra Review and Video
by Matt Smith
After a 22-year hiatus, the Acura Integra finally returns, and delivers an engaging drive for fans of fun cars.

2023 Toyota Sienna Review and Video
by Matt Smith
A standard hybrid engine sets the 2023 Toyota Sienna apart in the minivan world.

2023 Honda Civic Type R Review
by Matt Smith
The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R gets more mature while remaining delightfully irresponsible.

2023 Subaru Solterra Review
by Matt Smith
The 2023 Subaru Solterra is the first all-electric vehicle from Subaru, and allows EV drivers to go anywhere they need to.

2023 Toyota Supra Review
by Matt Smith
A manual transmission finally arrives, elevating the Toyota Supra to sports car nirvana.


