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From Quirky 3-Door to Electrified SUV: The RAV4’s Evolution

The small SUV that just won’t quit. From oddball crossover to electrified best-seller, three decades and six generations later.
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Compact Crossovers

Compact SUVs are one of the fastest-growing segments, combining efficiency, tech, and versatility in one well-balanced package.

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Meet the VW ID.4: A Closer Look at Volkswagen’s Electric SUV

VW EV & Hybrid Graham Heeps -
Volkswagen aims for the North American mainstream with 2021 ID.4 electric SUV. Here's closer look including availability, MSRP, pictures and more.

Acura RDX A-Spec Gets the PMC Treatment, Not the Power Bump

Luxury Compact Crossover TL Staff -
Acura's sportier RDX A-Spec gains a new PMC Edition for 2021. Limited to 360 units & priced in low $50k, changes are aesthetic only, sadly.

Inside the New F-PACE SUV’s Radically Redesigned Cabin

Luxury Compact Crossover TL Staff -
The Jaguar F-PACE gains a facelift for 2021 but it’s the completely new interior of the compact luxury crossover SUV that steals the show.

The 2021 Subaru Forester Sport Gains Major Safety Features as Standard

Subaru Forester TL Staff -
A couple big features thrown in and one optional package make the Sport trim a good value SUV.

5 Accessorized New Broncos Built for Serious Adventure

Ford Bronco TL Staff -
The 2021 Ford Bronco is almost here - time to start thinking about accessories. These 5 Bronco 'Adventure Concepts' revealed by Ford should get you started.

Bronco Sport Stands Out with Rugged Design and Off-Road Tech

Ford Bronco Sport Graham Heeps -
The Bronco Sport may share DNA with compact SUV sibling Ford Escape - but the similarities end there.

8 Reliable Used Small SUVs Worth Buying (Plus Common Problems)

Compact Crossovers Chris Chase -
We pick 8 of the best used small SUV and crossover models based on value, design & reliability. Plus, common problems to be aware of.

2020 Honda CR-V Review: Are the Popular Crossover’s Mid-Life Changes Enough?

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
Honda's big-selling compact crossover SUV gets decent updates inside and out for 2020. But compared to RAV4 & Escape, can the non-hybrid CR-V still compete?

What’s Inside the Redesigned 2021 Chevy Trailblazer? Interior Highlights

Subcompact Crossover Graham Heeps -
Chevy’s next-generation 2021 Trailblazer makes a bold entrance into the small SUV segment. But does its interior live up to the hype?

2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Review

Graham Heeps -
We review the 2019 CX-5 Signature with the Skyactiv-D motor. Diesels remain a rare, costly alternative to its gas-powered siblings. Is this SUV different?
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