SUV & CrossoverCompact Crossovers

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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Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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2020 Lincoln Corsair First Drive Review

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Lincoln's compact crossover is a stylish & powerful contender in a competitive premium field.

Meet the 2020 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring — Now a Plug-In Hybrid

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Arriving Summer 2020, Lincoln's small SUV gets the plug-in hybrid treatement with new Corsair Grand Touring offering 266-hp and 25mile, 40km electric range.

First Look: Honda CR-V Finally Goes Green with Hybrid Model Arriving in 2020

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Joining its updated gas-engine sibling, the 2020 Honda CR-V hybrid is the company's first electried SUV in America with 50-percent better fuel economy.

X3 Gets a Plug-In Hybrid Option With the New xDrive30e

BMW EV & Hybrid TL Staff -
One of the original compact luxury crossovers, the X3 will be available with a plug-in hybrid option when the 2020 X3 xDrive30e arrives in Spring.

The MI-TECH CONCEPT is a Beefy, Adventure-Ready Buggy Mitsubishi Seriously Needs to Build

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This Mitsubishi electric car buggy is just what the brand needs, powered by a PHEV drivetrain & four-motor electric 4WD system.

First Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Review

EV and Hybrid Reviews Graham Heeps -
Ford's compact SUV gets more space, refinement & a fuel-sipping Hybrid to challenge RAV4, CR-V, Rogue and the rest. Here's our full 2020 Escape review.

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

Electric & Hybrid Doug Firby -
Is Mitsubishi's top-selling plug-in hybrid SUV worth it? We review the 2019 Outlander's range, pricing, driving impressions, specs and more.

Porsche’s 434-HP Macan Turbo Enters 2020 With More Power & Agility

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For 2020, the range-topping Macan Turbo reenters as a stronger, faster, and more agile machine. Arrives late 2019, priced at US$83,600 and C$94,200.

Specs: The 2020 Forester Gets More Standard Safety & Connected Features

Subaru Forester TL Staff -
New: The 2020 Subaru Forester adds more safety features as standard and offers SUBARU STARLINK—a closer look and specs.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited Review

Compact Crossovers Chris Chase -
We like the new RAV4’s more substantial appearance, but that look hints at a driving character that’s less refined than the outgoing model.
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