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

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

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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review: Where Blandness and Fuel Efficiency Unite

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
Sure, the redesigned Honda CR-V Hybrid is more fuel-efficient, but there's no hybrid in cheaper grades. And those uninspiring looks, though.

2024 Range Rover Velar Changes & Updates to Know About

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Enhanced battery, a quieter cabin, tweaked styling — Range Rover’s compact luxury SUV steps it up for 2024. Here’s what you need to know.

Specs: Updated 2024 Jaguar I-Pace Electric Range Improves

Electric & Hybrid TL Staff -
2024 Jaguar I-Pace not only gains improved range & charging specs, but the subtle design tweaks make it sleeker than ever.

Specs: The VinFast VF 6 Vs. VF 7 SUVs Compared

Electric & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
A closer look at VinFast's subcompact VF6 and compact VF 7 crossover SUVs.

2023 Kia EV6 GT First Drive Review

Electric & Hybrid Mark Hacking -
Kia's new 575 horsepower halo car (sorry, Stinger GT), the all-electric high-performance 2023 Kia EV6 GT compact crossover hits a new level.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV First Drive Review

Mitsubishi Outlander Graham Heeps -
PHEV pioneer gets a style and performance boost. We put the new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to the test.

Subaru Forester Towing Capacity: Wilderness Finally Gets the Power It Needed

Subaru Forester TL Staff -
Not known as an SUV built to tow, the compact Forester's pulling power finally steps it up.

2023 Escape Adds New 250-HP ST-Line Elite to Go With its Big Makeover

Ford Escape Suhail Ajmal -
The Blue Oval's compact SUV gains a a thorough makeover for 2023 - adding a new athletically styled ST-Line series available in three models.

2012 VW Tiguan Review: Small Facelifted SUV With GTI Attitude

Compact Crossovers TL Staff -
Looking at a used 2012 VW Tiguan? Here’s how the model drives, what changed for 2012, and why its GTI-inspired turbo engine still stands out.

2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Review: Still a Driver’s SUV

Luxury Compact Crossover TL Staff -
Looking at a used 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i? We break down how it drives, key features, and what to expect from this pre-facelift model.
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