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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.

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Review

Compact Crossovers Lee Bailie -
The 2022 Tucson is completely redesigned with fresh looks, more interior space, and a new hybrid powertrain. But can Hyundai's top-selling vehicle globally still compete with all the other (and equally impressive) compact SUVs?

2023 EV6 GT: Kia’s New 576-HP Electric Crossover Specs Up Close

Compact Crossovers Suhail Ajmal -
With performance on par with the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the 2023 Kia EV6 GT is no joke with 576-hp, 0-60 mph in 3.4-seconds, and fast looks.

2023 Dodge Hornet: New Compact CUV with Brawn & Power

Compact Crossovers TL Staff -
A pair of Hornets include Dodge's first-ever electrified performance vehicle and the segment's quickest, fastest, most powerful utility vehicle under $30,000.
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