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The latest in medium, mid-size SUVs. From SUV reviews by our trusted road test editors to the latest news, including new models, pricing updates, buying guides, and more. Popular models:

Forget the EV9: Why the Kia EV5 Might Be the Perfect Electric SUV

Electric & Hybrid Ted Kritsonis -
The EV9 is making headlines, but the EV5 could be the more practical, affordable option for families.

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Looks Familiar, But There’s a Catch

Toyota 4Runner Vincent Aubé -
From overlanding-ready trims to a smoother ride, the new 4Runner is versatile—but higher prices and tight third-row space may raise concerns.

2025 Toyota 4Runner Review: A Quantum Leap in Evolution

Toyota 4Runner Jeff Wilson -
While crocodiles and sharks have evolved slowly, this evolution for the 4Runner is dramatic, and worth the wait.

Every 2025 4Runner Model: Here’s How Toyota Priced Them

Toyota 4Runner TL Staff -
Toyota finally gave its go-anywhere adventure SUV a full makeover. Starting at around $40k for base SR5, here's what you get.

How the Land Rover Defender 90 Outshines Wrangler and Bronco

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Jeff Wilson -
If you can afford it, the Defender 90 blends refinement and capability better than most rivals.

Should You Buy a Used 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge?

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover TL Staff -
Volvo was among the first premium car brands in 2016 to reduce cylinder count and use electrification to reduce a thermal engine’s fuel consumption....

One Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Endless Overland Possibilities

Jeep Wrangler Graham Heeps -
It started with a dream to move to the Rocky Mountains. Then, as Canaan Hagin’s lifestyle evolved, so did his Jeep Wrangler.

Related Rivals: Should You Buy a Kia Sorento or a Hyundai Santa Fe?

Comparisons Graham Heeps -
Now that Santa Fe offers three rows again, as the Sorento has always done, they’re arguably closer rivals than ever.

Cadillac’s 2026 Vistiq Jumps into the EV Game with Mixed Reactions

GM EV & Hybrid Daniel Rufiange -
Cadillac’s newest SUV is an ambitious EV with XT6 roots. The question is, will it attract today’s buyers?

Is a Lexus TX Worth More Than a High-Spec Toyota Grand Highlander?

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Graham Heeps -
New premium three-row SUV goes toe-to-toe with Platinum Max-badged Toyota cousin.
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