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We Drove the 2010 and 2025 4Runner: Here’s What Toyota Got Right (And Wrong)

A look at how Toyota’s 4Runner has evolved over 15 years, comparing the 2010 SR5 with the 2025 Hybrid Platinum from an owner’s perspective.
Toyota 4Runner Graham Heeps - 0

7 Big Changes Coming to the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Subaru Outback TL Staff -
From chassis-mounted seats and a smarter X-Mode to a more rugged interior and a roof built for tents and heavier gear.

Goodbye Wagon, Hello Boxy SUV: The 2026 Subaru Outback Arrives

Subaru Outback Kunal D’souza -
Pour one out for the loss of another wagon on our shores. Thanks to the demise of the famed Legacy nameplate, the all-new 2026...

How the Trailhunter Expands the 4Runner’s Legacy

Toyota 4Runner Jeff Wilson -
Trail-ready and fully loaded—without the aftermarket fuss.

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.
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