SUV & CrossoverMid-Size SUV

Is the Lexus GX Worth More Than a 4Runner Platinum?

New premium three-row SUV goes toe-to-toe with Platinum Max-badged Toyota cousin.
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Mid-Size SUV

From family haulers to rugged off-roaders, mid-size SUVs often hit that sweet spot.

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First Drive: 2020 Hyundai Palisade Review

Mid-Size SUV Doug Firby -
Hyundai's big SUV finally arrives, replacing the Santa Fe XL and competing with cousin Kia Telluride. How does the 2020 Palisade stack up?

2020 Kia Telluride Review

Kia Telluride Graham Heeps -
Is Kia's big SUV now the sport utility to beat among the 3-row mid-sizers? We put the 2020 Telluride SX to the test, showing strengths & few weak spots.

First Drive: 2020 Ford Explorer ST Review

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
Ford Performance finally gets their way with the Explorer. Finally.

2020 Lexus GX 460 Gets Minor Updates But Ramps Up Off-Road Game

Lexus GX TL Staff -
Lexus's luxury three-row GX 460 changes for 2020 include LED headlights & spindle grille update. More major: Off-Road package and safetey features as standard.

2019 Chevy Blazer RS Review

Mid-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
Shopping for a used 2019 Chevy Blazer RS? With Camaro-esque looks, 308-hp V6, and sporty interior, is this mid-size SUV really worth buying?

A Range Rover Built for Space Travelers (Literally)

Range Rover Amee Reehal -
If celestial bodies & special edition luxury SUVs are your thing, the Range Rover Astronaut Edition, based on the Autobiography, is calling your name.

2019 Toyota Highlander Review

Toyota Highlander Chris Chase -
A redesigned 2020 Highlander is coming so is the 2019 mid-size SUV model worth buying? We review the popular, mid-range Highlander XLE trim.

2019 Honda Passport Touring Review

Mid-Size SUV Graham Heeps -
Honda’s smaller, more "adventure-focused" Pilot. And in our view, it possess nothing overly special in a highly competitive segment.

2019 Lamborghini Urus Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Graham Heeps -
It’s an SUV, Jim, but not as we know it. A closer look at this high-performance beast that doubles as a year-round family hauler.

New York debut for safety-conscious 2020 Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Graham Heeps -
Completely redesigned, the 2020 Toyota Highlander makes global debut and hits dealerships late 2019. New Highlander Hybrid gets 17% bump in fuel economy.
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