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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Subaru Unveils Major Changes in the 2020 Outback

Subaru Outback Amee Reehal -
A massive 11.6-inch screen option and a new 2.4L turbo engine are the significant additions to the redesigned, sixth-generation Outback.

VW Atlas SUV Gets Some Serious Overland Cred

Mid-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
Want to take your 7-passenger VW SUV off-road? Built on the SEL Premium trim, the Atlas Basecamp concept ramps it up & includes an expedition trailer. Nice.

2019 Ford Explorer Platinum Review

Ford Explorer Graham Heeps -
Full review of the outgoing 2019 Explorer in the top-end Platinum trim, before the redesigned, 6th-generation 2020 Explorers arrive this summer.

Cayenne Coupe Vs. The Pack: What Sets the 2020 Porsche Apart

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Amee Reehal -
Fans of the Porsche Cayenne can now enjoy a sleeker Coupe option with sportier styling, premium features, and powerful engine choices.

Cadillac Gives the XT5 a Sportier Edge for 2019 with New Package

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Amee Reehal -
Cadillac's global best-seller enters the dark side, and that's a good thing. This spring, the 2019 XT5 crossover will offer a bolder Sport Package.

Volvo’s 2020 XC90 Looks Familiar Until You See What’s Under the Hood

Luxury Full-Size SUV TL Staff -
It may look the same, but Volvo’s latest XC90 is quietly looking to rewrite the hybrid playbook.

The Ford Explorer Finally Gets Fast: Meet the 400-HP ST

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With 400 horsepower and rear-drive dynamics, Ford’s family hauler finally earns its badge. Yes, the 2020 Explorer with the ST goods.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer First Drive Review

Mid-Size SUV Doug Firby -
Mid-sized Chevy crossover uses the best of new tech—full review of the 2019 Chevy Blazer's performance, interior, specs, and more.

2019 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Review

Toyota 4Runner Graham Heeps -
Toyota's popular body-on-frame 4WD SUV goes into stealth mode. We review the 2019 4Runner Nightshade with its retro-influenced styling.

New Kia Telluride Revives the Spirit of Old-School SUVs

Kia Telluride Amee Reehal -
Kia’s new mid-size SUV wants to be your family’s adventure rig: bold, boxy, and powered by a 291-hp V6.
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