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

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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...

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

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The EV9 is making headlines, but the EV5 could be the more practical, affordable option for families.

2025 Toyota 4Runner Review: 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.

2025 Toyota 4Runner Pricing Guide: Every Trim Level Compared

Toyota 4Runner TL Staff -
Toyota’s redesigned 2025 4Runner comes with new trims, new tech, and new pricing. Here’s how every model in the lineup stacks up.

Rethinking the Two-Door Off-Roader with the Defender 90

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Jeff Wilson -
A different approach to comfort, capability, and everyday driving. If you can afford it.

Should You Buy a Used 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge?

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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

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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.

The 2026 Vistiq Plugs Cadillac Directly Into the Three-Row EV Fight

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Cadillac’s newest SUV is an ambitious EV with XT6 roots. The question is, will it attract today’s buyers?
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