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.
Luxury Full-Size SUV TL Staff - 0

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

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2020 Cadillac XT6: The Missing Piece in Cadillac’s SUV Lineup?

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Amee Reehal -
A refined three-row crossover that finally fills Cadillac’s family-size gap.

2020 Ford Explorer: 7 Big Changes for North America’s Favorite SUV

Ford Explorer TL Staff -
A full redesign brings more power, more tech, and a smarter layout inside.

Wild Boar’s 6×6 Jeep Wrangler Packs a 750-HP Hellcat Punch

Jeep Gladiator Amee Reehal -
Originally built for the 2018 SEMA Show, California-based Wild Boar Off Road just built this 6-wheeled Wrangler Rubicon with a 750-hp Hellcat engine. Nice.

The Ford Police Interceptor Gets Smarter, Greener, and Cheaper to Run

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
Going green, catching bad guys.

2019 Subaru Ascent Review: Just Another Three-Row SUV?

Subaru Ascent Graham Heeps -
Subaru joins the three-row, 7-passenger SUV game with the 2019 Ascent—but can it stand out in a crowded field?

World Debut: Hyundai’s New 8-Seat 2020 Palisade Looks to Play with the Heavy Hitters

Kelly Taylor -
The 2020 Palisade aims to take a chunk out of the premium large SUV segment. Hyundai's new 8-passenger arrives Summer 2019.

Island Vibes: Exploring Tofino in Lincoln’s New Nautilus SUV

Amee Reehal -
2019 Nautilus Review: Lincoln replaces its mid-size MKX with a sharp new SUV sporting a new name, redesigned look, updated turbo engines.

Land Rover X Red Cross Discovery Emergency Response Vehicle

TL Staff -
This new Discovery SUV puts modern tech to good use. A Land Rover and Austrain Red Cross collaboration, this emergency response vehicle has it all.

2018 GMC Acadia Denali Review

Mid-Size SUV Chris Chase -
The 2018 Acadia Denali is GMC's mid-size crossover that's lighter & smaller than ever. But at a premium price the competition is calling.

Mercedes-Benz Top Money-Maker GLE SUV Gains a 2020 Refresh

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover TL Staff -
Blending luxury with off-road chops, here are the 2020 GLE trims, interior and exterior features, and performance specs for each engine.
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