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2025 4Runner Hybrid Platinum Review: Toyota Flips the Script

Toyota’s trail icon enters a new era of refinement...without losing the grit.
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From family haulers to rugged off-roaders, mid-size SUVs often hit that sweet spot.

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First Drive Review: Exploring Nashville in the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0L Turbo

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Shopping for a used Chevy Equinox SUV? The 2018 model was redesigned with new look, updated interior & optional 252-hp 2.0L turbo engine.

2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review

Mid-Size SUV Chris Chase -
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner with the TRD Pro package looks all business with black badging, black-bezel headlights and a bold front grille. But can it handle life as a daily driver?

2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Review: More Comfort, Same Family Focus

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We took the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum for a spin — same fourth-gen family hauler, now with smarter tweaks for modern life.

2017 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Chris Chase -
When is a Volkswagen really a Porsche? Technically never, but you can get close in a vehicle like the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg we suspect has irked Porsche dealers for a long time.

First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery Review

Benjamin Yong -
Family-focused with a spirit of adventure, we review the 2017 Land Rover Discovery with the 254-hp diesel & 340-hp gasoline engine.

Jeep Ramps Up the Wrangler’s Off-Road Game with the Recon Edition

Jeep Wrangler TL Staff -
Extra armor, tougher axles, and that unmistakable Jeep grit. The Recon Edition is ready for war.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Chris Chase -
The 2017 Santa Fe is easy to like for its combination of interior space and easygoing over-the-road feel, though the Sport moniker may be a little misplaced on this well-rounded SUV.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox Review

Chris Chase -
We review the refreshed 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, one of the roomiest compact SUVs. But does it offer enough tech for today's demanding buyers?

The VIZIV-7 SUV Concept was an early glimpse at Subaru’s full-size Ascent

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A glimpse into Subaru's future full-size sport utility which arrived in 2018, the Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept debuted at the LA Auto Show.

2016 Mazda CX-9 SUV Review

Chris Chase -
Producing a less powerful SUV is a risky proposition in a market like North America yet Mazda has done just that with the redesigned CX-9.
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