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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Luxury Mid-Size Models
Chevrolet Blazer
Ford Edge
Hyundai Santa Fe
Jeep Wrangler
Kia Telluride
Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Defender
Mazda CX-9
Porsche Cayenne
Range Rover
Subaru Ascent
Subaru Outback
Toyota 4Runner
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Grand Highlander

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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

Subaru Ascent Amee Reehal -
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.

2016 Lexus RX 350 Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Chris Chase -
Redesigned for 2016, the 4th-generation RX 350 SUV leans on strong comfort & value to win over buyers. Review of the interior, power & more.

Road Trip to Philadelphia in the Infiniti QX60

Travis Persaud -
There’s a richness to Philadelphia that goes well beyond cheesesteaks. Our man Travis hits the road in the 2016 Infiniti QX60 to find out.

2016 Toyota Highlander XLE Review

Toyota Highlander Russell Purcell -
We review the 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE with all-wheel drive - a popular, well-appointed mid-size SUV with distinct, sculpted style.
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