SUV & CrossoverMid-Size SUV

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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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2013 Ford Explorer Sport Review: V6 EcoBoost Muscle Meets Family Duty

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
With a potent EcoBoost engine, sport-tuned suspension, and blacked-out styling touches, the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport is a driver's SUV.

2014 Range Rover Sport First Drive Review: Off-Road Ready Speed Monger

Range Rover Mark Hacking -
Shopping for a used 2014 Range Rover Sport? We review the 3.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 - both supercharged luxury SUVs with plenty of power.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL Luxury AWD Review

Hyundai Santa Fe Amee Reehal -
Pound-for-pound, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL is best 7-passenger SUV on the market offering families loads of premium without the premium price.

2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Review

Porsche Cayenne Russell Purcell -
Exclusive and Intimidating, we review the 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S: the ultimate expression of what a high-performance luxury SUV can be.

2013 GMC Acadia Denali Review

Luxury Full-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
Redesigned & ready to rock, we take the 2013 GMC Acadia Denali for a quick spin review: GMC's luxury mid-size SUV.

2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition Review: Higher Ground

Mid-Size SUV Russell Purcell -
For over 50 years, Toyota's FJ has conquered the competition - the very limited 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition takes it to another level.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL Review & Transmission Recall

Mid-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
Shopping for a used 2013 Nissan Pathfinder? The SL trim got an improved V6, but the CVT transmission recall is worth noting. A closer look.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Review: The Wait Is Over

Porsche Cayenne Russell Purcell -
The demand for premium, diesel-powered SUVs is steadily increasing, and the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel is a top-tier option.

First Drive: 2013 Subaru Outback and 2013 Subaru Legacy Review

Subaru Outback Amee Reehal -
Updated and Refreshed, we get behind the wheel of the new 2013 Subaru Outback and 2013 Subaru Legacy vehicles.

2012 Toyota 4Runner Limited Review: Rugged & Reliable

Toyota 4Runner Russell Purcell -
The Toyota 4Runner doesn't see many changes for 2012, but still remains the off-road SUV of choice for many outdoor and urban families alike. We put the range-topping Limited to the test.
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