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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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2012 Ford Explorer Limited EcoBoost Review

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
From power to luxury, we break down the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited with the new EcoBoost engine in our review.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Mid-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
We review the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg with the 3.6L V6 powerplant. It's not a Cayenne but this Touareg certainly exceeded our expectations.

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Review

EV and Hybrid Reviews Amee Reehal -
Everything you'd expect without the hybrid stigma. We review the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid with a 288-volt electric motor and V6 engine.

2011 Dodge Durango Citadel Review: Where’s the Muscle?

Mid-Size SUV Russell Purcell -
Buying a used 2011 Dodge Durango Citadel trim? Despite the upscale interior & bold new looks, the upmarket package desperately seeks more muscle. Our full review.

2011 Ford Explorer Limited Review

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
The new 2011 Ford Explorer Limited SUV is like a well-travelled globetrotter with a better (wiser) outlook on life. Read our review.

2011 Land Rover LR4 Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Russell Purcell -
The luxurious mountain goat gets new muscle under the bonnet. We review the 2011 Land Rover LR4 with its 5.0L V8 powerplant.

2011 Ford Edge Sport Review

Ford Edge Amee Reehal -
Ford takes their brawny yet stylish Edge crossover, making it even bolder powered by a new V6 with 305 hp 2011 Ford Edge Sport with AWD.

2011 Porsche Cayenne Review

Porsche Cayenne Amee Reehal -
It may be the entry-level offering, but the redesigned 2011 Porsche Cayenne still packs a punch with its 3.6L V6 and Tiptronic transmission.

2011 Ford Explorer Review: Exploring Wintery Quebec in Ford’s All-New SUV

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
Travelling through wintery Quebec, Canada in the all-new, completely redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer which also gets an 80-hp bump in power.

2010 Cadillac SRX Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Amee Reehal -
We review the 2010 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr 2.8T Performance. The 2.8L SFI turbocharged V6 produces 300-hp — an optional engine on all AWD trims.
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