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We’ve been testing and reviewing SUVs and crossovers for over a decade – and still going strong. An independent, unbiased take by our experienced road test editors, from subcompact to full-size, budget-friendly to luxury. Search by year:

2018 Range Rover Velar First Drive Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Kelly Taylor -
As good as the 2018 Velar is off-road, how does it perform for everyday drivers? We put Range Rover's compact SUV to the test in the California Desert.

2018 Toyota C-HR Review

Subcompact Crossover Chris Chase -
Peculiar styling aside how does the new 2018 C-HR compact crossover perform & compare? We review Toyota's all-new small utility to find out.

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
A bit smaller than the Rogue, we review the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport top-level SL trim providing the right size and utility for active urban lives.

2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Review

BMW EV & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
BMW’s popular X5 SUV combines all-wheel drive with eDrive hybrid power for the first time. Say Hello to the xDrive40e iPerformance.

2017 Honda CR-V Touring Review

Compact Crossovers Chris Chase -
The 2017 Honda CR-V crossover is all-new with a fresh design but an underwhelming new turbo engine. We review the top-end Touring trim.

First Drive: 2018 Subaru Outback’s Mid-Cycle Refresh with More Rugged Styling

Subaru Outback Amee Reehal -
We hit the track and back trails to review the 2018 Outback - Subaru's SUV wagon which gets a healthy mid-cycle refresh with updates for 2018.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
We review Mazda's all-new, second-generation 2017 CX-5 GT 5-seat SUV that's selling well with a 2.2L diesel option arriving later this year.

2018 GMC Terrain First Drive Review: How “Premium” Is It, Really?

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
The 2018 GMC Terrain was redesigned, but can the 252-horsepower, 2L gasoline turbo Terrain Denali compete with luxury compact crossovers?

2017 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid is undoubtably a fuel-efficient compact CUV but lacks a better driving experience to complete the package.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Mid-Size SUV Graham Heeps -
VW's mid-size Atlas SUV is meant to haul people and stuff, comfortably and safely, at a reasonable price. So, does it? We put the range-topping SEL Premium / Execline to the test in this comprehensive review.
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