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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:

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RIMOWA and Porsche Partner for Exclusive 911-Inspired Carry-On

TL Staff TL Staff -
Limited to 911 units (of course), the RIMOWA x Porsche Hand-Carry Case Pepita pays homage to the iconic coupe.
Classic Motorcycles

This Restored 1972 Laverda 750 SF is Sublime in Lime

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
The Italians may be known for their flair over practicality, but Laverda's choice to base its new machine on a proven design was surprisingly pragmatic.

Island Vibes: Exploring Tofino in Lincoln’s New Nautilus SUV

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
2019 Nautilus Review: Lincoln replaces its mid-size MKX with a sharp new SUV sporting a new name, redesigned look, updated turbo engines.

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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.

First Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE (Comfortline) Review

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
Does a compact crossover really need a 3rd-row? We review the all-new, redesigned 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan with an updated 2.0L turbo engine.

2017 Mazda CX-9 Review

Mazda CX-9 Chris Chase -
Mazda's original CX-9, its first SUV with three-row seating, was the result of a 35-year partnership with Ford that saw the smaller Japanese company...

First Impressions: Ford’s New 2018 EcoSport Subcompact SUV

Subcompact Crossover Russell Purcell -
The 2018 Ford EcoSport will arrive this fall as a revised variant of the second generation. We get a first look at a pre-production model.
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