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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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Luxury Full-Size SUV

These Old Defenders Out-Gun the New Model

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Modified Defenders that blend old-school charm with modern upgrades. These classics capture our hearts with their style and performance.
Tuner Cars

Classic Charm with Modern Muscle: 1977 Toyota Celica Turbo Modified

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Old-school charm with some modern love, this gorgeous classic gets a Mercedes-Benz throttle body, new turbo, Alpine audio, and an HKS turbo timer to get things started.

Back to a Simpler Time: 1950 Harley-Davidson Panhead with Goulding Rocket Sidecar

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
This is one pan you won’t find in the kitchen. Closer look at the most legendary motors ever produced by Harley-Davidson - the Panhead.

The Latest

2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i Review: The Underrated CUV Rocket

Luxury Subcompact SUV Crossover Amee Reehal -
BMW's entry-level offering in the crossover lineup, we review the 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i and conclude it's one underrated compact CUV.

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 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Amee Reehal -
Beefier, curvier, and better: the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC shines, despite tight cargo space, as a great pick for empty nesters.

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.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive Review

Mitsubishi Outlander Amee Reehal -
Mitsubishi's redesigned 2014 Outlander adds a premium feel to its proven utility. But is the new interior, looks, and power enough to compete?

BMW X1 Vs BMW X3: Breaking Down the Pros & Cons

Compact Crossovers Russell Purcell -
Perfect transportation for the urban jungle, we compare the BMW X1 xDrive 35i vs the X3 xDrive28i - two of the German automaker's popular compact SUVs

2013 Lexus LX 570 Review

Luxury Full-Size SUV Russell Purcell -
Big luxury SUVs are still doing it for North Americans.

First Drive: 2014 Subaru Forester Review

Subaru Forester Amee Reehal -
Is a used 2014 Subaru Forester worth buying? The compact SUV was all-new that year, but the 2013 model remained at the top of its game.

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.
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