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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:

2012 Range Rover Evoque Review

Luxury Subcompact SUV Crossover Russell Purcell -
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is an all-new model for the stalwart brand based loosely on the mid-sized LR2 platform.

2012 Chevrolet Orlando Review

Minivan & Van Reviews Amee Reehal -
Power to the People! We review the compact 7-seater 2012 Chevrolet Orlando - and only available to Canadians.

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 Kia Sportage SX Turbo Review: Escaping Stampede Tourists

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
The 2011 Kia Sportage SX Turbo was the right weekend getaway vehicle to escape busy Calgary Stampede for a quick trip to Fairmont, B.C.

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.
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