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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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Saturday Morning Special: Custom 2001 Buell X1 Lightning Café Racer

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
The plan? Build a British-style café racer on an American platform - all in 5 months. Done.
Culture

Chat with Henry Reisner of Intermeccanica

Russell Purcell Russell Purcell -
A boutique builder bringing old Porsche cars and Roadsters to life, Intermeccanica is out to build dreams - one custom at a time.
Cool Trailers and RVs

Lightship Panos: An EV Trailer with Blade Runner Vibes

Ted Kritsonis Ted Kritsonis -
Not your granddad’s camper. The Panos proves an RV can be both off-grid escape pod and modern design piece.

The Latest

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.

2010 Toyota Venza Review: Car-Like Comfort, SUV-Like Versatility

Mid-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
We review the 2010 Toyota Venza with the V6 powerplant and AWD - Toyota's latest CUV offering for families looking for a utility chariot.

2010 Ford Flex Limited EcoBoost Review

Full-Size SUV 8 Seaters Amee Reehal -
We review the 2010 Ford Flex Limited AWD with EcoBoost - the unconventional family-mover is the ideal ‘minivan’ without the minivan stigma.

2010 Mazda CX-9 GT Review

Mazda CX-9 Amee Reehal -
The 7-seater 2010 Mazda CX-9 GT may be a good minivan alternative for those families still plagued by the van stigma. We review the AWD model.

2010 GMC Terrain Review: Small in Size, Big on Brute Style

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
GMC's first-ever 2010 Terrain is small in size but big on brute style. We put the SLT AWD model to the test.

2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS Review: Naturally-aspirated, Well-priced

Porsche Cayenne Amee Reehal -
We review the naturally-aspirated, well-priced Porsche Cayenne GTS, propelled by a 4.8L V8 making a respectable 405-hp.

2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review: A Fuel-Efficient 8-Passenger SUV?

Full-Size SUV 8 Seaters Amee Reehal -
Is the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4WD really a fuel-efficient full-size SUV? We hit the road for a boy's golf trip to the mountains to find out.

2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Amee Reehal -
Is the 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S really an SUV? We don't think so. SUVs don't do 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds hitting 280km/h.

2009 Ford Escape XLT Review

Ford Escape Amee Reehal -
The 2009 Ford Escape Offers More Performance with Better Fuel Economy. Seriously. We review the 2.5L 171-hp compact utility vehicle.
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