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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:

2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury+ AWD First Drive Review

Lexus GX Amee Reehal -
Redesigned GX maintains opulence while adding more rugged looks.

Lexus Wasted No Time Making the 2024 GX 550 Interior a Standout

Lexus GX Amee Reehal -
A more sophisticated, tidy look Overlanders and suburbanites can get behind.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Interior is Surprisingly Expansive

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Amee Reehal -
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 may be a compact crossover SUV, but this EV's interior cabin is spacious, thanks to a clean design and clever storage solutions.

First Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line

Electric & Hybrid Louis-Philippe Dubé -
Range anxiety and reliability issues are a couple reasons families are reluctant to make the big electric switch. Kia's new mid-size electric SUV seeks to change that.

2024 Crosstrek Wilderness First Drive Review: Subaru’s Off-Road Maverick

Subaru Crosstrek Amee Reehal -
Subaru took the standard Crosstrek’s trail-ready attributes and dialled it up for the Wilderness. Here's a closer look at its off-road chops.

2025 Volvo EX30 First Drive Review

Electric & Hybrid Ted Kritsonis -
Barcelona, Spain – Volvo wasn’t kidding when it wanted to go with a minimalist approach that equally focused on sustainability in the EX30 we...

2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum Review

Toyota Highlander Graham Heeps -
Despite the torquey, flexible new engine, our 2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum review discovered poor cargo space. But there's more to like.

The Hyundai Kona 2024 Vs. 2023: Spotting the Upgrades and Changes

Hyundai Kona Amee Reehal -
The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona looks drastically different vs. the outgoing 2023 Kona. But the changes go beyond design. Here's what's new.

2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid & Turbo E-Hybrid First Drive Review: Uncompromised Balance

Porsche Cayenne Daniel Rufiange -
The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid gains an 'S' badge, and the 729 horsepower Turbo E-Hybrid remains a V8 track beast.

First Drive: 2024 Lexus TX Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Daniel Rufiange -
Is the first-ever Lexus TX mid-size SUV the missing link promising a balanced driving experience combining comfort, power & safety?
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