Our First Spin in the 2026 Subaru Uncharted: A Surprisingly Spicy Small EV

High-clearance, silent, and capable of a sub-5-second sprint. Subaru’s first-ever subcompact EV left a very different impression than we expected.

Subcompact Crossover

Subaru’s First Crosstrek Hybrid Makes North American Debut

Subaru’s first Crosstrek Hybrid makes North American debut. Expect 480 miles on a full tank of gas & a full charge.

World Debut: Kia Drops Redesigned 2020 Soul Crossover That Literally Has More Soul

Kia reveals all-new, 3rd-gen 2020 Soul with more efficient new engine & tranny, new platform for better handling, and EV option for better battery range.

2019 Cadillac XT4 Review First Drive Review

Sure, it's a crowded segment but Cadillac's new 2019 XT4 subcompact luxury crossover is a bold contender boasting the most size & horsepower in its class.

2019 Mazda CX-3 Review: Strong Case Against Buying a Hybrid

Fuel-sipping subcompact crossover makes a strong case against hybrids. But it lacks power, and that's no good.

2018 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review

We won't miss the odd-looking Juke. Fortunately, Nissan's subcompact crossover Kicks joins the lineup with style, an SR model, and 1.6L mill.

2018 Ford EcoSport Review: Finally in North America

Ford's EcoSport compact SUV has been selling globally since 2003 but finally makes it to North America for 2018 entering its new second-generation.

Kia’s New Subcompact Niro EV Debuts Promising Range Specs

The Kia Niro EV finally arrives, but only in Korea for now. The stylish little subcompact crossover completes the trifecta with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and now all-electric version.

First Look & Specs: Lexus Unveils First-Ever 2019 UX Crossover (including F Sport)

The muscular little UX is the company's first-ever compact luxury crossover, joining the family of GX, LX, NX, and three-row RX sport utilities.

2018 Nissan Kicks: North American Debut, Specs & Pricing

When it debuted in Los Angeles, the 2018 Nissan Kicks introduced a new subcompact crossover to North America. Here are the original launch specs, features, pricing, and gallery.

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review: New 6-Speed Stick Shift for Driving Enthusiasts

The Mazda CX-3 gets a refresh for 2018. We review the base GX model, where a new 6-speed stick shift makes up for the lack of glossy features.