EV and Hybrid Reviews

A Quick Spin in Chevrolet’s New Bolt Reveals Meaningful Updates

Ten years ago, the Bolt beat most mainstream brands to market with a genuinely affordable long-range EV. Now it’s back, with meaningful upgrades to take on a far more competitive field.
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Subcompact Crossover

Small in size, big on versatility. Explore the latest subcompact SUVs with real-world reviews, model updates, and buying insights that matter.

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2018 Ford EcoSport Review: Finally in North America

Subcompact Crossover Russell Purcell -
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

Electric & Hybrid TL Staff -
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)

Luxury Subcompact SUV Crossover TL Staff -
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.

First Look: New Nissan Kicks Makes North American Debut

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The new 2018 Kicks sells alongside Nissan's best selling Rogue crossover. Here's a look at the subcompact crossover's main features.

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

Subcompact Crossover Chris Chase -
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.

13 Must-Know Features in the Redesigned 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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The 2018 Crosstrek crossover is all-new with 13 key features that set it apart from the 2017 model, including Subaru's new Global Platform.

New 2018 BMW X2 Crossover Unveiled

Luxury Subcompact SUV Crossover TL Staff -
More coupe than crossover, BMW's all-new 2018 X2 is officially here with 2 diesel and 1 petrol variants, hitting dealerships March 2018.

Fiat Introduces the More ‘Urban’ 500X Urbana Edition for 2017

Subcompact Sedans TL Staff -
Based on the rugged 500x Trekking model, the Fiat 500X Urbana Edition adds a little more flair with black touches and copper accents.

First Impressions: Ford’s New 2018 EcoSport Subcompact SUV

Subcompact Crossover Russell Purcell -
The 2018 Ford EcoSport will arrive this fall as a revised variant of the second generation. We get a first look at a pre-production model.

Aloha 2018 Kona: Hyundai Adds New Subcompact SUV to the Family

Hyundai Kona TL Staff -
The 2018 Hyundai Kona is a aggressively styled, low-sitting subcompact crossover with peculiar angles and chunky design elements.
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