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Finally, a Mid-Size SUV That Actually Backs Up Its Tough Look

Giving this top-seller a legitimate off-road-ready variant feels long overdue.
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From family haulers to rugged off-roaders, mid-size SUVs often hit that sweet spot.

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This New Telluride Interior Feels More Lexus Than Kia

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The second-gen Telluride interior doubles down on refinement, but longtime fans may miss the old SUV’s raw charm.

Review: Hyundai’s Best Family SUV Finally Goes Hybrid

Mid-Size SUV Graham Heeps -
A welcome addition to the limited field of mid-size, three-row hybrid SUVs.

Jeep’s Most Popular SUV Just Ditched Its V6 (And It’s Actually Faster)

Mid-Size SUV TL Staff -
Less cylinders, more punch. The Grand Cherokee goes turbo for 2026.

Toyota Finally Made a 4Runner Every Camper’s Been Waiting For

Toyota 4Runner Jeff Wilson -
Trail-ready and fully loaded—without the aftermarket fuss.

We Drove the 2010 and 2025 4Runner: Here’s What Toyota Got Right (And Wrong)

Toyota 4Runner Graham Heeps -
A look at how Toyota’s 4Runner has evolved over 15 years, comparing the 2010 SR5 with the 2025 Hybrid Platinum from an owner’s perspective.

Mazda’s New CX-70 PHEV Fixes What the First One Missed

Mid-Size SUV TL Staff -
The midsize 2026 CX-70 PHEV isn’t a reinvention, but it’s the version Mazda should’ve launched first.

Palisade Vs. Highlander: Toyota’s Hybrid Edge Seals the Deal

Comparisons Kunal D’souza -
Family SUVs don’t get much more competitive than the 2024/2025 Hyundai Palisade and 2024/2025 Toyota Highlander. Both are big on space and comfort, but...

7 Big Changes Coming to the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Subaru Outback TL Staff -
From chassis-mounted seats and a smarter X-Mode to a more rugged interior and a roof built for tents and heavier gear.

Goodbye Wagon, Hello Boxy SUV: The 2026 Subaru Outback Arrives

Subaru Outback Kunal D’souza -
Pour one out for the loss of another wagon on our shores. Thanks to the demise of the famed Legacy nameplate, the all-new 2026...

Forget the EV9: Why the Kia EV5 Might Be the Perfect Electric SUV

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The EV9 is making headlines, but the EV5 could be the more practical, affordable option for families.
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