SUV & CrossoverMid-Size SUV

Volvo EX60 Signals a Structural Shift in How the Brand Builds Cars

Seeing the EX60 up close in Stockholm made one thing clear: this isn’t just Volvo’s next electric mid-size SUV, but a rethink of how its cars are built and evolve.
Electric & Hybrid Ted Kritsonis - 0

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From family haulers to rugged off-roaders, mid-size SUVs often hit that sweet spot.

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Is the Lexus GX Worth More Than a 4Runner Platinum?

Luxury Full-Size SUV TL Staff -
New premium three-row SUV goes toe-to-toe with Platinum Max-badged Toyota cousin.

2025 4Runner Hybrid Platinum Review: Toyota Flips the Script

Toyota 4Runner Amee Reehal -
Toyota’s trail icon enters a new era of refinement...without losing the grit.

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Stays Competitive as Rivals Close In

Subaru Outback Vincent Aubé -
As the segment shifts around it, the question isn’t whether the Outback can still hold its ground. It’s how much longer it can defend itself.

How Much Can a Toyota Highlander Tow? (Gas vs. Hybrid)

Toyota Highlander TL Staff -
The Toyota Highlander tows more than you think. Here’s exactly how much each model year can tow: gas vs. hybrid ratings, specs, and real examples.

2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Review: Worth the Premium Upgrade?

Ford Explorer Graham Heeps -
The 2025 Explorer Platinum doesn’t change much, but its smarter cabin and steady performance keep it in the midsize SUV fight.

Up Close with the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Pre-Production SUV

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
Giving this top-seller a legitimate off-road-ready variant feels long overdue.

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.

First Drive: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Review

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.

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...
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