2017 SUV and Crossover Reviews

Shopping for a used 2017 SUV or crossover? Our goal is to help you make the right decision, and we’re glad you stopped by here. Research & read our independent, unbiased SUV reviews. Everything from subcompact to full-size, gas-powered to hybrids & all-electric sport utilities.

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The 2017 Luxury SUVs & Crossovers That Stand Above the Rest

SUV & Crossover Chris Chase -
Are you shopping for a used luxury SUV? These 2017 models top our list for performance, styling, and features.

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Chris Chase -
Acura's hybrid SUV is the best-selling three-row luxury sport utility of all time (we had no idea). So we put the Japanese family hauler in the Sport Hybrid trim to the test to see for ourselves.

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
A bit smaller than the Rogue, we review the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport top-level SL trim providing the right size and utility for active urban lives.

2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Review

BMW EV & Hybrid Amee Reehal -
BMW’s popular X5 SUV combines all-wheel drive with eDrive hybrid power for the first time. Say Hello to the xDrive40e iPerformance.

2017 Honda CR-V Touring Review

Compact Crossovers Chris Chase -
The 2017 Honda CR-V crossover is all-new with a fresh design but an underwhelming new turbo engine. We review the top-end Touring trim.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
We review Mazda's all-new, second-generation 2017 CX-5 GT 5-seat SUV that's selling well with a 2.2L diesel option arriving later this year.

2017 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid is undoubtably a fuel-efficient compact CUV but lacks a better driving experience to complete the package.

2017 Mazda CX-9 Review

Mazda CX-9 Chris Chase -
Mazda's original CX-9, its first SUV with three-row seating, was the result of a 35-year partnership with Ford that saw the smaller Japanese company...

First Drive: 2017 Nissan Qashqai Review – Proven in Europe, Ready for North America?

Compact Crossovers Russell Purcell -
Proven in Europe but is it ready for North America? We review Nissan's new sub-compact 2018 Qashqai CUV (or Rogue Sport in the US).

2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review

Mid-Size SUV Chris Chase -
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner with the TRD Pro package looks all business with black badging, black-bezel headlights and a bold front grille. But can it handle life as a daily driver?
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