2026 SUV and Crossover Reviews

2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Vs Subaru Forester Wilderness

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
The right choice depends less on the badge and more on where your weekends actually take you.

The Base 2026 Toyota RAV4 Proves You Don’t Need a Higher Trim

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
While the 2026 RAV4 LE skips some of the spicier extras, it remains a no-frills entry point that checks the boxes that matter most.

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.

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

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

Toyota Built a 2026 RAV4 for Weekends, Not Just Commutes

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
Recreation-ready Woodland grade adds style and substance to the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid.

First Drive: 2026 Polestar 4 Makes Cabin Innovation Its Superpower

Electric & Hybrid Doug Firby -
With Google’s new lane guidance, a screen-centric layout, and clever packaging, the 2026 Polestar 4 delivers one of the smartest EV cabins on the road.

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: 2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE Still Hits the Sweet Spot

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
It’s the sweet spot of the lineup because it nails what the average driver actually needs, and Toyota knows it.

The Lexus Steering Tech Drivers in North America Won’t Get (For Now)

Lexus EV and Hybrid Amee Reehal -
Lexus’ futuristic steer-by-wire tech transforms the RZ experience. But only if you live on the other side of the Atlantic.

First Drive: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Review

Subaru Crosstrek Amee Reehal -
It slipped off the radar for a few years, but Subaru just brought it back: stronger, smarter, and still built for adventure.
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