Forbes Wheels Staff

A brand stalwart since 1935, the Chevrolet Suburban is the granddaddy of all modern SUVs. It’s still based on the big Silverado 1500 pickup, but the current design differs from all of its predecessors in some key ways. The pickup’s...

After a modest refresh last year, the 2023 Audi A8 largely stays the same. The U.S. actually had to wait a few months to get this update, as it first debuted at the Guangzhou auto show in 2021. That was...

With its low beltline, muscular wheel arches and gently tapered fastback, the Audi A7 looks fast even when it’s sitting still. It’s a remarkable style transformation because under the skin the A7 is basically the same car as its Q-car...

When the British automaker debuted the Jaguar I-Pace in 2019 it signaled the start of the electric era. Now in 2023 it remains one of the few electric luxury options as demand for more affordable crossovers grows. No matter, Jaguar...

After a big refresh last year, including a whole new engine, the Volkswagen Jetta rolls into 2023 with only very modest changes. There are two Jettas, of course, the regular one reviewed here and the sportier Jetta GLI, which we...

Although it didn’t truly invent the idea, the BMW X6 is the vehicle that helped popularize the “crossover coupe” idea. It swaps the X5’s traditional SUV wagon shape for a fastback roof and aggressive, sporty looks, and it’s currently having...

Following the Altima’s recent refresh, the Nissan Sentra will get a major update next year, but the 2023 model gets no changes. A familiar compact car name, the Sentra celebrated its 40th anniversary last year and was last redesigned in...

With more EVs nipping at its heels, the Tesla Model 3 still remains at the top of the electric vehicle pack. Technically it has three versions (the AWD Long Range returned in early May after an eight-month pause) that offer...

In the thirty years since its 1991 introduction, the Ford Explorer has woven itself into the daily fabric of suburban American life. Its current sixth-generation version arrived for the 2020 model year, and the 2023 model carries over unchanged from...

Perched at the very top of the automaker’s SUV line, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is to the Benz’s crossover brigade what the S-Class is to its car lineup: the flagship. It’s a big ship indeed, a standard three-row machine measuring 205...

A classic Q-ship, the Audi A6 hides its luxuriousness under the same muscular, clean styling themes the German automaker has used for decades. This understated style is a double-edged sword since it can seem less visually opulent than some of...

The 2022 Subaru Impreza is a humble car, and proud of it. Five years into its fifth generation, it still trades on the same trifecta of affordability, functionality and slightly left-of-the-dial appeal that put it on the map when it...

Like most automakers, GMC’s August lease and financing deals aren’t quite as good as last July’s thanks to the Fed’s rate hike, low inventories and inflation, but there are some bargains to be had. Leasing amounts vary considerably by region...

Like most manufacturers, Volkswagen is still feeling the effects of supply chain hiccups and is cautiously gauging the current economic climate. It’s no surprise August is a near repeat of July, although the maker has nudged its 60-month financing deal...

Kia has announced its lease and financing deals for August and the rates look higher than they did for July. That’s no surprise given constrained inventory and looming interest rate hikes, but even though most of the deals are modest,...

Jeep’s August lease are, surprisingly, a little better than July’s. Inventory remains tight, particularly on the latest models like the Grand Cherokee, but there are real bargains to be had. Depending on the region, the automaker is offering significant bonus...

BMW continues to balance the three-legged stool that is limited inventory, rising finance rates, and staggered 2023 product rollout with reasonable skill. Its lease and financing deals for August continue with minimal changes, occasionally trading an incrementally lower monthly payment...

Chevrolet’s Suburban is the original big truck-based SUV, dating all the way back to 1935. It’s still based on the Silverado, but last year’s total redesign saw the big ‘Burb depart from tradition in an important way. The pickup’s leaf...

Cadillac has finally taken the wraps off of the $300,000, largely bespoke Celestiq EV. The ultra-luxe sedan is due to arrive, for a select few, late next year.

The Toyota Sienna has long been the best-selling minivan on the market, though not necessarily the best. What drives its big sales numbers? Excellent fuel economy from its standard four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, optional all-wheel drive (AWD), a bevy of safety...

Like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, the Hyundai Elantra evolved from a bargain-basement beater car to a highly desirable compact sedan. While it still scores high in the value stakes, the Elantra now offers world-class active-safety and tech features,...

The Kia Seltos is a four-door subcompact crossover aimed at younger buyers seeking a bold entrance into the crossover SUV world. Kia’s second smallest crossover, the Seltos slots in above the tall-and-boxy Soul, but offers mature and SUV-like style. It...

Honda knows how to make minivans user-friendly, and it knows its audience: parents. The 2022 Honda Odyssey builds on a long record of family-friendly firsts, and unapologetically maximizes the traditional big-box minivan formula to provide plenty of comfort and ark-like...

The Chevrolet Trax is an affordable subcompact crossover that shares its underpinnings with the Buick Encore. Both are almost ten years deep into production now, and their nominal replacements, the Encore GX and Chevy’s own Trailblazer, are already on the...

The 2021 GMC Terrain is a handsome machine, and those muscular looks belie its compact dimensions. This big-looking SUV is just 182.3 inches long.  GMC The GMC Terrain is the smallest vehicle offered General Motors’ truck brand, and you can...

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is as sporty as ever, and SS models are motivated by a 455-horsepower V8 that backs up the car’s muscular looks.  Chevrolet American muscle cars as a cultural phenomenon may have peaked in the 1960s, but...

 Updates to the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus include refinements to the front end, which lend it a smoother, sleeker look and, on higher-end trims, improved headlights. Lincoln The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus may seem familiar for a couple of reasons. First, the...

The Q8 has been called the shape of the future as it successfully merges the look of a sports sedan with the shape of an SUV.  Audi Audi’s crossover and SUV catalogue has grown in recent years, offering buyers a...

Looming at the top of the lineup are the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder vehicles, models that eschew most of the creature comforts for more on-road aggression and track-readiness.  Porsche As Porsche’s flagship car, the 911 sets the standard...

The 2021 Ford Edge competes in the smaller end of the crowded midsize segment, but offers buyers updated tech, a spacious cabin and sold fuel efficiency.  Ford Ford’s SUV lineup is so expansive, there’s practically one for every buyer. At...

The styling on the Audi Q3 is sharp and youthful and reminiscent of the Q8, is the brand’s very expensive and well-equipped flagship SUV.  Audi In a crossover-crazy world, Audi stands apart from other premium brands with high style, tech-...

The XC60 continues to be Volvo’s most popular model, selling over one-million units globally since introduction.  Volvo Volvo offers three models in its current SUV lineup, but the two-row XC60 crossover remains in the sweet spot as a compelling choice...

 The Trailhawk is most of-road capable of the lineup and gets tow hooks, skid plates, a mild suspension lift and off-road tires direct from the factory.  Jeep America's obsession with trucks and SUVs continues unabated, and no other brand is in...

Audi’s crossover and SUV catalogue has grown in recent years, offering buyers a span of luxury and sporty options. The pinnacle of the lineup is the Q8, which debuted for the 2019 model year and showcases the German brand’s ability...

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a carryover from the overhauled, all-new, fourth-generation model. The newest GLE gets a pair of AMG-treated models-the 53 and 63 S—in both SUV and Coupe body styles, which became available alongside the new 2020 model....

The swanky CLS-Class joined the Mercedes-Benz lineup in 2005 as a dramatically styled “four-door coupe" based on the E-Class. While this concept dates back to the British 1960s Rover P5, the CLS popularized the idea. The CLS and subsequent imitators...

Toyota’s Sienna has been a stalwart of the minivan landscape since Toyota first introduced the nameplate in 1998 as a replacement for the oddly styled Previa. This new fourth-generation model debuted for the 2021 model year after the ten-year run...

2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the entry into Army service of one of the most iconic vehicle designs ever created. Of course, the Jeep brand didn’t exist then, but anyone through a time portal from a World War II...

In a crowded market of luxury performance SUVs, Maserati sticks to the things it does well to stand out. Namely sharp styling, an air of exclusivity and heaps of power. The Maserati Levante midsize SUV follows the proven formula and...

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class once anchored the cheaper end of the luxury automaker’s lineup here in the U.S., but in the past decade or so the car has shifted upward to make room for more entry-level Benzes such as the CLA-Class...

One of the very first Range Rovers sold in America was bought by Bruce Willis, and Land Rover’s flagship model has embodied excess and luxury for decades, with a list of owners including rapper Cam’ron, Angelina Jolie and, oh yes,...

The Land Rover Discovery is one of the most iconic names in the world of off-roaders and SUVs, so it’s not surprising that Land Rover moved to capitalize on its brand equity by making another vehicle wearing the name. The...

Polestar may be a brand-new brand, but it has plenty of history just beneath the surface. The Polestar 1 is an exotic, limited production plug-in hybrid (PHEV) GT that draws much all of that history together in one gorgeous, fast...

Grypmat The holidays may be a good time to search for automotive tools deals. Some retailers are offering excellent Black Friday discounts, including Grypmat. If you work on your own car or truck, chances are good you’ve been sitting on...

Getty If you drive a car with an internal combustion engine, regular oil changes are a must. They prevent the buildup of carbon and sludge and help keep your engine’s internal parts moving smoothly and healthily. Guarding against thousands of...

 Gobi Car camping and overlanding are more popular than ever, but to take your gear with you, it's important to have a sturdy and well-made roof rack. Gobi's racks get good reviews from customers for durability and capability, and the...

Getty Walmart may seem like an odd choice for finding deals on automotive accessories, but in fact, the retailing giant carries lots of car-and-truck-related products and plenty of tools and supplies for vehicular projects. Many of the products are familiar...

There are actually two Mercedes-AMG GTs. The more well-known is the low-slung two-door roadster and coupe , a terror of the Nürburgring that debuted in 2015. The second differs in size and shape, but not so much in performance. It...

Home Depot carries numerous products that appeal to vehicle owners in addition to its namesake home supplies. Husky hand tools have a loyal following and carry a lifetime warranty and its Rigid brand shop vacs are perfect for automotive detailing....

Tire Rack has been selling tires online since 1998 and began selling mail-order tires a decade before that. Early on it started posting crowdsourced reviews of the tires it sells, and it now boasts millions of miles of reviews from...

Amazon is an excellent place to snag Black Friday deals, and that includes automotive parts, tools and accessories. In addition to carrying a deep inventory of specific auto components, it also offers ancillaries, including detailing supplies, tire inflators and even...

Harbor Freight hit its stride in the last decade, upping both the quality and variety of its products while increasing its retail footprint. This year, Harbor Freight is hosting some excellent Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that will appeal...

Let’s settle the rivalry. The Ford Mustang has a world-class interior designed around the driver and rendered in stunning materials with craftsmanship approaching competitors at double the price. The Chevrolet Camaro, with its Nurburgring-tuned chassis and myriad track-ready variants, earns...

This year has been full of headlines about a very different kind of Mustang, but old-school fans will be happy to know that the original recipe is still going strong. The 2021 Ford Mustang is fast and stylish, and about...

The Dodge Durango is a big midsize SUV—so big that it’s one of the few in the segment that can fit an available third-row roomy enough for a pair of actual adults. But a spacious interior isn’t the only weapon...

At just over 200 inches long, the Volvo S90 falls neatly between the midsize premium sedans like the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class and their full-size sisters, the A8L and S-Class. Judging from the S90’s long, low and wide look,...

There was a time when station wagons came in all sizes, but in 2021 the Mini Clubman stands alone as the last subcompact wagon you can buy in the U.S. Even all of the one-size-larger alternatives, like the Volkswagen Golf...

Ford revealed the 2023 Bronco DR (for "Desert Racer") today at its Bronco Off-Road "Roadeo" venue outside of Las Vegas. The DR sports a long travel suspension, extensive fiberglass bodywork, and a Coyote V8. Forbes Wheels Anyone shopping the new...

Though Land Rover’s reputation was built on rugged trucks like the Series models from the 1960s and 1970s, the new Range Rover offers a level of luxury that seems incompatible with its ancestor’s off-road chops. Thirty-four years following its entry...

A generation ago, the Infiniti G35 shook up the sports sedan segment by blending Infiniti’s subtle luxury ethos with a Tokyo tuner car vibe. Edgy style and vivid performance quickly came to define the brand, positioning Infiniti as the youthful...

The Audi Q5 has been an unmitigated success since its 2008 introduction, becoming the top-selling model among the brand’s SUV-heavy lineup. Combining a right-sized proportion with a platform shared with the enthusiast-favorite Porsche Macan, the Q5 is a darling among...

Porsche owes its current standing to the SUV. From the first year of the midsize, two-row Cayenne in 2003, it has been Porsche’s top seller in Porsche’s biggest market, the U.S., until the more compact Macan SUV took over in...

Genesis may not have much in the way of “heritage,” but the Korean automaker’s G90 flagship touches on lots of very familiar luxury car motifs. It has the kind of road presence that used to accompany names like Fleetwood Brougham...

Just as the rear-wheel drive sport sedan was becoming an endangered species, Korean upstart Genesis unveiled the 2016 G70. The look was strong and the intention bolder: Unseat the old standbys from Audi, BMW and the like with an entirely...

The Infiniti QX50 features an innovative engine and beautifully restrained styling but struggles in the face of stiff competition from its European rivals. The QX50 does come with a good deal of standard safety gear, and Infiniti offers several upgrades...

Volvos are sensible, it’s true, but they’re also stylish. The original Volvo S60 debuted just after the millennium, and it’s sleek, aerodynamic shape still looked fresh when it was replaced by the rather anonymous looking second-generation model. In 2019, the...

The half-ton F-150 is by far America's best-selling pickup, but Ford’s Super Duty line is a heavier-duty machine with a different chassis. Heavy duty trucks, meaning three-quarter ton and above, make up about 25% of the full-size pickup market and...

The Chevrolet Blazer is a legendary SUV nameplate in automotive circles, but from 2005 to 2019 it was noticeably absent from the Bowtie brand’s catalog. Of course, that changed when the new Blazer SUV debuted a couple of years ago,...

Small pickups seemed like a dying breed when Ford ended production of the previous-generation Ranger in 2011 amid the fallout of the great recession. Since then such trucks have boomed in popularity. Facing new models from General Motors and an...

The Polestar 2 all-electric hatchback is the first mass-market EV from Polestar, a company spun off in 2017 from Volvo’s in-house performance arm. It is co-owned by Volvo and the Swedish automaker’s parent company Geely, one of China’s largest automakers....

The Jeep Compass is a looker, and one which can back up its appearance with some real off-road ability if you tick the right boxes. When introduced in 2017, the second-generation Compass' scaled-down Grand Cherokee styling was a breath of...

The Jaguar XF is the leaping cat brand’s sole remaining sedan, a five-passenger, midsize luxury four-door that competes with vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. The first XF was introduced in 2007, as a modern...

The Mercedes-Benz GLS debuted in 2006 as a big SUV with a larger-than-life presence. Boxy and imposing with an almost truck-like personality, the GLS offered a definitively stern and Teutonic take on the luxury sport utility genre. Fast forward to...

For much of the last decade, Buick has sold more than a million cars a year in China, vastly outpacing its domestic sales. In 2016, one of China’s favorite Buicks came stateside for the first time in the form of...

Technically, the Audi A6’s the company’s midsize mainstay, but over the years both the A6 and its traditional competitors, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Lexus ES, have all grown into the full-size territory. Like its fellow Germans, the...

As Toyota’s littlest crossover, the C-HR is also arguably the most flamboyantly-styled offering from an automaker that still takes design risks. The stylish “Coupe High-Rider” was introduced for the 2017 model year as a belated replacement for the Scion xD,...

In the 1990s, WRX stood for “World Rally eXperimental,” and the model helped make its parent vehicle, the Impreza world famous through World Rally Championship wins. Fans were delighted when Subaru brought the second-generation WRX to our shores in 2001,...

The LS is Lexus’ flagship and the model that established the brand in 1989. Aimed squarely at the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Japanese challenger made history by taking on its German rival and coming out on top. Like the Benz, the...

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 is the world’s highest-volume electric car after five years on the market. German luxury makers are still scrambling to catch up; their Model 3 competitors will launch in 2022 and beyond. As of mid-2021, the...

Toyota’s Mirai hydrogen fuel cell sedan is an electric car few have heard of, despite the automaker’s insistence that it is Toyota’s design and technology flagship. That’s because the first-generation Mirai, an odd-looking machine with lackluster performance and handling, was...

Audi isn’t shy about making new and more interesting variants of its cars, even as much of the auto industry seems to be focusing only on the next crossover model. The A7 is an excellent example of this practice. Similar...

Introduced for 2019 alongside the totally redesigned Ram 1500 half-ton pickup, the Ram 2500 is gateway into Ram’s heavy-duty lineup. This three-quarter ton Ram 2500 provides more capability than the 1500, but without moving into the heavier, more expensive and...

Coupes always have fallen on a spectrum between pure performance and soft luxury that sells on style and plushness. The 2021 Lexus RC looks every inch the performance machine, but its personality is more sedate than the wrapper suggests. The...

GMC has been building heavy-duty pickups since 1914, but the name Sierra 2500 was introduced in 1988 and given the HD (Heavy Duty) label in 2001. It is mechanically identical to Chevrolet’s Silverado 2500 HD, differing only in styling, interior...

Honda is gearing up for the release of an all-new eleventh-generation Civic for 2022 and has consequently made minimal changes to the outgoing tenth-gen car for its last hoorah in 2021. The only “updates” for this model year are the...

Jaguar is a legacy brand that’s adapted and transformed numerous times in its  85-year existence, but few times have been quite like the past decade. As SUV sales have soared, the big cats have been reinvented to suit. After decades...

Unlike most big-boned sport utility vehicles, the Lexus LX was conceived in an age when large SUVs were oddities, not the status quo. Based on the Toyota Land Cruiser whose origins date back to the early 1950s, the LX launched...

Premium full-sized sport utility vehicles once followed a simple formula: Build a purposeful frame-on-body SUV with plenty of space and a dash of luxury, and the crowds will come.  Inspired by early pioneers like the Lincoln Navigator, Lexus LX and...

From its original incarnation in 1954, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan has been one of the world’s blue-chip automotive statements. What does it say? That its owner has arrived. Or, for people with inherited wealth, that they never left.  Whatever the...

There are actually two Volkswagen Jettas. There’s the regular Jetta, providing compact family sedan motoring since 1981, and the Jetta GLI, a performance model that relates to the regular Jetta as Volkswagen’s GTI does to the Golf. If you’re looking...

As Hyundai moves toward an electrified future, it’s positioned its remaining gas-powered models in a decidedly upscale and future-forward direction, especially from a styling and powertrain standpoint. This is true for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, which will have a both...

Many words can be used to describe the Lexus RX, but exciting isn’t one of them. Even so, Lexus has spent considerable time and resources styling its oldest crossover into a sporty-looking cruiser. The 2021 model gets new colors, updated...

While consumers continue to gravitate towards trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in a quest for maximum interior volume above all else, there remains a niche for style-conscious consumers who also love to drive. This is where the 2021 Infiniti Q60 fits...

Your vehicle plays a role in your car insurance rates, but how much? Our sister site, Forbes Advisor, looked at average auto insurance rates for more than 50 top-selling vehicles to find the most and least expensive to insure.

Introduced in 1994, the very first Honda Odyssey was on the small side compared to most other minivans and a favorite of New York City cabbies for its nimble nature. But when the automaker enlarged the model for its second...

The original BMW X6 caught flak back in 2008, from critics who couldn’t understand why any SUV would adopt a sloping fastback roof limiting ultimate cargo space. BMW had the last laugh: Though the X5 still remains the top seller,...

While most exotic sports cars wear their bodywork like kinetic advertisements for the wealth, power and virility—or occasionally lack thereof--of the driver, the Mercedes-AMG GT offers a slightly less ostentatious alternative. With its performance credentials unassailable, it instead focuses on...

The CT5 was all-new for 2020, replacing the long-running CTS as Cadillac’s medium sedan that splits the size difference between compact sport sedans and their midsize counterparts. The strategy of pitching a BMW 5 Series-sized car against the compact 3...

For people who’ve always wanted a Mini Cooper but can’t pack their lifestyle into that tiny machine, the Mini Countryman may be a tempting proposition. It has the style and spirit of a Mini Cooper, but in a taller, 18-inch-longer...

Over the last 70 years, Porsche has racked up some of the most storied achievements in motorsports history while building paradigm-shifting vehicles for consumers. So perhaps it should come as little surprise that its first venture into a purely electric...

There are actually three different versions of the Kia Niro. Introduced in 2017, it came first as a Hybrid, then as a PHEV, and finally, in 2019, a full-on electric vehicle (EV). While every driver still needs to determine if...

When the Kia Soul first appeared, it was matched up against two other funky-looking boxes from more established brands, Toyota's Scion xB and Nissan's Cube. Kia's hip-to-be-square crossover proved more fun, and more to buyer's liking, and got a big...

Consider the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a dark horse in a crowded stable of small SUVs. In previous years, the Outlander was an also ran, but thanks to big lift from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, this all-new Outlander becomes less of a...

 Mazda’s streamlined lineup has made it an attractive option for car buyers across the spectrum. The automaker has something for just about everyone, from its sporty MX-5 roadster to its collection of sedans and crossover vehicles. Its largest offering, the...

In its glory years, the Acura TL combined the very best engineering and driving dyamics Honda could muster in a near-luxury sedan that found a large-and-loyal following. But in 2015 Acura seemed to lose the thread, merging its midsize TL...

Sedan sales may be plummeting, but there’s still no mercy in the luxury sport-sedan class. BMW introduced a formidable, all-new 3 Series in 2019 and a new 2 Series Gran Coupe in 2020. Ditto for Mercedes’ small but slick CLA-Class....

The entry-level A-Class is a solid “vertical slice” of the Mercedes-Benz experience, providing a multi-layered sampling of what the German automaker has to offer: performance, comfort and an eye-popping assortment of gadgetry. Though there’s plenty of bang for your buck,...

As a car that helped invent entry-level luxury, the Lexus ES continues to be the brand’s best-selling sedan by a longshot. Sharing its platform and powertrains with the Toyota Camry and Avalon, the ES is closer in size to the...

The Toyota Corolla has been charming entry-level car shoppers since the late 1960s with its strong reputation for value. Though it faces tougher competition than ever, the 2021 Corolla keeps the car’s tradition of safety, durability and offering plenty of...

The 2021 model year marks a turning point in the Buick Legacy.  Following the overwhelming consumer demand for crossovers and SUVs, Buick has cut cars from its catalog. There are no more Regals or LaCrosses. In their place, the automaker...

Though it evokes a famous old Mitsubishi name, the Eclipse Cross bears no relationship to the 1989 to 2011 Eclipse coupe other than a vague aura of sportiness, but then, these days SUVs are hot and coupes are not. Size-...

Americans with children tend to obsess over seats and square footage in automobiles. They’ll take tape measures to the third rows of SUVs and bemoan the scrawny dimensions and awkward access.  These same Americans will refuse to look twice at...

For three generations, the Kia minivan—formerly known as the Sedona—was something of an also-ran in the competitive category, trailing industry leaders like the Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica, often landing in the last place in the annual sales roundups. Not...

Since its introduction in 1994, the Subaru Outback has grown from a bulked-up version of the Legacy into a top-selling model, among Subaru’s flagship wagons/crossovers with the Forester and Crosstrek. Now in its sixth generation, the Outback’s combination of SUV-like...

Though the U.S. is SUV-crazy, small luxury sedans are still popular elsewhere around the globe, and in 2020 BMW debuted a new and relatively affordable sedan to counter its Teutonic rivals at Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The 2 Series Gran Coupe,...

When the Mazda CX-30 debuted for 2020, it was clear that the smaller CX-3’s days were numbered. The 2021 CX-3 will be this little machine’s final model-year in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth attention from subcompact...

Acura got in on the compact luxury crossover game with the original RDX in 2007. That first version was a sporty turbocharged driver aimed at young urban professionals, just like the 1980s-era Acura Integra, but the RDX grew more family-oriented...

BMW’s SUVs have to meet a high standard, delivering not only a luxurious product, but also one that fits the automaker’s “Ultimate Driving Machine” identity. The Bavarian company introduced the original X5, its first SUV, in 1999 and since then...

In the 1990s, when BMW owned Land Rover and SUV sales were skyrocketing, Munich’s engineers set out to blend the dynamics of its performance cars with the utility of their corporate SUV relatives. The result was BMW's first SUV, the...

The 2021 model year marks the fourth for the third-generation BMW X3 compact SUV, and a significantly refreshed 2022 model is waiting in the wings. But even so, early data indicates month-over-month sales of the 2021 X3 are on track...

The Chevrolet Tahoe was born when the GM added two more doors and some extra length to its old full-size two-door K5 Blazer in 1996. Four doors quickly proved much more popular than two, and the Tahoe has been a...

Kia got in on the compact crossover game early. The company's original Sportage debuted in 1995, the very same year as Toyota’s RAV4, and the slightly larger Sorento followed in 2002. Since then, as crossovers have gradually usurped sedans as...

When it comes to compact crossovers, buyers are not left wanting for choice. The market is full of sold entries, each of which offers a slightly different take on what it means to be a small utility vehicle in 2021....

The BMW 7 Series is a four or five-passenger executive luxury sedan offered with a broad variety of powerplant options, and thus an extensive range of personalities from the quick, but relatively sedate, to the outrageously fast. The model designation...

The Lexus GX 460 is a truck-based, midsize SUV with three standard rows of seating. It’s tough as rocks, and about as old. First introduced in 2009, the GX 460 has soldiered through the years with the rugged body-on-frame architecture...

For people with a luxury budget, a handy charger and a home garage—ideally one large enough to fit two or three cars—the Audi e-Tron Sportback is a cloud-soft dream of an electric SUV. The slope-roofed sibling of the standard e-Tron...

Mercedes-Benz's sinuous-looking GLC replaced the squared-off GLK-Class in 2016, and half a decade later it still looks gorgeous. Not one to rest on its star or laurels, the automaker gave the GLC a major refresh in 2020 that brought a...

With Volkswagen dropping its entry-level Golf hatchback in the U.S. (though the sporty GTI and Golf R variants will live on), the German automaker is in need of a new entry into the brand. Thus comes the Taos, which has...

Most small SUVs are great at hauling groceries or children but really bad at sparking excitement or emotion. The Porsche Macan changes that self-effacing SUV formula. It puts drivers’ needs first, only then worrying about what’s going on behind the...

The three-row SUV segment is a highly competitive sliver of the market. It serves growing families in search of a comfortable SUV that can cart their kids (and kids’ friends) and groceries at the same time. Proficient three-row SUVs also...

Lincoln began converting its many “MK” models to more characterful names starting with the Continental in 2017. By 2021, Ford’s luxury division dropped its sedans, leaving only its fleet of adventurous-sounding SUVs, with the big Navigator setting the tone for...

Acura has finally gotten the memo—perhaps in a designer envelope—that solid, practical engineering isn’t always enough to keep luxury buyers happy. Those often-fickle consumers want style and substance, and they’re happy to pay for it.  All-new MDX costs $2,400 more...

There are many small luxury SUVs around these days, but given their increased emphasis on practicality, not all of these entries necessarily look or feel all that luxurious. The Volvo XC40 is not among them. The bite-sized Swede beautifully translates...

Toyota’s original all-conquering, go-anywhere SUV, the Land Cruiser is as comfortable taking kids to school as it is crossing the Kalahari desert or climbing Peruvian mountain passes. It can tow a boat or camper, and wade into more than two...

With the Mitsubishi Outlander’s third-row option on hiatus this year, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan suddenly finds itself in a category of one: compact crossovers offering seating for up to seven. While some elements of the Tiguan’s design are aging, and...

Although the auto industry is betting electric vehicles will replace gas cars, the big switch won't happen until consumers believe they will get something better by giving up fossil fuel engines. Better is different depending on the shopper. Going green has...

The personal-reward car was once a staple of American driveways and country clubs: Coupes or convertibles, with bounteous V8 power, fragrant leather interiors (with two or two-plus-two seating) and not a care in the world for practicality.  These days, the...

The Colorado is Chevrolet’s smallest pickup, but it’s more than pulled its weight over the years by helping to revitalize the compact-to-midsize truck segment. In their first generation, the Colorado and its GMC Canyon sister were compact machines, but sales...

It’s rare that a car ages as gracefully as the current-generation Dodge Charger. Now in its tenth model year, the big sedan is very familiar but still a rewarding, entertaining drive. Familiarity also plays to its strengths, as the Charger...

Hyundai’s 21st century renaissance began nearly a decade ago when the Korean brand elevated its design language and build quality, shocking consumers and mainstream manufacturers with a newfound vision of design-focused, ultra-competitive vehicles. Fast forward to 2021, and the Hyundai...

When Mazda’s MX-5 Miata was introduced in 1989, it single-handedly made the classic sports car formula popular again after a decade of decline and went on to become the best-selling roadster of all time. The automaker has totally redesigned it...

It’s hard to believe that the world’s first mass-produced hybrid has been with us for two decades. First introduced in Japan in 1997, the Toyota Prius came stateside for the 2001 model year. That first Prius was an unusual traffic-stopper,...

Ford sells so many crossovers, SUVs and trucks that in recent years it moved to cut almost all cars out of its lineup. The escape, one of its top-selling crossovers, was completely overhauled for the 2020 model year, which brought...

The people have spoken. Three hundred and thirty-three thousand five hundred and two people, to be precise. Enough to make the CR-V compact SUV America’s best-selling Honda in 2020 and the second-best-selling SUV of all types, trailing only the Toyota...

When the Hyundai Veloster N debuted in 2018, it was a shot in the dark for the Korean automaker. The quirky, asymmetrical Veloster had been around since 2011, but aside from the mostly forgotten Genesis Coupe, Hyundai had almost no...

The exit of Ford’s massive Excursion SUV over a decade ago left the Expedition as the reigning super-sized SUV in the lineup. Today, it shares much of its underpinnings and engineering with the more plush Lincoln Navigator, but maintains an...

The Volkswagen Arteon made its U.S. debut back in 2019 as a successor to VW's departed 2008 to 2017 CC, a style-conscious sedan whose initials stood for “comfort coupe.” Like the CC, the Arteon is a style standout, with sleek...

When the third-generation Mazda6’s sharp lines and breathtaking curves debuted in 2014, the Hiroshima, Japan-based automaker set a new high bar for family sedan design. With its seemingly timeless style, Mazda’s designers could easily have set their pencils down for...

Roughly seventeen years after it left the market and nearly a decade after Toyota began teasing its return, the Supra finally returned for the 2020 model year. Supra sales in the U.S. ended in 1998, but the car lived on...

The 2021 Nissan Versa isn’t trying to reinvent the automobile, but it’s making iterative and significant improvements to the budget-car formula that land it solidly in the middle of the dwindling compact sedan playing field.  Originally a hatchback targeted to...

The Toyota Venza is back for 2021, reimagined with everything crossover buyers might want in a versatile five-seater: all-wheel drive, superior fuel economy, top technology and a comfortable, design-centered interior with luxe features normally found only at the top end...

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA four-door luxury compact SUV has arrived with the automaker's latest technology, styling and comfort level. With a roomier interior and slightly more powerful engine, the GLA is now on par with the recently introduced Mercedes CLA...

The Volvo S90 Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) was introduced as a 2017 model, and while it sells in minuscule number compared to its German competitors—frequently moving off dealers’ lots at rates of about one tenth of those of the Mercedes...

The Nissan Altima entered its sixth generation with a full redesign in 2019. A much-improved vehicle, this latest iteration of Nissan’s midsize mainstay is far more stylish than its predecessor and a better driver too, with new powertrains, optional all-wheel...

The Mercedes-Benz E-class is the brand’s most iconic model. A luxury-class standard-bearer, the current-generation E-Class has been out for a couple of years but was comprehensively updated for 2021 with changes to styling, powertrains and infotainment technology.  Since it’s arrival...

BMW was late to the three-row SUV game, allowing generations of the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Audi Q7 to gobble up sales before releasing the X7 in 2018. The vehicle is now midway through its life cycle, but remains fiercely competitive...

Straddling the world between midsize and full-size SUVs, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse three-row SUV delivers a lot of room for passengers and cargo. Still in its second generation, its energetic 310-horsepower engine tows a 5,000-pound load when equipped with a...

We’ve now tested the Mini Cooper SE in almost every imaginable condition: In Miami commuter traffic, on rolling woodsy roads in New York’s Catskills, even a harborside racetrack in Brooklyn, during the annual Formula E electric race weekend. The electric...

In the 23 years since Lexus launched the original RX, premium crossovers have proliferated, filling in every possible size niche with car-like ride quality and SUV-like utility. The premium brand now offers a trio of crossovers, and the newest and...

Chevrolet’s Suburban is the original big truck-based SUV, dating all the way back to 1935. Evolving in lock-step with Chevy’s big pickups ever since, the all-new 2021 Suburban follows the Chevrolet Silverado’s 2019 redesign but departs from the historic formula...

With the recent proliferation of hardcore off-road SUVs and new trail-ready trims, the iconic Jeep Wrangler is on the defensive, pressed to innovate as never before. To maintain its top trail-basher status, Jeep has added an ever-increasing arsenal of powertrains...

The car-buying public has moved away from cars in a big way, but that hasn’t stopped a few brands from moving forward with new and improved sedans. Toyota is one of them, and its largest, most lavish sedan, the Avalon,...

The Nissan Sentra has been recognized as a value-packed compact car since it was first introduced way back in 1982, and the latest model is no exception. Now in its eighth generation, the Sentra was totally redesigned for 2020 with...

The RAV4’s evolution to this point has led it through several redesigns, each of which has moved it closer to the apex where it currently resides. From a curvy, awkward crossover to today’s muscular go-anywhere SUV, the RAV4’s look has...

The world of family vehicles is no longer ruled by the minivan. Today’s roads are filled with SUVs--some large, some small, some capable and some fast. And some are just an alternative to the minivan that lack any true distinction...

The stalwart Toyota Camry has evolved over the years, the current eighth-generation model morphing into a sporty-but-comfortable family sedan with actual performance available from some of its powertrains and configurations. The 2020 model year brought an exciting Camry TRD model...

Nissan’s Titan is built in Canton, Mississippi and Toyota’s Tundra hails from San Antonio, Texas. Try as they might, however, these two import-brand pickups have always had a hard time winning over customers loyal to Detroit’s big trucks. Nissan has...

It’s no secret that the full-size pickup universe is dominated by Detroit. Ford, GM, and Stellantis, the corporation formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, seem to have a lock on big truck buyers and Toyota, no stranger to successful small...

The Lincoln Aviator is a midsize, three-row SUV that can seat up to seven people. The Aviator SUV first made a brief appearance in Lincoln’s lineup between 2003 and 2005 but was not made or sold again until the 2020...

The Ram 1500 took the pickup truck by storm when it was redesigned in 2019, sporting an amazingly upscale interior, loads of new tech, and levels of refinement no other truck could match.  The automaker hasn’t rested on its laurels...

The Ford Explorer is a stalwart of the midsize SUV segment. It’s been on sale for thirty years now, and entered its sixth generation for the 2020 model year. It carries over to 2021 mostly unchanged with only modest updates,...

More than many other midsize SUVs, the fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee lands at the intersection of bang-for-your-buck, off-road ability and upscale styling and comfort. Having debuted with the 2011 model year, this iteration of the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes to...

The Audi Q7 three-row SUV entered its third generation for 2020 model year with a new addition to its family: the German automaker’s venerable S variant sporting a 4.0-liter V8 engine that generates 500 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque....

For most people, the Defender is the vehicle that jumps to mind when someone says, “Land Rover.” In production for 67 years and a global presence from Queen’s estate at Balmoral to the Kalahari or Sonoran deserts, the image of...

For a segment that thrives on how well it delivers practical utility, it’s refreshing when an entry enters the fray with the sole purpose of being as ludicrous as possible. The 2021 Ram TRX is a truck designed specifically to...

Introduced for the 2010 model year, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner marks the second decade of production for the fifth-generation SUV stalwart. That the current-generation 4Runner has carried on this long is not only a testament to the strength of its...

From tip to tail, the latest Escalade brings Cadillac’s luxury SUV into its fifth generation, refining all the things that endeared it to buyers in the first place: utility, comfort and style. Platform changes and a sharper look are just...

GMC’s pickups have always mirrored Chevrolet’s, but in the past decade and a half General Motors’ truck division has made an effort to differentiate the Sierra from its sibling, the Chevy Silverado, while also moving the brand upmarket. 40% of...

The pickup truck wars have been raging for decades in the United States, and, despite selling more when you combine Chevrolet and GMC sales, GM’s trucks don’t quite match up to Ford’s or Ram’s in several key areas. Even so,...

As Americans have gravitated toward crossovers, with their blend of car-like driving experience and truck-like style and space, automakers have offered more and more of them. Nissan joined the subcompact crossover class early on in 2011, with the highly unusual-looking...

Every midsize pickup wants to be an off-road warrior these days, and you can find most entries in the segment dressed up with fender flares, lifted suspensions and beefy tires. While some of these trucks are mostly about image, Jeep’s...

For much of the past decade the GMC Canyon and its sister, the Chevrolet Colorado, carried the midsize American truck torch after Ford put the 1980s-era Ranger out to pasture in 2011. In those years, it competed mostly with the...

Pickup trucks are among the most popular vehicles on sale today. That said, most full-size and even mid-size pickups offer more power and capability than many people will ever use, and to do that they sacrifice good driving dynamics when...

Change can be scary, especially when it comes to a beloved sports car, so Corvette fans were nervous when General Motors announced that the eighth-generation, or C8, ‘Vette would finally join Ferraris and Lamborghinis and switch to a mid-engine setup...

Now in its sixth generation, the outdoorsy Subaru Outback has grown from a jacked up, off-road friendly version of Subaru’s Legacy station wagon to a model of its own. The Outback celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020 with a complete...

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is the most desirable and costliest of the nine RAV4 compact crossover variants. It runs 42 miles on battery power and when that’s exhausted, the RAV4 Prime becomes a traditional...

The midsize Hyundai Sonata sedan’s history is longer than many realize—it’s in its eighth generation—probably because for a long time the model was rather forgettable. The latest version, which arrived with the 2020 model year, definitely isn’t. Bold new styling...

The Mazda3 knows its audience, and vice-versa: Sedan or hatchback, the 3 feels a cut above the typical compact car, with striking design and engaging performance. And its fans know they’ll pay for that pleasure—especially in the new-for-2021 2.5 Turbo...

Now in its fourth generation, the Toyota Highlander is every bit the spacious and willing family hauler that it’s been since it was first introduced in 2000, but it’s no longer the default choice in the midsize SUV segment. Strong...

If the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus looks vaguely familiar, it’s because it was previously called the Lincoln MKX. First introduced back in 2006, the second-generation MKX was new for 2016, around the time Lincoln decided that evocative names were preferable to...

The Telluride is a freshman entry in the midsize SUV category, having debuted for the 2020 model year, but it’s already set a high bar for mixing premium looks with unsuspecting value. Kia packed in a ton of features to...

GMC first created the Yukon in 1992 as its own version of the Chevrolet Tahoe. While the Yukon is still the Chevy’s middle-class cousin, GMC has given the SUV its own personality over time, with more luxurious appointments inside and...

At first blush, it's hard to imagine why Kia needs two midsize SUVs in its showrooms—especially when one is the Telluride, the smash-SUV hit of 2020 for critics and consumers alike. Yet the Kia Sorento makes a case for its...

Despite America's love affair with large vehicles, there's a shortage of big SUVs that can haul a family and have the capacity to tow a boat, trailer or other recreational equipment. A 900-mile test drive across California in the 2021...

The name is relatively new, but the general shape of the 2021 Cadillac CT4 might seem familiar. Introduced for 2020, the CT4 is clothed in the latest iteration of Cadillac’s angular art & science design language, but the model is...

Ford’s all-in bet on an electric future begins with a legendary name from its past: the Mustang Mach-E. While this electric SUV can’t match the sales or cultural impact of the original Mustang from the 1960s, it’s still a big...

Ten generations into its lifespan, the Honda Accord continues to impress with balanced handling, a comfortable interior and attractive fastback looks. Three powertrain choices and a variety of trims mean that there’s an Accord for nearly every buyer and budget,...

As consumers gravitate toward crossovers, Lexus has expanded its lineup to follow suit. The Lexus NX compact crossover, new in 2014, took the formula of the automaker’s best-selling RX and scaled it down. The even smaller UX slotted in beneath...

Ford’s reborn, full-size Bronco is set to arrive in summer 2021, fulfilling sweet dreams of 4x4 fans for a serious Jeep Wrangler alternative. Until then, there’s the Bronco Sport: Not a traditional Bronco but a small crossover SUV built on...

The F-150 pickup is Ford’s three-ton cash cow, finding roughly 900,000 customers in a good year. It’s been America’s best-selling vehicle for a numbing streak of 40 consecutive years when 2020 reaches its merciful end. And fortunately (unlike its bungled...

There are two distinct Encores for 2021: the original model that debuted for the 2013 model year and the Encore GX, a slightly larger, updated take on the original idea introduced in 2020 that offers more amenities. Both are tall...

Some circles believe that the Impreza compact sedan is the face of Subaru. Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, the Impreza drew the spotlight on the international stage, winning World Rally titles and acting as the ambassador for the...

The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV with seating for up to eight people. First introduced in 1998, it was the first truly full-size American luxury SUV. It’s arch nemesis, the Cadillac Escalade, debuted a year later. They’re still...

Cadillac launched the XT5 for the 2017 model year, and the midsize five-seat crossover has been its best-selling model ever since.  The market for premium crossovers is growing rapidly and the XT5 must defend itself against popular entries like the...

The Hyundai Venue is a five-door, subcompact crossover that debuted for the 2020 model year. At just over 159 inches long, the Venue is the smallest crossover on the market; it’s five inches shorter than Hyundai’s compact Kona and only...