LE CAR REVIEWS
Cadillac Optiq
The 9K res 33 inch screen is impossible to miss – it frames the cabin experience. Lots of native apps, such as Google Maps, to compensate for lack of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Splashes of colors and accents zhuzh up the interior.
Audi SQ6 Sportback E-tron
The Audi SQ6 E-tron adds a bit of electric spice to the standard small SUV.
Mitsubishi Outlander
It’s hard to make a dent in the sea of compact SUVs, but the Mitsubishi Outlander manages to stand out from the crowd.
The BMW iX3 is the World Car of the Year
The BMW iX3 took home both the top prize and the electric vehicle of the year category.
Buick Enclave
We call the Enclave the sleeper. It’s understated, supple, and smooth, an expression of subtle three-row luxury.
Cadillac Vistiq
The Lyriq sharp-looking electric mid-size three row SUV from Cadillac. If you’re familiar with recent Cadillacs, its comparable to the XT6, but calling it the “baby Escalade” is another way to see this ample SUV.
Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Defender is cool, rough and tumble, and never overly flashy as it is reimagined for the 2020s.
Infiniti QX60
The exterior on the Infiniti QX60 is fresh faced, as the chainlink grille looks more in control and stately in this mid-sized SUV.
Cadillac Escalade IQ
Everything stands out about the Cadillac Escalade IQ. IQ is a formidable, hefty, and regal electric version of Cadillac’s classic super-sized ride and it makes its point with razzle dazzle declaratives.
Chevrolet Trax
The Chevrolet Trax is a modest, likable small SUV from GM that checks a lot of boxes that have evaded the Chevy brand.
Nissan Kicks
Nissan Kicks has solid credentials for an affordabl compact sport utility vehicle offering.
BEST 2-ROW SUVS
We’ve rounded up some of our most recommended two-row options on the market today.
Subaru Ascent
The Subaru Ascent earns high marks because it checks so many boxes on midsize SUV shopping lists from safety to space.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Mom jeans and minivans. It’s hard to make the mental jump, but once you do, the impact of Chrysler Pacifica driving is palpable
Nissan Armada
The sweeping proportions of the Nissan Armada are formidable. It is a vehicle named for a fleet of Spanish warships — and it lives up to its hulking name.
Mazda CX-90
The Mazda CX-90 entered the mid-sized SUV market for the 2023 model year as a vibe setter for the brand and that flow carries into the most recent model.