SUVs / Crossovers

Most people saw a boxy family crossover. Enthusiasts saw something entirely different—a Taurus SHO-powered wagon with room for seven, all-wheel drive, and surprising performance. Comfortable, practical, and still affordable on the used market, the Ford Flex may be one of the most underrated vehicles Ford has ever built.

The Toyota 4Runner and Honda Passport TrailSport may look like rugged SUV rivals, but they come from two very different worlds. One is a truck-based 4x4 with serious off-road hardware. The other is a front-drive-based AWD crossover built for comfort, bad weather, and light trail duty. So which one actually makes more sense for real life?

Used SUV shopping can feel overwhelming, but some models still rise above the noise. From the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V to the Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride, Lexus RX, and 4Runner, these are some of the smartest used SUV buys right now. We break down powertrains, transmissions, reliability, pricing, and what to watch for before you buy.

The 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige looks upscale, rugged, and more premium than ever. But with pricing near $60,000 and some dealers reportedly asking over MSRP, Kia’s former value king now faces a much tougher question: is it still a smart buy, or just another expensive three-row SUV?

Ram is reportedly planning its first full-size SUV, possibly reviving the Ramcharger name. But with Grand Wagoneer underpinnings and a reported price range that could stretch well into six figures, the big question is simple: why? If Ram wants this SUV to matter, it needs to be tougher, more truck-like, and more honest than a luxury Jeep wearing work boots.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has the size, comfort, power, and prestige Jeep wanted in a flagship SUV, but its problem is not what it does wrong. It is what it fails to do exceptionally. Priced against serious luxury 4x4s like the Range Rover and Lexus LX, the Grand Wagoneer feels more like a well-dressed full-size SUV than a groundbreaking Jeep flagship.

Subaru’s new Outback and Trailseeker take the brand in two very different directions. The Outback keeps the gas-powered adventure formula but adopts a boxier SUV look, while the EV-only Trailseeker brings a sleeker, more wagon-like shape that may remind longtime fans of what the Outback used to be.

Four years after its comeback, the Ford Bronco has mostly lived up to the hype. It gave Jeep real competition, kept real off-road attitude alive, and even still offers a manual transmission. But confusing packages, high prices, strong used values, and recall headaches prove the Bronco is not perfect. Ford built the Bronco the right way — Chevy Blazer fans may want to look away.

The Ford Explorer hits a tempting used-SUV sweet spot: modern styling, strong engines, family-friendly space, and pricing that has already taken the worst depreciation hit. But not every model year is equal. With handsome Land Rover-like looks, Lincoln Aviator bones, available turbo power, and a few recall-related caution signs, the Explorer is a three-row SUV worth considering carefully—not casually.

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 continues its reign as one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the United States, and it’s easy to see why

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser succeeds in areas where many of its rivals falter. It offers class-leading reliability, exceptional off-road performance, modern efficiency, and thoughtful technology—all at a competitive price point.

2025 Chevrolet Trax comes to market with a base MSRP of just $21,495 which seems almost too good to be true.  But it isn’t.

With a base MSRP of about $66,300, and add to that the $3,500 extra for the performance package (which includes the extra pedal), and the 2024 BMW M40i is a relative bargain in the sports car world. This is a premium two-seat roadster that has the chops to run neck and neck with a Mustang, carve up corners like a Corvette convertible

Like it or not, there is a truth about modern-day trucks that we’re all going to have to accept...

At the heart of the Durango lies a beastly powertrain that exemplifies Dodge's commitment to performance. Under the hood, you'll find a massive 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine