Crossovers
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But Aston Martin's engineering boss Matt Becker says the DBX won't outperform one high-dollar SUV.
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2020 BMW X6 previewBMW dialed up the sleekness for the latest redesign of its X6 line.
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2020 Cadillac XT5 refresh unveiled in ChinaThe 2020 Cadillac XT5 has debuted in China. It previews the updated U.S. model, including a possible new 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine.
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First drive review: 2020 Ford Explorer ST dances with the family, and it's a ballThe 2020 Ford Explorer lineup has been completely redesigned and gains a 400-hp, performance-oriented ST model. We tested it out.
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Mercedes doubles down on compact SUVs with 2020 GLBThe 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has given the German automaker a second small crossover SUV, this time with up to three rows of seats.
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First drive review: Keep the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S out of my backyard, and put it in my drivewayThe 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe wears its rear spoiler like a backwards baseball hat, with all the attitude that implies.
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The 2020 Lexus RX crossover adds a touchscreen for the first time in more than a decade as well as tweaks to its looks, suspension, and safety technology.
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer returns and follows Blazer and Camaro's pathThe small Chevy Trailblazer will slot between the Equinox and Trax and borrow the Blazer's looks.
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2019 Honda Passport gets outfitted for overlanding adventuresHonda worked with aftermarket supplier Jsport to create an overlanding concept that shows off the 2019 Passport's potential as an off-roader.
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Hyundai Venue N-Line in the cards, full N treatment possibleHyundai will soon have an option or maybe two for those looking for a sub-compact crossover with more performance. The South Korean brand confirmed a Venue N-Line is coming, and a full-blown Venue N with real performance credentials is absolutely possible. Australian website Drive reported the news...
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New Acura ZDX may be in the pipelineThe Acura ZDX was unloved in its short-lived time, but with the market's penchant for crossovers, the nameplate could be in for a revival. That's the word from Car and Driver, which reported Thursday that a new ZDX is under consideration at the Japanese luxury brand. Acura's response to the...
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Luxury SUV rumble in the Rockies: 2019 Audi Q8 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE450Ask me if I consider luxury crossovers to be vital to the human experience, and I’d say probably not. Ask me again on icy roads, in the middle of a blizzard, on an interstate in the middle of Colorado, while being massaged in my seat? Different answer. Luxury SUVs have a time and place and...
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Fresh off of the reveal of its IMs sedan concept in January, Nissan revealed the IMQ SUV concept at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday. The design brings us closer to the possibility of Nissan launching an electric compact SUV. The centerpiece of the IMQ is the e-Power electric powertrain. Nissan was vague about exactly what it comprises, but it uses multiple electric motors—perhaps one for each wheel—to create an all-wheel-drive system. A battery pack provides juice to the motors and helps the IMQ make a total of 335 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. The...
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Mazda CX-30 debuts to bridge the gap between CX-3 and CX-5With crossover SUVs all the rage, Mazda introduced a new model at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show curiously called the CX-30. The CX-30 naming strategy completely tosses out the idea that the larger number after the CX prefix corresponds with how large the vehicle is. The CX-30 will...
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Ford says its Mustang-inspired electric crossover will "go like hell"Ford's upcoming electric crossover that takes inspiration from the Mustang won't be a simple grocery getter. It's "going to go like hell," according to Bill Ford, Ford Executive Chairman. The executive made the comments at the Crain's Detroit Business Newsmaker of the Year conference, Automotive...
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2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M arrive with 503 hp and 177 mph top speedIt's the new reality: A sporty crossover SUV is as important as a sport sedan from an automaker that makes performance one of its talking points. So it was only a matter of time before BMW released M versions of its compact X3 and X4 crossovers. On Tuesday, BMW revealed the 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M...
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First drive review: 2019 Maserati Levante GTS completes a beastItalian cars are known for four things: beauty, speed, noise, and a special feel. Fail on any of these and the car feels authentic like ravioli from a can. Maserati’s Levante is the Italian automaker’s first crossover SUV. It’s beautiful, but base models weren’t fast...
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2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road is a small crossover scrapper that only Toyota could makeBack when it was a new thing and the Backstreet Boys were still (mostly) minors, the Toyota RAV4 was a plucky off-roader with potential from an automaker that had a good pedigree for making small 'utes with spunk. Then success, popularity, and age took its toll on the RAV4 (and the Backstreet Boys)...
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Hyundai will reportedly bring its high-performance N badge to the crossover segment with a Tucson N. Not only will the compact crossover look the part, it'll have all the go to match, too. Auto Express reported it can confirm the Tucson N is under development and will debut within two years, which puts it toward the end of the current model's lifecycle. The compact crossover currently features either a 2.0-liter inline-4 or 2.4-liter inline-4 for SEL, Sport, and Limited models. The 2.4 replaced the racier 1.6-liter turbo-4 for the 2019 model year. Perhaps the decision was in preparation for...
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2019 Audi Q8 review update: Luxury crossover lode runnerLights flicker underneath champagne-dry powder that dusts the old marquee at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah. The Egyptian’s been here since the 1920s. Back then, Park City was a glorified, dusty camp attached to a silver lode; a long ride but a world apart from Salt Lake City, which...
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Help wanted at Lexus: Now seeking Cadillac Escalade fighter, start immediatelyStarved for a newer brute 'ute with curb appeal, Lexus dealers tell the automaker they could use a competitive SUV to fight the literal and figurative juggernaut in the class, the Cadillac Escalade. "I think every dealer would raise their hand for that product, certainly...Right now, we've got a...
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Clock ticking for QX30: Infiniti boss says cute-ute tie-up with Mercedes-Benz won't be renewedInfiniti's new president Christian Meunier said Monday that the Infiniti QX30 luxury crossover won't return for a second generation in its current form. "(The QX30 is) not a very successful product. We’ll keep selling it for now...but this is not a product that has a future beyond its current...
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2020 Cadillac XT6 luxury three-row crossover first look: Welcome to the aspirational neighborhoodYou know the type. The suburban home with Hardie board siding, a gabled garage, and HOA-friendly lawn decorations. If it weren’t for the new 2020 Cadillac XT6 parked in the 2+1 garage, there'd likely be a Denali or Jeep Grand Cherokee parked next to the Escalade instead. Now, there are more...
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2020 Ford Explorer revealed: Sleeker, stronger, loaded with techIt's been nearly a decade since the Ford Explorer ditched its truck-like roots to become the crossover America knows today. After its debut on Friday in cop car form, the 2020 Ford Explorer arrived Wednesday in civilian trim. With better packaging, new technology, and more capability than before...
Joel Feder