Despite the unabated rise in popularity of SUVs, the minivan is the ultimate suburban utility vehicle. With seating for up to eight, cargo volume like a box van, incomparably easy sliding doors, and versatile seating arrangements, the minivan lacks only the powertrain options of SUVs. No longer. For years, if …
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Wagon versions of the 2021 Audi A6 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class mid-size luxury sedans provide the cargo versatility of an SUV with fold-flat seats, but retain the sharper driving characteristics of lower-riding sedans. If adulthood is all about compromise, then the A6 Allroad and E450 All-Terrain are the happiest compromise …
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The 2021 Nissan Rogue and 2021 Ford Escape represent the newest versions of compact crossovers that are some of the most popular cars on the road. Both five-seat SUVs prioritize safety and value without skimping on the latest features or premium options. That makes either one of these best sellers …
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The redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue prioritizes creature comforts and standard safety features. The 2021 Honda CR-V soldiers on with good fuel economy and a reputation for roominess. Neither one of these compact crossover SUVs excites the heart, but they do appease the budget. Neither attractive nor ugly, they diverge mainly …
Read More »2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4: Compare Crossover SUVs
The redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue fortifies its bones and freshens its skin inside and out to take on the best-selling non-truck in America, the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The RAV4 comes in seven trims, three powertrains, and a striking design. The Rogue is less edgy and more mainstream, with four trims …
Read More »2021 Toyota Venza vs. 2020 Lexus RX 450h: Compare Crossover SUVs
2020 Lexus RX The 2021 Toyota Venza is reborn as a hybrid crossover. With six Lexus or Toyota hybrids to choose from, we pitted the new Venza’s luxury-leaning interior against the 2020 Lexus RX450h to see how premium trims have narrowed the gap on premium brands. Is the Venza better …
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2021 Kia K5 The 2021 Kia K5 wears a new badge like it’s the first day on the job at Best Buy. The four-door family sedan’s an upgrade from the former Optima, Kia tells us. It looks the part, but is it different enough to put its kith and kin, …
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