SUV

Having spent time in several plug-in vehicles, it’s become clear that the automotive industry is getting on board with the change. Are we there yet? Rural Americans don’t think so, and they’re right. I proved that with a Kia Niro EV.

Volkswagen has begun hinting at a production version of its ID Crozz concept SUV, starting with a name change to ID.4. The model name will be followed by a superscript notation for its generation, this first-gen being "01."

It's that time when Brabus reveals one of the weirdest, most extreme new Mercedes-based builds of the year. This year, it's the 800 Adventure XLP truck, an AMG G63 with custom pickup bed, more power and torque, portal axles and a companion drone.

The Audi Q3 is among the smallest of the Audi SUVs and the easiest to get into, money-wise. This is a compact crossover with plenty of features and decent interior room (overall) that makes a good everyday driver.

VW has raised the ceiling on its SUV lineup with the new Touareg R plug-in. From downtown parking garages, to dusty outskirts of nowhere, the Touareg R puts plug-in hybrid power to use in clean-breathing city driving and quick-bursting highway power.

Now that Elon's changed the game, new cars need big ol' screens to look like they've been made this century. The new big Caddy-wagon puts no less than 38 inches of curved, high-definition OLED goodness in the dash, all pointed squarely at the driver.

GMC has unveiled its new Yukon and Yukon XL sport utility vehicle in the mountains of Colorado. The new SUV, set for a 2021 model year launch, sees several changes, including new powertrain options, a bigger interior, and an AT4 off-road variant.

Hyundai's luxury division Genesis has unveiled its first ever SUV at a launch event in Seoul. The GV80 rocks a six-cylinder diesel, and has prescient suspension, AR navigation and active seats to go with a very comfy interior.

Introduced for the 2020 model year, the Cadillac XT6 becomes Caddy’s first three-row crossover. Based on the well-received Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse, the XT6 is designed for luxury-level buyers with an eye towards Cadillac’s penchant for all things posh.

Fisker has finally unveiled its Ocean all-electric sport utility at CES in Las Vegas. Fisker is targeting a 250 to 300 mile range for the Ocean, coupled with high-end luxury and extensive use of sustainable materials.

The Hyundai Palisade is a replacement for the extended Santa Fe XL, but while the XL was a haphazard three-row, the Palisade was designed from the ground up to have three adult-friendly rows of seating.

The CX-30 doesn’t just shake up Mazda’s usual nomenclature for models, but also changes how car audio integrates into the design process. While it misses a few marks in some areas, it sets a new (and high) benchmark for others.