2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury: The Brand’s All-New Midsize Three-Row Electric Crossover w/Hands-Free Highway Driving

Highlight: The three-row electric luxury crossover pricing is on par with many of the gasoline models in its class.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $95,465 (Base Luxury MSRP): $79,390

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Equipment (Luxury): ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; electronic blind spot; stability control system; and a tire pressure sensor; an adaptive suspension system; active rear steering; night vision; augmented reality HUD (heads up display); second row captain chairs; and a one pedal driving system

2026 Chevrolet Trax: A Budget Conscious Entry-Level Crossover

 

Highlight: The Chevy Trax shares a platform with the Buick Envista.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $29,385 (Base LS MSRP): $23,475

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; stability control system; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; and a tire pressure sensor

2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus AWD: The Brand’s Compact Crossover

 

Highlight: A hybrid CX-50 is also available.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $44,620 (Base Mazda3): $31,395

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Nightshade: A Sexy Hatchback Exuding Coolness

Highlight: The driving range for the plug-in model is 44 miles.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $41,304 (Base MSRP): $34,970

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pre-collision system

2025 Subaru Forester Sport AWD: The Boxy Compact Vehicle Adds An All-New Hybrid Powertrain

 

Highlight: The compact Forester is available in a hybrid and a non hybrid configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,415 (Base Premium MSRP): $38,015

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; AWD; front passenger sensors; a stability control system; traction control; incline assist; automatic emergency braking system; tire inflator/sealant kit; trailer ability assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

As The U. S. Shifts Toward Hybrids, Toyota Will Only Offer The 2027 Highlander As A Fully Electric Crossover

While Toyota has been slow to embrace fully electric vehicles, they're making a bold move with their popular three-row crossover, the Highlander. 

They'll be joining the Korean makes from Hyundai and Kia, offering their first three-row ev crossover in its portfolio. The three-row crossover, with its estimated 300-mile driving range, will soon join the brand's bZ, as Toyota's fourth all-electric vehicle. 

2026 Lexus TX 350 AWD: The Brand’s Three-Row Crossover

Highlight: Lexus TX shares a platform with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $71,095 (Base TX 350): $58,540 (Non AWD)

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo AWD: The Fastest Compact Crossover In The Segment

 

Highlight: The Tiguan SEL R-Line AWD adds a 268-horsepower.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $44,560 (Base MSRP): $31,670

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system’ hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a spare tire

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD: Relying On An Iconic Name, While Dressed Up As A Subcompact Crossover

 

Highlight: The vehicle is also available as a hybrid.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $35,404 (Base MSRP): $26,085

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Equipment: a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD: A Three-Row Crossover Offering A Larger And Bolder Design Language

Highlight: The Hyundai Palisade is available with a built-in dash cam. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $58,800 (Base SE Trim MSRP): $40,535

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; Bluelink; dash camera; a temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

2026 VW Jetta SE: The Brand’s Affordable Compact Sedan

 

Highlight: This is one of the few vehicles that starts under $30,000. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $28,715 (Base MSRP): $25,720

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; a spare tire

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade AWD: The Hybrid Sedan with a Sporty Appeal

 

Highlight: The Toyota Camry is only available as a hybrid.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $38,519 (Base MSRP): $30,295

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pre-collision system

2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition: The Track-Inspired Hatchback Designed for Drifting

 

Highlight: The Golf R is the performance version of the German model’s GTI.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $53,731 (Base MSRP): $48,325

Seating Capacity: 4 or 5

Standard Safety Equipment: a blind spot monitoring system; back up camera; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2026 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus: A Cozy Subcompact Commanding a Premium Price

Highlight: This entry-level Mazda’s is the premium-like brand most affordable crossover.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $40,135 (Base Mazda3): $27,470

Seating Capacity: 4 (with limited legroom for rear occupants)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system