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

Highlight: The Hyundai Palisade is now available as a hybrid and 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

2025 Lincoln Aviator Black Label AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Luxury SUV w/Hands-Free Highway Steering

Highlight: The rear-wheel-drive crossover shares a platform with the Ford Explorer. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $90,070 (Base -Trim): $58,605

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; 360-degree camera; an electronic blind spot system; a lane keeping assist system and road edge detection; post collision braking; auto high beams; a brake hold feature; hill start assist; hill descent control; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend AWD: The Brand’s Customizable Compact Boxy Crossover

 

Highlight: The Bronco Sport, which shares underpinnings with the Ford Escape, is only available in an all-wheel drive configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $37,160 (Base MSRP): $32,990

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; front passenger sensors; a rearview camera; traction control; stability control; all-wheel drive; a lane keep assist system; a blind spot electronic monitor system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2026 Buick Envista Avenir: The Brand’s Upscale Affordable Compact Crossover

Highlight: The compact Buick crossover mimics in terms of exterior styling many of the higher end German and Korean crossovers from BMW, Genesis and Mercedes-Benz. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $32,385 (Base MSRP): $25,995

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; lane change alert with side blind zone alert; and tire warning system

2025 VW Tiguan SE R-Line Black AWD: New Design Looks To Go After The Best-Selling Toyota RAV4

Highlight: The Tiguan's new engine produces 17 additional horsepower than its predecessor.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,230 (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

2025 Lexus LC 500 Convertible: One Of The Sexist Drop Tops On The Road

Highlight: The power convertible top can be closed or opened while driving up to 31-mph.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $115,654 (Base MSRP): $108,300

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bag; pre-collision system with pedestrian protection; lane departure alert; an automatic high beam system; an electronic blind spot monitor; a left-turn detection braking system; a 36-degree camera; and tire pressure sensors

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: The Corolla’s First Crossover

Highlight: The vehicle is being manufactured in Huntsville, Alabama.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,705 (Base MSRP): $29,845

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

Standard Equipment (Corolla Cross Hybrid):

2025 BMW M3 Competition Sedan: For Thrill Seeking 3 Series Performance Driving

 

Highlight: This high-performance 3 Series pushes out 503-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $105,875 (Base Model 3-Series rear wheel drive): $46,675

Seating Capacity: 4 to 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; active knee protection: front and rear parking distance controls; forward collision mitigation; a lane keep assist system; 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes; a mobility kit; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (M3 Competition): 19/20 inch wheels; non metallic paint; an aluminum hood with a power dome;  a sport exhaust system with quad tailpipes; a carbon fiber roof; an adaptive suspension; M sport differential; wireless device charging; power folding heated side mirrors; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a radar activated cruise control system; a curved voice activated navigation system; a keyless entry system; a multi-zone ventilation system; leather seats; heated front seats; and trunk spoiler

2024 Hyundai Santa FE Calligraphy Hybrid AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Three-Row Crossover Gives Off Ford Flex Vibes

Highlight:  This Santa Fe Hybrid has a driving range between 602 and 637 miles according to fueleconomy.gov.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $51,405 (Base Model: $35,565)

Seating Capacity: 6 to 7 (depending on trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; a blind spot collision rear cross traffic avoidance system; a rearview camera; forward collision brakes; lane keep assist system; a high beam assist system; a driver assistance warning system; a heated side mirrors with turn signals; blind spot collision avoidance assistance; temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

2024 Mazda Miata Club: The Brand’s Sporty Two-Seater Roadster

Highlight: The sporty subcompact is also available with a retractable hardtop.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $39,045 (Base Model): $30,515

Seating Capacity: 2

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

Standard Equipment (Sport): 16-inch wheels; soft top; rear wheel drive; a push button ignition system; a 6-speed manual transmission; Alexa; carpeted floormats; a keyless remote system; a leather wrapped shift knob; manual operated cloth seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a manual operated a/c system; a 6-speaker AM/FM/HD

2023 Kia EV6 Wind Long Range RWD: The Brand’s Sporty Compact EV Hatchback

 

Highlight: The EV6 provides a mechanism which allows the driver to charge up everything from electric household items to an electric bike.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $52,290 (Base Model: $50,025)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a forward collision braking system; a blind spot collision avoidance assistance; a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assistance; a lane keep assist system; a lane forward assist system; a parking distance warning system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist and a tire mobility kit

2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD: A New Bigger And Bolder Design

Highlight: The hybrid mileage ranges from 518 to 560 miles on a full tank of gas.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $40,395 (Base Model LX non hybrid model): $29,705)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; an automatic brake hold feature; a collision mitigation system; a road departure mitigation system; a lane departure warning system; a forward collision warning system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot information system; automatic high beams; parking sensors; traffic jam assist; traffic sign recognition; a hill start assist system; and a tire repair kit

2022 Infiniti QX60 Sensory AWD: An All-New More Upscale Design Theme

 

Highlight: The vehicle can be outfitted with a co-pilot assist steering system.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $60,745 (Base Model Pure): $50,395)

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7, depending on trim

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection; predictive forward collision warning system; rear automatic braking; rear view camera; an electronic blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system with a haptic steering wheel; a hillstart assist system with a brake hold feature; a tire pressure monitor system; and a spare tire