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The 2025 Toyota Sienna is a good minivan, with ample passenger space, a standard hybrid powertrain and available all-wheel drive. Updates for 2025 have improved the Sienna on the tech front, but it still falls behind its competitors in that department.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The Honda CR-V hybrid has few standout features beyond its exceptionally smooth drivetrain, but it offers a nice blend of space, comfort, utility, fuel economy and driving dynamics.
By Stef Schrader
News Editor
The updated 2026 Genesis GV70 doesn’t do much to mess with an already successful formula, pairing a luxurious interior with driving fun that may be second only to the G70 sedan in Genesis’ lineup.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The Nissan Rogue has won three consecutive times when we’ve compared it with other compact SUVs, including a win for the 2025 Rogue in our latest faceoff. So, yeah, we’d say it’s a pretty good SUV — though its higher trims can get extraordinarily pricey.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
If you need one car to be nearly everything an enthusiast driver could possibly want it to be (efficient commuter, capable canyon carver, car-pool-friendly kid carrier, cavernous cargo hauler, autocross champion), there is still no substitute for a Volkswagen Golf GTI.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2024 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster’s old-school vibe goes beyond its looks, lending a feel that’s both modern and retro at the same time.
By Jim Travers
With excellent interior materials, a stunning 48-inch digital dashtop display, undeniable road presence and a selection of interior themes, the 2025 Navigator is one of the best options in the luxury full-size SUV class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Toyota’s full-size pickup gets a TRD Rally Package for 2025 that adds distinctive appearance touches inside and out — as well as upgraded interior features and off-road hardware that doesn’t upset the truck’s on-road composure and tractability.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The 2025 Honda Odyssey is a good minivan, with ample seating in all three rows, solid in-cabin storage and tons of usable cargo space.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Eight model years into its production run, the Lexus LC remains an opulent and accommodating choice for a day spent chewing up the miles.
By Jim Travers