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In its top 2.5 Turbo Signature trim level, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 is tight, zippy, entertaining and devilishly good-looking — but it suffers from a fatal flaw: a nearly unusable multimedia system.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

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

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

An elegant design, a powerful drivetrain, sharp driving dynamics and a long list of amenities make the all-new 2026 Lucid Gravity one of the most interesting and alluring electric luxury SUVs on the market today.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief