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The 2020 BMW X1 delights with powertrain pep and on-road poise, but its multimedia system is a big-time frustration.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
Stylish, luxurious and blisteringly fast in AMG form, the compact GLC-Class SUV is the C-Class sedan for people who need more cargo space.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Truly special for reasons beyond its rarity, the Polestar 1 fills the role of a halo car with effortless style and grace.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V is a refined sports sedan, but will anyone be interested?
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2020 V60 Cross Country’s added ride height not only expands its off-road capability, it improves its on-road manners to make the wagon feel more luxurious.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
The X6 M50i doesn’t have trouble keeping up with competitors, but some of them offer better handling, like the Porsche Cayenne.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gets refreshed styling for 2020, but it suffers from some significant problems that hold it back in the competitive subcompact SUV class.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
In a class of luxury SUVs that are largely fun to drive, the Macan is among the best. But — perhaps unsurprisingly — it’s expensive, cramped and hard to see out of.
By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News
An efficient, versatile SUV with a surprising appetite for cargo, the 2020 Honda CR-V would benefit from more off-the-line power, ride comfort and an agreeable multimedia system. The new hybrid boosts mileage by 31 percent combined but has modest passing power.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor
Audi gave the 2020 S4 a refresh that it hopes will help the performance-oriented variant jump back to the front of consumer’s minds.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief