Expert reviews

Subaru is ahead of the curve when it comes to combining safety, practicality and affordability, but its lineup of five-seaters has left bigger families at the curb – until now. The new 2019 Ascent delivers all those things and has the space larger families need.

The Audi TT RS makes a triumphant return stateside with a strong 
 powertrain and plenty of performance — just stay away from the optional, 
 punishing fixed sport suspension.

Compelling value and impressive utility are the 2018 Buick Regal TourX's strongest traits, but its cabin materials and driving experience need to be better.

There are moments when the 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake drives like the sporty luxury car it looks like, but it's mostly undistinguished — particularly the cabin.

Infiniti has kept what was attractive about its flagship QX80 SUV and given 
 it some needed upgrades, but maybe not enough.

The 2019 Volvo XC40 is a stylish, fun-to-drive subcompact that packs the utility of a bigger SUV.

I have three kids and drive a minivan, so practicality often outweighs fun in my life, but the Volkswagen Golf doesn’t make me choose. It delivers both.

More standard features, small upgrades and more value-packed special editions will keep the Tahoe the top seller in its class, but it no longer has the field to itself.

With more conventional styling and a longer range, the redesigned 2018 Nissan Leaf all-electric hatchback is more mainstream and practical than ever, but Nissan missed an opportunity to fix some of its glaring shortcomings.

The Outlander is an affordable way to carry seven people, but it lacks the refinement and features of other family-haulers.