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No driving enthusiast would pick a 2021 Audi SQ5 over a comparable sports sedan, but it’s a nice step up from the plain-Jane Audi Q5.
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is hard to recommend as a luxury three-row family hauler, but it makes sense as a two-row adventure-mobile, which is what you get with the Heritage Edition.
The 2022 Kia Carnival’s new convenience goodies and affordable price make it competitive, but other minivans have more powertrain options.
The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross works hard to be worthy of attention, sporting new revisions that make it more user-friendly and a bit more upscale.
A new optional powertrain for 2021 fixes the most significant weakness in the otherwise well-rounded Santa Fe.
Sky-high fuel efficiency with front- or all-wheel drive remains the main draw for the 2021 version of Toyota’s iconic Prius hybrid, even as the aging current generation grows less competitive in other ways.
The 2021 Nissan Leaf Plus has range and efficiency similar to other non-Tesla EVs, but it takes large factory discounts to feel good about the rest of the car.
There aren’t many big, comfortable family sedans that can match the 2021 Avalon Hybrid’s spacious interior, comfortable accommodations and excellent gas mileage.
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon near-luxury mid-size hatchback stands out as a roomy, refined and refreshingly pleasant alternative to mainstream sedans and SUVs.
The 2021 CX-5’s interior (mostly) shines as a near-premium offering, but a fun driving experience and nice leather upholstery can’t make up for its new and incredibly frustrating user interface.