First drive

The 2024 Santa Fe’s wild redesign not only makes the SUV stand out in a crowd, it also offers a compelling interior and cargo package sure to entice families of different sizes.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is the cushy, stylish, tech-forward cruiser that both brand and customer hope it will be.

Can swapping a third row for more cargo space turn the big Defender into an even more desirable off-roader?

With the Z NISMO, Nissan has transformed the Z into a hard-edged sports car that’s even more suited to track-day duty.

The 2024 Kia EV9, the world’s first semi-affordable three-row electric family SUV is big, bold and expensive — but excellent to drive and use.

The MDX Type S trim makes an impressive vehicle more engaging and exciting — as long as you're willing to make some trade-offs in price, fuel economy and ride.

The 2024 Lotus Eletre R is an electric powerhouse of an SUV, with comfort, performance, luxurious materials, and thoughtful design throughout.

Mercedes’ new SL is offered with a four-cylinder engine, which hasn’t happened since this car’s very first generation.

The refreshed 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a competent subcompact SUV with useful and advanced technology, but the best version of it commands a hefty price.

Lexus has kept the 2024 RX fresh, with new technology, a proliferation of powertrains running from gas to hybrid to plug-in hybrid, and styling that’s in keeping with the brand’s motif without being too weird.