Hybrid

Toyota’s smallest and most affordable SUV, the Corolla Cross, is getting a slight update in styling and technology for the 2026 model year.

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.

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.

The 2026 Jeep Compass has debuted with a choice of electrified powertrains and one massive elephant in the room: the U.S. tariff situation.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE450e is an exceptionally comfortable cruiser that can deliver a refined performance while handling most daily commutes on electric power alone.

Toyota isn’t changing much on its just-refreshed Camry for the 2026 model year, but it is adding a couple of new options, including a Nightshade Edition.

The Cars.com Editorial team just took delivery of a fresh-off-the-boat 2025 Toyota 4Runner hybrid to join our long-term fleet for a year of testing. Why the 4Runner?

There’s not lots to talk about for the 2026 Honda CR-V, with one major exception: the new-for-CR-V TrailSport trim, which is the latest off-road-focused edition in Honda’s growing outdoorsy adventure lineup.

Honda’s runaway bestseller and the fifth most popular vehicle in the U.S., the CR-V is getting a few tech upgrades and a new TrailSport trim level for the 2026 model year.

If you’re shopping for a new car, chances are you’re considering one or more of the seven compact SUVs in this comparison test. See how each SUV did in both subjective and objective categories.