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The six SUVs that were part of our recent Affordable SUV Challenge were smaller, subcompact models, and there were some significant differences in the amount of cargo space they offered.
By Mike Hanley
November 3, 2023
In our 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge, the most expensive vehicle in the test, the 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo, tied for first place in our value scoring with the least expensive vehicle in our test, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ.
By Brian Normile
October 27, 2023
New SUVs are expensive, so we tested six affordable SUVs priced around $30,000 to find which one is best.
By Mike Hanley
October 16, 2023
The Kia Seltos SX rode its model-year 2024 updates to a second consecutive win in a comparison test of affordable SUVs.
By Brian Normile
October 16, 2023
See how the 2023 Camry Hybrid and 2023 Accord Hybrid compare for the following categories: driving manners, real-world mpg, trunk space, child-safety seat fitment, safety and driver-assist features, and value.
By Joe Bruzek and Mike Hanley
July 24, 2023
We took the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid and 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid on a 200-mile fuel-economy route to see which one would get the best gas mileage in real-world driving.
By Mike Hanley
July 24, 2023
A prestigious badge is part of the appeal with luxury brands, but if you’re more concerned with cabin niceness, the CX-90’s interior holds up very well against a luxury model like the RX.
By Mike Hanley
July 3, 2023
We threw both Jeeps through all kinds of obstacles, up hills, over some wet rocks and through loose sand and dirt, all to see which one is a better off-road monster.
By Aaron Bragman
June 30, 2023
Testing revealed key differences between the 2023 Mustang Mach-E and 2023 Ioniq 5, as well as who they might be best suited for.
By Mike Hanley and Brian Normile
May 23, 2023
We drove plug-in hybrid versions of the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson to test electric-only range, overall fuel economy and home charging.
By Mike Hanley
May 9, 2023
