Volvo

We compare the specs of three of the newest, most anticipated electric vehicles to come to market in the last few years.

An all-new electric vehicle, the 2027 Volvo EX60 is a mid-size SUV available with rear- or all-wheel drive and up to 670 horsepower that starts at $59,795 (including destination).

We put together lists of the SUVs with the best mpg by fuel type, including conventional gasoline-powered models, hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

We got up close with a U.S-spec EX60 to see that the new mid-sizer offers all the right tech, numbers and curb appeal to please newcomers and brand loyalists alike.

Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.

The 2026 SUV market features a notable redesign with the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 as well as all-new EVs like the Rivian R2 and Subaru Trailseeker. Favorites like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride also get significant redesigns.

A rocky year for the automotive industry has meant the end of the road for some models and a couple of trim levels, as well as murkiness for the fate of some others.

Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.

Reviving a whiplash protection test with modified criteria and methods, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated 18 small SUVs.

Range is a primary consideration in shopping for a plug-in hybrid, so our list includes all 2026 PHEVs currently on sale with at least 450 miles of total (gas and electric) range.