Tests and Features

Compact crossover vehicles are intended to bridge the gap between sedans and larger SUVs for families that require additional cargo space and roomier interior than is typically available in mid-size sedan, without having to pay too much of a premium at the gas pump. The criteria used to judge a …

When you test drive an SUV in summer, the chances of being able to put the all-wheel drive to the test are relatively slim. We tried in vain to find a back road in poor condition or an abandoned field. Indeed, most people who buy this type of vehicle do …

For years now, Acura’s compact models haven’t had it very easy. From the EL to, more recently, the CSX, the manufacturer has received heavy criticism for offering a de facto luxury Civic, sticking the Acura logo on the hood and raising the price. But the same cannot be said for …

Over the past few years, compact SUVs have become increasingly portly – so much so that many are now similar in size to intermediate models, which are also continually getting bigger. But since no void is ever left unfilled in automobile industry, many manufacturers have begun to introduce even smaller …

Drive enough crossovers - especially small to mid-size models - and you will be struck with their overwhelming homogeneity. This isn't exactly a criticism, as crossover SUVs are almost all designed to haul a respectable number of passengers and their associated gear from point A to point B, a mission …