Mainstream

Despite a couple of foibles, the Subaru Ascent is what many people ultimately want in a family hauler

As much as we enjoyed the new Prius, the hybridized Honda Civic Hatchback is a seriously compelling alternative

Single- or dual-motor, the new Volvo EX30 has the Hyundai Ioniq 5 directly in its sights

Both the 2025 Golf GTI and R are ready to rock right out of the box

It’s easy to see why the RX has remained popular for so long, but its price tag may be a tall ask

Nissan’s Frontier has something the Ranger and Tacoma don’t: an endearing sense of honesty

Cadillac’s aging three-row XT6 will be replaced by the all-electric Vistiq next year—that’s probably for the best

The Volvo XC60 PHEV has the substance to back up its sharp style

A new, top-of-the-line Platinum joins the Sienna lineup for 2025, but we’re still wishing for the Hybrid Max powertrain

BMW’s subtly updated M2 can be just a car when you want it to be, but it also makes memories out of mundanity

Mazda’s CX-70 plug-in hybrid is the total package, but the convenience of a third row is hard to pass up

Mini’s third-generation Countryman JCW offers more cargo space to go along with more horsepwoer power

The EV9 won’t be your only choice for a mainstream, electric, three-row SUV for much longer, but it’ll remain a darn good one

Even with just four cylinders, Ford’s revised Explorer offers a surprising level of refinement and performance

Mini may be slightly late to the EV party, but the all-new Countryman SE is much more competitive all around

The Genesis G80 keeps up with the Joneses with small yet significant changes for 2025

Lincoln embraces the luxe side of the Ford Explorer with a refreshed-for-2025 Aviator

Fuel economy, not passing power, is the name of the game with the CX-50 Hybrid

The F-150 Platinum packs a stellar hybrid powertrain and genuinely luxurious trimmings, but a myriad of build quality issues proved to be disappointing

Toyota’s decision to add an automatic to the GR Corolla may raise some eyebrows, but it remains just as fun-to-drive as its manual siblings

The CLA 45 may not scream “real AMG” on paper, but in reality, it nails the formula

Our time with the 2025 EC40 makes us really, really want office chairs made out of Volvo’s seats

The refreshed Kia Carnival flips the anti-minivan script with seating fit for VIPs and a new hybrid powertrain for 2025

The HR-V isn’t the quickest in a straight line, but it feels solid and makes excellent use of its smallish footprint