SUVs : Car Reviews And News

May is right around the corner, and that’s when Audi’s e-tron electric SUV is expected to roll into showrooms. The e-tron is billed as a “right-size” and “right segment” electric vehicle, and Audi hopes its driving range will match up with those expectations.

We just saw a patent application for removable doors that are thought to be headed to the 2020 Ford Bronco. Now, another Ford patent app turned up that shows may hint at how a dual-layer retractable roof on the new Bronco might work.

There are several features that make the Jeep Wrangler so popular. The SUV has go-anywhere off-road performance, a removable top, a windshield that can flip down, and doors that can come off. It’s the only current production SUV with those features.

When Land Rover first released the Evoque back in 2011, it broke new ground for the brand, proving it could make vehicles that were not only utilitarian, but that were elegant and highly desirable for urban dwellers, while keeping the price more accessible than its other Range Rover SUVs.

Porsche has pulled the wraps off the Cayenne Coupe, a new version of its popular Cayenne SUV with a raked car-style rear, but that isn’t actually a coupe. The new model looks fantastic and takes away the ugly and bulky rear I never liked about the regular Cayenne.

In a recent interview with UK publication Auto Express, FCA CEO Mike Manley all but confirmed that a new three-row Jeep SUV is in the works. The new SUV will slot in the line between the existing Grand Cherokee and the upcoming larger Wagoneer.

As cars fall by the wayside and people wanting SUVs and crossovers, more and more automakers are offering up performance-oriented versions of these vehicles. Ford has done it with the Edge ST and coming Explorer ST models, and now Volkswagen is getting in on the action, with the reveal of the T-Roc R.

We’ve talked about the slick Kia Telluride SUV a few times now. The Telluride was one of the coolest cars shown in Super Bowl commercials and is a large SUV that has three rows of seating.

Bentley has announced its new Bentayga Speed SUV, being sure to let us know that it is the fastest SUV in the world. It’s a scant 0.5 mph faster than the Lamborghini Urus (we rounded the Urus’ top speed up, it’s 189.5 mph).

A normal Cadillac Escalade ESV is already an expensive and luxurious ride. The well-heeled executive or diplomat out there that wants even more luxury and security can opt for the latest ride from Inkas. The customized vehicle is the 2019 Cadillac Escalade “Chairman.” This vehicle is can be tricked out as an office on wheels, a rolling living room, or the ideal road trip vehicle for the security conscious.

I recently had the opportunity to drive the 2019 Toyota RAV4, and was extremely impressed with the improvements Toyota has made in overall ride quality, versatility, and capability for its popular daily driver. And while the RAV4 is already better than one might expect off the tarmac, Toyota wants us to know it can do even more with the announcement of a new TRD Off-Road trim for the 2020 model year.

Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque has always been a great looking vehicle. As we head into the 2020 model year, the sharp-dressed crossover continues to look better than ever, and has all kinds of refinements. We already know about some of the exciting plans for the new model, such as a new 48V hybrid option, which should put a little extra pep in the Evoque’s step.

The only two car commercials I recall from the Super Bowl over the weekend were for the Toyota Supra, a car I’m not particularly attracted to, and the Kia Telluride. It took most of the Telluride commercial to figure out it was for a Kia, but the full-size SUV looks fantastic.

Let’s face it, if you buy a Jeep Wrangler, take it off road, and destroy it, you are out somewhere in the mid-$50,000 range at most. If you buy a Lamborghini Urus and then destroy it offroad, you are out at least $200,000 for starters.

There are some vehicles that you know will be awesome off-road without having to worry. Rides like the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Land Cruiser are two that come to mind. Toyota has a 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition it will be debuting at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show to celebrate 60 years of the vehicle.