SUVs : Car News And Reviews

Nissan has announced prices and the on-sale date for the all-new 2021 Rogue. The compact SUV will go on sale in the United States in late October and has a starting MSRP of $25,650 for the Rogue S FWD.

Jeep has announced the addition of a new Cherokee model to its lineup called the Cherokee Latitude LUX. The SUV comes with a long list of premium features and standard safety equipment along with available 4×4 capability.

Jeep recently revealed its new Grand Wagoneer Concept, and I was fortunate enough to be one of the first people outside of FCA to see the vehicle up close and personal. The concept was one of several Jeeps on hand during a private event held by the company at the elegant Danada House in the woods of Naperville, Illinois.

The EV market is highly competitive, and with the exception of maybe Tesla, buyers choose less expensive configurations since EVs currently tend to cost more than traditional automobiles. A new dealer document has leaked that shows as of September 29, Ford has reduced the price on the Mach-E range. 

Jeep is celebrating 80 years of its brand and is doing so with a special 80th Anniversary model for each vehicle in its lineup. The Renegade, Wrangler, Gladiator, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee all are getting the 80th Anniversary treatment.

Acura has announced a  top-of-the-line, limited-edition version of its sporty RDX crossover SUV. The 2021 RDX PMC Edition’s most noticeable feature is that it’s covered in a paint color called Thermal Orange Pearl, a color available on the $157,000+ Acura NSX since 2019.

Late last week, we talked about a rumor going around that Ford was testing the new Bronco with the Sasquatch package paired with the 7-speed manual transmission. Initially, Ford was only offering the Sasquatch package when it was paired with an automatic transmission.

I’ve spent a bit of time behind the wheel of a few Jaguar F-PACEs since it first broke cover back in 2016. The luxury crossover is one of the most dynamic and fun to drive, and it’s always looked better than most SUVs too.

Like many Bronco fans, I was bummed to hear that you’d be unable to buy the 2021 Bronco with the Sasquatch package and a manual transmission. Ford initially said that the Sasquatch package would only be available with a 2.3-liter engine and an automatic transmission.

What you’re looking at is the first factory-made electrified Jeep Wrangler in the history of the venerable vehicle. While the off-roader is now greener and can drive up to 25 miles on electricity alone, it still features the same off-road Trail Rated capabilities as other Wrangler models.

Made from 2009 to 2015, the first-generation Toyota Venza established a small, but loyal following. But its squashed minivan styling limited its appeal in a market that was moving towards the car-like character of crossovers. Thus, the Venza went away back in 2015.

Mazda makes some very attractive and fun to drive vehicles that buyers sadly often overlook. The Japanese automaker has announced the official starting prices for the 2021 Mazda CX-9 three-row crossover. The vehicle offers some small visual updates, as well as safety and tech upgrades.

When Europeans want an already fast Audi to be even faster, they often turn to ABT Sportsline. The company is famous for making beautiful and extremely powerful Audis, Volkswagens, Škodas, Seats, and Cupras. The company has turned its hand to Audi SUVs, offering a limited edition 125 unit run of the ABT RSQ8-R to celebrate its 125th birthday.

As demand for crossovers has risen in North America in recent years, each major automaker has expanded upon its CUV and SUV lineups, with an emphasis on offering a size for every purpose. At one end of the Hyundai spectrum is the capacious Palisade, and at the other end is the diminutive and playful Venue.

One of the cool things that Ford talked about when it announced the new 2021 Bronco was something it called the Bronco Off-Roadeo. The Off-Roadeo is an off-roading and outdoor adventure playground that’s designed to cater to owners of certain Bronco vehicles of all skill levels.