SUVs : Car Reviews And News

Volvo teased the Concept XC Coupé a couple times before it was finally revealed at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The two-door, four-seater Volvo Concept XC Coupé has a strong connection with its sibling, the Volvo Concept Coupé.

Audi has revealed its all-new 2015 Q3 compact SUV ahead of its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show. The Q3 becomes the little brother of Audi’s Q5 and Q7 SUVs. The new Q3 will be available in the fall of 2014 with a 200 hp 2.0-liter TFSI engine and front-wheel drive and available Audi quattro all-wheel drive.

Renault Sport Argentina is preparing to compete in the 2014 Dakar Rally with a modified Renault Dacia Duster. In this film, we go behind the scenes with the team as the modify the Dacia and put it to the test in harsh desert conditions.

The Ford EcoSport is one of the top selling cars in South America, and is also sold in India and Southeast Asia. In fact, it’s slated for release in 62 countries by 2017 – though the U.S.

The first hybrid vehicle to come out of Subaru combines a 2.0-liter Boxer engine with a 13.4hp electric motor to increase fuel efficiency of the compact crossover up to 33MPG on the highway and 29MPG in the city.

While the Nissan Juke is a fun little car to drive, we can’t say that the commercials that Nissan runs for the crossover here in the states are particularly memorable. Can you even recall the content from a single Nissan Juke spot you’ve seen?

We often take the stalwart Range Rover for granted, as if it’s been around forever. But the very first production Range Rover was actually made just over 43 years ago, in 1970. Now, the very first Range Rover to roll off the assembly line to be driven by the press is getting some much-deserved TLC.

Lincoln’s entry into the luxury small SUV space does what crossovers do best, blending sportiness with utility. The 2015 MKC is built on the same platform as the Ford Escape, but with fairly substantial changes. To help set it apart from its Ford cousin, the MKC has a wider stance, and lower track, both of which contribute to its sporty looks.

The Land Rover Defender is a utilitarian SUV that gives a sound nod to the classic Land Rovers of decades ago. Its looks beg you to take the vehicle to Africa for a drive across the Serengeti, or whatever one does with a Land Rover in Africa.

Days after getting a gander at a sketch of the proposed Audi Q1 compact crossover, it looks like the company is going to be showing off a similar vehicle at the NAIAS show in Detroit this coming January.

The zippy little Nissan Juke gets colorful for this limited-edition premium package, which is highlighted by a special paintjob called “Midnight Purple IV” which can change colors depending on viewing angle. Colors range from violet to red to orange depending on where you stand and how the light hits the car.

It’s amazing what a new grille design can do to improve the aesthetics of a vehicle. Case in point: the 2015 GMC Yukon. By increasing the height and width of its chrome-accented grille, its new models look dramatically more desirable on approach than its last-gen variants.

In recognition of the 10 year anniversary of Volkswagen entering the SUV market, the company has created a limited-production Toureg model. The Toureg X is built on the Toureg TDI Clean Diesel Lux trim, meaning it will be powered by VW’s 3.0-liter turbocharged and direct injection V-6 TDI Clean Diesel engine that makes 240 horsepower and a hefty 406 pound-feet of torque and comes with a long list of standard equipment for the Lux line.

Porsche has announced a premium edition of its six-cylinder Cayenne SUV: the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The special edition will be identified by an exclusive paint finish in Platinum Silver Metallic (other colors are available on request), bi-xenon headlights, privacy glass and 19″ Cayenne Design II wheels with colored Porsche crests.

Audi has announced it will be developing a new baby sister to go along with its current Q family of SUVs: the Q1 will be joining the Audi Q3, RS Q3, Q5, SQ5 and Q7 in 2016.