SUVs : Car News And Reviews

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.

Providing a glimpse into the future of Infiniti’s crossover lineup, the Q30 aims for a more sporty and aggressive look than is current QX50 and QX70 models. The Q30 is much lower to the ground, with a look more reminiscent of a shooting brake wagon than an SUV.

Russian tuning outfit LARTE Design is showing off this really sharp upgrade kit for the Range Rover Evoque. The package includes both performance and style enhancements, starting off by boosting the Rover’s 2.2-liter turbodiesel from 190hp to 220hp.

Starwood Motors creates some incredible Jeep Wrangler conversions and their 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Full Metal Jacket is certainly no exception. Each Full Metal Jacket conversion takes about 100 hours of work and includes installation of a Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine which boosts horsepower to 285.

We previously got a look at prototypes of the all-wheel drive Porsche Macan tearing it up off-road, and now we have the full details on this compact, but capable SUV that’s headed to market in early 2014.

Although Suzuki announced late last year that it was exiting the U.S. auto market, its sales in emerging markets have allowed the company to continue to create new cars, focusing on small, affordable cars. For the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show 2013, Suzuki exhibited some new vehicles, including the concept X-Lander seen here.