Best SUVs for 2018
Sport utility vehicles used to be based on pickup trucks, but the trend toward car-based crossovers has greatly enhanced their refinement and efficiency. Some body-on-frame choices remain, but today, most SUVs share drivetrain features with passenger cars, yet they often pack all-wheel drive and more cargo space.
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Effortless SUV elegance on- and off-road
This streamlined, luxurious and versatile SUV is one of the year's most enviable new vehicles.
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2018 Audi Q7
Rockin' the suburbs
Audi's Q7 is a well-rounded SUV with the tech to impress.
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
A full-size SUV hot rod
With the RST performance package, the full-size Chevy Tahoe gains some street cred with a 420-horsepower V8, tighter handling and sharper looks.
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2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Small updates for Caddy's monster SUV
Drivetrain upgrades along with an excellent chassis, cushy cabin and impressive tech offerings keep the Cadillac Escalade ESV near the top of the big luxury SUV heap.
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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Total thrill, needs more chill
Alfa’s 505-horsepower Stelvio Quadrifoglio sure is fast, but perhaps a bit too furious for daily use.
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2018 Toyota 4Runner
An old-school SUV, pure and simple
Toyota's 4Runner won't impress in the tech department, but a proven drivetrain, compliant ride and straightforward interior will appeal to people looking for a simple ride.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
The largest Trailhawk is as confident on the street as it is on the trail
The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is rugged enough to actually be taken offroad, but its surprisingly sophisticated tech makes it feel just as capable on the street.
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2017 Tesla Model X
Tesla's falcon-doored crossover SUV is still ahead of its time.
Even though Tesla's Model X has been on the market for over a year now, it still feels like an SUV from the future.
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2017 Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package
2017 Porsche Macan Turbo: New Performance Package adds dynamism for dollars
A new range-topping Performance Package improves the industry's best-handling compact SUV -- for a price.
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2017 BMW X3
With X3, BMW avoids obsolete electronics
At the end of its seven-year product cycle, BMW still manages to put up-to-date electronics in the X3.
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2017 Mazda CX-5
Mazda's small SUV aims at luxury class, retains budget price
With fine attention to detail, Mazda pits its CX-5 small SUV against the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
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2019 Subaru Ascent
Getting it right
Subaru’s second attempt at a three-row SUV is one of its most well-rounded mainstream offerings yet.
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2019 Volvo XC40
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With great style, plenty of luxury and a smart new way to buy in, Volvo’s XC40 is a star among compact luxury crossovers.
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2018 Volvo XC60 T8
More hustle from a hybrid
Three different engine technologies combine in Volvo's latest midsize crossover to provide an engaging ride.
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