Wheels

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country 4WD fits squarely into modern pickup expectations.

From its visual upgrades to its practical features, this version of Hyundai’s flagship SUV aims to appeal to families who want capability without sacrificing comfort. The XRT PRO strikes a thoughtful balance, though there are a few compromises.

Positioned between compact lifestyle trucks and full-size workhorses, the Ranger attempts to satisfy buyers who want something maneuverable enough for daily commuting, yet rugged enough for towing, hauling, and weekend adventures. This Ranger can check all the boxes.

The 2026 Mazda CX-70 stands out in a crowded field for all the right reasons. In addition to offering one of the more distinct-looking exterior designs, it takes the focus inside with impressive driver-focused dynamics.

The 2026 BMW X3 M50i xDrive continues to blur lines between luxury crossover and performance machine. Sitting near the top of the X3 lineup, the M50i xDrive delivers strong acceleration, refined road manners, and a cabin that feels every bit as premium as its price tag suggests.

For buyers who want elevated fuel efficiency without giving up premium styling or a more athletic look, the F Sport trim gives the NX a distinct personality while preserving the smooth, polished driving characteristics expected of Lexus.

The 2026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve has a clear mission: deliver full-size SUV capability wrapped in a refined, modern package. With updated power, elevated interior, and a stronger emphasis on tech, Nissan’s flagship SUV will compete with established segment players.

The 2026 Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE PHEV continues to walk a careful line between luxury SUV opulence and forward-thinking EV efficiency. As part of the broader Land Rover family, it meets all the expectations of refinement and capability.

The 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD doesn’t just check the expected boxes for a modern three-row electric SUV; it redefines what a family hauler can feel like in the EV era.

The 2026 Toyota Crown Nightshade Edition continues to occupy a unique space in today’s market with its part sedan, part crossover, and very much Toyota personality. There are a lot of folks who will love this combination, and some may balk – at first.

Bronco Sport shares a name with its bigger sibling, but that's where most similarities stop. The exterior look is the first real differentiator, but there were plenty wrapped up in this Bronco Sport tester.

The redesigned 2026 Nissan Kicks combines affordability, fuel efficiency and practicality in a subcompact sport-utility vehicle that's perfect for a young family or someone getting their first new vehicle.

The 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4X4 continues to balance impressively between work-ready toughness and everyday comfort. With this configuration, it stands out as the “do-it-all” side of the full-size pickup segment.

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige with all-wheel drive is clearly designed for buyers who want a compact SUV that leans more toward comfort, technology and everyday usability than rugged adventure.

It would be fair to say the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness doesn’t reinvent the Forester formula, but what it does do differently is push the compact SUV a little further into serious‐terrain capability without compromising the everyday usability.

The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack doesn’t just mark a new chapter for Dodge’s most recognizable nameplate – it rewrites the format entirely with four doors, electric propulsion and quarter-mile capability deep into the 11-second range.

While the Nissan Murano has long carved out a niche for itself as a stylish, comfort-first alternative in the midsize crossover segment, the Japanese manufacturer has sharpened that identity with meaningful upgrades across the board in 2026.

Subaru’s second iteration of its all-electric SUV continues the brand’s emphasis on all-weather confidence and everyday usability, while adding more power and polish than the original model.

