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Awesome Crossovers

Driven: 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano EAWD

Driven: 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano EAWD

Italian automaker Alfa Romeo’s compact crossover is a hoot to drive, and it looks sharp, too. Its plug-in hybrid version offers plenty of horsepower and torque, along with crisp handling, and sporty styling. The special Tonale Tributo Italiano comes loaded with premium equipment and painted in one of three classic Italian colors.

Driven: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

Driven: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

We’ve tested the Toyota Crown sedan and liked its exterior styling and smooth ride. Now, we’ve driven its crossover sibling to see how it stacks up. The Crown Signia takes the place of the Venza, though it’s several inches longer and rides a little lower for a more car-like driving experience. It also touts a plush cabin, good cargo space, and excellent fuel economy.

Driven: 2024 BMW X6 M60i

Driven: 2024 BMW X6 M60i

When it comes to cars that are both fast and practical, they don’t get much better than the BMW X6. We spent a week with the sporty M60i variant, which packs a powerful V8 engine and is outfitted with a full suite of M Sport performance and styling features. BMW’s designers and engineers deftly blended luxury, agility, and utility in one vehicle.

Driven: 2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i

Driven: 2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i

BMW’s X2 coupe SUV has sleek new exterior and a fantastic interior design. We spent a week getting to know the latest version of the German crossover, which handles like a car and offers an array of slick technologies for safety and convenience. Behind the X2’s dark finish kidney grille, you’ll find a 2.0L turbo-4 engine with plenty of power on tap.

2025 Kia EV3

2025 Kia EV3

If the Kia Soul and EV9 had a baby, it would be the new EV3. This 169″ long electric crossover has a boxy and playful look and offers a quick-charging 58.3kWh or 81.4kWh battery. Inside, it has an uncluttered look with a multi-screen 30″ display, a slide-out console table, and seats and surfaces made from sustainable materials. Watch the premiere video here.

Driven: 2024 Nissan Ariya EV

Driven: 2024 Nissan Ariya EV

Our friend Tim Esterdahl from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk took a 180-mile road trip in the all-electric 2024 Nissan Ariya. He had a lot of ground to cover in the Ariya, facing the battery-busting trifecta of cold weather, high speeds, and elevation gains. You can see the stress on his face as he shares his experiences. But was his range anxiety justified?

Driven: Dodge Hornet GT

Driven: Dodge Hornet GT

It might not be a muscle car, but the Dodge Hornet is more fun to drive than most compact crossovers. It has a zesty powertrain, dynamic handling, and a sporty interior with premium materials. We spent a week getting to know this fully loaded 2023 Hornet GT Plus model, though the 2024 model is identical.

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe

Genesis is on a roll. The impressive, progressive Korean brand has swept awards — biggies like Car and Designer of The Year — for two years running. After getting an advance look at Genesis’ next crowd-pleaser — the 2025 GV80, the brand’s first crossover coupe — we’re astonished that they continue to make all the right moves.

Driven: 2023 Genesis GV70 Electrified

Driven: 2023 Genesis GV70 Electrified

Like its gas-powered brother, the Genesis GV70 Electrified is a fantastic-looking crossover that drives like a dream. The battery-electric version is even quicker, zooming from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and handling just as well. In its top-of-the-line Prestige grade, its plush and quiet interior keeps pace with the finest luxury vehicles.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

Toyota expands its upscale Crown line with the first crossover SUV to bear the badge. The 2025 Crown Signia has a sleek style, and a 243 hp AWD hybrid powertrain that gets 36 MPG. Its cabin is designed for quiet and comfort, and has a large cargo area with fold-flat rear seats. Plus, it’s packed with tech including a digital instrument panel and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.

2025 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman

2025 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman

The most potent version of the 2025 MINI Countryman packs a 2.0L turbo-4 that makes 312 hp. It has MINI’s ALL4 AWD system and does 0-to-60 in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. It rolls on 19″ or 20″ wheels with performance tires and has quad exhaust tips and JCW badging. Notably, the new Countryman is 5.1″ longer and 2.4″ taller than the prior model.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

Ford’s electric crossover gets ready to hit the trails with the Mustang Mach-E Rally. It has a two-motor drivetrain that makes 480 hp and 650 lb-ft. of torque. It rolls on 19″ alloy rally wheels with Michelin CrossClimate2 tires and has a 20mm suspension lift, MagneRide dampers, a rear spoiler, and underbody shielding. Expect a 250-mile range and a $65K MSRP.

Driven: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige

Driven: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige

The top-of-the-line Kia Sportage Hybrid offers a bold, modern design and a zippy little turbocharged engine and motor combo. It’s a fun and functional crossover with plenty of personality and looks especially slick in a Shadow Matte Gray finish, rolling on 18″ dark grey alloy wheels.

Driven: 2022 Genesis GV70 Advanced AWD

Driven: 2022 Genesis GV70 Advanced AWD

Genesis continues to impress us with every one of its vehicles. The 2022 GV70 knocked our socks off with its deft balance of luxury, performance, vehicle dynamics, and technology. Even with the smaller of two engines, the GV70 is smooth, quick, and more than capable of keeping up with European luxury cars.

Driven: 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo

Driven: 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo

We appreciate Mazda’s dedication to keeping cars pure and fun to drive, and the new CX-50 is no exception. This compact crossover is designed to be a bit more adventurous than the CX-5, with a little more ground clearance and more rugged looks. We drove the powerful Turbo model in top-of-the-line Premium Plus trim.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Night

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Night

Hyundai turns down the lights for this slick new variant of its Santa Cruz sports activity vehicle. This AWD model packs a powerful 2.5L turbo engine, making 281 hp and 311 lb-ft. of torque, and is decked out entirely in black, with a dark chrome grille, 20″ dark alloy wheels, black body trim, dual side steps, LED bed lighting, and more.

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