Awesome Suvs

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.

Competition for the best luxury SUV keeps intensifying. The 2025 Lexus LX comes in five grades: Premium, F Sport Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, and — new for this year — Overtrail. This makes the LX the only Lexus to offer both F SPORT and Overtrail, which is available exclusively on the new hybrid LX 700h with two or three-rows.

Are you looking for a three-row SUV that can shuttle the kids to school and also take them on weekend adventures? The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek takes Nissan’s substantial family SUV and cranks up the fun factor, offering extra capability and attitude for those who like to wander off the beaten path.

The performance version of the Cadillac Lyriq is the quickest accelerating factory Caddy yet. The AWD electric SUV packs 615 hp and 650 lb-ft. of torque and launches from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It has a special Competitive Mode, adaptive damping, Brembo front brakes, and rolls on 22″ alloy wheels. Its 102 kWh battery provides up to 285 miles of range.

For 2025, the Lexus UX compact SUV received a new, more powerful drivetrain and a new UX 300h designation. Sporting Toyota/Lexus’ 5th-gen hybrid system, it’s quicker and more enjoyable to drive. We tested the F SPORT Handling model, which has a performance-tuned suspension, bold styling and looks stellar in Copper Crest metallic paint.

Following its big debut in 2024, the third-generation Lexus GX has added a handful of standard features to the 2025 models, including a 1″ suspension lift on Overtrail and Overtrail+ grades. Having driven the 2024 GX 550, we’re fans of the SUV’s intuitive technology, refined interior touches, and off-road capability.

Genesis continues to make some of the best luxury vehicles on the market. Last year, we drove the Genesis GV80 Prestige and thought it was excellent. For 2025, the high-end SUV has a dynamic new grille, new high-tech headlights, and a new dashboard with an ultrawide display panel. Its sophisticated looks are as good as ever, and it drives like a dream.

Volvo flew us to Denmark, then we drove into Sweden to test the latest version of its popular 3-row family SUV. The 2025.5 XC90 is better than ever, with a fresh front-end design, dynamic new wheels, a significantly enhanced suspension, a streamlined dashboard, and a bigger screen with a much-improved Google built-in multimedia system. Video review here.

Hyundai adds a striking 3-row SUV to its EV line-up. The IONIQ 9 has a spacious, modern cabin with a fully flat floor, deep-recline “relaxation seats,” a sliding center console, and swiveling 2nd-row seats in some markets. It will come in RWD / AWD Long-Range and AWD Performance models, the latter doing 0 to 60 in 4.9 sec. Expect up to 335 miles of driving range.

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.

Honda takes their popular and modestly-capable Passport SUV to a new level of style and ability for 2026. The next-gen model is longer and wider and has increased ground clearance and suspension upgrades. We love the rugged new design and the improvements in cargo space, rear seat legroom, and a bigger touchscreen with Google built-in.

Kia brought two adventurous concept vehicles to the 2024 SEMA Show. The EV9 ADVNTR is a rugged take on the awesome EV9, with all-terrain tires, a 3″ lift, reinforced rocker panels, and a custom roof rack. The PV5 WKNDR is a nifty electric camper van. It’s ready for overlanding on rough terrain and offers a modular live-work space, a popup roof tent, and solar panels.

Toyota goes retro with a sweet 2-door 4Runner for the 2024 SEMA Show. The 4Runner TRD Surf Concept has a removable hard-top for open-air riding, weatherproof seats and flooring, and a spot to carry surfboards and other beach gear. It’s been widened and lifted, rolling on 37-inch tires with a long-travel suspension. See it in person in Las Vegas from 11.5 to 11.8.24.

It’s been 45 years since International made its last Scout. The American-built off-roaders return in truck and SUV forms from a Volkswagen-owned startup. Like the classics, the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra truck are rugged body-on-frame 4x4s with all-terrain capabilities – only this time, they’re electric. Reservations open 10.24.24 at 6:30pm EDT.

The newest vehicle from Alpha Motor’s modular platform. The SUPERREX is a four-door SUV meant to go anywhere you want while carrying everything you need. It has two motors in an all-wheel drive setup, 325 mi of range, and a maximum towing capacity of 8,500 lb. It has 43.3 cu. ft. of space for cargo with the rear seats removed.

The 2025 Nissan Armada is new from head to toe. The 3-row SUV will come in five trims, including a rugged new PRO-4X and a luxury Platinum Reserve. It’s powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 with 425 hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque and can tow 8,500 lb. It has a refined new interior offering the latest tech, such as dual 14.3″ screens, Google built-in, and more.