Crossovers
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The Mitsubishi eX concept will debut at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show later this month.
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Should The Tesla Model X Be Called An SUV? Crossover? Wagon? Hatchback?
The Tesla Model X electric luxury vehicle has widely been referred to as an SUV or a crossover utility vehicle by the media, the company, and buyers. And indeed, it's taller and somewhat boxier than the sleek Model S "sedan," which is actually a hatchback. But we've had some energetic discussions...
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Tesla Model X Electric SUV: 257 Miles Of Range, 92 MPGe
The Tesla Model X achieves a maximum EPA-rated 257 miles of range.
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Tesla Model X: The Electric SUV Women Say They Want
Tesla reportedly designed the Model X to appeal to women.
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Nissan Gripz Concept Previews 'Pure Drive' Hybrid System
The Nissan Gripz concept is meant to combine elements of sports cars and crossovers.
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Toyota Shows Second Concept For Subcompact Crossover At Frankfurt; Hybrid Model Expected
With sales of small crossover utility vehicles growing, not just in North America but around the world, two of the world's three largest automakers still don't have entries in the segment. One of them, Toyota, announced today at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it had plans to change that. It...
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It's been teased and previewed and discussed and debated, and now the concept is real: The Audi e-Tron Quattro Concept debuted at today's Frankfurt Motor Show. A styling concept that is thought to reach production as the Audi Q6 , a more coupe-like crossover utility vehicle similar to the BMW X6, the key feature of the concept car is its all-electric drivetrain. Like the Porsche Mission E electric four-door sedan concept that also debuted here, the e-Tron Quatto Concept previews a production electric car that targets Silicon Valley startup Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA]. DON'T MISS: 2018 Porsche...
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan: Compact Crossover Revealed At Frankfurt Auto Show
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan range debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, including a plug-in hybrid concept.
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2016 Honda HR-V Small Crossover Utility Gets Highest Safety Scores
The 2016 Honda HR-V received a "5-Star Overall Vehicle Score" from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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2016 Volvo XC90: Gas Mileage Review Of Luxury Seven-Seat SUV
For green-car fans, the all-new Volvo XC90 seven-seat luxury crossover is most notable for its upcoming plug-in hybrid model. But that version will be just a small part of its sales, of which a majority in North America will have the company's supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E engine. The...
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2016 Lexus RX Hybrid F Sport First Drive
The Lexus RX luxury crossover—and particularly the RX 450h hybrid version—has always been an image vehicle. But now, for 2016, the RX lineup finally gets an image that says something other than pragmatic, fiscally responsible luxury. It’s no surprise why this vehicle is the...
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Tesla Model X Configurator Now Live; Signature Series Starts At $132,000 (UPDATED)
Tesla owners who reserved the top Model X Signature Series can now configure their cars.
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The Honda BR-V small crossover will go on sale in Indonesia next year.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: May Availability In Early Markets
The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in May 2016, a new report says.
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Another Defunct Hybrid: 2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUV Loses Hybrid Option
This is a tough time for hybrids. Gas prices are down, the fuel economy of other vehicles is rising steadily, and the aged Toyota Prius is now six years old and on the verge of replacement. So perhaps it's not surprising that one maker quietly withdraws a hybrid from its lineup--and a low-volume...
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2016 Mazda CX-3: First Drive Of 31-MPG Small Sporty Crossover
The range of small and smaller SUVs seems to expand almost monthly, and the latest entry is the 2016 Mazda CX-3. This crossover utility vehicle slots below the compact Mazda CX-5 in the "Zoom Zoom" maker's lineup. The company expects the CX-3 to appeal more to couples and empty-nesters than to...
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BMW Mulls Large All-Electric SUV To Counter Tesla Model X: Report
Battery-electric vehicles with ranges of 150 to 200 miles and prices under $50,000 are now on the horizon from Chevrolet, Nissan, and Tesla, but details of BMW's entry into that segment are less visible. On the higher end, we know that German luxury makers Audi and Mercedes-Benz plan pricey...
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Tesla Model X Spy Videos: Dirt Indicates Off-Road Tests, But What Do Sensors Do?
Two new spy videos add to the Tesla Model X mystery.
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The redesigned 2016 Hyundai Tucson lets its maker mount a new attack on the compact crossover utility segment, where it's lost market share even as sales have soared due to low gas prices and new, more fuel-efficient entries. A tough competitive set includes popular rivals like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape. We recently drove the new Tucson on the highways and back roads of Minnesota and Wisconsin, where we were impressed by its stylish presence, refined road manners, and hush-quiet cabin. DON'T MISS: 2016 Hyundai Tucson - full review The base SE gets a direct-injection...
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Do BMW, Mercedes, Volvo Plug-In Hybrid SUVs Compete With Tesla Model X?
We've known they were coming for more than a year, and now they're within weeks or months of landing in dealerships. In this case, "they" are the first plug-in hybrid SUV models from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and other luxury makers. Large, luxurious, plug-in ... almost sounds like a description...
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2016 Mazda CX-3 Small Crossover Price Starts At $20,000
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 will start at just over $20,000.
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Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid 'No Longer Available,' Infiniti QX60 Twin Vanishes Too: UPDATED
Four months ago, we inquired about the fate of the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid. That version of the popular seven-seat family SUV, with a 2.5-liter four and a mild-hybrid system replacing the usual 3.5-liter V-6, had launched as a 2014 model. We weren't impressed with the car, either in prototype form...
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: Spring 2016 On-Sale Date, More Details Revealed
Mitsubishi has confirmed that the long-anticipated Outlander Plug-In Hybrid utility vehicle will arrive for the 2017 model year, in Spring 2016. It’s hardly been a smooth trip to market for the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The model was originally previewed by a concept at the 2009 Los...
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2016 Honda Pilot Seven-Seat SUV Rated At 22 Or 23 MPG Combined
The 2016 Honda Pilot gets a slight bump in fuel efficiency as part of a ground-up redesign. The new Pilot was unveiled back in February at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and we now know that it will achieve an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with front-wheel drive and the...
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