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1 month ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
Improved efficiencyHandles even betterBig cargo holdInterior styling takes getting used toSome key functions buried in the touchscreenStingy on standard driver assistsA name change and updated styling aren’t the only things different about the redesigned 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive. Under the compact SUV’s bigger body are improved bones that show BMW is still interested in delivering exciting driving experiences. The entry-level X3 is more practical than the previous model, as well.
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1 month ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
When Subaru pulled the wraps off its freshly redesigned Forester compact SUV late in 2023, we were happy with what we saw. The junior ute’s improved handling, powertrain, and tech helped us get back on track after we took a wrong turn on our First Drive of the gas model. Testing for MotorTrend’s 2025 SUV of the Year revealed the new Forester is plenty capable off the beaten path (like a proper Subaru should be) but could use a touch more grunt.
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1 month ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
From mainstream to luxury brands, these are the safest subcompact and compact SUVs.Looking for a small SUV with high scores for safety? This list has you covered. We’ve put together an index of the safest small SUVs using crash-test ratings from (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For 2025, the IIHS has again strengthened standards for its top two awards, call for better protection for rear passengers and improved pedestrian crash avoidance systems.
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1 month ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
A joy to driveImproved efficiencyGinormous trunkNo real performance boostFew standard driver assist featuresSome rivals offer better valueSeveral of the enhancements to the 2025 BMW 3 Series lineup are clearly intended to throw a bone to enthusiasts yearning for the days when even the entry-level versions of BMW’s compact luxury sport sedan were considered driver’s cars.
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1 month ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
After an earlier go behind the wheel of the European version of the 2025 Audi S3, the carmaker set us loose for a few hours with the U.S.-spec luxury subcompact sport sedan. Generally, differences are minor between the two cars—U.S. variants come with more standard content, while Euro models are offered with more options—but the biggest difference is torque output.
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2 months ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
Pampering trumps athleticism. Good power, decent quicknessCossetting rideStill a great valueNot cohesively sportyWorsening fuel economyUnderwhelming new combo screenWe’re fans of the Genesis G80’s compelling design, excellent build quality, and generous feature content. One of the main reasons it sits midpack in our rankings of its class, though, is performance. A more efficient or better-driving G80 (preferably both) almost certainly moves up in our luxury midsize sedan pecking order.
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2 months ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
The market’s top family 3-row SUVs in terms of quality, safety, reliability, and more. A three-row SUV might be the perfect vehicle for a small to average-sized family, but new models don’t come cheaply. Many can cost upwards of $40,000, and never mind luxury SUVs, which are simply out of reach for some shoppers. It’s no wonder buyers look to the used market, but even that requires shrewdness.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
Quiet, refined conveyanceDecent efficiency and grunt for a V-6Not as pricey as many rivalsUnderperforming tiresUnexciting at-limit dynamicsUnimpressionable cabinFor the seventh-generation ES luxury midsize sedan’s possibly final model year, Lexus adds a new top V-6 gas-only grade called the Black Line Special Edition. If the trim sounds familiar, it might be because it was previously used for the 2021 model and came with similar upgrades.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
usatoday.com | Bob Hernandez
Toyota picks up another fancy-looking midsize hybrid SUV to replace the model the carmaker is losing this year. Also, an off-road icon scores a long-overdue redesign. There are a few new trim levels across the lineup, including a new Nightshade model. Dive in to see what’s new with every 2025 Toyota SUV. 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross: What’s newConsidering the Corolla Cross made its debut for 2022, this small SUV should receive a midcycle face-lift soon.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
Tech and powertrain upgrades lead to a Truck of the Year win for Ram’s full-sizer, but Ram spreads that love to all its pickups this year. With its recent MotorTrend Truck of the Year win, the refreshed gas Ram 1500 is having a moment (again), but that’s only a part of a larger story. The brand’s entire truck lineup benefits from meaningful upgrades this year, and Ram even adds a few new models to the mix. More versions of Ram’s electric work van also arrive this year.
