Eric Brandt

Green Bay

Author at Kelley Blue Book

Senior Editor at Cox Automotive Inc

Car/motorcycle journalist with bylines on Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, The Drive, MotorBiscuit, and The Motley Fool

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Articles

2025 Subaru Ascent vs. 2025 Hyundai Palisade Comparison

2 weeks ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The Subaru Ascent and Hyundai Palisade are direct competitors in the midsize 3-row SUV class but have decidedly different personalities. The Ascent has the quirky and rugged personality you’d expect from the Subaru brand, while the Palisade is on the more refined side of non-luxury SUVs but can still hold its own on snowy roads and in mild off-roading. Let’s take a closer look at these SUVs and find the right one for your family.
2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Comparison

2 weeks ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The midsize 3-row SUV segment is full of excellent options, but different SUVs have different sets of strengths. Some lean into sporty, luxurious, rugged, or practical personalities, and sometimes, we see a mixture of all of the above. The Ford Explorer and Volkswagen Atlas are good examples of family SUVs with different personalities and sets of strengths. Let’s take a closer look at these 3-row SUVs and find the right one for you.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Comparison

2 weeks ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

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The 2025 Buick Enclave: Who Is This Car For?

3 weeks ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The 2025 Buick Enclave is a midsize 3-row SUV that falls somewhere between mainstream and luxury in terms of both quality and price. A close relative of the Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia, the Buick Enclave has all of the daily practicality of its GM stablemates but with a touch more elegance. From its bold styling to its agreeable interior and supremely quiet ride, the Buick Enclave is a serene way to transport families who like the idea of a premium SUV without a luxury SUV’s price tag.
The 2025 Subaru Outback: Who Is This Car For?

3 weeks ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The 2025 Subaru Outback fills a unique niche in the world of practical vehicles. For three decades, it’s delivered wagon-like proportions with SUV-like ride height and capability. It’s a car for anyone who likes the idea of a rugged SUV with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) but prefers a quirky aesthetic and more car-like driving dynamics compared to a more traditional SUV.
The 2025 Nissan Sentra: Who Is This Car For?

3 weeks ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

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The 2025 Toyota Camry: Who Is This Car For?

4 weeks ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt |Nick Kurczewski

The 2025 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan that comes exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. The Camry has long been a standard-bearer in practical family sedans, and an all-new generation upholds that reputation in 2025. This well-balanced sedan is a titan of practicality for its roomy interior, reasonable pricing, excellent safety ratings, hybrid efficiency, and stellar resale value. It’s even available with all-wheel drive (AWD), making it a good choice for drivers in snowy climates.
2025 Midsize 3-Row SUV Comparison

1 month ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The midsize 3-row SUV has grown in recent decades to be America’s preferred way of transporting families. If you need or want more than five seats and prefer the aesthetics of an SUV over a roomier minivan, then you’ll find what you’re looking for in this increasingly diverse class. Our editorial team recently gathered in Virginia to compare several midsize 3-row SUVs back-to-back.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Comparison

1 month ago | kbb.com | Michael Strong |Eric Brandt

When it comes to 3-row midsize SUVs, there’s a little something for everyone. If you’re shopping on the more budget-conscious side of this class, two vehicles that should be at the top of your list are the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2025 Kia Sorento. Still looking resplendent after its complete makeover last year, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a more upscale look while retaining a reasonable price tag. Meanwhile, the even more affordable Sorento looks like an SUV should—simple, clean, and ready.
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs. 2025 Honda Passport Comparison

1 month ago | kbb.com | Sarah Fairfield |Eric Brandt |Michael Strong

Midsize SUVs with two rows of seats may not be as popular as some newer 3-row options these days, but they’re still relevant for buyers who only need to carry five people. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport remains a stylish yet spacious 2-row SUV with coupe-like looks and a satisfyingly German personality behind the wheel. Now in its fifth model year, the Atlas Cross Sport gets a more efficient engine, a new infotainment system, upscale interior appointments, and fresh front- and rear-end designs.