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Tag: Crossover

2023 Toyota Crown Preview – New Crossover, Sport, Sedan and Estate SUV Premiere in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser As one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates, the Crown has been offered as a sedan,...
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New Honda HR-V Hybrid Virtual Showroom – Customers Enjoy Digital Preview at Home

By Steve & Tamami Laser Already on sale in Japan (as the Vezel), the all-new Honda HR-V Hybrid is...
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Review – All-New Electric Crossover Shines During California Road Trip

By John Faulkner Clean Fleet Report The all-new, electric 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, after a few years of teasing, is...
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New Toyota Aygo X Prologue Concept Preview – ED2 Creates A Dramatic Crossover Design

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota sells a variety of small crossovers across the globe, including the new Yaris...
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New Honda Vezel e:HEV World Premiere in Japan – Preview the 2022 HR-V Hybrid for Europe

By Steve & Tamami Laser We first met the Honda Vezel at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. Based...
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Preview – New Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and N Line Models Debut

By Steve & Tamami Laser With three generations and more than 7 million units sold across the globe, the...
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New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Preview – Plug-In Hybrid Joins Restyled Models in Japan

By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi Motors is revamping its popular Eclipse Cross compact crossover for the new model...
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New Puma ST from Ford Performance – Mean Green Euro Machine On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been wishing that Ford would bring its new compact Puma crossover to America....
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2019 Subaru Forester Touring Long-Term Review – Our Top 5 “Likes” After 1 Year of Driving

By Steve & Tamami Laser While it seems like only yesterday, a year has gone by since we took...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV Preview – Electric SUV Charges Up Luxury Brand – Celestiq Could Be Next

By Steve & Tamami Laser Way back in March (it seems like a long time ago), General Motors unveiled...
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2021 Mazda MX-30 First Edition Preview – Going Electric with Zoom-Zoom Crossover Appeal

By Steve & Tamami Laser When we think of Mazda, images of cool sports cars, like the MX-5 Roadster...
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2021 Nissan Ariya Preview – Miho Noguchi Hosts World Premiere of New Electric Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser The long-awaited premiere of the Ariya, Nissan’s new all-electric crossover, was held at Nissan...
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2021 Ford Bronco Preview – Tantalizing Trio Built Wild with 2-Door, 4-Door and Sport Choices

By Steve & Tamami Laser The long wait is over. Ford has finally revealed the all-new Bronco, and our...
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2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Preview – Corolla of The Future Arrives – And We Want It

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re amazed at the wide variety of crossovers that Toyota is introducing for global...
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2020 Subaru Ascent Touring Review – Our Favorite Turbocharged Three-Row Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve tested lots of Subaru models over the years, including the XV Crosstrek, Forester,...
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2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum Preview – All-New with High-Tech Style and Luxury Features

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan has revealed the 2021 Rogue, a completely revamped, next-generation version of its top-selling...
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview – New Self-Charging and Plug-In Hybrid Models Debut

By Steve & Tamami Laser To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hyundai’s longest-running crossover in Europe, the automaker...
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2021 Toyota Venza Preview – The Harrier Comes to America – Here’s Why We’re Thrilled

By Steve & Tamami Laser Whenever we visit Japan, one of our biggest dreams is to bring a vehicle...
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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Preview – Could This All-New Small Crossover Come to America?

By Steve & Tamami Laser Since debuting more than 20 years ago, Toyota has sold some 8.71 million units...
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2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT Review – Best Outback Yet is a Turbocharged Delight

By Steve & Tamami Laser We just wrapped up a week behind the wheel of the all-new, sixth-generation 2020...
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2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Preview – New Crossover Convertible Is On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser It may be cold and rainy outside, yet Volkswagen has started building the first...
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Preview – New All-Electric Performance Crossover Revealed

By Steve & Tamami Laser Ford has been thinking about building a Mustang wagon for decades. Way back in...
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2020 Toyota Raize Preview – Smaller than C-HR, Looks Like RAV4 – And We Want It

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan It’s Raize weekend at Toyota dealers across Japan...
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2020 Nissan Juke Preview – Nissan Says Thanks a Million and Preps the Next Generation

By Steve & Tamami Laser A few weeks ahead of its official reveal in Europe, Nissan has released a...
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2020 Hyundai Venue Soars with Urban Vibes – Arrives in Style Aboard C-130 Transport Plane

By Steve & Tamami Laser To help celebrate the global launch of its new Venue crossover, Hyundai loaded it...
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2018 Honda CR-V Long-Term Review – Our Top 5 “Likes” After 1 Year of Driving

By Steve & Tamami Laser Time flies when we’re having fun. And we’ve been having lots of fun during...
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2019 Subaru Forester Touring Long-Term Review Part 1 – Our 3-Year Lease Begins

By Steve and Tamami Laser Before our three-year lease ended on our Subaru Outback we went shopping for another...
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2020 Toyota Highlander Preview – Next Generation Revealed at the New York Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s nearly 20 years since Toyota introduced the first Highlander, a midsize crossover that’s...
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2020 Ford Escape Preview – Next Generation Connects with High Tech and Hybrids

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Ford Escape is so popular that more than 4.5 million units have been...
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Elon Musk Reveals 2021 Tesla Model Y – New EV Starts at $39,000 for Standard Range

By Steve & Tamami Laser Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the new Model Y midsize all-electric crossover this evening...
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2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review Part 5 – Saying Goodbye After 3 Years of Driving

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s amazing how fast time flies. In early 2016 we decided to lease a...
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2019 Lexus UX 200 Review – Our 7-Day Test Drive of this Amazing New Compact Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser Thirty years ago this fall, Toyota embarked on a new journey by launching the...
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2020 Ford Explorer Preview – Redesigned Models Gear Up for High-Tech Adventure

By Steve & Tamami Laser Ford officially introduced the 2020 Explorer today during a special reveal event at Ford...
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2020 Hyundai Palisade Preview – Big News for SUV Shoppers Seeking Value and Technology

By Steve & Tamami Laser With the introduction of the all-new Palisade for the 2020 model year, Hyundai will...
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2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Preview – Plug-In to the Future with New StarDrive

By Steve & Tamami Laser The 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid will become Subaru’s first plug-in model (PHEV) when it goes...
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2018 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Long-Term Review Part 2 – The First Six Months

By Steve & Tamami Laser Our “fleet” of long-term test vehicles includes our latest acquisition, a 2018 Honda CR-V...
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2019 Honda Passport Preview – New Crossover Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser The Passport nameplate returns to the Honda lineup for 2019 following a 17-year absence....
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2019 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Preview – New Compact Crossover On Our Wish List

By Steve & Tamami Laser For the 2019 model year, Lexus is expanding its popular luxury crossover lineup with...
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Mitsubishi Boosts Eclipse Cross with Rapper Harry Mack – Take a “Freestyle Test Drive”

By Steve & Tamami Laser Thanks to the internet, social media, smartphones, and tiny video cameras, new-car shopping has...
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2018 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD – Our Long-Term Review Starts with a 3-Year Lease

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been fans of the Honda CR-V since the first generation was born in...
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2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review Part 4 – 10 Things We Love After Two Years

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s hard to believe that two years have gone by since we started a...
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Honda Concept CR-V Roadster Revealed – Topless British Model Designed to Turn Heads

By Steve Laser, with Resal Evets reporting from North Piddle, Worcestershire Honda offers the popular CR-V crossover in the...
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2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure and XSE Hybrid – New York Auto Show Preview

By Steve & Tamami Laser To reward the RAV4 crossover for its top-selling status, Toyota is preparing to introduce...
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2019 Lexus UX Hybrid Crossover First Look – World Debut at Geneva Motor Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Lexus has introduced the all-new UX compact crossover at the 2018 Geneva International Motor...
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2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Preview – Rare Gem Coming to a Mountain or Mansion Near You

By Steve & Tamami Laser [Note from the editor: We updated this story in May 2018 when Rolls-Royce released...
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Lexus LF-1 Limitless Debuts in Detroit – Molten Katana Drives This Future Flagship Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser Last year Lexus sold about 305,000 vehicles in the U.S. More than 108,000, or...
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Nissan Xmotion Merges Powerful Design with Japanese Culture – Detroit Auto Show Star

By Steve & Tamami Laser Nissan offers a wide array of crossovers in the U.S. including the Kicks, Juke,...
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2018 Toyota C-HR Review – Bold New Compact Crossover is Surprisingly Affordable

By Steve & Tamami Laser We first met the new Toyota C-HR as a concept vehicle at the 2015 Tokyo...
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Hyundai Previews New Fuel Cell SUV – Plus Kona and Genesis to Offer EV Models

By Tamami Laser Hyundai has so many new products in the pipeline it’s tough to keep up with the...
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Toyota and Mazda to Build U.S. Plant – Share EV, Connected-Car and Safety Technology

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan Toyota and Mazda announced in Tokyo today that...
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2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review – Top-Selling Toyota Offers Hybrid Synergy Drive

By Steve & Tamami Laser We first met the Toyota RAV4 as a concept vehicle during the 1993 Tokyo...
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2017 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Review – Best CR-V Ever is a Molten Lava Turbo

By Steve & Tamami Laser With nearly four million sold in the U.S. alone, it’s tough to go anywhere...
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Toyota Aqua Crossover Debuts in Japan – Could This Play on America’s Prius c?

By Steve & Tamami Laser; with Nahoko Osuka reporting from Japan If the car looks familiar yet the name...
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2018 Hyundai Kona Revealed – Iron Man (the Superhero) Special Edition Announced

By Tamami Laser We love the outdoors and the island lifestyle and although we’re not exactly in the target...
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2018 Kia Stonic Preview – “Speedy” and “Tonic” Merge for New Compact Crossover

By Tamami Laser Kia offers a wide array of “RV” models in Korea, some of which are familiar to...
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New Toyota FT-4X Concept – Rugged Waku-Doki Bows at 2017 New York Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota’s FT-4X concept crossover that made its debut at the New York Auto show...
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Nissan Rogue Trail Warrior – Track Day Special Debuts at 2017 New York Auto Show

By Steve & Tamami Laser Checking the calendar, we see that April 1st has long since passed. So Nissan...
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2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review Part 3 – Top 5 “Likes” After 1 Year of Driving

By Steve & Tamami Laser One year ago we decided to lease a new vehicle and report on the...
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Quick Review – Hemi-Powered Canyon-Carving Family Hauler

By Steve & Tamami Laser Muscle cars with big V8 engines are built for fun and performance so most...
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2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review Part 2 – Enjoying The First Six Months

By Steve & Tamami Laser Time really does fly when we’re having fun. It seems like only yesterday when...
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2017 Toyota C-HR Preview – Interior Revealed in Europe for New Small Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser When we last saw the Toyota C-HR concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in...
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Watch Land Rover Discovery Sport Tow a Train – Extreme Test of Pulling Power

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve seen some pretty creative towing demonstrations in our time, yet this one stopped...
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Nissan Gets its Kicks in Brazil – New Compact Crossover Debuts in Rio

By Steve & Tamami Laser There’s big news from Nissan in Brazil today with the all-new Kicks compact crossover...
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2016 Hyundai Tucson Review – Flying First Class for the Price of Coach

By Steve & Tamami Laser With so many outstanding choices available in today’s compact crossover market it can be...
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2016 Subaru Outback Long-Term Review – The “Ultimate Test Drive” Begins

By Steve & Tamami Laser We’ve been very fortunate to test a wide variety of vehicles over the years....
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2016 Honda Pilot Touring Review – Family Friendly Spaceship Reinvented

By Steve & Tamami Laser How popular is the Honda Pilot? Since it was launched more than a dozen...
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Honda BR-V Active Sport Crossover Preview – 2015 Thailand International Motor Expo

By Steve & Tamami Laser The production version of Honda’s new Asian market BR-V has been introduced at the...
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2016 Lexus RX 350 Review – We Spend a Week Driving this Bold New Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s a weird feeling driving a new vehicle before it goes on sale. We...
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2016 Acura MDX Review – Advancing the Art of the Luxury Crossover

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda was the first Japanese brand in America to take the bold leap into...
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Wild Launch for Honda HR-V in Australia – Sweet Dreams Are Made of This?

By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda’s ad campaign, “The Power of Dreams” has taken many forms. Yet leave it...
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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Review – Popular Midsize Crossover Goes High-Tech

By Steve & Tami Laser Nissan’s first Pathfinder debuted almost 30 years ago as a two-door SUV based on...
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2014 Subaru Forester Review – Star Student in a Competitive Class

By Steve & Tami Laser Subaru is on the fast track to success. One of the reasons is the...
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2014 Chevrolet Traverse Review – Half a Million Sold and Still Going Strong

By Steve & Tami Laser Chevrolet has a huge group of buyers who are extremely loyal to the brand....
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2014 Nissan Rogue Review – Attractive Crossover with Room for Seven

By Steve & Tami Laser Today’s crop of compact crossover SUVs offer plenty of choices including the recently redesigned...
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