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2027 Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV Will Make LFA V10 Noises To Entertain The Whole Family

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:20:42 +0000

This is Lexus' version of the Toyota Highlander and Subaru Getaway EVs, and it has a more unique design than either.

10 Used Crossovers With Surprisingly Large Cargo Capacities

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Finding a used crossover with enough room for all your gear doesn't have to be difficult. These 10 models offer impressive cargo space and solid value.

This SUV's Reputation As Longest-Lasting Isn't Just Hearsay

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Studies rank this popular SUV as the world's longest-lasting vehicle on the roads today, and with almost 40% of examples exceeding the 250,000-mile mark.

2027 BMW iX3 Will Launch In U.S. With 434-Mile Range For $62,850

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:19:50 +0000

The SUV will first launch in dual-motor iX3 50 xDrive guise, which has 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque.

At $14,900, Would You Call It A Wrap On This 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The color isn't subtle, but then neither is the Hemi.

Here's How Much A 2021 Mercedes G-Wagen Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 03 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

A new G-Wagen starts at $150,000, so it's out of reach for most buyers. Here is what depreciation and real-world market pricing say about buying a used model.

Why SUVs Aren't Necessarily Safer Than Sedans In A Crash

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The robust construction of SUVs can make them look like exceptional safety-oriented machines, but in a crash, they aren't exactly amazing in that regard.

Porsche Confirms Gas Macan Is Ending Production This Summer Because Who Needs Cars That Sell?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:08:47 +0000

I'm sure the folks who run Porsche are much smarter than I am, know what they're doing, and everything will turn out fine. Right?

Driving The 2027 Infiniti QX65 Had Me Thinking 'Oh, For FX's Sake!'

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Other than a sloping roofline and some other minor design touches, there's not much that links the QX65 back to the iconic Infiniti FX of the early 2000s.

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Is Here Because 40% Of Cayenne Buyers Go For The Coupe

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

It's launching with the same base, S and 1,139-horsepower Turbo trims as the regular Cayenne Electric, with prices that start at around $5,000 more.

First Production Rivian R2 Drives Off The Line Just Days After A Tornado Hit The Factory

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:34:13 +0000

Customer deliveries will begin later this spring, with the first R2s being the 656-hp Performance model that starts at $59,485.

This Is The Cheapest New American Subcompact SUV You Can Buy

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0000

The Chevrolet Trax is the cheapest new subcompact SUV from an American brand. But how does it stack up against rivals like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks?

Here's How Much The 2021 Ford Bronco Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The 2021 Ford Bronco is decently reliable, but how well does that translate into depreciation? The answer you get from estimates might not be the truth.

2026 Bentley Bentayga's All-Terrain Specification Turns It From Luxury Limo To Battle Wagon

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

With one simple $5,210 package, the snowy and icy hell that was the New York Metro area was no match for this snow-shoed beast.

Toyota Knows Few Japanese Buyers Want A LHD Made-In-America Tundra Pickup, But It's Selling It There Anyway

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

A big pickup truck probably won't have much appeal in Japan, especially given the current fuel prices, but Toyota is going to give it a go anyway.

BMW's Weird, Wonderful And Controversial iX Is Dead In The U.S.

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:22 +0000

The iX is headed out to pasture to make room for upcoming Neue Klasse EVs.

Nissan Teases Reborn Xterra, One Of Five New Nissan/Infiniti Body-On-Frame Vehicles Coming With V6 And V6 Hybrid Engines

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0000

The automaker says the new Xterra will be out by the end of 2028, and it could be joined by four other pickups or two- or three-row SUVs.

Next-Gen 2027 Nissan Rogue E-Power Hybrid Actually Looks Pretty Great

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0000

The Rogue e-Power's internal combustion engine acts as a generator, sending power to a pair of electric motors.

Nostalgia-Baiting Jeep Rewind Special Editions Are Cool Enough To Deserve A Better Name

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:53:21 +0000

To hell with resale value, the Rewind is a special edition that'll make you smile every time you see it, and look back at your car every time you park.

What SUVs Are Most Like The Jeep Wrangler Without Having To Be A Jeep Wrangler?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The Jeep Wrangler may be far from perfect, but there's nothing quite like it - or is there? Here's a closer look at a few potential alternatives for 2026.