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2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness First Drive: Adventure Buddy

Subaru knows when not to mess up a good thing, so the changes heading into the new Forester Wilderness are minimal. As a result, you can still enjoy legitimately impressive off-road capabilities this side of a Jeep Wrangler, but in an SUV that's comfortable and practical for daily use. Join host Kristen Lee in this first-drive review!

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2026 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2026 Honda CR-V: Hybrid SUV Battle!

Sometimes you just need the room. Full-size SUVs offer three rows of seating plus trunk space for you, your people, and your stuff. And there are some great options from GMC, Ford, Jeep, and Nissan for under $100,000. How do they all stack up? Join host Kristen Lee to see which one is the best!

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Full-Size SUVs Under $100K Compared! GMC Yukon vs. Ford Expedition vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. Nissan Armada

We took the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness and the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport deep into the California desert for a real-world off-road comparison packed with hill climbs, articulation tests, sand washes, and challenging terrain. After driving both on-road and off-road, we found some surprising differences in ride quality, capability, traction, comfort, and value. The Passport TrailSport impressed us with its spacious interior, smooth ride, and rugged attitude, while the Outback Wilderness shocked us with incredible traction and confidence on loose terrain. Watch to see which crossover came out on top and which one climbed farther than expected.

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Honda Passport TrailSport vs Subaru Outback Wilderness: Off-Road Comparison

We pit two rugged crossovers against each other to see which one really delivers on its off-road promise. The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite and the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4 both claim legit trail upgrades—not just tough looks. We take them on-road and off-road to find out which SUV best balances everyday comfort with real adventure capability.

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Honda Passport vs. GMC Terrain: Which Off-Road Ready Family SUV Gets It Right?

What was once merely a two-row Pilot now has an identity of its own. The Passport's rugged redesign has transformed a mall crawler into trail-ready SUV.

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2026 Honda Passport: Your Ticket to Off-Road Adventure

We compare seven electric SUVs, including Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and more. Discover how they stack up in price, features and performance.

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7 EV SUVs Tested! Tesla Model Y vs. Ioniq 5 vs. EV6 vs. Equinox EV vs. Mustang Mach-E vs. VW ID4 vs. Toyota bZ

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is an all-electric SUV with wagon vibes, 375 horsepower, standard AWD, and genuine off-road capability. Built alongside Toyota’s bZ Woodland, it shares a platform—but does it still feel authentically Subaru? We test its performance, comfort, cargo space, charging, and trail manners to see if this EV lives up to the badge.

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2026 Subaru Trailseeker First Drive: Seeking Out the Subaru Vibes

The new Rivian R2 takes on the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E in a head-to-head electric SUV comparison. We test handling, comfort, range, charging, tech, and overall value before ranking the four EV

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2027 Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Can Rivian Beat the Best?

Hyundai's Tucson is all-new for 2027. Complementing its cutting-edge styling is an attractive new interior with a brilliant big-screen infotainment system and wide-opening rear doors.

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Is This a Concept? Nope, It's the Actual 2027 Hyundai Tucson

The Forester has long needed a hybrid option, and the all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid finally changes that. Plus, the 2026 Forester Wilderness proves how much Subaru got right with this rugged, off-roading SUV the first time around.

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