The 2026 BMW X1 feels transformed compared with its predecessor. The switch to a 2.0-liter turbo four with a quick-shifting 7-speed dual clutch gives the xDrive28i trim lively power, with test numbers that put it near the front of the small luxury SUV pack for acceleration. Even better, that powertrain returned the best in segment fuel economy in...read more »

The 2026 BMW X7 takes the driving manners people like in the X5 and stretches them over a true three-row body. The standard turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six in the xDrive40i trim pulls hard from a stop, responds quickly when you dip into the throttle, and works with an eight-speed automatic that snaps off changes so cleanly you hardly notice. In...read more »

The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta centers its personality on efficiency and ease rather than track day heroics. The 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder pairs with an 8-speed automatic and delivers the kind of easy torque that moves the car smartly without much throttle, yet still returns fuel economy that rivals many hybrids on the highway. In testing...read more »

The 2026 Kia K4 replaces the Forte and immediately feels like a step up in maturity. It is slightly larger, so passengers and luggage get more room to spread out, yet pricing still hovers in budget compact territory. In a market where many new cars ask roughly double what a well-equipped K4 costs, that matters. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder...read more »

The latest 2026 BMW 5-Series leans hard into quiet speed and long-distance polish. In 530i form, the 2.0-liter turbo four delivers the kind of punch that never leaves you wishing for more on a highway on ramp, helped by an eight-speed automatic that is smooth when you relax and quick to respond when you prod it. The 48-volt mild hybrid system is...read more »

The latest 2026 BMW X3 sticks to a familiar recipe, but it feels sharper and more efficient than before. Even in base 30 xDrive form, the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 8-speed automatic deliver brisk acceleration and easy highway passing. In independent testing, the X3 reaches highway speeds more quickly than key rivals from Genesis and...read more »

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has moved firmly into near-luxury territory, and you feel that as soon as you climb in. Soft-touch trim on the dash, convincing wood accents, and a solid rotary shifter give it a richer vibe than many mainstream midsize SUVs. Road and wind noise stay in the background at highway speeds, which makes the Grand Cherokee an...read more »

The latest BMW X5 doubles down on what made earlier versions so appealing: strong engines, a settled ride, and a cabin that would not embarrass a flagship sedan. Even the xDrive40i six-cylinder responds instantly, with none of the lazy turbo lag that plagues many rivals, and the eight-speed automatic snaps off shifts that feel almost predictive...read more »