Future & Concept SUVs

When the BMW X3 debuted back in early 2004, it seemed to be an anachronism: an upscale, premium-branded, premium-priced, small sport-utility. After all, the Land Rover Freelander had landed like a thud in our market and was on its way to hiatus status. It turn... more

Smile, here's the new Navigator; Lincoln's full-size SUV gets bold new look... more

Its name may sound like some sort of African veldt-dwelling wild animal ("Watch as the Antara mauls its prey! Don't get too close, kids-it just might bite yer 'ead off!"), but the Opel Antara is nevertheless a significant vehicle. Opel's latest small sport-uti... more

The Land Rover LR2 will step in early next year for the late, unlamented Freelander. The LR2 is powered by Volvo's new 3.2-liter in-line six, which will make 230 hp and 234 lb-ft of torque. The transversely mounted engine is hitched to a six-speed manu-matic.... more

Six liters, 500 horsepower, and 737 lb-ft of torque. Those are absurd numbers, and they're destined to forever be associated with an absurd--and yet strangely awesome--piece of machinery: the Audi Q7 V-12 TDI. (Say that three times fast.) There's no word on rel... more

The first-generation X5's excellent chassis dynamics made it an SUV benchmark, but it featured a cargo hold that was actually smaller than the 3-series wagon's. The all-new, second generation X5 is seven inches longer and two inches wider. This upsizing yields... more

With more size, power, utility, and style, the Honda CR-V is ready to go hunting for the Toyota RAV4. Click through these photos and see what you think.... more

A smaller version of the ML, aimed at the BMW X3 and the Acura RDX. Power will likely come from a 228-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 or a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. A V-8 should come later. The MLK name probably won't see showrooms when the car goes on sale in 2008.... more

Based on a stretched version of the Santa Fe platform, this new seven-seat model will be powered by a 290-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 and feature a sliding second row. The Honda Pilot-sized SUV won't be called the Mesa, as rumors have suggested; a different name, possib... more

The Enclave is one of three crossovers that GM is building off the same so-called Lambda platform--this, the GMC Acadia, and the Saturn Outlook. The Buick is the most interesting of the three, with elegant lines and a gorgeous interior, whereas the Saturn and... more

Chevy has hinted at a performance version of the now popular HHR since before the base model's launch. It looks to be ready for the 2007 calendar year, with the same 260-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo four used in the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Red Line.... more

Mercedes-Benz builds the torquey 3.0-liter common-rail turbodiesel that's under the hood of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD.... more

The second-gen MDX carries forth some of the 2001-2006 models' underpinnings, but with a longer wheelbase and wider track to provide a sportier look and feel. It's expected to get the RL's 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, with cylinder deactivation.... more

The front half may be controversial, but Audi is going to build the Roadjet anyway, likely under the name A5, in 2008.... more

VW's Concept A is a realistic look at the company's long-rumored 2009 Golf-based sport/utility vehicle.... more

This Excursion replacement accompanies a new standard Expedition this fall.... more

Here they are, the 59 hottest cars, trucks, SUVs, and concepts headed your way in 2006 and beyond.... more

Running a bit behind schedule, the 2007 BMW X5 looks ready for late 2006 release, at least in Europe.... more

You'd think a four-door Wrangler would've been a no-brainer, but it won't be until later this year that you'll be able to take four of your closest friends off-road in traditional Jeep style with the 2007 Wrangler Unlimited.... more

You'd think a four-door Wrangler would've been a no-brainer, but it won't be until later this year that you'll be able to take four of your closest friends off-road in traditional Jeep style with the 2007 Wrangler Unlimited.... more