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Jeep's Recon Doesn't Drive Like An Electric Wrangler: Where It Wins And Where It Falls Short

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The boxy style and "Trail Ready" badge may make you think of the Wrangler, but Jeep's all-electric 2026 Recon is a very different SUV.

3 SUVs That Made A Splash In 2026 (So Far)

staff@slashgear.com (D Figg) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Awards, dramatic redesigns, soaring sales, and unexpected slumps made these SUVs some of the biggest automotive stories of 2026.

Is The Ford Explorer Body-On-Frame?

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:45:00 +0000

The long-lived Ford Explorer is one of the most popular mid-size SUVs on the market. But is it the SUV for those who want a body-on-frame model?

The 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero Is Here, But Will Americans Get A New Montero?

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Mitsubishi's storied Pajero SUV is returning to markets worldwide. Will the company revive the Montero nameplate and bring the new SUV to the U.S., though?

5 Luxury SUVs That Use A Body-On-Frame In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Body-on-frame construction is more commonly associated with utilitarian trucks, but there are plenty of luxury SUVs that also have a separate chassis.

How Many Ford Bronco Heritage Limited Edition SUVs Were Made & What's One Worth Today?

staff@slashgear.com (Craig Rawlins-Wilson) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Ford sold Heritage Limited Edition versions of its Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs. Here's how many it built and what you can expect to pay for one now.

3 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Jeep Wrangler

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0000

The Jeep Wrangler is probably the most well known off-roading vehicle in the world, but even it has some quirks not many know about before they buy it.

4 Ways Sedans Beat SUVs Where It Really Matters

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:45:00 +0000

SUVs still reign supreme on the market, especially when compared to sedans. However, there are a lot of areas where sedan still have notable advantages.

5 Of The Cheapest Body-On-Frame SUVs You Can Buy In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Body-on-frame construction is a lot less common these days, but you can still find SUVs sporting the design, and at some pretty reasonable prices, to boot.

8 Things To Know Before Buying A Mazda CX-50 (Used Or New)

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The Mazda CX-50 is a solid choice for anyone looking for a compact crossover SUV, but it's important to know what you're getting into when buying one.

Toyota Dealers Have A 'Really Unusual' Problem With The Hybrid RAV4

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Toyota's latest RAV4 is, by all accounts, a great SUV, but it's causing quite a few headaches for Toyota and its dealers. Here's what's going on.

5 Small SUVs With Better Ratings Than The Mazda CX-30

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0000

The Mazda CX-30 scores remarkably well in expert reviews, but there are a handful of small SUVs that compete with the vehicle for the top spot.

7 Of The Most Common Problems With The Toyota RAV4

staff@slashgear.com (Erynn Ruiz) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

The Toyota RAV4 is immensely popular, making it one of the best selling SUVs worldwide. The vehicle does tend to encounter some common problems, though.

5 SUV Features To Look For If You Love Camping Or Other Outdoor Fun

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000

For outdoorsy people, especially lovers of camping, an SUV makes a lot of sense. Before you splash the cash, these features are very much recommended.

5 Advantages Of Body-On-Frame SUVs

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Body-on-frame SUVs aren't as common as their unibody relatives, but they offer a distinct set of advantages that some drivers may appreciate.

Land Rover Is Making Its Dakar-Winning Defender Street Legal With This Limited Edition

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

The Defender Dakar D7X‑R won the Stock category in 2026, and now Range Rover has reconfigured the award-winner into a road-legal version for 2027,

Are Body-On-Frame SUVs Considered Trucks?

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Body-on-frame SUVs have much more in common with trucks than those featuring unibody construction like crossovers, leading to classification questions.

Porsche's Cayenne Electric Embraces What Rival Fully Electric SUVs Try To Hide

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Teo Van Runkle) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:10:14 +0000

Porsche's Cayenne Electric is the first fully electric SUV to actually make sense.

5 Of The Weirdest 2-Door SUVs Ever Made

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Two-door sports cars aren't that weird, but two-door SUVs are a different story, and these particularly awkward ones are even weirder still.

4 Toyota Grand Highlander Hidden Features You May Not Have Noticed

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Toyota's Grand Highlander has plenty of features on its own, but there are a handful of lesser-known ones that can also save you time and improve your drive.