#SUVs

With Porsche ending gas-powered Macan production in summer 2026 and no direct replacement expected before 2028, attention is shifting to the used market and the ownership issues buyers say matter most.

The 2026 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge pairs a 312-hp turbocharged engine with a 143-hp electric motor for a combined 455 horsepower, making the case that comfort and serious performance can coexist in a plug-in luxury SUV.

Mercedes-AMG says V8-powered models will return before the end of 2026, starting with SUVs and later expanding to other body styles as the brand rebalances combustion and electric performance cars.

A nearly untouched third-generation Toyota 4Runner has become one of the most-clicked lots at Mecum’s Indianapolis auction, hinting at a possible shift in what collectors value.

A real-world tow test loaded the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport to roughly 4,800 pounds, offering a practical look at how the SUV behaves close to its 5,000-pound maximum rating.

General Motors said profit rose 22% on strong U.S. truck and SUV sales, prompting the automaker to lift its 2026 outlook even as fuel prices climb.

Acura’s first SUV entered the U.S. market with luxury ambitions, but a Consumer Reports rollover warning quickly defined the model’s legacy and helped limit its sales run.

The Dodge Durango has not been redesigned since 2010, yet it delivered its best US sales in two decades last year, showing how performance branding and utility can extend a vehicle’s life far beyond normal industry norms

Nissan says the returning Xterra will be engineered for 35-inch tires from the factory, with room for heavier aftermarket customization as the automaker courts enthusiasts and accessory builders.

Nissan has released the first teaser image of a next-generation Xterra, confirming that the off-road SUV is coming back as part of a broader strategic reset for the company and its truck-based lineup.

A new teaser from Nissan’s Americas chairman points to the return of the Xterra, with retro-inspired styling, body-on-frame underpinnings, and a planned launch in the second half of 2028.

Nissan says it will cut its product range from 56 models to 45 while protecting core enthusiast nameplates and reorganizing development around a smaller set of vehicle families.

Kia says it plans to expand its electric lineup to 14 models by 2030, including its first software-defined EV and a new entry-level SUV. The announcement points to a wider product and software strategy for the next phase

Jeep is narrowing the Grand Wagoneer lineup and reducing configuration complexity as it tries to lift sales after a difficult 2025 in the full-size luxury SUV segment.

Subaru’s three-row Ascent still delivers comfort, standard all-wheel drive, and solid utility, but its dated cabin and frustrating infotainment reveal the strain of stretching an aging family SUV into 2026.

Volkswagen has given the Atlas its first redesign, stretching the crossover slightly while concentrating heavily on interior upgrades and creature comforts for the U.S. market.