Unlike many inexpensive SUVs, Kia's all-new Sportage doesn't resort to cheap styling gimmicks like plastic body panels and funky angles. It has a clean, simple shape that mimics high-end SUVs like the Acura MDX and Lexus RX series. Read More »

Give credit to Hyundai, the largest automaker in South Korea, for curvy car styles, an alluring price strategy and generous warranty coverage. All of these points are apparent in Hyundai's latest product, a new small-class sport-utility vehicle. Read More »

Kia Motor America has come a long way, as both a company and a brand, since they first came to the U.S. to sell cars in 1991. They deserve to commended for their work. Read More »

The name of this wagon signifies a Recreational Active Vehicle with 4WD. It varies from a body-on-frame SUV by using the unified structure of a car, namely Toyota's Celica coupe.

This four-door sport-utility vehicle in the compact class conforms for off-road forays with a body of high stance featuring front and rear overhangs angled acutely to make approaches and departures easy when climbing over the rough stuff.

The chassis of a sporty coupe -- Subaru's Impreza -- underpins agile Forester the sport-utility vehicle. It was rebuilt in 2003 and earned optional turbo-charged power last year, with 2005 models showing four trims including a deluxe new 2.5 XS L. L. Bean edition.

Consider Nissan's five-door Xterra SUV for the compact class a rugged wagon capable of serious off-road play as well as an affordable pavement cruiser. It comes with 2WD or 4WD traction and provides seats for five in a wagon's boxy format but can also haul lifestyle sports paraphernalia -- such as mountain bikes, camping gear, skis or kayaks.

New Car Review of the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $17,999 – $24,479 Invoice Price Range: $16,974 – $24,017 Where built: Japan Riding on the platform that supports Lancer, the compact-class Outlander five-door wagon has a rigid unibody structure and independent suspension components that deliver a car-like ride quality. It’s ... Read More »

New Car Review of the 2005 Kia Sportage Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: N/A Invoice Price Range: N/A Where built: South Korea Kia’s first SUV, absent from the line while undergoing a new generational design, lands in North America in 2005 in a contemporary package that brings SUV functionality but the smooth ride ... Read More »

New Car Overview of the 2005 Hyundai Tuscon Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $17,499 – $22,799 Invoice Price Range: $16,499 – $21,365 Where built: South Korea Hyundai’s new SUV, sized one step under Santa Fe, presents an athletic package and a flexible passenger compartment with five seats and room for gear. The bay ... Read More »