While the Mazda CX-50 certainly steps on the toes of the slightly smaller CX-5, we can’t be bothered to care, as both models are dynamically delightful. The CX-50 is one of those rare modern crossovers that still gives you a sense of the road through the steering wheel, and it zips through traffic with ease. The 256-hp turbocharged four-cylinder is a worthy upgrade over the 187-hp base engine, though you can have fun with either. In terms of looks, the CX-50 is a bit more rugged than the CX-5. Its roof is lower, its stance is wider, and it’s wearing enough body cladding to make a Subaru Outback owner jealous. Inside, though, the CX-50 is every bit as upscale as Mazda’s other vehicles.
2026 Honda CR-V
If the compact-SUV segment were a soft-drink vending machine, the Honda CR-V would be a chilled can of Coca-Cola in spot A1. It has the name recognition and the mass appeal, and while its recipe might not be a secret, it is a winning one. All three of the CR-V’s trims (excluding the hybrid variants,…
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Ford would like you to see the Bronco Sport as a smaller, more affordable version of the Bronco. But really, it’s more closely related to the Ford Escape SUV. Still, the Bronco Sport does have more off-road chops than most compact SUVs, particularly after some enhancements were added last year. The most serious kit comes…
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