I maintain that one of the last great—and highly successful—efforts to build a car that looked both clean and simple, as well as bold and purposeful, was the Toyota Soarer, known stateside as the Lexus SC.

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Normally, we wouldn’t bemoan a redesigned vehicle being quieter and better riding than its predecessor, but in this case, we rather miss the old Forester and its feisty attitude. But, that’s us. For shoppers looking to tap into Subaru’s excellent snow-and-foul-weather prowess, and its reputation for reliability and resale value, the 2025 Forester is easily the best example of the model yet.

The Subaru Outback has developed a very loyal following during its time on the market, and we’re pleased to see it continuing for another generation. The redesigned Solterra’s more conventional styling and longer driving range should broaden its appeal. Trailseeker has us scratching our heads a bit. The idea of an electric SUV that can go off-road doesn’t seem logical because if your battery runs out of juice, you’re more than likely to wind up stranded.

With Palisade setting sales records in 2024, Hyundai wants to keep that momentum going for the 2026 redesign. Its larger size, more advanced available technology and new hybrid drivetrain should help expand its appeal to an even larger audience. Stay tuned for our complete driving impressions once the vehicle is closer to its on-sale date.