AutoInfluence is excited to report some breaking news: the minivan still exists in 2026. While the family-focused segment has lost a significant share of its customer base to traditional SUVs and crossovers, minivans have actually seen a bit of a bump in recent years. Sales have been buoyed by a new generation of Millennial parents […]
Category: SUVs
How the Chevy Traverse Came to Dominate the Three-Row Segment
The three-row crossover class is one of the industry’s most competitive segments, but the cream always rises to the top. Just take the Chevy Traverse for sale. The popular SUV has quietly become America’s bestselling three-row, FWD model, logging more than 100,000 sales through the third quarter of 2025. That number sees the Chevy outpace […]
The Cadillac OPTIQ Enters 2026 With New Powertrains
Cadillac’s electric compact SUV was introduced fairly recently, debuting for the 2025 model year. You’d be forgiven for thinking that a Cadillac OPTIQ for sale today is pretty much the same as the original, since models don’t typically get many changes during their second year on the market. But, as is sometimes the case with […]
The 2026 Honda Pilot: A Rugged Refresh
Honda’s three-row midsize Pilot has always been a family-friendly workhorse, but for 2026, it gets a bold new look and technological upgrades. It also leans further into the brand’s mission to “ruggedify” its lineup. As part of that focus, the refreshed Pilot (particularly its TrailSport trim) offers competent off-road capability, enabling it to tackle the […]
Worth the Wait: The All-New 2027 Kia Seltos
Don’t look now, but the race for the industry’s best subcompact crossover just got a whole lot tighter. The segment has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years as drivers gravitate toward the smaller end of the SUV spectrum, and Kia has capitalized on this with the Seltos. First introduced in 2021, the Seltos has quickly […]
What’s New About the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and How Does It Compare With Other Crosstreks?
With a legacy spanning more than a decade of balancing comfort and capability, the Subaru Crosstrek has earned a reputation for excellence. Though it’s the smallest entry into Subaru’s off-road capable SUV lineup, the compact crossover offers the same benefits of bigger vehicles, such as a spacious and versatile cabin, and an easy-access cargo area. […]
Is the GMC Acadia Replacing the Cadillac XT6 in GM’s Luxury Mid-Size SUV Lineup?
Luxury midsize SUVs represent a growing segment of the U.S. auto market, as their combination of large SUV capability and small SUV efficiency and maneuverability has made them quite popular. For drivers seeking a high-end midsize SUV option, the Cadillac XT6 has been an appealing choice. Despite its popularity, Cadillac discontinued the XT6 following the […]
Does Kia Need to Do More to Differentiate the Sorento and Telluride?
Segment sizes can be tricky business. Why opt for a subcompact when you could spend a little more and achieve the same fuel economy in a compact? Why opt for a midsize when you could get more power and towing from a three-row? Or why opt for a three-row when you could get more cargo […]
The Refreshed 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: So What’s New?
From its introduction in the 1990s, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has established a reputation for itself, thanks to its off-road capabilities, a wide variety of trim levels and associated features, and elevated amenities that distinguish it from its Cherokee namesake. For many, the Grand Cherokee was the preeminent all-terrain capable two-row SUV of the era, […]
What Does the 2026 RAV4 Redesign Mean for the Compact SUV Market?
Over its 30-plus history, the Toyota RAV4 has become more than a vehicle: it’s a symbol of how 21st-century North American automotive tastes have evolved. This compact SUV was the top-selling model in 24 states in 2024, and as of now, it remains the best-selling non-truck of 2025, with more than 350,000 units sold. Along […]
As a Popular Ford SUV Makes Its Escape, What’s Next?
Drivers will have one less option to choose from at their local Ford dealership next year as the brand discontinues its popular compact SUV, restricting drivers’ hunts for a Ford Escape for sale to the used market. However, this could actually be a promising sign of things to come from the Big Blue Oval. While […]
A Modern Clash of SUV Giants: Terrain vs Cherokee
When it comes to vehicles, people have all kinds of different qualifiers for why they go with one make or model over another. Maybe they prefer greater fuel efficiency to conserve money on gas costs and take longer drives. Perhaps they want ultimate performance with off-road features for adventurous treks. Or, maybe they want a […]
Is the Underrated Envision the Best of GM’s Compact SUVs?
If you see a Buick Envision for sale, don’t write it off just because it has a slightly higher MSRP than General Motors’ other compact SUVs. General Motors makes a few solid options across its nameplates, Chevy, GMC, and Buick. The truth is that Chevy’s Equinox and GMC’s Terrain seem to get more publicity than […]
What’s Kia Done With the 2026 Sportage?
A new model year will often hit the scene for a vehicle, and you’d have to go out of your way to notice much of a difference in it. Unless someone tells you that one model is a different year from another, most of the time you’d never even know. Anyone looking for a Kia […]
Meet Honda’s Global HR-V: The ZR-V
Nowadays, the cars that we drive are made all over the globe, so it’s kind of weird to think that there are models out there that we’ve never heard of before here in the United States. In fact, there are many models that we don’t have access to in North America, and one of them […]
Towing and Hauling Made Easy With the Equinox
Folks who like to carry a lot of gear with them while they travel are typically drawn to larger SUVs and trucks. The small guys aren’t really taken seriously, especially when it comes to loading up with gear and heading to the campsite or for a weekend on the road. Of course, you’re probably not […]
Is BMW Becoming a Luxury SUV Company?
Everyone knows that BMW is a major player in the luxury car game. That’s precisely what it has delivered for a long time: luxury sedans and smaller, sporty models designed to elevate every moment you spend behind the wheel. In recent years, however, BMW has added more and more SUVs to its lineup, culminating in […]
How Well Does the 2026 Terrain AT4 Thrive in the Off-Road Crossover Arena? Let’s Find Out!
Searching for a GMC Terrain for sale means you’re seeking more than just everyday driving, and the 2026 Terrain AT4 will capture your attention. GMC’s Terrain has long been celebrated as a stylish, practical compact SUV, but the AT4 trim adds an adventurous flair that appeals directly to drivers craving more than aesthetics and city-friendly […]
Kia Corners the Three-Row Segment With the 2025 Telluride
If you’re looking for a three-row SUV that can keep pace with your busy lifestyle, the 2025 Kia Telluride checks all of the boxes. Seating for up to eight passengers? Check. 87 cu.ft. of cargo room? Check. All the towing capacity needed to haul your camper or boat up to the lake for a weekend […]
How Does the Ford Escape Compete Against Its Compact SUV Rivals?
The first crossover compact SUV–the AMC Eagle–rolled off the assembly line in 1980. Since then, nearly every carmaker has designed its own crossover model or models. The Ford Escape, which debuted in 2001, is one of them, but alas, the Eagle is no longer. Chrysler bought AMC in 1987 and discontinued the brand the next […]