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Mid-size three-row crossovers are big business these days. The de facto replacement for the last generation’s minivans, these vehicles provide space for seven or eight people plus their stuff, with the added security of (usually optional) all-wheel drive.

Crossovers are all the rage and are quickly becoming the volume models for many automakers. That is especially true for Infiniti, which sells more QX60s than any other model regardless of class in its entire lineup. But does the higher volume necessarily mean that it’s the best?

The brand from South Korea has been on a bit of an SUV and crossover binge lately, introducing several different models in rapid succession. These two options, the Kona and Tucson, reside on the smaller end of the spectrum. Offering the option of all-wheel drive, these wagons-on-stilts have found great popularity, becoming the bread-and-butter of the brand.

Back in the 90s, kids were sullenly rocking out to grunge music and car makers were busy making alternate-universe versions of cars they already had on sale. Witness the Explorer/Navajo duo, or the Lumina/Cutlass Supreme/Grand Prix triplets. Common parts abounded, even if the target audiences were as disparate as chalk and cheese.

I’m a huge fan of sport sedans. They’re do-anything cars with luxury appointments and capable powertrains, especially with AWD, which makes them all-season warriors.

We get it: People like crossovers. They like funky-looking ones, reliable ones, fuel-efficient ones, high-tech ones, fun-to-drive-ones, and even spacious ones. It seems every week, we get word of another new crossover on the way, giving consumers more choice than ever.

Ready to go stupid fast? Great, because the two cars in today’s poll are happy to help you lose your driver’s license!

It was about three and a half years ago.

A decade ago, the thought of a direct comparison between entry-level sedans from Acura and Mercedes… well… to be honest it just wouldn’t have made sense.

Kia did its homework on the Nissan LEAF, mimicking many of the EV’s specifications.

Unchallenged leadership is never good. Toyota hasn’t needed to put up a fight in the mid-size truck market for a very long time. At least not until now because for 2015, GM is releasing all-new versions of Colorado and Canyon.

One year ago we put eight compact crossovers in a battle royale to determine which high-riding hatchback is the best in the business. Focusing on comfort, efficiency, value and practicality, a surprise champion emerged; the Subaru Forester.