The Carnival is a “multi-purpose vehicle,” according to Kia, but it is basically a minivan that looks like a three-row crossover to replace the departed Kia Sedona.

Skipping the 2021 model year completely, the latest MDX has handsome styling that masks a longer, wider and more spacious crossover.

Pre-Covid, Lincoln was on a rebound path, enjoying increasing sales. But 2020 took a huge toll on the premium car segment, with every brand suffering huge losses last year.

The TRX costs double what a regular Ram crew cab generally sells for. A base TRX, crew cab only, starts at $71,690 and the Flame Red TRX shown comes in at $87,170.

The new Durango starts at under $32,000 and comes with a standard 293 HP, V6 engine (6,200 pound tow rating). The SRT, reviewed here, rings in at $76,000 and includes a 475 HP, V8 engine.

The Avalon is a conundrum. It costs $10,000 more than a Camry, and is four inches longer, but both models come with a hybrid-powertrain and AWD option and share the same type engine.

Base FWD models are priced at $29,995 and climb to $43,695 for Premier trim. EPA estimates 19/26-mpg for the Midnight Blue Metallic V-6 RS tested here.

Starting at only $37,990, this model might be able to compete against most rivals. Wearing luscious Red Obsession Tintcoat ($1,225 option) and ready to roll with AWD (+$2,000), driving this CT5 was a radiant experience for our reviewer.

The familiar, top four brands in sales—Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, Honda—account for almost half of the industry’s gross sales in the United States.

In featured XLT trim, ($62,770 as shown) the Crew Cab leans luxury like many modern trucks, but peak payload capacity is over 7,800 pounds. Add the diesel engine and peak towing rises to an incredible 37,000-pounds.