Ranking the best small crossovers of 2025.
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Episode: 277
Broadcast date: June 2, 2025
Guest: Mike Hanley
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Three Quick SUV Reviews, Huge Ford Recall,
Best Small Crossovers of 2025
(Show Notes)
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First Segment
Jill and Tom are joined in-studio this week by colleague Ed Piotrowski. Ed recently wrote a piece for Consumer Guide regarding premium small crossovers he spent time with at this year’s Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally. Ed shared his impressions of the new Acura ADX, sporty Alfa-Romeo Tonale, and speedy BMW X3. Jill also attended the Rally, and shared her impressions of the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ and BMW iX. Listen in for her impressions.
Second Segment
In the second segment Jill, Tom, and Ed are joined by Mike Hanley of Cars.com. Mike walked the crew through Cars’ just published “What’s the Best Compact SUV for 2025?” report. Big surprises on the top and bottom of the seven-vehicle comparison test list.
Quiz
In the last segment Jill and Ed are subjected to Tom’s “HQ?” quiz. Do you know where Stellantis is headquartered? Listen in.
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Discussed this week
Midwest Automotive Media Association
Small But Upscale SUVs: Acura ADX, Alfa Romeo Tonale, BMW X3
What’s the Best Compact SUV for 2025? (Cars.com article)
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