For generations Japanese SUVs have been the benchmark of unmatched reliability, tough off-roading and family comfort. Lately their ranks have been additionally strengthened by new compact soft roaders and electrified models that have all of the necessary ingredients to become industry’s best-sellers. In today’s episode of #AutomotiveTerritoryDailyNews we will be looking into the latest 2021 SUV models from the land of the rising sun and exploring the upgrades that fan favorites are bound to receive in the near future!

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#1 2021 Nissan Rogue: usa.nissannews.com/en-US/channels/channel-3bfb0b53b9b0e414d7c552125201f888?selectedTabId=channel-3bfb0b53b9b0e414d7c552125201f888

In 2021, Nissan Rogue is scheduled to arrive with a much-needed generation update intended to boost the compact crossover in its fight against the latest Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

#2 Toyota Corolla Cross: global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/33080318.html

By the logic of automakers, in the era of SUV domination every single car simply cannot exist without a crossover version of itself. This time the Cross moniker is being slapped on the Corolla. The newcomer arrives on the heels of the European bound Yaris Cross.

#3 2021 Nissan Ariya: thenissannext.com/

2021 Nissan Ariya arrives built on a new specialized EV platform that allows for several drivetrain configurations. The entry level model gets 1 electric motor paired 63 kWh battery or an optional 87kWh one. Nissan also offers a 2-motor version of the model, that gets the same batteries and can produced up to 306 hps.

#4 2021 Honda Pilot & Pilot Special Edition: hondanews.com/en-US/releases/2021-honda-pilot-adds-new-special-edition-standard-9-speed-automatic-transmission

The 2021 Honda Pilot adds an excellent nine-speed automatic transmission as standard across the entire range. However, the biggest update is the arrival of the new Special Edition trim that will narrow the gap between the EX-L and Touring models.

#5 2021 Toyota Venza: toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/venza/

The first generation Venza was a somewhat bulky mid-size crossover sold on the American market between 2009 and 2015. In 2021, the company decided to return the nameplate to the US, but now it is taking a form of the hybrid-only model, which is a rebadged version of the all-new, 4th generation Toyota Harrier sold on the Japanese market.

#6 2021 Subaru Ascent: media.subaru.com/image-gallery.do?method=view&imageGalleryId=363&mid=259

Already in its third year, the 3-row Subaru Ascent arrives in 2021 with more standard safety and technological features.

#7 2021 Toyota Highlander & Highlander XSE: pressroom.toyota.com/vehicle/2021-toyota-highlander/

Toyota Highlander was rebuilt from ground up in 2020, entering its 4th generation. In 2021, the SUV adds a new, performance-oriented XSE model, that has never been offered for the family-oriented mid-size SUV in the post.

#8 2021 Suzuki Across: media.suzuki.co.uk/en-gb/releases/759

Following the recent agreement to cooperate on the selected models, Suzuki is releasing an SUV based on Toyota’s best seller RAV4, to be specific its Plugin hybrid variant. The Suzuki Across has less of a storm trooperish front.

#9 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRAIL EDITION: toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/trailspecialeditions/ / pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-rolls-seven-2021-special-editions-into-chicago-auto-show/

Before the indestructible 4Runner gets a complete redesign in 2022 or 2023, Toyota decided to release the iconic, 5th generation model in one more limited edition. The Trail moniker was once used for off-road TRD Pro models, so expectedly, the 2021 SUV is also adventure ready.

#10 2021 Nissan Patrol/Armada: global.nissannews.com/en/releases/release-7dd65c9777bc814a03806c4f630158de-new-nissan-patrol-debuts-with-fresh-look-and-enhanced-luxury-features

Nissan Patrol has been an integral part of the Japanese Brand’s history since its platform has underpinned vehicles for 70 years now. It is being refreshed through and through in 2021 along with the Nissan Armada sibling.