Observed arrival · 2026-10-05

Model Year Matters, before you buy

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Editorial interest 79/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A car-shopping reference for checking year-by-year changes, trim features, and buy-or-avoid guidance across makes and models.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-05 issue.

For: Car shoppers comparing model years, trims, or must-have features
Worth noticing: Trim and specification data is credited to OpenSpec under ODbL 1.0, alongside the site's own research.

Field notes

The coverage is described as model years 2015–2027, with source links and data downloads; trim, feature, and specification data is attributed to OpenSpec under ODbL 1.0 plus the site's own research. The homepage displays example verdicts for SUVs including Chevrolet Suburban (2020 best, 2021 avoid) and Ford Expedition (2023 best; 2019 and 2020 avoid), and labels the data updated 2026-10-04.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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