The Lexus UX is a sub-compact luxury SUV — smaller and more urban-focused than the RX or GX. The compact interior makes the windshield easy to reach, but it also means the cup holder area is tighter and the gear shift can get in the way depending on what you’re
The Lexus GX 460 is one of the more straightforward vehicles to mount a phone in. It’s a large, boxy SUV with a wide windshield, horizontal vents in a good position, and a generously sized center console. Most generic mounts work well here without any workarounds. The main thing to
The Subaru Ascent is one of the more mount-friendly vehicles in the Subaru lineup. The cabin is large, the windshield is accessible, and unlike the Impreza or Crosstrek, the cup holders are positioned far enough forward to actually be useful as a mount location. The main challenge is the same
The Subaru Outback is one of the more mount-friendly vehicles on the road. The windshield sits at a comfortable angle, the cabin is roomy, and there are multiple solid placement options. The one thing that changes the equation on 2020 and newer models is the 11.6-inch portrait touchscreen — it
The Subaru Impreza looks like a straightforward vehicle for phone mounting until you start testing options. The cup holders sit too far back for most drivers to reach comfortably, the vertical vent slats give generic clips trouble, and the 6th gen (2024+) introduced a large portrait touchscreen that changes how
The Subaru Forester is a solid vehicle for phone mounting — mostly. The windshield sits at a workable angle and the interior is conventional enough that most mounts behave predictably. The main challenges are the unusually wide dashboard, which pushes the windshield further from the driver than most cars, and