The 2026 Lexus RZ battery electric vehicle (BEV) goes on sale this month. All 2026 Lexus BEVs will come standard with adapters that allow backward compatibility to charge at SAE J1772 and Combined Charging System stations and starting this month, model year 2023-25 Lexus RZ drivers will receive a letter from Lexus directing them to contact their dealer to receive one complimentary NACS charging adapter. The RZ 350e starts at $48,590 (including $1,295 delivery, processing and handling charge).
The 2026 Kia Niro HEV is powered by a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a 32kW electric motor, delivering a combined 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The 2026 Niro HEV is rated at a Kia-estimated 53 MPG combined for LX, EX and SX trims. Standard features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning. Available features include Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control and Highway Driving Assist. The 2026 Niro HEV LX starts at $28,535 (including $1,445 destination charge).
The Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, with three-row, six-passenger seating, is an plug-in hybrid electric SUV concept featuring a quad-motor 4WD system utilizing Mitsubishi Motors' signature Super-All Wheel Control technology and introduces AI Co-Driver.
The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, available in Laredo, Limited and Summit trims, is powered by an all-new 324 horsepower 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will continue to offer a two-row, three-row Grand Cherokee L and plug-in hybrid propulsion options. Inside, a new 12.3-inch infotainment unit with a reworked cabin elevates Grand Cherokee’s technology advancements. The new infotainment screen adds to a range of available features, including a 10.25-inch passenger display, Active Driving Assist technology and a premium McIntosh 19-speaker sound system. The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the second of four new vehicles launching from the Jeep brand in North America in the second half of this year, joining the all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee, 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and all-electric Jeep Recon.
The INFINITI QX80 R-Spec is powered by a modified 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 GT-R NISMO engine capable of 1,000 horsepower, with custom turbochargers, intercoolers, exhaust manifolds and an upgraded fuel system. R-Spec has bronze 24-inch wheels designed to resemble those from the GT-R, with a 12-inch width accommodating 315 section-width tires.
The Toyota Camry GT-S Concept, with 20-inch performance wheels mounted with 245/35R20 tires fill the wheel wells, is powered by a 232 horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system. At each corner, adjustable coilovers lower the chassis by 1.5 inches, a high-performance brake upgrade includes massive 8-piston calipers squeezing 365mm front rotors with 6-piston calipers matched with 356mm rear rotors.
