Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Hyundai Boulder Concept

The Hyundai Boulder Concept body-on-frame truck is one of 36 new Hyundai vehicles coming to North America by 2030. 

 

2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Coming Late 2026

The first-ever 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid uses an Atkinson/Miller-cycle 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine paired with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery and electric motors to produce 194 horsepower. The next-generation Subaru Hybrid system uses a series-parallel configuration to seamlessly integrate with the existing Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. The Forester Wilderness Hybrid is equipped with an 11.6-inch tablet-style touchscreen for infotainment, a 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster with navigation and Apple Maps integration, animal-free StarTex® interior upholstery, and Subaru’s award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. The 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid will go on sale in late 2026, with pricing announced closer to launch.

2027 Kia Seltos Arrives 2nd Quarter 2026

The all-new second generation 2027 Kia Seltos, larger, wider, and roomier than previous generation, is powered by a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission, a 190 horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual control or a 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine paired with a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. The all-new Seltos includes a standard 12.3-inch digital touchscreen display and is available with a 12.3-inch instrument display and 5-inch climate display panel. The 2.0-liter will be offered in LX, S, EX and X-Line, while the 1.6T will be available in X-Line trim only. The 2.0-liter and 1.6T are expected to arrive in the United States in Q2 2026. Pricing will be announced closer to their on-sale date. More information on the HEV will be shared closer to the vehicle’s planned on-sale date in late 2026.

2027 Volkswagen Atlas

All-new second-generation 2027 Volkswagen Atlas three row SUV, about an inch longer than the outgoing Atlas, is powered by a new 282 horsepower turbocharged and direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI® engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and Volkswagen’s 4Motion® all-wheel-drive system is available across the lineup with a hybrid variant planned to arrive with the midcycle refresh. Towing capacity remains at 5,000 pounds. The large free-standing infotainment screen is 15 inches on all but the base trim, which gets a 12.9-inch display. All Atlas models feature Volkswagen’s 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro configurable gauge cluster. 

New Mercedes-Benz GLS

The new Mercedes-Benz GLS is offered as a GLS 450 4MATIC with a 375 horsepower 3.0 six cylinder engine or a GLS 580 4MATIC with a 530 horsepower 4.0 eight cylinder engine. Both engines feature an integrated starter generator which provides intelligent support at lower engine speeds. With five multi-core processors and more than 20 sensors, E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL responds predictively to any driving situation. The new MBUX Superscreen brings the digital world into the GLS. Three 12.3-inch displays are positioned under a large, seamless glass surface. 

New Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV and Coupe

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE comes as a 255 horsepower GLE 350 4MATIC, 375 horsepower GLE 450 4MATIC, 530 horsepower GLE 580 4MATIC and 322 horsepower GLE 500e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid with a towing capacity of up to 7,700 lbs. The 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel-drive (Torque on Demand) system continuously adjusts torque distribution between the front and rear axles, from 0 to 100 percent, depending on the driving situation. The standard suite of driver assistance technologies includes the standard Digital Extra MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST which can better and more quickly detect parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle. It also detects spaces that are not marked by white lines. In addition, the system can now assist with leaving a parking space, even when the vehicle was previously parked manually. If the function is activated, the system automatically carries out the parking maneuver.The "CITY PRO" feature that enables a seamless point-to-point driving experience, even in dense city traffic, will be available at a later date. The standard MBUX Superscreen in the GLE features three 12.3-inch displays beneath a large seamless glass surface. The standard front passenger display enables entertainment features for the front passenger while the vehicle is in motion as long as the driver's gaze is kept on the road and not on the passenger screen. This includes video streaming from Disney+, YouTube, Sony RIDEVU and more.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, powered by a 375 horsepower 3.0 six cylinder engine, is on a wheelbase that's 2.4 inches shorter than the GLE SUV and  features three 12.3-inch digital displays beneath a seamless glass surface. The new generation MBUX integrates advanced artificial intelligence and every GLE Coupe is equipped with an array of exterior cameras, up to five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors. 

2027 INFINITI QX65 Starts At $55,535 Early Summer

The all-new 2027 INFINITI QX65 is powered by a 268 horsepower Variable Compression Turbo engine paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive for a towing rating of 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. The QX65 features dual 12.3-inch displays with Google built-in, including Google Assistant. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are paired with a Qi2-standard wireless charging pad. Safety and driver assistance technologies, include Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Lane Departure Prevention, High Beam Assist, rear parking sensors and ProPILOT Assist. Optional features include Smart Rear View Mirror8 and a 10.8-inch color head-up display. The 2027 INFINITI QX65 will reach retailers early Summer 2026 starting at $55,535 (including $1,545 destination and handling charge).