2026 Lexus ES 350H Hybrid Starts At $49,700 In June

The eighth-generation 2026 Lexus ES 350H Hybrid with 244 horsepower joins the battery-electric ES 350E, ES 500E delivering an EPA-estimated 46 MPG combined fuel economy rating. The 2026 ES 350h has Lexus’ sixth-generation hybrid system with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine, an electric starter-generator, and a motor-generator integrated into an electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission powering the front wheels. The all-wheel drive option adds an additional electric motor mounted at the rear axle that exclusively powers the rear wheels. The 2026 ES HEV has a 3.1-inch-longer wheelbase, is 2.2 inches wider, 6.5 inches overall longer and 4.5 inches higher. The new ES also has a higher seating position. Every 2026 ES includes a new 12.3-inch driver Multi-Information Display, as well as the latest Lexus Interface infotainment system with a 14.0-inch touchscreen. The ES also upgrades to the newest Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 active safety and convenience feature suite. The 2026 ES 350h is expected to arrive in dealerships in June with $49,700 Base MSRP (including $1,395 delivery, processing, and handling fee).

2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink This Summer

The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink three-row electric SUV is powered by a 422 horsepower (314.6-kW) dual‑motor AWD paired with a 110.3‑kWh battery and the IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Black Ink’s 800-volt architecture supports 350‑kW ultra‑fast DC charging, enabling drivers to recharge the pack from 10% to 80% in about 24 minutes under optimal conditions. A native NACS port ensures compatible access to the rapidly expanding charging network. The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink model will be available at dealers this Summer.

2027 Volkswagen Atlas Launches This Fall

The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas gets refined key front‑fascia elements and aluminum‑alloy wheels are now available in 20‑ and 21‑inch diameters, offered in machined alloy and black finishes. Further details, specifications, and pricing on the 2027 Atlas will be announced ahead of the launch this Fall.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Starts At $116,150 Late Summer

 

The new Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric models utilize the same 800-volt powertrain and adaptive two-chamber, two-valve air suspension concept as its respective SUV counterparts. With launch control, the Cayenne Coupe Electric can send 435 horsepower to all four wheels. At the top end of the range, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe Electric generates up to 1,139 horsepower while the Cayenne S Coupe makes 657 horsepower. Rear-axle steering is optional on all models, while electro-hydraulic Active Ride suspension and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus options are only available on S and Turbo models. The Cayenne Coupe Electric has a towing capacity of up to 7,716 lbs. and can be optionally equipped with an Off-Road Package which improves approach angle. The full range of 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric models is available to order now and will be sold alongside the current gas-powered and plug-in hybrid Cayenne Coupe variants. MSRP for the Cayenne Coupe Electric starts at $116,150 (including the delivery, processing and handling fee of $2,350), the Cayenne S Coupe Electric will start at $133,550, and the Cayenne Turbo Coupe Electric will start at $170,350. Deliveries are expected to begin at the end of Summer 2026.

2027 BMW 740 Starts At $101,350

The seventh generation 2027 BMW 7 Series debuts with the all-electric i7 50 xDrive and i7 60 xDrive, and the combustion-powered 740 and 740 xDrive. A plug-in hybrid 750e xDrive follows in Q1 2027, and later a V8-powered M Performance model. The new all-electric BMW i7 50 xDrive delivers a maximum system output of 449 horsepower with a base MSRP of $107,750 (including $1,550 desitination and handling) while the BMW i7 60 xDrive produces a combined maximum output of 536 horsepower and starts at $126,250 with a range in excess 350 miles. The 2027 BMW 740 has a base MSRP of $101,350 and the new BMW 740 xDrive six-cylinder in-line engine has increased to 394 horsepower thanks to updates including a new turbocharger and starts at $104,350. The plug-in hybrid model, the BMW 750e xDrive combines the 308 horsepower six cylinder in-line engine with a 194 horsepower electric motor integrated into the transmission for a combined output of 483 horsepower. The 17.9-inch Central Display is integrated into BMW Panoramic iDrive and the 31.3-inch BMW Theater Screen now supports Zoom video calls and the optional Dolby Atmos playback pairs with the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System. Global production begins in July 2026 with production of the BMW 750e xDrive expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and arriving in 2027.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Starts At $31,740

The updated 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder powertrain paired with a 48-volt charging system, is available in ES, LE, SE, SEL trim levels in either front-wheel drive or Super-All Wheel Control. Black Edition, Trail Edition, and RALLIART models add trim-specific colors, features, and options. For 2026, the Outlander ES starts at $31,740 (including destination fee of $1,745) for a front-wheel-drive model and $33,540 for an S-AWC model. All 2026 Outlander ES models 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Google Android AutoTM, front USB-C ports, a new 12.3-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio w/ Navigation and SiriusXM® 360L with a three-month all-access trial, and a YAMAHA® Premium eight-speaker audio system. On S-AWC models, heated front seats are offered as standard equipment. Updates for 2026 include revised seating surfaces, cooled front seats on select trims, redesigned cupholders and phone charging pad, enlarged armrest storage, and either an eight-speaker or 12-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio system.