2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Coming In The 4th Quarter

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander gets a mid-cycle refresh and is equipped with a new 1.5-liter turbocharged, 16-valve, four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with the company's first mild-hybrid system replacing the 2.5-liter engine in the current Outlander. 2026 also will see the introduction of a new LE trim, slotted between the entry-level ES and mid-grade SE, as well as a top-line SEL Black Edition and the return of the Ralliart model. Pricing and more information on the 2026 Outlander will be released later this year and the vehicle will be available in Q4 2025.

New 2026 Hyundai Palisade Starts At $40,430 Soon

The new 2026 Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV, 2.5 inches longer on a wheelbase that's 2.7 inches longer than the previous generation, is powered by the standard 287 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 direct-injected engine coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a two-chamber torque converter or a hybrid powertrain with a 258 horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors mounted in the six-speed automatic transmission’s case for a total estimated system output of up to 329 horsepower which is expected to achieve up to 34 mpg combined, yielding an internally targeted range of up to 619 miles. The naturally-aspirated V6 is targeting a 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity while the hybrid powertrain has an estimated 4,000 lbs. of maximum towing capacity. Relaxation seats for front- and second-row passengers, provides additional degrees of recline and deployable upper-leg supports to help reduce fatigue during extended seating periods. Eight passenger seating is available across various trims with available captain’s chairs including one-touch second-row tilt-and-slide functionality. Third-row seats are available with power-folding, sliding, and power-reclining mechanisms, along with heating. Cup holders and 100-watt-capable USB-C ports are readily accessible in each row. The 2026 SE FWD Palisade starts at $40,430 (including $1,495 freight charge) while the hybrid starts at $45,155 and are arriving at Hyundai dealers now, with hybrid models scheduled to go on sale early Fall.

Jeep Wagoneer Limited and Wagoneer Super Editions Start At $76,535

The new Jeep Wagoneer Limited and Wagoneer Super, powered by a 420 horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six engine and a towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds, will join the previously announced Wagoneer Overland Special Edition. All Jeep Wagoneer models, including these new limited-edition models, are available in short- or long-wheelbase configurations. The Wagoneer Limited starts at $76,535 (including destination) and the Wagoneer Super package has an MSRP of $82,535 and are open for orders now. 

All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Arrives Early 2026

The all-new, third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5, 4.5-inches longer in overall length and in wheelbase and over half an inch wider than the previous model, will launch with a 187 horsepower 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ AWD. A new 15.6-inch integrated touchscreen display is available with Google built-in to integrate key Google apps and services, like Google Gemini, an AI assistant allowing owners to ask complex questions. The rear cargo area is almost two inches longer and over an inch higher with a lower lift-in height that drops over half an inch from its predecessor for easy loading and unloading. The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 goes on sale in early 2026 with an electrified CX-5 hybrid to debut in 2027. 

Test Drive: 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Platinum i-FORCE MAX Hybrid

Richard Saxton reviews the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Platinum i-FORCE MAX which is powered by the new 326 horsepower 2.4 liter turbocharged i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain and starts at $64,310 (including $1,450 DPH).

Click to watch video review.

2026 INFINITI QX60 Starts At $53,195 Now

The 2026 INFINITI QX60, offered in PURE, LUXE, SPORT and AUTOGRAPH, is powered by a 268 horsepower  Variable Compression Turbo engine. QX60 has a best-in-class towing rating of 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. QX60 models with front-wheel drive are estimated to return 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined, while models with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive are estimated to deliver 22 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. The QX60 has dual 12.3-inch displays with Google built-in, Klipsch® premium sound systems with up to 20 speakers, ProPILOT Assist 2.12 including Invisible Hood View, which uses advanced image processing to take footage from the vehicle's exterior cameras to project an image of what's directly underneath the vehicle onto the in-car displays. The QX60 PURE starts at $53,195 (including $1,995 destination & handling) and $55,195 with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive4. The first-ever QX60 SPORT grade is priced from $63,695. 

2026 Nissan Armada Adds NISMO Grade This Fall

The 2026 Nissan Armada adds the NISMO trim level to the lineup of SV, SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO and Platinum Reserve grades. The Armada NISMO, equipped with second-row captain’s chairs, is powered by a 460 horsepower twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine, 35 more horsepower than the others, and mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Inside, NISMO-specific quilted leather appointments are finished in charcoal with red accents and stitching. Available Invisible Hood View, Front Wide View and 3D Intelligent Around View® Monitor help drivers spot obstacles around the vehicle. The 2026 Armada will reach Nissan dealerships this Fall.

All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF Coming This Fall

The all-new completely reimagined third-generation 2026 Nissan LEAF powered by a new 3-in-1 powertrain with compact integrated motor, inverter and reducer with liquid cooled lithium-ion batteries with up to 75-kWh usable capacity will reach U.S. Nissan dealerships in the Fall, with other markets to follow.

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X On 8th Generation Platform

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X electrified all-wheel drive performance car, on the eighth generation platform, is powered by a 1,064 horsepower 5.5-liter Gemini small-block LT7 twin-turbo V8 engine sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with a 186 horsepower front-axle motor.  Further details on price and availability will be shared closer to production.

2026 BMW XM Label Coming This Fall

The 2026 BMW XM Label, the most powerful road vehicle ever produced by BMW M, is powered by the M HYBRID system which consists of a V8 engine with a peak output of 577 horsepower and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission delivering up to 194 horsepower. The Interior choices are BMW Individual Night Blue Full Merino Leather with Vintage Coffee accents, BMW Individual Black Full Merino Leather with Vintage Coffee accents, and BMW Individual Silverstone Extended Merino leather with Black accents. Production at BMW’s Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina will begin in August. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production.

2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL EV Coming Mid-Year

The all-electric 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL, which adds passenger and cargo capacity compared to the ESCALADE IQ, delivers up to a Cadillac-estimated 460 miles of range from a 24- module GM battery producing 205 kWh and customers can expect up to 116 miles of range in 10 minutes at a public DC Fast Charging Station. The Escalade IQL also comes equipped with vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging capabilities, which when paired with the GM Energy V2H Bundle, allows for the transfer of energy between the vehicle and a properly equipped home during times of need. The ESCALADE IQL has a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display and seating available for up to seven total passengers, with a power folding third-row, which folds flat for more storage. The Executive Second Row package features stowable tray tables, 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens, a rear command center, dual wireless phone charging pads and massaging, heating, and ventilated seats, which also offer 14-way power adjustment and headrest speakers. ESCALADE IQL will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in mid-2025 at General Motors’ Factory ZERO plant in Detroit.

2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V EV Starts At $68,795 Later This Year

The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V powered by a Cadillac-estimated 519 horsepower standard dual motor all-wheel drive drivetrain with an 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack that will enable a Cadillac-estimated 275 miles of range. MSRP starts at an estimated $68,795 (including destination freight charge). OPTIQ-V has a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display, standard 19- speaker AKG9 Studio Audio System with Dolby Atmos®, Super Cruise driver assistance technology (with three years of OnStar connected service), radar, camera and ultrasonic sensor technology integrated throughout OPTIQ-V, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking and Forward Collision Alert. OPTIQ-V will be sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, and Israel with production starting in Fall 2025.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 EV Starts At $60,555 Now

The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 EV is powered by a 110.3 kWh long-range battery with the 215 horsepower 160 kW S RWD model delivering an EPA-estimated 335-mile driving range with a starting price of $60,555 (including $1,600 freight charge). The five other IONIQ 9 models are the 303 horsepower SE AWD at $64,365 and SEL AWD for $67,920 with an EPA-estimated 320-mile driving range while the 422 horsepower Performance models have an EPA-estimated 311-mile driving range and start at $72,850. IONIQ 9 features a 12.3-inch cluster and a 12.3-inch integrated monitor in a curved display. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert, Driver Attention Warning, Blind-Spot View Monitor, High Beam Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Parking Distance Warning. IONIQ 9 customer deliveries have begun. 

IONIQ 9 made its debut at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, click to watch video.

All-new Jeep Cherokee Arrives Later This Year

The all-new Jeep Cherokee, reimagined from the ground up, will have ICE propulsion systems, plug-in, hybrid and all-electric offerings when it arrives in late 2025.

2026 Dodge Durango SUV Starts At $40,490

The  three-row 2026 Dodge Durango lineup will feature the Durango GT powered by a 295 horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 engine and Durango R/T powered by a 360 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with standard all-wheel drive, both mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has 710-horsepower. Dodge Durango offers standard Blind-spot Monitoring (with Trailer Tow Detection System for trailer tow-equipped models), standard trailer-sway control, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Rear Cross Path detection and Uconnect Access with 9-1-1 call and roadside assistance. Ordering for 2026 Dodge Durango GT and Durango R/T models will open in June, with vehicles scheduled to start arriving at Dodge dealerships in Q3 2025 with a starting price for the Durango GT of $40,490 (including $1,995 destination) and $51,990 for the 2026 Durango R/T.

BMW M2 CS Starts At $99,775 In 3rd Quarter

The new BMW M2 CS is powered by a 523 horsepower 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo sending its power to the rear wheels via a standard 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. Standard equipment in the new BMW M2 CS includes automatic climate control, comfort access, a Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, and BMW Live Cockpit Professional, BMW Head-Up Display, a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display. The M2 CS will be produced in limited numbers with a base MSRP of $99,775 (including $1,175 destination and handling) with deliveries expected to start in the 3rd quarter.

2026 Kia EV9 Adds Range, Starts At $56,395

The all-electric 2026 Kia EV9 three-row EV SUV, which largely carries over into its third model year, adds the Nightfall Edition package on the Land AWD trim and is offered with both 6-passenger and 7-passenger seating configurations. The all-electric range is increased on the Light Long Range trim to a Kia-estimated 305 miles, on the Wind & Land to 283 miles and on the GT-Line to 280 miles. Pricing starts at $56,395 (including $1,495 destination) on the EV9 Light SR model and goes up to $73,395 on the EV9 GT-Line.

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Will Arrive In 2nd Half 2025

The all-new, all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona four-door sedan joins the two-door Charger Daytona coupe in 2026 model-year Charger Daytona lineup with a maximum range of 241 miles. The all-new Dodge Charger will offer the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O. powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine. Four-door and two-door 2026 Charger Daytona Scat Pack models will arrive with full 670 horsepower unlocked and are open for orders expected to arrive at dealerships in the second half of 2025. 

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Starts At $54,895 This Summer

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV comes in Work Truck, LT and Trail Boss trim levels. The top-of-the-line Trail Boss version with the Max battery pack has up to 725 horsepower delivering a GM-estimated range of 478 miles starts at $88,695 and has a max towing of 12,500lb and 2,100 lb of payload and with a 2-inch lift has 24% higher ground clearance than the base Silverado EV. A 17.7-inch-diagonal center infotainment screen paired with 11-inch-diagonal driver informational center standard on all trims, including Work Truck for the first time. Work Truck Standard has an EPA-estimated range of 286 miles and starts at $54,895 (including $2,095 DFC). Chevrolet will offer its off-road Trail Boss trim as part of the 2026 Silverado EV lineup starting this Summer.

2026 Honda HR-V Starts At $27,595

The refreshed 2026 Honda HR-V, available in LX, Sport and EX-L trims, is powered by a 158 horsepower 2.0-liter 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® In-Line 4 Cylinder engine with a starting MSRP of $27,595 (including $1,395 destination charge) for the LX. For better traction management, every HR-V is available with Real Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control™ starting at $29,095 (including $1,395 destination charge). HR-V LX and Sport gain a larger and easy-to-use 9-inch color touchscreen (+2-inches) with a faster processor, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility, and a wireless phone charger. USB-C ports are throughout the cabin and privacy rear glass is now standard on all trims.