2022 Hyundai Kona Arrives This Spring

The new 2022 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric SUVs, 1.6 inches longer than the previous model, receive a fresh design for the U.S. market, including an all-new sporty N Line trim. The standard powertrain is a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson engine paired with a new Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission, while the N Line and Limited trims offer a 195 horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder direct-injected, turbocharged engine coupled to a seven-speed EcoShift® dual-clutch transmission. The Kona Electric, freshened with a new front fascia design, has a 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery producing an estimated MPGe is 132 city, 108 highway, and 120 combined based on internal testing. The center-stack and center-cluster displays are all new for the Electric with large 10.25 screens. 2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs will arrive in the Spring.

2022 INFINITI QX55 Starts At $46,500 In April

The 2022 INFINITI QX55 crossover coupe, with standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and available in LUXE, ESSENTIAL and SENSORY trim levels, is powered by a 268-horsepower VC-Turbo engine paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and manual mode. The 2022 INFINITI QX55 LUXE is equipped with a power-sliding tinted glass moonroof, heated front seats, Active Noise Cancellation, and safety features including Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and will start at $46,500 (excluding destination and handling charges, tax, title, license and options) when it arrives in dealers in April across the U.S. An all-new INFINITI QX60 three-row crossover will join later in the year.

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV From $33,995 This Summer

The new, all-electric 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV electric vehicle will be the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer the Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system for more than 200,000 miles of enabled roads in the U.S. and Canada. It also has a Dual Level Charge Cord that allows a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging and a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging up to 7.2 kilowatts. The larger Bolt EUV gets a GM-estimated 250 mile range on a full charge and is priced from $33,995 (including destination freight charge), compared to the 2022 Bolt EV that achieves a GM-estimated 259 miles of range and starts at $31,995, before any available state, local or utility incentives. Both will be available this Summer.

2022 INFINITI QX60 Arrives Later This Year

The all-new 2022 INFINITI QX60 three-row crossover will be powered by a 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to an all-new 9-speed automatic transmission when it arrives to the U.S. and Canada later this year.

Toyota To Add More Electrified Models

Toyota will introduce two BEVs and a PHEV electrified models in the U.S. market this year. By 2025, Toyota’s goal is to have 40% of new vehicle sales be electrified models, and by 2030 expects that to increase to nearly 70%.

2022 Audi e-tron GT Goes On Sale This Summer Starting At $99,900

The 2022 Audi e-tron GT produces up to 522 horsepower and the RS e-tron GT distributes up to 637 horsepower to all four wheels. Preliminary manufacturer’s estimated ranges based on approximation of EPA test cycles for a full charge are 238 miles for the e-tron GT and 232 miles for the RS e-tron GT.  With an 800-volt electrical architecture, the e-tron GT comes standard with the ability to charge at 270 kW using DC fast-chargers from 5-80% in just 22.5 minutes. The e-tron GT quattro Premium Plus starts at $99,900 and the RS e-tron GT at $139,900 (excluding destination charge, sales taxes, title, options, dealer charges and any available state or federal tax incentives). It is anticipated that 2022 Audi e-tron GT models may qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax incentives. Dealer sets actual price. The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is expected to go on sale in the U.S. this summer.

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Starts At $24,590

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, five inches longer overall at 178.9 inches on wheelbase that remains unchanged at 105.1 inches, is powered a 152 horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter direct-injection engine mated to an 8-speed CVT with Sport Mode transmission and starts at $24,590 (including $1,195 destination/handling charge) for the ES trim that a standard seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen infotainment system. Driver and front passenger heated seats are standard on LE, SE and SEL trims. Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)2 all-wheel drive system can be added to any trim level for $1,600.

All-New 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Goes On Sale This Summer

The all-new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, with seating for up to eight and a new captain's chairs option, is powered by a 284-horsepower 3.5-liter Direct Injection V6 is matched with an all-new 9-speed transmission for smooth, direct response. Available all-new Intelligent 4WD with 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector for on- and-off-road driving with available 6,000-pound maximum towing capacity to haul boats and trailers. The all-new 2022 Pathfinder is offered in 2WD and 4WD and S, SV, SL and Platinum and SV Premium and SL Premium packages when it goes on sale this Summer.

All-New 2022 Nissan Frontier Goes On Sale This Summer

The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup is equipped with a 310 horsepower 3.8-liter direct injection V6 engine matched to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Frontier 4WD models feature a shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4HI/4LO modes operated by an electronically controlled part-time transfer case. Frontier 4WD models are available with a 4-wheel limited-slip system. Hill Start Assist is standard on all models, and Hill Descent Control is standard on all 4WD models. The PRO-4X model adds an electronic locking differential, Bilstein off-road shock absorbers and underbody skid plates for off-road driving. The 2022 Frontier King Cab is offered in 2WD and 4WD S and SV grades while the Crew Cab is available in 2WD and 4WD S, SV SWB (standard bed) and SV LWB (long bed), along with the Crew Cab PRO-4X (4WD only) and new-for-2022 PRO-X (2WD only). Seven option packages will be available. A 5-foot bed is standard on all Crew Cab models, with a 6-foot bed optional on Crew Cab SV Long Wheelbase models. A 6-foot bed is also standard on all King Cab models. The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier goes on sale this Summer.

2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Coming This Summer

The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, fully redesigned, is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission upgraded with next-generation controls bolted to a torque-on-demand transfer case. With a 36-gallon gas tank capacity, the Raptor delivers a projected EPA-estimated range of more than 500 miles on a full tank of gas. The reengineered all-new five-link rear suspension is designed to provide more control and power to the ground over rough terrain at high speeds. Raptor is available with either 35-inch or 37-inch tires. The larger 3.1-inch-diameter anodized aluminum shock bodies are filled with all-new low-friction shock fluid decreases frictional losses inside the damper for improved off and on-road comfort. Available in SuperCrew configuration on a 145-inch wheelbase, Raptor features a fully boxed high-strength steel frame with a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy and composite body. The 2021 F-150 Raptor will be available in showrooms this Summer and the Raptor R is coming next year.

2022 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwings Coming This Summer

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, powered by a 668 horsepower 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine, and CT4-V Blackwing (pictured), with a 472 horsepower 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 engine, represent Cadillac's performance brand. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with an available 10-speed automatic transmission. V-Series Blackwing models are built on Cadillac’s rear-wheel drive architecture and feature shock tower braces, an underside shear plate and thicker rear cross members to improve chassis rigidity. Tap Shift/Manual Mode allows the driver to use integrated magnesium paddle shifters to select a gear and hold it until selecting the next gear, up or down. Sport Mode provides real-time interpretation of driving conditions, adjusting the transmission to reduce shift busyness and improve performance, while retaining aggressive driving dynamics. Dynamic Performance Mode is calibrated to deliver track focused shift patterns and automatically activates when high-g forces are experienced in Sport or Track mode. Pricing begins at $59,990 (including $995 destination charge) for the CT4-V Blackwing and $84,990 for the CT5-V Blackwing. Reservations for both vehicles are open now with deliveries later this Summer.  

2022 BMW M5 CS Sedan Arrives In 2nd Half 2021 For $142,995

The 2022 BMW M5 CS Sedan, available only for the 2022 model year, is powered by a 627 horsepower 4.4-liter M TwinPower turbo V8 engine mated to a 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel drive system that takes it from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds to a top speed of 190 mph.. The driver can select from three xDrive modes including 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD. MSRP is $142,995 (including $995 destination) and will arrive in the U.S. 2nd half of 2021.

2021 Porsche Taycan RWD Arrives In Mid-March

The new 2021 Porsche Taycan, the fourth variant of the all-electric Taycan that joins the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan 4S, features rear-wheel drive and is available with a single-deck Performance Battery with a gross capacity of 79.2 kWh producing a range of up to 267 or an optional two-deck Performance Battery Plus with gross capacity of 93.4 kWh delivering a range of up to 300 miles. Both batteries can be charged from five to 80 per cent SoC in 22.5 minutes and that power for a further 62 miles is achieved after five minutes. The first rear-wheel drive Taycans will make their way to dealerships from the middle of March 2021.

2021 Honda Ridgeline Starts At $37,665 Soon

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is redesigned with all-new sheet metal from the front roof pillars forward, including a new hood with power bulge, a new squared off nose and upright grille, and new front fenders. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is powered by a 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter direct-injected VTEC® V6 mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with i-VTM4® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive that automatically sends up to 70 percent of torque to the rear wheels and continuously apportions 100 percent of that torque between the left and right rear wheels based on driving conditions at each wheel. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline starts at $37,665 (including $1,175 destination charge) and goes on sale Feb 2.

2021 Audi Q5 Sportback Starts At $48,895, SQ5 Sportback At $57,195

The 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback, offered in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, is powered by a 261 horsepower 2.0-liter TFSI® engine mated to a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive starting at $48,895 (including $1,095 destination charge) while the 2021 SQ5 Sportback (pictured) has a 349 horsepower 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine with an eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission starting at $57,195. Audi side assist provides blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning helps keep the driver within the driving lane, pre sense rear uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to help detect an impending rear-end collision, parking system plus helps make parking easier with front and rear proximity acoustic parking sensors, and rear cross traffic assist supports the driver when reversing out of a perpendicular parking space. 

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Coming In 2nd Quarter

The all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with three-row seven-passenger seating, is powered by the standard 290 horsepower all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with a towing capacity of up to 6,200 pounds and an estimated driving range of nearly 500 miles or the available 357 horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 engine with a towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds. Three Jeep 4x4 systems and Selec-Terrain traction management system with five terrain modes for off-road capability include more off-road ground clearance and water fording capability compared with previous generations. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will arrive in Jeep dealerships in the second quarter of 2021 and will be available in Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit configurations. The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee two-row and its 4xe electrified version are scheduled to start production later in 2021.

2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Starts At $15,390

The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage five-door hatchback (pictured above) and Mirage G4 four-door sedan, powered by a 78 horsepower 1.2-liter 3-cylinder DOHC engine teamed with either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission, have revised front and rear exterior styling. Also, new for 2021, every Mirage and Mirage G4 comes standard with Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection4 across all trim levels. Additionally, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic High Beam systems are available on the top-line SE trim level. The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage ES with 5-Speed manual transmission starts at $15,390 (including destination/handling charge of $1095). 

Kia Introduces New Logo and Slogan

Kia discloses new brand slogan: ‘Movement that inspires’. Kia says, "The logo is a symbol of Kia's new brand purpose and the values it promises to offer customers through future products and services, and the experiences these enable. Kia seals its brand promise by developing the new logo to resemble a handwritten signature. The rhythmical, unbroken line of the logo conveys Kia's commitment to bringing moments of inspiration, while its symmetry demonstrates confidence. The rising gestures of the logo embody Kia’s rising ambitions for the brand, and, more importantly, what it offers customers."

2021 Nissan LEAF and LEAF PLUS Starting At $32,545 Now

The all-electric 2021 Nissan LEAF, with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery and 110-kW motor producing 147 horsepower and delivering up to 149 miles of range in S and SV trims, starts at $32,545 (including $925 destination and handling). The extended-range LEAF PLUS (pictured), with a larger-capacity 62-kWh lithium-ion battery and 160 kW motor producing 214 horsepower delivers a range up to 226 miles in S PLUS, SV PLUS and SL PLUS trims, starts at $39,145. Both the LEAF and LEAF PLUS can be charged up to 80 percent in 40-45 minutes using the quick charge port. Also available is a portable charging cable that can be plugged into either a 120-volt outlet or any 240-volt outlet, eliminating the need to have a level 2 charger installed in your home. Every 2021 Nissan LEAF is offered with a limited lithium-ion battery warranty8 covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the battery pack. Nissan also provides a limited warranty against battery capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all models.

All-New 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Starts At $110,850 First Half of 2021

The all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, powered by a 429 horsepower electrified six-cylinder in-line engine, will start from $110,850 (including $1,050 destination and delivery charge). The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, with a 496 horsepower electrified V8 bi-turbo engine, will start from $115,150. Both vehicles are equipped with an EQ Boost integrated starter generator, which provides a further 184 lb-ft of torque as well as up to an additional 21 horsepower for short periods for acceleration and power delivery. Interior elements include a 12.8" OLED multimedia touchscreen display in the center console, rapid-heating and ventilating multi-contour front seats with massage and comfort headrests, powered side rear sunshades, wireless smartphone integration and wireless charging in the front, toll gate transponder, soft close doors and air balance cabin fragrance system. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2021.