NISSAN
- Slots in between the subcompact Juke and the Rogue.
- 140 hp 4-cylinder w/ a CVT.
- S, SV, and SL trim levels available with FWD or AWD
- SL includes 19” alloy wheels, heated seats/mirrors, leather heated steering wheel, and leather shift knob.
- Optional Nissan "Intelligent Safety Shield” includes Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Intelligent Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection, and Forward Emergency Braking.
- On sale in May.
HONDA
Odyssey
- New “Magic Slide” multi-position 2nd-row seat adjusts both fore and aft and side-to-side; “separation mode” leaves a wide center aisle between the 2nd-row seat
- Cabin Watch helps monitor passengers in the 2nd and 3rd rows
- Cabin Talk allows the driver to talk to the 2nd and 3rd-row passengers via the audio speakers and the rear entertainment headphones.
- Connected Rear Entertainment has 10” ceiling mounted screen, and can stream video via 4G LTE Wi-Fi, public Wi-Fi, or cell-phone data plan.
- "How Much Farther” app tracks road-trip progress
- Cabin Control allows rear entertainment and rear climate to be controlled via smartphone.
- Optional heated and ventilated front seats, heated mirrors and steering wheel, wireless device charging, HondaVac built-in vacuum, and hands-free power tailgate with foot activation.
- Standard Honda Sensing.
- Styling retains its signature “lightning bolt” beltline design, but the body sculpting is a bit softer and less angular than before.
- Sliding side door tracks now integrated with the rear quarter windows; a definite aesthetic improvement.
- 280 hp V6 with a 9-speed (or) 10-speed automatic.
- On sale in May
KIA
Stinger
- RWD or AWD
- 255 hp Turbo 4-cylinder
- 365 hp Twin-Turbo V6 w/ 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
- 0-60 in 5.1-seconds and a 165-mph top speed for the twin-turbo V6.
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control can apply power and braking force to the appropriate wheels to enhance cornering performance in inclement conditions.
- Optional Adjustable Dynamic Stability Damping Control suspension is accessed via driver-selectable Personal, Eco, Sport, Comfort, and Smart modes.
- V6 models will have Brembo disc brakes.
- Optional Nappa leather, head-up display, and Harman/Kardon audio.
- Optional Forward Collision Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Driver Attention Alert.
- On sale in December
LEXUS
LS 500
- 415 hp Twin-Turbo V6 w/ 10-speed automatic & optional AWD
- Driver can adjust performance settings between Normal, Sport, and Sport+ modes.
- Lexus Vehicle Dynamics Management
- Lexus Dynamic Handling with independent front and rear steering.
- Optional Mark Levinson 3D surround audio with in-ceiling speakers; Active Noise Control; 12” widescreen navigation display; 24” color head-up display; natural-wood interior-trims; 28-way power front seats with heating, cooling, and massage; and rear seats with heating, cooling, Shiatsu massage, a raised ottoman, reclining rear seatback, and the ability to be raised up to 24 degrees to assist the rear passenger in exiting the vehicle.
- Optional air suspension automatically raises the vehicle for easier entry via the keyfob.
- On sale in December
TOYOTA
Camry
- All-new platform called TNGA, for Toyota New Global Architecture.
- LE, XLE, SE, and XSE trims continue; sportier SE and XSE trims have a more-aggressive front and rear fascia, sculpted rocker panels, rear spoiler, and Black 19” alloy wheels (on XSE).
- 4-cylinder with 8-speed automatic
- V6 w/ CVT
- 4-cylinder Hybrid w/ CVT.
- Toyota Safety Sense includes Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams. Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Monitor.
- Optional Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan, Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, and Intelligent Clearance Sonar.
- Standard Entune 3 multimedia
- Optional JBL audio, 10” color head-up display, Dynamic Navigation, and 4G LTE wi-fi
- Optional Remote Connect enables remote locking/unlocking, vehicle status notifications, and guest driver monitoring.
- On sale in September
BMW
5-Series
- 530i ($51,000), 540i ($56,500), 530ei plug-in hybrid ($51,500), and M550ix ($72,000)
- 530i = new 250 hp Turbo 4-cylinder
- 540i = 335 hp 6-cylinder
- 530ei = “eDrive” electric motor with a Turbo 4-cylinder
- Three eDrive settings—AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE, and BATTERY CONTROL allow the driver to modify the battery-use characteristics.
- M550ix = 455 hp Twin Turbo V8
- All models will have an 8-speed automatic, adaptive LED headlights, 18" wheels, sport seats, and BMW’s Fatigue and Focus Alert.
- Optional Dynamic Damper Control adjustable suspension, Remote Control Parking, Active Lane Keep Assist/Traffic Jam Assist, and Gesture Control.
- On sale Now
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLA
- 8” display screen w/ optional 360-degree camera
- AMG GLA 45 = 375 hp Turbo 4-cylinder
- Standard on AMG GLA 45 are new LED headlamps
- GLA 250, GLA 250 4Matic, & AMG GLA 45 4Matic trim levels
- New GLA 220 4Matic trim level coming soon
- On sale in July
VOLKSWAGEN
Tiguan
- Optional Driver Assistance Technology package; adaptive cruise control, front pedestrian detection, blind-spot alert, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
- Optional Panoramic Sunroof
- 185 hp Turbo 4-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, & 4Motion AWD
- On sale in July
FORD
F-150
- New 250 hp Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6
- New 280 hp V6
- EcoBoost Turbo V6
- V8
- 10-speed automatic w/ fuel-saving automatic start/stop technology.
- Optional 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.
- New grille, headlamps, bumpers, tail lights and tailgate.
- New carbon-fiber-style appliques on XLT Sport and Lariat Sport, and Kingsville Leather seats on King Ranch.
- Optional adaptive cruise control.
- On sale in November
- Power Stroke won’t arrive until July 2018.
GMC
Terrain
- 170 hp 4-cylinder, 250 hp 4-cylinder, and 135 hp Turbo Diesel 4-cylinder
- All three utilize fuel-saving auto stop/start technology; the first two use a 9-speed automatic, while the turbodiesel is paired with 6-speed automatic.
- Electronic Precision Shift consists of push buttons and pull triggers situated at the forward edge of the console.
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and myGMC mobile app, which allows management of some vehicle functions via a compatible smartphone.
- Optional Surround Vision camera, Forward Collision Alert with Following Distance Indicator, Forward Automatic Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Departure Warning, and Safety Alert Seat. Plus, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist, & Lane-Change Alert with blind-spot monitor.
- SL, SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels in FWD or AWD
- Denali has heated steering wheel, navigation, Bose 7-speaker audio, hands-free power liftgate, 19” ultra-bright alloy wheels, additional chrome trim, LED headlamps, and signature chrome grille.
- On sale in July
CHEVROLET
Traverse
- Two new trim levels; RS & High Country.
- RS includes Black exterior trim, Black chrome grille with Black bowtie, and 20” wheels.
- High Country includes leather with suede accents, unique badging, LED headlights, power-folding 3rd-row seat, polished 20” wheels, and advanced AWD.
- 305 hp V6 with 9-speed automatic standard on all trims EXCEPT the RS, which has a 255 hp turbo 4-cylinder with 9-speed automatic.
- Optional hands-free power liftgate has a Chevrolet bowtie-logo lamp that illuminates the ground where drivers need to place a foot to operate the liftgate.
- Optional wireless device charging and USB ports in all 3 seating rows.
- Optional Surround Vision camera, Lane Keep Assist/Departure Warning, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Forward Automatic Braking, Teen Driver monitoring and Rear Seat Reminders.
- On sale in November.