Updated May 2024
In this follow-up to our 2023 SUVs to watch for, we’re diving into what 2024 has in store, focusing on brand-new and next-generation/redesigned models hitting the market in 2023 and early 2024. Even as 2023 wraps up, there’s cautious optimism for the auto industry despite challenges from 2022, like chip shortages, which continue to affect car shopping and production to a lesser degree. Fortunately, it does look better heading into 2024.
This guide is long, so we’ve broken it down into a Table of Contents of SUV segments:
Table of Contents:
Subcompact & Compact 2024 SUVs
2025 Subaru Forester (Redesigned)
Release Date: Spring 2024
Notable New Features:
Redesigned front fascia
Highest ground clearance in its class
Rear Seat Reminder now comes standard
The long-running Forester enters its sixth generation for 2025, sporting a new front design, 8.7-inch ground clearance, and a more tech-savvy interior cabin. There’s no hybrid or 2025 Forester Wilderness announced as of yet. All trims feature a 2.5L engine with 180 horsepower and a CVT transmission. Standard enhancements include Active Torque Vectoring, SI-Drive, and a WRX-inspired power steering rack. The cabin sports a high-tech multimedia system, a durable dash, and textured trim; the plush interior hides scuffs with a dark headliner, and tinted rear windows come standard. Safety features include Rear Seat Reminder on all trims and EyeSight across the lineup, with DriverFocus on Touring.
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2024 BMW X2 (Redesigned)
Release Date: March 2024
Notable New Features:
All-electric iX2 xDrive30 a new model
Larger dimensions
21-inch light-alloy wheels optional with sportier X2 M35i xDrive
The 2024 BMW X2, now in its second generation, undergoes significant updates, competing in the premium compact segment with a redesigned look and enhanced dimensions, offering a coupe-like silhouette and advanced automated driving and parking systems. It features the new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 9. The lineup comprises two gasoline models: the X2 xDrive28i and the high-performance X2 M35i xDrive with 312 horsepower. Additionally, the all-electric iX2 xDrive30 is slated for a global launch in March 2024. The next-gen X2 showcases unique styling, with the X2 M35i xDrive emphasizing performance, and offers the M Sport package with aerodynamic enhancements. Notably, 21-inch light-alloy wheels are now available on a compact BMW model.
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2024 Buick Envista (New Model)
Release Date: Summer 2023
Notable New Features:
Premium compact crossover topping-out under $30,000
Generous legroom behind the front seats
Mid-range Envista ST gets blacked-out features & optional 19-inch black wheels
The Buick Envista is a novel addition to Buick’s lineup, positioned between the Encore GX and Envision, boasting a sleek, coupe-like design with distinctive Sportback rear styling and long, horizontal taillights. The interior features a vast 19-inch dual LCD screen infotainment system paired with an 11-inch display, the largest in its compact SUV segment. Power is derived from a refined 1.2L turbo engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, now lighter and more efficient for 2024, producing 136 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque, with an impressive combined fuel efficiency of 30 mpg.
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- 2024 Buick Envista First Drive Review, Release Date & Pricing
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2024 Cadillac XT4 (Major Refresh)
Release Date: Summer 2023
Notable New Features:
33-inch-diagonal interface/display with 9K resolution
New grille designs & new LED headlamps
5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability
The 2024 Cadillac XT4, a consistent top-seller in its class since first arriving for the 2019 model year, receives notable updates, especially in its front and rear design. The addition of new LED headlamps enhances its appearance and visibility. Inside, the XT4 introduces a substantial 33-inch-diagonal interface with 9K resolution, making it the largest and most advanced screen in its class, offering customization and features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The updated interior also provides various colour and trim choices to suit different preferences.
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2024 Buick Encore GX (Redesign)
Release Date: Spring 2023
Notable New Features:
Encore GX is first Buick with new 19-inch Virtual Cockpit
System
Encore GX will also offer the Avenir trim for the first time
New interior, new tech and the brand’s new face & logo
The 2024 Buick Encore GX showcases a matured aesthetic compared to its outgoing model, featuring a redesigned nose with sharp lighting details and stylized grille openings, departing from its previous cutesy look. The interior boasts an 8-inch configurable gauge display for personalized preferences and an 11-inch curved infotainment screen with touch functionality, easily accessible for the driver. Buick offers wireless smartphone connectivity and charging in the new Encore GX. Powering all Encore GX models is a 1.3L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, delivering 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque, with standard front-wheel drive in the US and all-wheel drive for Canadian Encore GX ST and Avenir trims.
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- 2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir First Drive Review
- Buick Reveals Redesigned 2024 Encore GX with More Tech & Contemporary Looks
2024 Subaru Crosstrek (Redesigned)
Release Date: Late Spring 2023
Notable New Features:
2024 redesign includes more rugged look & higher ground clearance
11.6″ touchscreen now available & EyeSight standard
Revised AWD, stiffer chassis & improved performance
Subaru’s smallest SUV, first launched for the 2013 model year, enters its third generation for 2024, featuring a redesigned exterior, standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, an available 11.6-inch touchscreen, and improved performance with a stiffer chassis. The entry-level models house a 2.0L engine with 152 hp on 17-inch alloy wheels, while the top trims opt for a more powerful 2.5L engine delivering 182 hp on 18-inch alloy wheels. The 2024 Crosstrek gains an impressive 8.7-inch ground clearance without compromising on accessibility. The front showcases a frameless hexagonal grille and more compact headlights. The updated seat design in the cabin enhances comfort for extended journeys.
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness (New Trim)
Release Date: Fall 2023
Notable New Features:
Towing capacity more than double at 3,500 lbs.
Upgraded suspension, all-terrain tires, 9,3″ ground clearance
Retuned CVT transmission
While the 2024 Crosstrek is already featured, the Crosstrek Wilderness is so unique that it deserves its place here, marking the first trail-capable version of Subaru’s compact SUV. What sets it apart further is its remarkable increase in towing capacity from 1,500 pounds in the 2023 model to an impressive 3,500 pounds in 2024, thanks to the addition of a transmission oil cooler, outperforming its rivals. The Crosstrek boasts rugged looks right from the start with its compact, sturdy design. The Wilderness trim elevates this with distinctive features, including new front and rear bumpers, a bold hexagonal grille, larger wheel arch cladding, a front metal skid plate, unique hex-shaped LED fog lights, and a matte-black anti-glare decal on the hood.
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- 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness First Drive Review: Subaru’s Off-Road Maverick
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2024 Chevrolet Trax (Redesign)
Release Date: Spring 2023
Notable New Features:
Longer, lower & wider for roomier interior & cargo
New ACTIV top-trim with monochromatic look
Improved 1.2L turbo with improve low-end torque
Compared to the original 2013 Trax, the 2024 model undergoes a substantial transformation, with more room, enhanced content, safety features, and technology. It swaps the outgoing 1.4-liter turbo-four engine for a 1.2L turbo inline-three, resulting in 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. The front design emphasizes width, flowing from the Chevy bowtie grille to slim, Blazer-inspired headlamps with new LED elements. Signature LED daytime running lamps improve visibility. Infotainment screens range from 8.0 inches in LS and 1RS models to 11 inches in LT, 2RS, and Activ trims. In contrast, premium trims add heated seats, remote start, wireless phone charging, and automatic climate control. Active noise cancellation is standard across all trims.
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2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer (Mid-Cycle Refresh)
Release Date: Fall 2023
Notable New Features:
11″ touchscreen standard; driver’s display from 4.2 inches to 8 inches
RS model gets larger 19″ wheels
Couple new exterior colours and updated styling tweaks
Chevy updates the similarly sized TrailBlazer for 2024 after launching the new Trax. Changes include revised styling, new exterior colors, wheel designs, and larger displays inside, aiming to boost appeal and relevance in the subcompact SUV segment while retaining its mechanical components. It offers a standard 1.2L turbocharged inline-three with 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque or a more powerful 1.3L turbocharged three-cylinder with 155 hp and 174 lb-ft. The exterior gets new grilles, bumpers, headlights, taillights, and two additional paint choices: Copper Harbor Metallic and Cacti Green. The infotainment display grows from 7 to 11 inches, now supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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2024 Range Rover Velar (Redesign)
Release Date: Late 2023
Notable New Features:
Improved hybrid powertrain with redesigned battery pack & quicker-shifting 8-speed auto transmission
Updated looks with cleaner styling details both inside & out
Optional 17 speaker Meridian 3D Surround Sound System with massive 750W amplifier
The 2024 Velar, which debuted in 2018, receives a sleek makeover, an updated interior with improved sound insulation, and an enhanced plug-in hybrid system. The facelift includes sophisticated super-slim headlights and daytime running lights, a refreshed front grille design, and subtle changes to the rear bumper. Two new exterior color options, Metallic Varesine Blue and Metallic Zadar Grey, join the palette. The base P250 model is now available in the U.S., featuring a turbocharged 2.0L engine with 247 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, all-wheel drive, and a refined eight-speed automatic transmission for quicker gear changes.
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2024 Hyundai Kona (Redesign)
Release Date: Late 2023
Notable New Features:
Four powertrains: EV, ICE, HEV and N Line
Futuristic looks with EV-led design
Larger dimensions, including more spacious interior
Hyundai’s subcompact SUV enters its second generation with a bolder and more dynamic design, a driver-centric interior, and four powertrain options, including an all-electric version. Interestingly, the EV model (discussed more under the EV section below) was designed first, with changes then applied to accommodate an internal combustion engine and a hybrid powertrain. The new Kona is larger than its predecessor in length, width, and wheelbase, measuring 4,355 mm (171.5 inches) in length (a 150 mm increase), 25 mm wider, and boasting a 60 mm longer wheelbase. The unique LED light bar stretching across the hood remains, but the EV model features a pixelated Seamless Horizon Lamp for distinction. The cabin is more spacious and upscale, featuring two 12.3-inch displays within a single bezel.
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Mid-Size 2024 SUVs
2025 Mazda CX-70 (First-Ever Model)
Release Date: Spring 2024
Notable New Features:
A first-ever Mazda SUV and first Mazda with Alexa
Three electrified powertrain options
Sub-trunk design to hide valuables in trunk
It doesn’t have the third-row in the full-size CX-90, but Mazda feels its first-ever 2025 CX-70 can be a strong contender in the two-row, mid-size SUV segment. All models get all-wheel drive as standard and are powered by either one of two versions of the e-Skyactiv G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbo with 48-volt M-Hybrid Boost or an e-Skyactiv PHEV.
The CX-70 is the first Mazda to have Alexa built-in, and the automaker is partnering with Qmerit for home electric vehicle charger installations. The newcomer boasts optional 21-inch black metal and machine-cut wheels, a premium interior with remote-folding rear seats, and an enhanced cargo area with innovative storage, including a concealed sub-trunk.
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2025 Genesis GV80 (Redesign)
Release Date: Sometime 2024
Notable New Features:
New Coupe joins the lineup
Newly designed Two-Line Crest Grille and headlamps
More chrome bits on the exterior
The mid-size luxury SUV gains a major update for 2025, and adds the new, low-roofline designed Coupe to the mix. The GV80 SUV remains unchanged in terms of performance, offering two powertrain options: a 300-horsepower gasoline 2.5L I-4 turbo engine and a 375-horsepower gasoline 3.5L twin-turbo engine. Meanwhile, the GV80 Coupe introduces a performance upgrade with two engine choices, featuring the robust 409-horsepower gasoline 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo with a 48V electric supercharger (e-S/C).
Styling features include the Coupe’s arch-shaped Parabolic Line, a low, sloping roofline, MLA-powered LED headlamps, and a double-layered Crest Grille. Riding on distinctive 20- and 22-inch wheels, the coupe model also adds LED surface-emitting rear combination lamps, an integrated auxiliary brake light, and a centrally descending rear spoiler for an extra touch.
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2024 GMC Acadia (Redesign)
Release Date: Early 2024
Notable New Features:
Longer, wider, and taller than before
More powerful 2.5L turbo replaces V6
Denali trim gets standard one-touch folding 2nd-row seats & power-folding 3rd-row
The third generation of the mid-size SUV Acadia is available in seven- or eight-passenger configurations and is significantly longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor, surpassing the first-generation Acadia’s length. The extra 27cm (10.6in) in length is most noticeable in the increased cargo capacity, up 80 percent with third-row seating, 36 percent more space behind the second row, and improved front-passenger legroom. The new Acadia is exclusively powered by a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, generating 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, marking an increase in maximum power and torque from previous versions.
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser (New Model)
Release Date: Spring 2024
Notable New Features:
Exclusively hybrid powered by i-Force MAX powertrain
Expect mid-$50,000 starting MSRP for Land Cruiser 1958
Base model packed with off-road capabilities
The new Land Cruiser, built on Toyota’s TNGA-F global truck platform, pays homage to past beloved models with its design. Measuring slightly over 193 inches in length and 84 inches in width, it comes equipped with 18-inch wheels, a rear locking differential, Toyota’s CRAWL control off-road technology, and a 2,400 watt AC inverter. All 2024 Land Cruisers feature Toyota’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid drivetrain, which combines a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-horsepower electric motor, powered by a 1.87 kWh NiMH battery. The interior maintains a rugged theme with a square design and a spirit of adventure, accompanied by the expected modern vehicle technology.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (Redesign)
Release Date: Spring 2024
Notable New Features:
Exclusively hybrid powered by i-Force MAX powertrain
Expect mid-$50,000 starting MSRP for Land Cruiser 1958
Base model packed with off-road capabilities
The next-generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe stands out from the automotive norm with its bold and square-jawed design, breaking away from the typical design trends. The new Santa Fe’s blocky and wide-body appearance is reminiscent of Land Rover’s rugged styling. The front fascia features horizontal lines and distinctive H-pattern LED headlights, adding a South Korean touch, while the upright windshield and sloping roofline give the side profile a hint of the Land Rover Defender. Inside, the vehicle offers ample storage space with a large center console, and it keeps up with modern times by providing a dual wireless charging tray for smartphones. The interior maintains the squared-off, business-like design theme with flat surfaces on the dashboard and door cards, and even the steering wheel carries a rugged appearance.
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2024 Lincoln Nautilus (Redesign)
Release Date: Summer 2023
Notable New Features:
Largest interior screen in segment
New 310-hp hybrid turbo engine
BlueCruise 1.2 with hands-free lane-changing system
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is redesigned, introducing Premiere, Reserve, and Black Label trims in the US. In Canada, the Nautilus Reserve is the sole available trim, with the option to add Black Label features. The standout feature for 2024 is the long and stretched-out light element that spans the entire grille, connecting with the illuminated Lincoln logo at the center. This design rests on a flatter grille, creating a cleaner appearance. Inside the new Nautilus, Lincoln has made significant improvements, featuring a massive screen that ranks as the largest ever offered by Lincoln and the largest in the medium SUV segment. Like the front LED DRL, this expansive screen spans the entire cockpit from east to west.
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2024 Porsche Cayenne (Redesign)
Release Date: Late 2023
Notable New Features:
10.9-inch display is available for the first time on the passenger side
New 729-hp Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is now the most powerful model
A mix of on-road and off-road performance
In its third generation for 2024, the original Cayenne has received extensive updates to the powertrain, chassis, design, and features. The redesigned cockpit sports a 12.6-inch curved digital instrument cluster, an optional head-up display, and a 12.3-inch Porsche Communication Management display for vehicle functions and native apps. A 10.9-inch passenger-side display is newly available. Powertrain options include a 3.0L turbocharged V6 with 335 horsepower for the base Cayenne, a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 with 542 horsepower for the Cayenne Turbo, and a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 paired with an electric motor, producing 670 horsepower in the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. Oh, and the new 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, boasting 729 horsepower, making it the most potent Cayenne to date.
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition (New Trim for Major Refresh)
Release Date: Sumer 2023
Notable New Features:
Optional factory-installed 8,000-lb.-capacity Warn winch
Up to 5,000-lb. maximum towing
12.3-inch touchscreen radio
For 2024, the Atlas sees a significant update while introducing the first-ever Atlas Peak Edition, catering to adventure enthusiasts with extra features. The Peak Edition features blacked-out elements such as mirror caps, window surrounds, wheel arches, and roof rails, strikingly contrasting the available Avocado Green and Pure Grey colours. The grille boasts two chrome strips against a blacked-out backdrop, and additional design elements include a black tailgate strip, a black and silver diffuser with chrome exhaust bezels, and a gloss-black “X” design borrowed from the sleeker Atlas Cross Sport.
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2024 Jeep Wrangler (Major Refresh)
Release Date: Late 2023 (orders open now)
Notable New Features:
Optional factory-installed 8,000-lb.-capacity Warn winch
Up to 5,000-lb. maximum towing
12.3-inch touchscreen radio
The Wrangler retains the JL designation but undergoes extensive updates for the 2024 model year. Exterior changes include a revised grille and the addition of 10 new wheel designs, while inside, all models feature a 12.3-inch screen with Uconnect 5 infotainment, offering wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The flagship Rubicon off-roader now comes standard with a Dana 44 HD Full Float solid rear axle for larger tires and increased towing capacity to 5,000 pounds. Furthermore, the Rubicon is available with an 8,000-pound capacity Warn winch right from the factory. Jeep introduces the more affordable Sport S as the entry-level trim for the popular PHEV, the Wrangler 4xe, while also preparing to launch two full EVs in 2024, the Wagoneer S and the trail-rated Recon, both available for reservations.
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport (Major Refresh)
Release Date: Mid to Late 2023
Notable New Features:
R-Line gets sportier, darker styling features
2.0L turbo (only engine now) is improved & more fuel-efficient
New floating 12-inch infotainment display
VW is refreshing its 2018 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport models for 2024, replacing the V6 with a more efficient 2.0L turbocharged engine delivering 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The 2024 models feature enhanced premium elements such as a leatherette-trimmed soft-touch interior, with quilted leather seats available in top-tier trims. Lower-level Atlas trims now offer optional heated rear seats and leather surfaces. At the same time, the entire lineup comes standard with a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and a height-adjustable passenger seat. Both models receive front-end updates, including integrated air intakes and a wide chrome four-bar grille with standard LED headlights and an Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS). The rear design includes a larger spoiler for a sleeker appearance.
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2024 Lexus TX (New Model)
Release Date: Fall 2023
Notable New Features:
First-ever 3.6L PHEV powertrain (406-HP)
Adult-sized 3rd-row focused on comfort
Grades include TX 350, TX 500h, and TX 550h+
Just a month after Toyota unveiled the Grand Highlander, Lexus introduced the 2024 TX, designed exclusively for North America and available in three versions: TX 350, TX 500h, and TX 550h+. The TX offers a gas-powered 2.4L turbo engine and two electrified choices, including the 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 found in the Lexus RX and NX, as well as a first-time 3.5L V6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with DIRECT4, available in the top-tier TX 550h+. The third-row seating in the TX provides ample legroom and a reasonable 20.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, sufficient for up to seven carry-on suitcases.
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander (New Model)
Release Date: Summer 2023
Notable New Features:
Three engine choices including 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX
Third-row seating focused on comfort
12.3″ digital gauge cluster & 14″ touchscreen available
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander introduces a larger model with three powertrain options and a spacious 3rd-row designed for adults. Its well-appointed interior features a soft, elevated instrument panel with wood-effect decor, and the second row offers convenient controls, USB ports, and storage. Third-row passengers enjoy USB ports, cup holders, and added support features. In total, there are 13 cup holders and seven USB-C charge ports. Power choices include a 2.4L turbo gas engine, a fuel-efficient 2.5L hybrid, and the robust 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX with standard AWD.
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Full-Size 2024 SUVs
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe (Refresh)
Release Date: Late 2024
Notable New Features:
Updated 3.0L turbo-diesel Duramax gets 10% power increase
Best-in-segment 17.7-inch-diagonal central touchscreen
Fully integrated network of cameras
Chevrolet’s Tahoe, a blend of strength and style, underwent a 2021 redesign, introducing the sporty RST version and later the RST Performance Edition in 2023. The 2025 model features a refreshed exterior with bold lighting, 24-inch wheels, and an overhauled interior boasting a 17.7-inch touchscreen. A second-gen 3.0L turbo-diesel Duramax engine, offering 10% more horsepower, is expected later. The 2025 Tahoe prioritizes refined driving with enhanced ride and handling.
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2025 Chevrolet Suburban (Refresh)
Release Date: Late 2024
Notable New Features:
Optional 24-inch wheels
Fresh, bolder front-end design
New standard 17.7-inch-diagonal freeform infotainment screen
Alongside its Tahoe sibling discussed above, the Suburban undergoes the same updates for 2025, from the styling and interior changes to the more powerful diesel powerplant. The 2025 Suburban boasts fresh designs, featuring new signature lighting and a best-in-class 17.7-inch-diagonal infotainment screen. It introduces a more powerful diesel engine from the Silverado lineup, coupled with trailering technology and ride-and-handling refinements. Technological upgrades provide enhanced confidence and security, including a fully integrated network of cameras for remote interior and exterior viewing with select OnStar plans.
2024 Lexus GX 550 (Redesign)
Release Date: Early 2024
Notable New Features:
Much more powerful twin-turbo V6 (V8 no longer)
New Overtrail and Overtrail+ off-road models
14″ touchscreen & 12.3″ Multi-Information Display (MID) standard
The 2024 Lexus GX 550, replacing the GX 460, is the epitome of luxury and adventure in the full-size SUV segment, having a remarkable 20-year legacy. This next-generation model features a new 3.4L twin-turbo V6 engine (with a hybrid variant on the horizon), an impressive towing capacity of up to 8,000 pounds, an enhanced interior with advanced technology, and the rugged Overtrail trim for serious off-road enthusiasts. The interior boasts a completely redesigned cabin with a lower, horizontal instrument panel for improved visibility and optional HUD. Key functions retain tactile hard switches and dials, and off-road controls are conveniently located near the gear shifter.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 (New Model)
Release Date: Spring 2023
Notable New Features:
First 8-passenger SUV from Mazda
3 power options: gas (ICE), mild-hybrid & plug-in hybrid
Starting price of $39,595 in the US & $45,900 in Canada
Mazda’s new CX-90, the flagship of their premium Large Product Group of crossovers, separates from the pack with its innovative powertrain setup. It boasts a longitudinally-mounted inline six-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed transmission, offering rear-wheel drive (AWD for Canadian models). Buyers can select from a mild-hybrid 3.3L gasoline engine or Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The interior is thoughtfully designed, resembling a well-set dinner table, featuring lacey open stitching on the dash inspired by Japanese Kimihimo weaving, all with a dose of an understated sense of spaciousness and calm.
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Electric 2024 SUVs
2025 Volvo EX90 (New Model: Mid-Size)
Release Date: Early 2024
Notable New Features:
496 horsepower & 671 lb-ft. of torque
Dual-motor powertrain for AWD performance
Cameras, radars, and lidar connected to core computers
The 2025 Volvo EX90 is a seven-seat SUV in the brand’s EV lineup, ready for orders by the summer of 2024. It builds on cues from the XC40 Recharge and is positioned as Volvo’s flagship SUV for electric models. The EX90, constructed on Scalable Product Architecture (SPA2), offers a spacious interior and features a dual motor powertrain with 496 horsepower and 671 lb-ft of torque for all-wheel drive performance. Its interior uses eco-friendly materials, including recycled fabrics and pine oil-based leathery headrests for a touch of luxury.
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2024 Acura ZDX (New Model: Mid-Size)
Release Date: Early 2024
Notable New Features:
Type S grade is Acura’s most powerful SUV
A Spec with EPA range rating of 325 zero-emission miles
Acura-first with Google built-in & Bang & Olufsen luxury audio
Acura’s 2024 ZDX is the luxury brand’s first all-electric SUV and its most powerful. It offers two versions: the 340 horsepower ZDX A-Spec and the 500 horsepower ZDX Type S. The A-Spec, starting at $60,000 US, is available in single and dual-motor configurations, with a range of 325 miles on a single charge. The Type S, priced at $70,000 US, features a high-performance dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. Inside, the ZDX boasts integrated Google, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, along with a generous 22-inch high-definition digital screen setup, including an 11-inch Precision Cockpit Driver Information Cluster and an 11.3-inch Center Information Screen with a user-friendly touchscreen interface.
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (New Model/Trim: Compact)
Release Date: Early 2024
Notable New Features:
Dual-motor AWD with 641-hp & 545 lb.-ft. of torque
Long list of race-ready, high-performance features
Hyundai’s first all-electric high-performance vehicle
Hyundai’s N race division has turned the popular Ioniq 5 into the high-performance Ioniq 5 N, showcasing significant power and handling enhancements. Equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, it boasts an impressive 641 horsepower with N Grin Boost engaged, capable of spinning the electric motors up to 21,000 RPM. The Ioniq 5 N features N-tuned brakes, a highly efficient regenerative braking system, lightweight materials, and optimized airflow for top-notch performance.
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2025 Volvo EX30 (New Model: Subcompact)
Release Date: Summer 2024
Notable New Features:
Smallest CO2 footprint of any Volvo car to date
Two powertrain options including 422-hp twin motor setup
Adventure-ready Volvo EX30 Cross Country in the works
Volvo’s electric lineup expands with the compact EX30, offering two variants: the Single Motor Extended Range for extended driving on a single charge and the Twin Motor Performance with impressive power and fast charging capabilities. Inside, it optimizes space with smart storage and a choice of four interior color packages. Safety features include the advanced Park Pilot Assist. Additionally, an adventure-ready EX30 Cross Country version with off-road enhancements is expected in late 2024, featuring larger wheels, skid plates, and raised ground clearance.
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2024 Polestar 4 (New Model: Compact)
Release Date: Early 2024 (Production late 2023)
Notable New Features:
The company’s fastest production car ever
0-100 km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds
The Long range Dual motor features 400 kW with 544-hp
Polestar has introduced its electric performance SUV coupé, the Polestar 4, combining the aerodynamics of a coupé with the spaciousness of an SUV. Unlike traditional SUV coupés, it prioritizes rear occupant comfort and is positioned in size and price between the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3. It’s the fastest production car from Polestar, boasting a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds and 400 kW (544 hp) power output from its permanent magnet, synchronous motors. The driving dynamics align with Polestar’s reputation for sharp handling, delivering an exciting and agile experience.
2024 Kia EV9 (New Model: Full-Size)
Release Date: Late 2023
Notable New Features:
Kia’s first dedicated three-row EV SUV
EV9 GT-Line with Dual-motor offers 379 hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque
2nd-row power-adjustable seats with leg extensions optional
Kia enters the competition for 7-passenger all-electric 3-row SUVs with its 2024 EV9, their first dedicated model of this kind. Built on Hyundai-Kia’s versatile E-GMP architecture, the EV9 is slightly longer than the Kia Telluride while maintaining similar dimensions in height and width. It accommodates six or seven passengers, depending on the configuration, and features a dual-display cockpit with digital instrumentation and premium interior materials, some of which are eco-friendly. The vehicle offers practicality with 7.8 inches of ground clearance and a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.
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2024 VinFast VF 6 (New Model: Subcompact)
Release Date: Early 2024
Notable New Features:
201-hp and 228 lb.-ft of torque for range-topping VF 6 Plus
399 km / 248 miles of range for entry-level VF 6 Eco
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard
The VF 6, the smallest EV in VinFast’s lineup, offers a stylish design and respectable power. The top Plus trim generates 201 horsepower and 228 lb.-ft of torque with a front-wheel-drive system, while the entry-level Eco variant produces 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The VF 6 Eco boasts a maximum range of 248 miles on a full charge (WLTP target). VinFast’s distinctive V-shaped design, crafted by the renowned Italian design house Torino Design, is striking without being flashy, both at the front and rear. Inside, notable tech features include wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa voice assistant, an in-car karaoke app, and what3words for simplified voice-activated navigation.
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2024 VinFast VF 7 (New Model: Compact)
Release Date: Early 2024
Notable New Features:
VF 7 Plus makes 349-hp and 368 ft-lb of torque, with 431 km / 268 miles range
AWD drivetrain for VF 7 Plus model
Entry-level VF 7 Eco offers 450 km / 280 miles of range
The compact VF 7, about a foot longer than the subcompact VF 6, is the only model with all-wheel drive available for the Plus trim, producing an impressive 349 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. The front-wheel drive Eco trim offers 201 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque. Both trims can be configured with one or two electric motors. The VF 7 Eco has a maximum range of 280 miles (WLTP target) and 201 horsepower with 228 lb-ft of torque. The Plus trim features a standard 2-motor AWD system, with a maximum range of 268 miles (WLTP target) and a powerful 348 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. Inside, the VF 7 provides more space, cargo capacity, and a larger 15.6-inch screen. The VF 7 Eco offers cloth fabrics, while the VF 7 Plus boasts premium vegan leather. The newcomer also provides two large SUVs: the mid-size VF 8 and 3-row VF 9, both available in North America.
2024 Polestar 3 (New Model: Mid-Size)
Release Date: Late 2023
Notable New Features:
Dual-motor configuration that generates 489-hp & 620 lb-ft of torque
Performance Pack increases power & adds 22-inch wheels
Active air suspension system is standard
Polestar’s debut SUV, the Polestar 3, combines Scandinavian minimalism with robust power. It launches with a dual-motor setup producing 489 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque. Adding the optional Performance Pack increases the output to 517 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque, allowing a 0-100 km/h time of approximately 4.7 seconds. The standard features include an active air suspension system, a rear-biased torque split for sporty driving, and a torque-vectoring dual-clutch system for cornering. The vehicle rides on 21-inch wheels, and the Performance Pack offers 22-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires.
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2024 Polestar 2 (Major Updates: Compact)
Release Date: Summer 2023
Notable New Features:
Company first: RWD drivetrain (for the single-motor variant)
New motors with extra power and increased range
Redesigned front-end inspired by Polestar 3 SUV
The 2024 Polestar 2, a 5-door electric performance fastback, introduces significant changes, with notable improvements in both power and range. These enhancements include new electric motors, a more potent battery, sustainability upgrades reducing carbon impact by 1.1 tons, and the introduction of rear-wheel drive for the single-motor version, a first for Polestar and somewhat rare among electric vehicles. The single-motor model now produces 200 hp (up from 170 hp) and 361 lb-ft of torque (increased from 243 lb-ft). Inspired by the Polestar 3 SUV, the updated Polestar 2 features a new high-tech front end, creating what CEO Thomas Ingenlath calls “the best Polestar 2 yet, and with the updated front design with the new SmartZone, the best looking one, too.”
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV (New Model: Compact)
Release Date: Fall 2023
Notable New Features:
Most affordable in the compact SUV EV class at $30,000 starting MSRP
Optional eAWD drive system makes up to 290-hp & 346 lb-ft torque
11.5 kW Level 2 (AC) charging comes standard
Chevy’s 2024 Equinox, a compact SUV, transitions to an all-electric model and is positioned as the most affordable in its class, starting at around $30,000 in the US ($35,000 in Canada) for the entry-level Equinox 1LT trim. It delivers approximately 210 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque with the standard FWD system, while opting for the eAWD system significantly boosts power to 290 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque. Charging is convenient, with the standard 11.5 kW Level 2 (AC) providing up to 34 miles of range per hour and the optional 19.2 kW Level 2 (AC) on the range-topping Equinox 3RS eAWD adding up to 51 miles of range per hour. Chevrolet offers an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty on the Equinox EV and the standard bumper-to-bumper coverage.
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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV (New Model: Mid-Size)
Release Date: Summer 2023
Notable New Features:
Blazer EV SS puts down 557 horsepower
Super Cruise hands-free system is available
Blazer EV RS offers best electric range at 320 miles
In 2024, Chevrolet’s mid-size Blazer undergoes an all-electric transformation. The Blazer SS, Chevrolet’s first-ever electric performance model, is exclusively available with all-wheel drive, delivering an impressive 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque. While the mechanical details of the RS variant haven’t been revealed yet, it shares features with the SS, including dual-part LED lights that create a unique lighting sequence during arrival and departure, as well as illuminating to display the EV’s state of charge. The LT trims share many features, such as a monochromatic exterior, 19-inch wheels, full LED lighting, and the same infotainment system, instrument cluster, and charging capabilities as the higher-end trims.
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric (New Model)
Release Date: Sometime 2024
Notable New Features:
Strives to lead the EV subcompact crossover segment
Striking and upscale design with extended fender flares
Improved rear legroom and advanced cabin with a large digital tablet
The 2024 Hyundai Kona looks to lead the way in electric subcompact crossovers, setting a precedent for the market. While the full lineup has yet to be unveiled, the focus here is on the electric version, showcasing a more upscale and striking design with extended fender flares. The new Kona EV, riding on the same platform but with a stretched wheelbase, offers improved rear legroom and a technologically advanced cabin with a large digital tablet – we believe the same as the gas-powered 2024 Kona we reviewed here. Though detailed specifications aren’t yet revealed, the battery capacity increased to 65.4 kWh, delivering 214 horsepower and an estimated range of around 430 km. While its fast-charging capabilities remain at 100 kW, V2L technology allows the Kona to transfer up to 3.5 kW of electricity for versatile use. More information is expected at the New York Auto Show in April 2024.
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