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Hyundai has fully embraced electrification with hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles. The all-new 2026 Ioniq 9 takes its place at the top of the Hyundai EV model lineup, joining the Ioniq 5 compact crossover and Ioniq 6 premium sedan.

Built on Hyundai's E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), the new Ioniq 9 is the brand's largest EV with seating for up to seven passengers in a roomy, comfortable cabin. While the overall dimensions of the Ioniq 9 are similar to the gas-powered Hyundai Palisade, the electric powertrain allows for a much longer wheelbase, improving interior space and drivability.

The Ioniq 9 will be available with single-motor rear-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains. A Performance version boasting 422 horsepower will also be offered, making it one of Hyundai's most powerful vehicles. Hyundai expects the Ioniq 9 to have a maximum range of 335 miles, with every trim getting at least 300 miles on a charge. Charging from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger should take about 25 minutes.

With only a handful of three-row electric vehicles available, the Ioniq 9 will be vying for a piece of a rather small pie. Rivals include the Rivian R1S, and the Hyundai’s cousin, the Kia EV9. While the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz also offers three rows of seats, it is more minivan than SUV, so it is an outlier but still could be considered an alternative to the Ioniq 9.

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 goes into production in the Spring of 2025 at the Korean brand's new facility in Bryan County, Georgia.

For 2025, Audi fills in a notable gap in its electric vehicle lineup with the all-new Q6 e-tron. It's a compact SUV, which is somewhat rare among luxury EVs. While the Q6 is an excellent choice for most drivers, those who desire more performance and excitement have their own variant: the 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron. Both models sit between the smaller Q4 e-tron and the larger Q8 e-tron, but the SQ6 makes a stout 483 horsepower compared to the Q6's 422 hp, and its sporty suspension is tuned for athletic cornering. In the next year or so, a raucous RSQ6 e-tron is expected with even more performance.

Among the new SQ6 e-tron's few rivals, there is one that was developed alongside it. The new Porsche Macan Electric shares a lot of the Audi's underpinnings but costs quite a bit more and offers more sporty variants. The Genesis Electrified GV70 offers decent performance, but doesn't match the Germans when it comes to luxury and refinement. Other competitors are larger and pricier alternatives: the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

At least for now, the Audi SQ6 e-tron enjoys an advantageous position among luxury EVs. It returns a respectable amount of range, charges quicker than almost anything else, and is suitably practical for everyday use.

One of the original high-performance luxury SUVs, the Audi SQ5 continues to be a benchmark for the segment. Audi injects a potent dose of power into its popular Q5, with the 2025 SQ5 boasting a 349-horsepower turbocharged engine (up 148 hp from the Q5) that propels it to 60 mph in a brisk 4.7 seconds. Sharper handling and stronger brakes complement the engine upgrade, all while retaining Audi's legendary Quattro all-wheel-drive system. A Sportback body style adds a touch of style for those who prioritize aesthetics.

Beyond its athletic prowess, the SQ5 delivers luxury in spades. Typical Audi elegance graces the interior, with impeccable fit and finish throughout. Spacious and comfortable seating for five, along with a generous cargo area, solidify the SQ5's daily-driver credentials. Driver assistance tech rounds out the package. While the SQ5 offers a compelling blend of performance, luxury, and practicality, it faces stiff competition from established rivals like the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Porsche Macan, each offering its own take on the high-performance luxury crossover formula.

When Lincoln introduced the Navigator in 1997, it was the first full-size luxury SUV on the market and the first sport-ute to wear the Lincoln badge. The landscape has changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and now the Navigator is the flagship of a Lincoln lineup consisting exclusively of SUVs.

The Navigator never quite reached the success level of its chief rival, the Cadillac Escalade, which arrived on the scene just a few years after the Lincoln; however, the new 2025 Navigator should prove to be more of a challenge to the big Cadillac. In addition to its bold new looks, the new Navigator features an ultra-luxurious cabin decked out with high-quality materials and advanced technology. The updated Navigator should also compete well against smaller rivals like the Lexus LX, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and Land Rover Range Rover.

Highlighting the interior is the expansive 48-inch panoramic display that spans the cabin and creates a modern, clean design. Almost all physical controls are gone — instead, there's an additional 11.1-inch touchscreen as well as the intuitive natural-voice Google Assistant voice interface. There's seating for up to eight passengers, but the first two rows get first-class treatment with heated, ventilated, and massaging seats available. The 14 USB ports ensure that everyone's device stays charged.

The Navigator is not just a luxury vehicle; it also delivers the goods as a full-size SUV. There's plenty of cargo space — especially in the extended-length Navigator L — and it can tow up to 8,700 pounds. There's no longer a V8 available; however, the twin-turbo V6 delivers plenty of power, and four-wheel drive is standard for 2025.

Customers can order the new Navigator this fall, with first deliveries expected next spring.

Cadillac continues pursuing General Motors’ EV agenda with its fourth all-electric model, the three-row, six- or seven-seat Vistiq SUV, slated to launch in the second quarter of 2025 as a ’26 model.

The powerful and spacious midsize vehicle is aimed at luxury buyers who prefer a domestic brand, or want to save a few dollars versus most competitive imports.

In Cadillac’s EV lineup, it follows the hulking Escalade IQ SUV and the built-to-order Celestiq ultra-luxury sedan, both arriving in late 2024, and the two-row Lyriq SUV, which launched in mid-2022.

Design-wise, the Vistiq is a fairly standard slab-sided two-box SUV, relieved with some interesting sculpting on the side panels and a slight rearward curve to the roofline. It has that familiar Cadillac face with thin vertical stacks of LED headlights flanking a shield-shaped grille that sports an illuminated Cadillac emblem.

Cadillac once again goes to its Ultium platform and battery for the Vistiq’s underpinnings and power pack. It uses a 12-module Ultium battery that Cadillac says will give it 300 miles of driving range despite its size. (Official numbers aren’t out yet). Caddy says all four trim levels will use the same dual-motor powertrain with electronic all-wheel drive, capable of delivering 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque when the red Velocity Max button on the steering wheel is engaged. Cadillac claims a zero-to-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds for the Vistiq in Velocity Max mode, dropping to 4.7 seconds when that red button is left alone.

The Vistiq’s closest cousin in the Caddy pantheon is the internal combustion XT6 SUV, which has about the same passenger space but 20% less cargo space. The Vistiq is 6 inches longer than the XT6, can tow more, and deliver more than twice the maximum horsepower.

The luxury three-row electric SUV segment is a pretty small one, so the Vistiq doesn't have much direct competition. Pricing for all trims hasn’t been announced, but Cadillac says the base price, including destination fees, will be $78,790. We expect pricing will soar into the high $80,000s or even the low $90,000s. Most of the Vistiq’s probable competitors start in the low $80,000s although the Rivian R1S is a few thousand less and offers actual off-road capability.

Likely competition in size and price includes the Lucid Gravity, Rivian R1S, Volvo EX90, and the aging Tesla Model X. While not a luxury brand, Kia fields a highly competitive three-row electric SUV with its EV9, and some shoppers might find a fully loaded version to be just as pleasing as the Vistiq at a lower cost. Likewise, the new three-row [Volkswagen ID.

Buzz](/overview/volkswagen/id-buzz/) doesn’t offer the luxury or power of the Vistiq, but the modern version of the iconic microbus makes a statement that shoppers might find hard to ignore. Mercedes-Benz offers a pair of three-row electrics in the EQB SUV and EQS SUV. But they bracket the Cadillac in size and pricing, so neither is directly competitive.

Cadillac’s come a long way in recent years and its EVs can compete with the best in the luxury and near-luxury segments. We’ve not yet been able to spend any time on the road with the Vistiq and will have to come back with driving and overall competitiveness impressions closer to its launch date.

The Vistiq is a global model. In the U.S., it will be available at Cadillac dealerships in all 50 states.

Audi gained an advantage over its German rivals when it introduced the original e-tron SUV in 2019, beating the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE to market by almost three years. In the time since, Audi has kept its momentum strong. That initial e-tron, recently renamed the Q8 e-tron, is the largest all-electric SUV in Audi's lineup. It was joined in 2022 by the smaller Q4 e-tron, which is closely related to the Volkswagen ID.4. Audi uses even numbers in its EV names and odd numbers for its internal-combustion vehicles).

The newest all-electric addition, the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, fills the size and price gap between the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron. It's worth noting that the size differences between Audi's e-tron SUVs are more like half-steps than the typical jump from a compact to midsize SUV. The Q6 is built on an all-new platform shared with the Porsche Macan Electric.

Based on the specs, things are looking up for the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron. It's estimated to return 307 miles on a single charge and is capable of some of the industry's quickest DC fast-charge rates. Audi's main competitors don't currently offer a direct rival; the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV are closer in size to the Q8 e-tron.

It has been 20 years since Hyundai introduced an all-new SUV called the Tucson. It had a slow beginning, but the Tucson has become one of the best-selling SUVs in the United States. The five-passenger crossover is also Hyundai’s top seller, with record yearly sales since the fourth generation was introduced in 2020. The Korean brand expects this success to continue for the significantly updated 2025 Tucson.

While the dimensions remain unchanged, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson features fresh exterior styling and a revised, high-tech interior with a large curved screen encompassing the driver's display and infotainment system. The new display, combined with a complete revamp of the dashboard, center console, and steering wheel, gives the cabin a premium vibe. There are also several new features,t including adjustable regenerative braking on the HEV/PHEV versions, as well as Baby Mode, which optimizes the throttle and braking when you're driving with an infant on board.

The Tucson, which sits between the Kona and Santa Fe in the Hyundai lineup, is one of the few models sold in the U.S. that offers a choice of internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid (HEV), or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. This flexibility, combined with its spacious interior, expansive cargo bay, and excellent driving characteristics, has helped Tucson maintain its top-selling position. But the competition is fierce in this popular segment, with solid offerings in the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Kia Sportage (the Tucson's corporate cousin).

The QX80 is Infiniti’s big, three-row luxury SUV, and it has been completely redesigned for 2025. It gets a fresh new look, an all-new powertrain, a long list of standard and optional features, a thoroughly updated interior, and bold new tech that actually makes it a player in the segment again.

The modernization begins under the hood where a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 produces 450 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. That’s not only a massive increase over its predecessor, but more than everything in the segment except the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Cadillac Escalade V. Sure enough, it provides smooth, effortless power, even when this big-ol’ SUV is loaded with people and stuff.

Most versions come equipped with an adaptive air suspension, but the resulting ride quality can be jarring and it’s hard not to wonder if the accompanying 22-inch wheels are to blame. The new interior is far more successful. The design is fresh, materials and construction top notch, and space has increased considerably. A pair of 14.3-inch screens showcase the instruments and infotainment, while a 9-inch touchscreen below handles climate functions. There’s also an available color head-up display. Google built-in contributes to this new system being easy to figure out.

All the changes, of which we just scratched the surface on, result in a luxury SUV that’s a more compelling alternative to the Escalade, Grand Wagoneer, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX 600 [Lexus LX] (/lexus/lx). It’s still an alternative, though. The Cadillac and Lincoln are getting overhauls for 2025, which aren’t as extensive as the QX80’s, but include pillar-to-pillar interior displays that look beamed in from the future. We also think those American rivals are more comfortable and refined to drive. They’re a bit more expensive, which is another reason why the QX80 is a compelling alternative.

Cadillac’s entry-level luxury EV, the 2025 Optiq compact crossover, is designed to attract new customers who might otherwise turn to Audi or Volvo for an upscale, all-wheel-drive EV.

The five-seat Optiq will occupy the bottom row of Cadillac’s EV pyramid, which ultimately will be topped by the $300,000-plus Celestiq sedan. Slotting between the two models are the Lyriq two-row crossover, upcoming Vistiq three-row SUV, and the super-sized Escalade IQ.

A starting price near $54,000 puts the Optiq in the same range as similarly sized entry-luxe all-wheel-drive electric crossovers such as the Audi Q4 e-tron, Volvo EX40 and its EC40 Sportback sibling, and the three-row Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Genesis GV60 and upcoming Polestar 4 rear-wheel-drive models also are competitors in price, although moving up to the all-wheel-drive versions takes them out of the race.

Cadillac says the Lyriq will offer more cargo space than its rivals, along with more range and power than almost all likely competitors.

Though it sits slightly taller than all rivals except the EQB, the Qptiq is longer overall and has a longer wheelbase than the rest for a lean, sporty appearance.

The Lyriq won’t replace Caddy’s conventionally powered XT4 entry-level SUV, so buyers will still have a gasoline option in this segment.

Production of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq is scheduled to begin this fall.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been an icon in the automotive world since its debut in 1979. It made a big impression with its all-terrain capabilities in the early years, only to be adopted by wealthy urbanites as a status symbol in recent decades. Its boxy shape, heavy curb weight, and thirsty engines are all part of the equation, but 2025 brings a whole new chapter.

The Mercedes-Benz EQG introduces a fully electric powertrain to the lineup, and although information is scarce, interest is high. It's a fair bet that it will have similar all-terrain capabilities as its internal combustion sibling, as well as comparable levels of performance, luxury, and technology. We also expect the EQG's cost will surpass the standard G-Class' $140,000-plus starting price.

The EQG won't have the emissions-free off-road class to itself, though. When it goes on sale, it will compete against the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and a forthcoming all-electric Land Rover Range Rover EV. If you're more interested in luxury than all-terrain prowess, the Cadillac Escalade IQ and Mercedes' own EQS SUV may be better alternatives.

We expect Mercedes to release more details regarding power, range, and pricing in early Spring.

It’s difficult to keep a straight face while calling the 2025 Mini Countryman SE All4 a Mini. The largest-ever model from Mini, the 2025 Countryman crossover EV is more than a foot longer and nearly 6 inches wider than the original. It is longer, wider, taller, and heavier than the Volvo EX30.

But that’s probably a good thing for a Mini that wants to make it in the U.S., where bigger still seems to be better in the automotive world. The two-row, five-seat Countryman SE All4, despite its scaled-up dimensions, is a subcompact, competing in size with other small electric crossovers such as the EX30, Kia Niro EV, and Hyundai Kona Electric. The Fiat 500e might compete on cuteness, but is much smaller, and not in the same class for range, power, or people and cargo capacity.

The Mini Countryman SE All4 comes only with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain. Among likely subcompact competitors, only the EX30 offers that option.

For the same or even lower cost, though (thanks to federal EV tax credit eligibility the Mini doesn’t share), shoppers can get into several all-wheel-drive versions of roomier compact crossover EVs such as the new Chevrolet Equinox EV, Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, and Tesla Model Y. All have more range and power than the Mini.

Range is a big thing for EV buyers and that’s the one area where the Countryman SE All4 falls substantially short of likely competitors, with an EPA estimate of 212 miles per charge. That’s more than most people will drive on any given day, and the Countryman probably isn’t the ideal EV for a cross-county jaunt anyhow, but it is less than impressive up against the Model Y’s 308 miles, Equinox EV’s 285 miles, or the EX30’s 261 miles.

None of those potential competitors, however, has the Mini’s distinctive design or quirky interior, and among the subcompacts only the Mini and the Volvo can truly be classed as premium models.

It's surprising that it has taken Lexus this long to arrive at the three-row luxury SUV party, but the 2025 Lexus TX, now in its second year of production, makes up for lost time with a big, roomy interior, a bundle of tech and driver safety features, and a trio of gas, electric, and rechargeable powertrains. Its combination of capabilities makes it something of a unicorn, especially its hybrid options.

Slotting above the popular RX, the TX bridges the gap between that midsize crossover and the larger, truck-boned LX, itself a cushier three-row version of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Lexus attempted a smaller three-row option with the RX-L, an extended body built on the standard RX's wheelbase. It offered only an extra 6 inches of overall length, which made for a cramped third row and not much cargo space.

The TX solves those problems with a longer wheelbase, plenty of legroom in both rear rows, and more cargo space than its competitors, regardless of how the seating is configured. The TX seats seven in standard configuration, but second-row captain's chairs and a rear center console are available if you don't mind reducing capacity to six. Either way, the third-row seat is no penalty box, but rather a relatively spacious area where two adults can stretch out comfortably.

A full complement of in-car tech includes a 14-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more than a dozen standard driver-assist features. Highlights under the hood include a standard four-cylinder engine that quickly reaches its limits trying to motivate this big SUV. The 366-horsepower hybrid is better suited to the job, or you can opt for the 404-hp, V6-based plug-in hybrid that gets up to 29 mpg combined and generates up to 33 miles of electric range.

This versatility puts the TX up against an interesting array of competitors, ranging from gas-only rivals like the Acura MDX, Lincoln Aviator, and Volvo XC90 to hybrid and plug-in hybrids like the XC90 Recharge, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE. And with a starting price of around $56,000, the TX should appeal to a wide swath of SUV buyers.