2021 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe Arrive In March

The brand new 2021 BMW M3 Sedan (left) starting at $70,895 (including $995 destination) and M4 Coupe (right) starting at $73,795, are powered by a 473 horsepower 3.0-liter, inline-cylinder, BMW TwinPower Turbo engine offering the choice of traditional 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission. The Competition models’ S58 engine is further tuned to produce 503 horsepower. The front track has been increased by 1.5-inches over the previous models which helps to improve traction and directional stability. They feature standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument display and a 10.25-inch digital, high-resolution touch screen center display. The latest iDrive 7.0 operating system includes Navigation with new cloud-based BMW Maps, wireless connectivity for your mobile devices including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto compatibility and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and M-specific displays for the instrument cluster and optional Head-Up display. iDrive 7 allows the driver and passengers to interact through voice control, touch screen or via the touch iDrive controller. The RWD, manual-transmission M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe and the RWD, automatic transmission M3 Competition Sedan and M4 Competition Coupe will be offered at the global market launch next March. The M xDrive for the Competition models will arrive next Summer.

2021 RDX PMC Edition Coming This Month

2021 RDX PMC Edition, combining A-Spec and Advance Package features, follows TLX and MDX to be hand-built alongside NSX at Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC). Powered by a 2.0-Liter Turbo VTEC Inline 4-Cylinder and paired with a 10-Speed Automatic Transmission, only 360 units of the RDX PMC Edition will be built for the North American market, each in Thermal Orange Pearl paint shared with the electrified NSX sports car. The range topping RDX PMC Edition will carry a sticker price in the low $50,000s when the first customer deliveries begin this month.

2021 Kia Sorento Coming Later This Year

The all-new fourth-generation 2021 Kia Sorento, offered in LX, S, EX, SX, and SX-Prestige and available with either FWD or AWD, and offers 4 engine choices including a new 281 horsepower 2.5-Turbo option with mated to an 8-speed wet-clutch DCT for more responsive around-town or mountain-pass driving. The other powertrains are a 191 horsepower GDI 4-cylinder engine, a 227 horsepower GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Hybrid with 44 kW electric motor mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 261 horsepower GDI 4-cylinder Turbo Plug-in Hybrid with 66.9 kW electric motor paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission getting an estimated 30-mile all-electric range. The 2021 Sorento, built on an all-new 3rd generation “N3” platform, is lighter, stronger and more flexible than previous models. The wheelbase is nearly 1.4 inches longer for more interior space. The 2021 Sorento is expected to go on sale later this year and pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date.

2021 Nissan Rogue Coming Soon

The all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue, offered in S, SV and SL grade levels and, for 2021, a new Platinum grade, is powered by a 181 horsepower 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine with Nissan's Direct Injection Gasoline system. Off-road, Snow, Standard, Eco and Sport drive modes, available with Rogue All-Wheel Drive models, are engaged by the driver through a drive-mode selector mounted on the center console. Nissan Safety Shield 360 technologies include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking. The 2021 Rogue also offers 10 standard supplemental air bags and extended crumple zones to help protect occupants. The new Rogue also offers Nissan's innovative Intelligent Driver Alertness technology and Rear Door Alert as standard equipment on all grade levels. Also available is Blind Spot Intervention and Traffic Sign Recognition. Intelligent Cruise Control is included as part of the available ProPILOT Assist system. The all-new Nissan Rogue arrives at dealers throughout the U.S. this Fall.

2022 Hyundai Tucson Arrives In U.S. First Half of Next Year

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson, fourth-generation compact SUV, with both a long-wheelbase and short-wheelbase variants, powered by a Smartstream™ 187 horsepower 2.5-liter, direct-injected, four-cylinder, gasoline powertrain coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission and 1.6-liter, turbo, direct-injected, hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains. The 1.6-liter hybrid produces an estimated powertrain output of 227 horsepower. The interior offers a vertically stacked, dual 10.25-inch full-touch screen exempt of hard buttons, a multi-air ventilation system and an open, hoodless digital gauge cluster. Tucson’s new Car-to-home feature allows customers to control smart home appliances from the car. The all-new Tucson goes on sale in Korea in September as a 2021 model. It will go on sale in the U.S. and other global markets as a 2022 model starting from the first half of 2021. Hyundai plans to offer N Line globally for the all-new Tucson with a launch date to be announced later. 

2021 Jaguar F-PACE

The 2021 Jaguar F-PACE SUV, is offered in F-PACE 250 and S 250 powered by a 246 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the S 340 with a 335 horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged six-cylinder MHEV, and the R-DYNAMIC S 400 which gets a 395 horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged six-cylinder MHEV, all paired with Jaguar’s eight-speed automatic transmission, which can be controlled using the steering wheel shift paddles. The central 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen, which is three times brighter and 48 percent larger than the previous 10-inch screen, complements a new, available 12.3-inch HD Interactive Driver Display with enhanced graphics and a configurable layout for full-screen navigation mapping with turn-by-turn instructions, digital dials, media, contact list or infotainment details. Full-screen 3D mapping is available with additional overlays for elements ranging from turn-by-turn instructions to compass bearings and places of interest. The optional Head-up Display technology is designed to reduce added distraction.

2021 Ford Ranger Adds Tremor Off-Road Package For $4,290

The 2021 Ford Ranger, powered by a 270 horsepower 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard 4x4 with electronic locking rear differential, adds the Tremor Off-Road Package designed to help owners tackle even rougher off-road terrain without compromising Ranger’s payload and tow ratings. Tremor boosts Ranger’s off-road metrics, including a 30.9-degree approach angle, up 2.2 degrees from the base SuperCrew 4x4, a 25.5-degree departure angle, which is up 0.1 degrees and a 24.2-degree breakover angle, up 2.7 degrees. The Tremor Off-Road Package is available on mid XLT and high Lariat series 2021 Ranger trucks with SuperCrew 4x4 configuration. Package pricing is $4,290 MSRP. The 2020 Ranger XLT MSRP is $29,655 (including $1,195 destination charges) so the Ranger XLT with the Tremor Package would be around $34,000 and $38,000 on the Lariat trim level.

2021 Honda Passport On Sales Now Starting At $33,710

The 2021 Honda Passport midsize SUV, in Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite trim levels in either 2WD or 4WD, is powered by a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V6 engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, adds a Display Audio system plus Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for the 2021 model year and is on sale now starting at $33,710 (including $1,120 destination charge).

Genesis G70

The new Genesis G70 launches in Korea next month.

Maserati MC20

 The new Maserati MC20 (MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020) is powered by a 630 horsepower V6 engine mated to a DCT 8 gear transmission. Inside there's a wireless smartphone charger and GT, Wet, Sport, Corsa and ESC Offdriving drive mode selectors. The MC20 design was produced in about 24 months.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Arrives Redesigned In 4th Quarter

The redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica seven-passenger minivan has third-row Stow ‘n Go seating and is powered by a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar engine paired with AWD or the hybrid powertrain on both the Limited and Pinnacle models. The lineup starting at $36,540 (including $1,495 destination charge) has Touring, Touring L, Limited and the new top-of-line Pinnacle trim levels while Chrysler Voyager is the budget-friendly family option that starts at $28,730. New features added to the 2021 Chrysler Voyager’s optional SafetyTec Group include Pedestrian AEB and Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus. The hybrid powertrain option, starting at $41,490, features a dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine. The Pacifica Hybrid delivers more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode, an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles and continues to be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, as well as any state and local credits. 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Voyager start arriving in dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2020.

2021 Subaru Impreza Arrives In October

The 2021 Subaru Impreza sedan and 5-door models, equipped with all-wheel drive as standard in all Base, Premium, Sport and Limited trims, is powered by a 152-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder direct injected SUBARU BOXER® engine mated to a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which on Premium and above, features a 7-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters. All Impreza models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT come standard with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes Automatic Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, as well as Lead Vehicle Start Alert. Models with the CVT also feature Rear Seat Reminder, which is designed to help prevent child and/or pet entrapment by alerting the driver to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The 2021 Impreza achieves up to 36 highway MPG and more than 450 miles on a full tank and arrives at Subaru retailers in October with a price starting at $19,720 (including $925 destination & delivery) for a sedan with 5-speed manual transmission, just a $100 increase from 2020 model year.

Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid Coming Early Next Year

Jeep Wrangler 4xe is powered by a 375 horsepower with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors mated to TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission that combine to deliver an estimated 50 MPGe including up to 25 miles of pure electric operation. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s 400-volt, 17-kWh, 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack,  underneath the second-row seat, uses nickel manganese cobalt graphite chemistry. The Wrangler 4xe hybrid powertrain has three modes of operation, known as E Selec: Hybrid using battery power first, Electric using electric power only until the battery reaches the minimum charge and eSave: Prioritizes propulsion from the 2.0-liter engine, saving the battery charge for later use. Jeep Wrangler 4xe models will be available in Europe, China and the United States by early 2021. 

Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Concept Previews Next Year's Production Model

 

An all-new Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Concept premium SUV, the rebirth of the nameplate which debuted in 1984, has an interior for up to seven passengers and includes an electric-vehicle powertrain, on- and off-road performance with three available 4x4 systems and the Quadra-Lift air suspension. 1963 was the first model year of the original Wagoneer. Display screens include a 12.3-inch driver information display behind the steering wheel, a 12.1-inch horizontal touchscreen in the center console with a 10.25-inch horizontal comfort display touchscreen below, and a 10.25-inch passenger screen provides the front passenger with touchscreen control. Production versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are slated to arrive in showrooms next year.

2021 INFINITI QX80 Starts At $70,445 This Fall

The 2021 INFINITI QX80, with room for seven or eight passengers, and powered by a 400 horsepower 5.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission, will start at $70,445 for 2WD ( including $1,395 shipping & handling) and $73,545 for the All-Mode® 4WD. New trim levels are Sensory, Premium Select and Luxe, featuring the Smart Rearview Mirror system that switches between a regular mirror and an LCD monitor to display a high-definition image from a rear-mounted camera. The 2021 QX80 will be available from INFINITI showrooms across the United States in Fall 2020. 

2021 Mazda6 Goes On Sale Later This Month

The 2021 Mazda6 Sport, equipped with a 187 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, G-Vectoring Control Plus and front-wheel drive, starts at $25,270 (including $945 for destination and handling). The 2021 Mazda6 Sport now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2021 Mazda6 Grand Touring, powered by a 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine, starts at $30,970, and will feature wireless Apple CarPlay along with the Bose® 11-speaker premium audio, SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription, auto-diming rearview mirror with Homelink, heated door mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming and paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The 2021 Mazda6 which comes in Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Carbon Edition (above) and Signature trim levels, goes on sale later this month.

2021 Dodge Durango Starts At $33,260, Hellcat At $82,490

The 2021 Dodge Durango three-row SUV lineup starts at $33,260 (including $1,495 destination charge) with a new driver-oriented cockpit, including new instrument panel, wrapped and accent-stitched mid-bolster and center console, upgraded door panels and the all-new five-times-faster Uconnect 5, with the available 10.1-inch touchscreen. The Durango supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8, 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine and 360 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with the Tow N Go Package have a towing capability of 8,700 lbs while the 295 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine has a towing capability of 6,200 lbs. New for 2021, the Durango SRT Hellcat (above),built exclusively for 2021 model year, is powered by a supercharged 710 horsepower 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, covers the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph. The Durango SRT Hellcat starts at $82,490. The 2021 Dodge Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392 models will arrive later this year. Durango SRT Hellcat will open for dealer orders this Fall.

2021 Nissan GT-R On Sale Now

The 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium features 565 horsepower 3.8-liter DOHC twin turbo V6 engine mated to a dual-clutch, paddle-shift 6-speed transmission starts at $115,235 (including $1,695 destination and handling) while GT-R NISMO (above), with carbon body components, carbon ceramic brakes and a turbocharger design straight from a GT3 racecar, is powered by a 600 horsepower 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine and starts at $212,435 now.

2021 Porsche Panamera Arrives Spring 2021

The redesigned 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is now powered by a 620 horsepower 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which replaces the previous 550 horsepower Panamera Turbo. The 473 horsepower twin-turbo V8 in the Panamera GTS is a 20 hp increase compared to the previous model. Porsche is expanding its hybrid offering with the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid model with an electric motor paired with a 325 horsepower 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6 engine results in a system power of 552 horsepower.  For the 2021 model year, all Panamera E-Hybrid models now feature a 27 percent larger hybrid battery capacity (up to 17.9 kWh from 14.1 kWh previously) as well as recalibrated drive modes to maximize the performance and efficiency of the powertrain. The 2021 Panamera models will be available to order starting early next year, and are expected to arrive at U.S. dealers in the course of Spring 2021.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Starts At $26,370 This Month

The 2021 Mazda CX-5, powered by a 187 horsepower four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes, gets a new 10.25-inch large center display. CX-5 Touring adds heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seats with Lux Suede inserts and dual-zone automatic climate control. The all-new available Touring Preferred SV Package upgrades to the Bose® 10-speaker audio, leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, six-way power passenger seat and eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning. The CX-5 Touring with Touring Preferred SV Package, Carbon Edition is offered with the standard Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine and the CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo is available with the 250 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine. It goes on sale this month with a starting MSRP of $26,370 (including $1,100 for destination and handling).