2026 Cadillac Vistiq
The arrival of Cadillac’s newest zero emissions three-row SUV is finally upon us: welcome the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq.
Resembling a baby Escalade IQ, the EV features a raked windshield, Black Crystal Shield grille, sail panel D-pillar and up to 23-inch wheels. The luxury-forward interior includes available a 33-inch curved LED display, open pore wood trim, five-zone climate control and a 23-speaker AKG stereo.
Dual electric motors send 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque to both axles, and a standard 102-kilowatt-hour battery provides nearly 500 kilometres of range on a single charge depending on build. The Vistiq will be sold in three trims (Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury) starting next summer.
2026 Honda Passport TrailSport
The fourth-generation Honda Passport continues its rugged tradition with an all-new TrailSport model arriving early 2025.
Touted as the “most off-road capable Honda SUV ever,” the vehicle packs specialty suspension, enhanced all-wheel drive, steel skid plates, heavy-duty recovery hooks, 31-inch all-terrain tires and more. As part of the redesign there are also stronger roof rails and a shorter front overhang to increase approach angle.
Under the hood is a 285-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Towing capacity is rated at a maximum 5,000 pounds.
Mercedes-AMG “Born in Affalterbach”
For the first time, Mercedes-AMG is developing a crossover in-house. The project, dubbed “Born in Affalterbach (where the company is located),” is based on the same AMG.EA electric high-performance platform as a future sedan currently undergoing testing.
Currently little is known about the off-roader other than developmental units are expected to undergo initial test drives in the winter. The brand claims the vehicle is “AMG First, EV Second,” implying it won’t be lacking in the fun department.
This will be the subsidiary’s sixth internally-designed offering joining the aforementioned four-door as well as the GT, SL, previous GT and SLS models.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Interior
Hyundai has just teased the interior of the upcoming Ioniq 9 ahead of the official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week.
Formerly known as the Seven concept first seen at the recent New York International Auto Show, the image shared shows elliptical styling elements and a spacious cabin. Though the flagship is described as having a “lounge-like” environment, it’s doubtful the reconfigurable La-Z-Boy-like chairs from the concept are carried over to production.
Sharing the same E-GMP underpinnings as the Kia EV9, all three rows have a spacious flat floor and there’s room for seven occupants. The 2024 LA Auto Show runs Nov. 22 to Dec. 1.
2025 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4
Finally joining the rest of the third-gen Mini lineup is the JCW Countryman ALL4. This largest offering in the portfolio gets a snazzy makeover and some extra power to boot.
Differentiating the JCW variant are red reflectors integrated into the front air intakes, complementing the vertical LED taillights and overall upright profile of the body. Inside signature black and red detailing is found throughout and the dashboard boasts a unique knitted surface with a visual equalizer-esqe pattern running across.
A 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 312 horsepower (11 more than previously) and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission replacing the outgoing eight-speed automatic. In addition, partially-automated Level 2 highway driving assistance technology is being introduced.