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Tweaked for 2025 with an updated infotainment system, minor changes to suspension tuning and new interior materials, the BMW 3 Series rolls into 2026 unchanged.

Volvo’s smallest and most affordable gas-powered SUV, the XC40, gets a new base powertrain for the 2026 model year.

The all-wheel-drive 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport starts at $26,955 (including destination) and is unchanged for the new model year.

For the 2026 model year, the EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine is again available with FWD, but the pickup largely goes unchanged from 2025.

Ram updated its 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups for 2025 with more and larger optional touchscreens, additional trims, and an overhauled diesel engine.

Volkswagen treated the Taos to a refresh for the 2025 model year, updating its grille, headlights and interior and upping engine output, but for 2026, little changes for the small SUV.

For the 2026 model year, the Honda Accord gains more standard equipment, including a larger touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity and wireless charging.

For the 2026 model year, Nissan has dropped the entry-level 2.5 S trim and range-topping SL of its Altima mid-size sedan, but an SR Midnight Edition has been added.

For 2026, the ID.4’s entry-level battery has (for now, at least) been dropped entirely; the only other change is that the ID.4 now sports a NACS charge port.

On sale now, both the gas-only and plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90 SUVs are available in three trim levels and with three rows of seats.