Crossover

The Nissan Kicks is due for a refresh, but the model isn’t entering 2024 unchanged due to a lack of effort on Nissan’s part.

Kia fully redesigned the Niro for the 2023 model year, so the only change to the plug-in for 2024 is that Fire Orange Metallic paint is no longer available.

Aside from the new Carbon Turbo trim, the big(ger) news for the 2024 CX-30 is the 10.25-inch infotainment screen that is now standard on turbocharged trims.

The Niro hybrid enters 2024 essentially unchanged with the exception of a new dual-level cargo floor on all but the base LX trim and Fire Orange Metallic no longer being on the color roster.

The Nissan Rogue remains an excellent choice, and a 2023 Rogue in the top Platinum trim took first place in our latest test of six top compact SUVs.

The 2023 QX60 hiked prices on each trim level by about $2,500; for 2024, prices creep up just $450 or so.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is an off-road version of the sport crossover EV with a taller suspension and a RallySport drive mode.

In earning this honor, the 2024 Outlander joins its plug-in hybrid counterpart, whose 2023 model was announced as a Top Safety Pick in June.

Marching into year nine since its last full redesign, the Nissan Murano gets a simplified lineup for 2024 but no other changes except for a newly standard power panoramic moonroof for the SL variant.

For 2024, Kia’s subcompact hatchback brings a new EX Designer Package and a sleep mode for the Smart Key.