Luxury

After an interior overhaul for the 2025 model year that — among other improvements — banished its maddening mouse-pad-style infotainment interface, the Acura MDX is unchanged for 2026.

The most powerful Bentley Bentayga is back for the 2026 model year with 15 more horsepower than before, though max twist is down 37 pounds-feet.

Lacking a well-rounded, satisfying high-performance driving experience, the 2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe struggles as a livable daily performance sedan.

The refreshed 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid is a stunner; from the timeless luxury of its cabin to its seamless blend of gas and electric power, it delivers true luxury and efficiency without compromise.

BMW’s 2026 M2 CS still packs the engine from the larger M4 Competition — only this time, it’s the slightly more powerful engine from the all-wheel-drive M4 Competition xDrive.

For the 2026 GMC Terrain, the lineup reaches full strength, with the AT4 and Denali trims joining the base Elevation.

The all-new 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is remarkable for being unremarkable — it drives, works and feels like a conventional luxury SUV, but it features the silence and speed that comes with an all-electric powertrain.

This marks the most significant stylistic departure for Lexus since the advent of the signature spindle grille and one of the most seismic shifts in brand ethos since the advent of the F Sport performance sub-brand.

Said to be “an ode to this storied nameplate’s history and legacy,” the Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition will be limited to just 500 units for North America.

The 2026 Infiniti QX60 is getting an update with new styling, new screens, and new software and technology to make it more competitive and even more luxurious in the face of increased competition.