As the largest member of the Mini family, the Countryman combines the distinctive styling and whimsical attitude of its siblings with the practicality of four doors, added cargo room and standard all-wheel drive. The John Cooper Works variant is the most performance focused of the Countryman trims, all of which were treated to a redesign for the 2025 model year.

With its all-new sixth generation launching for 2025, the Toyota 4Runner is little changed for 2026. The electronically disconnecting anti-roll bars that are standard on the range-topping TRD Pro and Trailhunter trim levels are now optional on the more affordable TRD Off-Road Premium trim level, but that’s it. Otherwise, the 4Runner retains its diverse lineup that lets buyers choose if they just want to look like they might wander off-road or if they want to venture far from civilization, with specialized models catering to different types of wilderness adventurer.

Toyota’s twin-Crown strategy is an interesting one. The Crown is a large, high-riding fastback sedan that offers a choice between two hybrid powertrains and is available in four trim levels. The Crown Signia shares the name, but it’s a quasi-wagon/SUV only available with one hybrid setup and in just two trim levels. Upgrades to the Crown Signia for the 2026 model year are likewise slight: A black roof is now optional with all exterior paint colors on the Limited trim. Otherwise, the Crown Signia is unchanged for its second year on the market.

With the launch of the Polestar 3 and now the 4, the electric-vehicle brand is finally giving American shoppers what they want: SUVs. And there are more on the way, too, with the Polestar 7 compact SUV set to launch in 2028. (Note that Polestar’s model numbers are chronological from the vehicle’s release, an approach that seems bound to confuse car shoppers.)