Combine the practicality of a wagon body style with a higher seating position and an outdoors-y image, and you’ve got our current boom of SUVs. The new-car industry is in a state of transition, with crossovers and SUVs of all kinds eating up market share once held by sedans and hatchbacks. The market is bursting with activity, so keep reading for more on the industry’s growth from subcompact crossovers to full-size luxury SUVs and everything in between.
Search for your favorite automakers to find more on how various SUVs have changed since last year, view basic engine specs, and see IntelliChoice five-year retained value stats.
What about 2018 cars and trucks? KEY- 5M: 5-speed manual
- 6A: 6-speed automatic
- 6-sp auto-cl man: 6-speed auto-clutch manual
- 7-sp twin-cl auto: 7-speed twin-clutch automatic
- FWD: front-wheel drive
- AWD: all-wheel drive
- RWD: rear-wheel drive
ALL-NEW
An addition to an automaker’s lineup
MAJOR
Significant sheetmetal redesign, powertrain, and/or feature changes
MINOR
Midcycle updates, minor powertrain, or feature changes
UNCHANGED
Minor trim or package changes, new colors
NHTSA AND IIHS SAFETY RATINGS:
NHTSA and IIHS safety data is derived from recent model years.
INTELLICHOICE
Five-year retained value data may apply to common vehicle variants, not an average of all model variants.
EPA RATINGS
EPA ratings for the 2018 model year are more stringent than before, so keep in mind as you’re new-car shopping that a car with no mechanical changes from 2017 may still get a slightly different rating for 2018.
Base Price: $45,500-$52,500*
Body Type: SUV
Unchanged: The Acura MDX received a significant refresh for 2017. Changes included a new front fascia bearing the brand’s new grille and a hybrid variant with more power than the base engine, improved gas mileage, and standard all-wheel drive. For 2018, the Acura MDX might get an updated infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration but should otherwise remain the unchanged.
Also Consider: Infiniti QX60, Volvo XC90, Buick Enclave.
Sum Up: A surprisingly nimble luxury crossover for the family.
| Acura MDX | |
| Base Engine | 3.5L/290-hp/267-lb-ft V-6 |
| Opt Engine | 3.0L V-6 + elec, 321 hp/289 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 9A/7-sp twin-cl auto |
| Towing | 3,500-5,000 lb |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 18-26/26-27 mpg |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8-6.4 sec* |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Safety | NHTSA: 5 Stars; IIHS: TSP+ |
| IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value | 46% |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $36,775-$38,275
Body Type: SUV
Unchanged: The 2018 Acura RDX carries over unchanged in what likely is its final model year before a redesign, expected in spring 2018. Every new RDX is available with the AcuraWatch suite of active safety tech, and all front- and all-wheel-drive models are powered by a 279-hp V-6 paired to a six-speed auto. Expect the next-gen RDX to ride on a new platform and be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four with about 260 horsepower.
Also Consider: BMW X1, Lexus NX, Jaguar E-Pace.
Sum Up: Final-year deals might be had on a top-selling compact crossover.
| Acura RDX | |
| Base Engine | 3.5L/279-hp/252-lb-ft V-6 |
| Opt Engine | None |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 6A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 19-20/27-28 mpg |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 sec |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Safety | NHTSA: 5 Stars; IIHS: TSP+ |
| IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value | 46% |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $42,990-$76,000*
Body Type: SUV
All New: Named after the Stelvio Pass in Italy, Alfa Romeo’s first crossover will be available with two engine choices: a 280-hp 2.0-liter turbo-four in base and Ti variants or a 505-hp twin-turbo V-6 in the Quadrifoglio model arriving in spring 2018. All-wheel drive is standard. Base models come with standard features such as keyless entry/start and a 7.0-inch multi-information display.
Also Consider: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace.
Sum Up: Italian passion now comes with lots of cargo room.
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | |
| Base Engine | 2.0L/280-hp/306-lb-ft turbo I-4 |
| Opt Engine | 2.9L/505-hp/443-lb-ft twin-turbo V-6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, AWD, 8A |
| Towing | 3,000 lb |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 16-22/23-28 mpg* |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9-5.4 sec* |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $33,875-$35,975
Body Type: SUV
Minor: The S Line exterior design is standard. The Convenience package for the Premium model adds Audi’s advanced key, a power tailgate, aluminum trim, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Premium Plus gains Audi side assist and LED exterior lights. The Premium Plus’ Sport Plus pack adds, among other things, 19-inch alloy wheels and a three-spoke steering wheel with paddles.
Also Consider: Mini Countryman, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
Sum Up: A fun and affordable luxury subcompact SUV, but it’s light on technology.
| Audi Q3 | |
| Base Engine | 2.0L/200-hp/207-lb-ft turbo I-4 |
| Opt Engine | None |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 6A |
| Towing | 2,200 lb |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 20/28 mpg |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8-8.2 sec* |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Intellichoice 5-Year Retained Value | 51% |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $42,475-$55,275
Body Type: SUV
Major: The second-gen Q5 and SQ5 ride on an updated version of Audi’s MLB platform. The Q5’s 2.0L turbo I-4 makes more power and deletes the optional V-6, and the SQ5 offers a 3.0L turbo V-6 to replace the supercharged engine. Both models come standard with AWD. An improved MMI infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster are new. The SQ5 Sport pack adds air suspension and a sport rear differential.
Also Consider: Lexus RX, Jaguar F-Pace, BMW X3.
Sum Up: Audi’s compact SUV gets larger and quicker than before.
| Audi Q5 | |
| Base Engine | 2.0L/252-hp/273-lb-ft turbo I-4 |
| Opt Engine | 3.0L/354-hp/369-lb-ft turbo V-6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, AWD, 7-sp twin-cl auto/8A |
| Towing | 4,400 lb |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 19-23/24-27 mpg |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4-5.9 sec* |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Intellichoice 5-Year Retained Value | 52% |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $50,875-$57,375
Body Type: SUV
Unchanged: After a redesign for 2017, the Q7 makes the Audi advanced key standard on all trims, including those with the turbo-four and supercharged-six. A 3-D Bose surround-sound system is standard on the Premium Plus, and power door closers are standard on 3.0T Prestige models. Active safety and driver-assist features and Audi’s virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster are available.
Also Consider: Volvo XC90, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.
Sum Up: Three-row seating with Audi’s highest-tech rig.
| Audi Q7 | |
| Base Engine | 2.0L/252-hp/273-lb-ft turbo I-4 |
| Opt Engine | 3.0L/333-hp/325-lb-ft s’chg’d V-6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, AWD, 8A |
| Towing | 7,700 lb |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 19/25 mpg |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7-7.0 sec* |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Safety | IIHS: TSP |
| IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value | 50% |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $75,000*
Body Type: SUV
All-New: The Q8 will have a more coupelike tapered roofline and is set to be Audi’s flagship SUV. Power will come from an all-new mild hybrid system featuring a 3.0L electrically turbocharged V-6 with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and eight-speed auto. The drivetrain will be shared with the next-gen Audi A8 sedan. Expect the Q8 to sport all of Audi’s latest technology.
Also Consider: BMW X6, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Porsche Cayenne.
Sum Up: A new flagship SUV tops the Audi crossover range.
| Audi Q8 | |
| Base Engine | 3.0L turbo V-6 + elec, 469 hp/516 lb-ft* |
| Opt Engine | None |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, AWD, 8A |
| Towing | N/A |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | Not Yet Rated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 sec* |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $236,000*
Body Type: SUV
Minor: Bentley added the Bentayga Falconry by Mulliner special edition, inspired by the raptor sport. It comes with birding features such as a refreshment case, a master case with veneer drawers, and a transportation perch for your pet falcon. Other than special editions, the Bentayga will likely carry over unchanged in its second model year, but a V-8 variant might be on the way.
Also Consider: Mercedes-AMG GLS63, Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography.
Sum Up: A hulking behemoth brimming with opulence.
| Bentley Bentayga | |
| Base Engine | 6.0L/600-hp/664-lb-ft twin-turbo W-12 |
| Opt Engine | None |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, AWD, 8A |
| Towing | 7,716 lb |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 12/19 mpg |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5 sec |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/unlimited miles |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $34,895-$36,895
Body Type: SUV
Unchanged: The X1 shares its underpinnings with the Mini Countryman, but you’d be challenged to find the similarities. BMW added a front-wheel-drive variant as the new base model for the X1 last year—marking the arrival of the first front-drive BMW to the U.S. market. For the 2018 model year, the X1 gets a few reshuffled packages. A rearview camera is now standard on every X1.
Also Consider: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, Infiniti QX30, Mini Countryman.
Sum Up: A front-drive-based crossover trying to reconcile its brand’s sporting heritage.
| BMW X1 | |
| Base Engine | 2.0L/228-hp/258-lb-ft turbo I-4 |
| Opt Engine | None |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 8A |
| Towing | N/A |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 22-23/31-32 mpg |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Safety | IIHS: TSP |
| IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value | 48% |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $38,000-$40,500*
Body Type: SUV
All-New: Previewed as a concept at the 2016 Paris auto show, the BMW X2 will be the coupelike sibling of the X1. Expect the 228-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-four to serve as the base engine, but an M Performance variant could get a more powerful version of that engine and come standard with all-wheel drive. The X2 will start at a higher price point than the X1 and might come with more features to help differentiate it.
Also Consider: Range Rover Evoque, Infiniti QX30, Lexus UX.
Sum Up: Style gets priority over practicality.
| BMW X2 | |
| Base Engine | 2.0L/228-hp/258-lb-ft turbo I-4* |
| Opt Engine | 2.0L/280-hp/270-lb-ft turbo I-4* |
| Drivetrain | Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 8A |
| Towing | N/A |
| EPA Econ City/Hwy | 20-23/29-32 mpg* |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0-6.8 sec* |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| * Estimated | |
Base Price: $43,445-$55,295
Body Type: SUV
Major: The new X3 is nearly as big as a second-gen X5. A 248-hp turbo-four is standard in the xDrive30i. A 355-hp 3.0L turbo I-6 is available in the X3 M40i. The latest iDrive system features gesture control, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and a larger head-up display. The X3 will be BMW’s first crossover to offer a factory-installed trailer hitch in the U.S. A rear-drive variant might return in 2019.
Also Consider: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Porsche Macan, Audi Q5.
Sum Up: BMW’s compact crossover grows up and gets a little sportier.
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