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What is it? Perhaps one of the best-named SUVs on the market, the Armada is a full-size SUV that’s been part of the Nissan lineup for more than 20 years. It may have gone quite a while without a makeover, but that changed in 2025 when an all-new Armada arrived, boasting better performance, bold new styling, and a range of new features and technologies. With a powerful V6 engine and impressive capability, the Armada sits in its rightful place at the top of the Nissan SUV lineup.

Mudfest It’s been more than three decades since the Northwest Automotive Press Association hosted a gathering of new SUVs to determine which was the ideal model for the Pacific Northwest. Now, 32 years later, the annual event, nicknamed “Mudfest”, continues to bring together SUVs, crossovers, and pickup trucks to determine which is the best in its class.

What is it? Last year, Kia introduced the all-new K4 sedan, showing that the company isn’t relying exclusively on SUVs for its future. That car brought style and great driving dynamics to the compact sedan market, and now, Kia builds on that foundation with the all-new K4 Hatchback. Building on the excellent K4, the new hatchback adds versatility and an eye-catching design, bringing a little excitement to the compact sedan segment.

New York Auto Show The annual New York Auto Show is always an exciting affair, and the 2026 version was no exception. In addition to the familiar vehicles on display, a surprise reveal from Hyundai, along with debuts from Subaru, Kia, Volkswagen, and more, added to the newsworthiness of this year’s show. Of course, the popular Subaru Loves Pets adoption program was in full swing, with cute doggies getting plenty of attention with hopes of finding loving homes.

A Look Ahead Hyundai made big news at this year’s New York Auto Show with the debut of the eye-catching Boulder Concept. The rugged SUV aligns with the brand’s announcement of plans to build a body-on-frame midsize pickup truck, and it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to expect an SUV on the new platform. For a brand that’s never offered a vehicle on a body-on-frame architecture, the Boulder Concept opens the door to a range of possibilities.

A New EV It was only four short years ago that Subaru joined the EV fray with the all-new Solterra. Earlier this year, the brand added the compact Uncharted and powerful Trailseeker to its EV portfolio, and now another electric Subaru is on the way. Debuting here at the New York Auto Show is the all-new Getaway, the largest and most powerful production Subaru ever offered in America. What is it?

Expanding the Wilderness Line Subaru SUVs are well known for their standard all-wheel drive and off-road capability, but in 2021, the brand added a line of rugged, more capable versions, starting with the Outback Wilderness. Subaru now offers three Wilderness models – Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek – all with more aggressive styling and upgraded off-road capability. For 2027, Subaru is expanding the lineup with the first-ever hybrid to wear the Wilderness badge – the Forester Hybrid Wilderness.

What is it? After introducing the EV9 flagship EV a few years ago, Kia is filling in the other end of the lineup with the compact EV3. Introduced at this year’s New York Auto Show, the EV3 takes its place as the entry point to the Korean brand’s electric vehicle portfolio. However, entry-level doesn’t mean basic, and the new EV3 arrives with a stylish design, upscale cabin, and an estimated range of up to 320 miles.

Jeep Safari For sixty years, Jeep owners have made the pilgrimage to Moab, Utah, for the annual Easter Jeep Safari. Not only do enthusiasts get the chance to enjoy off-road adventures with like-minded folks, but it’s an opportunity for Jeep to showcase the brand’s latest innovations while staying in touch with its most loyal customers.

What is it? The electric full-size pickup truck is no longer a new idea – models like the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV deliver impressive performance with proper hauling and towing capability. But with a full load and a trailer behind, the range of these trucks can drop dramatically, and finding a public charger with space for a trailer is almost impossible, making these options nonviable for many truck buyers.