FUTURE CARS

What’s Now SUVS

Lincoln Aviator

What’s New: Previewed as a concept vehicle earlier this year, the Aviator will join the lineup as Lincoln’s first vehicle to offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It sits in the space between the midsize Nautilus and the large Navigator. It’s not a traditional body-on-frame SUV, but it’s big enough to offer three rows of seating. What’s Not: The vehicle is completely new, but its name is not. Lincoln offered a Ford Explorer-based SUV called the Aviator model years 2003–2005. When: 2019 How Much: $42,000 (est)

Cadillac XT4

What’s New: Cadillac seriously needs a second car-based crossover in its lineup, and the XT4 is here to fill the void. Joining the larger XT5, this new small crossover packs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 237 hp. The infotainment system has lots of physical buttons and rotary knob as backup to the notoriously finicky CUE touchscreen controls. What’s Not: This small crossover is all-new. However, you’ll notice the XT4 shares its grille shape and other design cues with the 2019 CT6 V-Sport sedan. When: Fall 2018 How Much: $35,790

Acura RDX

What’s New: Acura’s reimagined RDX boasts a refreshingly bold design and a new powertrain to ensure the luxury crossover remains one of the quickest entries in its class. Like the first-gen RDX, the third-gen model is turbocharged, with a 272-hp four-cylinder mated to a 10-speed automatic. An A-Spec model is new, and the torque-vectoring Super Handling-All Wheel Drive system returns on the 2019 RDX, whose wheelbase has been stretched by 2.6 inches compared to the outgoing model. What’s Not: Acura’s commitment to offering value hasn’t changed—every RDX will have standard LED headlights, a panoramic moonroof, a package of active safety tech, and a 10.2-inch screen controlled via a touchpad. When: Summer 2018 How Much: $38,500-$45,000 (est)

2019 Jaguar E-Pace

What’s New: The E-Pace is Jaguar’s first compact crossover and the second-most affordable vehicle in its lineup. Instead of shrinking the F-Pace, designers gave the CUV its own look, even adding a dash of F-Type up front. Although it’s built on a front-drive platform, all-wheel drive is standard. What’s Not: The E-Pace shares a platform with the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque. It also uses Jaguar Land Rover’s corporate turbo-four, ZF’s popular nine-speed transmission, and a number of other components from the Jaguar parts bin. When: Now How Much: $39,595-$48,245

Lexus UX

What’s New: Better late than never, Lexus is entering the subcompact crossover segment to battle the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Lexus is targeting urbanites in their 30s with this entry-luxury crossover, which stretches to within 6 inches of Lexus’ next biggest utility, the NX. Gas and hybrid versions will be available, and both use