In segments across the automotive industry, crossovers are becoming the answer for an increasing number of buyers. And you鈥檝e probably heard that before, but our appetite for crossovers has been nearly insatiable. From Toyota鈥檚 wildly styled subcompact crossover to the activity in the super-luxury crossover segment, this buyer鈥檚 guide covers it all. Still, don鈥檛 count out vans, minivans, and trucks. Also in this guide are trucks such as the Colorado- and Tacoma-challenging Ridgeline plus vans including the ambitious Chrysler Pacifica family-mobile. In a market bursting with activity, let us help you make sense of your choices with basic info, specs, and often five-year retained value percentages on that truck, van, or SUV you鈥檝 e been eyeing. Looking for a new car? Try the 2017 New Cars Ultimate Buyer鈥檚 Guide. When it鈥檚 time to get more in-depth info, don鈥檛 miss our industry-leading reviews and our newly redesigned online buyer鈥檚 guide pages. Five-year retained value data may apply to common vehicle variants, not an average of all model variants. Major: The MDX gets a whole new look with a new front end design that the Acura Precision concept car previewed.

In segments across the automotive industry, crossovers are becoming the answer for an increasing number of buyers. And you鈥檝e probably heard that before, but our appetite for crossovers has been nearly insatiable. From Toyota鈥檚 wildly styled subcompact crossover to the activity in the super-luxury crossover segment, this buyer鈥檚 guide covers it all. Still, don鈥檛 count out vans, minivans, and trucks. Also in this guide are trucks such as the Colorado- and Tacoma-challenging Ridgeline plus vans including the ambitious Chrysler Pacifica family-mobile. In a market bursting with activity, let us help you make sense of your choices with basic info, specs, and often five-year retained value percentages on that truck, van, or SUV you鈥檝e been eyeing. Looking for a new car? Try the 2017 New Cars Ultimate Buyer鈥檚 Guide. When it鈥檚 time to get more in-depth info, don鈥檛 miss our industry-leading reviews and our newly redesigned online buyer鈥檚 guide pages. Five-year retained value data may apply to common vehicle variants, not an average of all model variants. Major: The MDX gets a whole new look with a new front end design that the Acura Precision concept car previewed.

All trim levels will now get the AcuraWatch suite of active safety technology as standard equipment. As if new styling wasn鈥檛 enough, Acura also introduced the Sport Hybrid, which pairs a 3.0-liter V-6 with a trio of electric motors for AWD and improved fuel economy in the city. Cool Fact: All MDX models now feature four 2.5-amp USB charging ports for quicker charging of your mobile devices. Sum Up: Proof positive that you can change a best-seller鈥檚 look without upsetting too many people. Unchanged: After a major update in 2016, the two-row RDX takes a year off, only making a few changes to color options. Lunar Silver Metallic replaces Slate Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic replaces Graphite Luster Metallic, and the Ebony interior color is now available with the White Diamond Pearl exterior color. Cool Fact The RDX sits on the same platform as the Honda CR-V but is a better choice if you want LED headlights, a powerful V-6, knobs for the infotainment system, and more luxury overall.

Sum Up: When you want luxury but don鈥檛 need three rows of it. All-New: Based on the new A4 sedan, the 2017 Audi A4 Allroad packs even more technology than ever, including virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display replacing traditional gauges, 4G LTE connectivity, and Audi鈥檚 MMI interface. In addition to 1.3 inches of additional ground clearance, the A4 Allroad鈥檚 Drive Select system has an Off-road mode, which disables the car鈥檚 active safety features and optimizes the powertrain, steering, and chassis for unpaved roads. Avoid Trying to hide that the A4 Allroad is a raised compact wagon. Sum Up: Keepin鈥?that wagon flame alive. All-New: The Q2 is a small crossover built on the same platform as the A3 and Volkswagen Golf. As such it will slot below the Q3 in the Audi lineup. It will have SUV-like styling, all of the active safety technology we鈥檝e come to expect of new cars, and an interior that鈥檚 all A3 with the option of Audi鈥檚 virtual cockpit instrument cluster.

The entry-level crossover will be available with Audi鈥檚 Quattro all-wheel-drive system but will come standard with front-wheel drive. Look For: More details when the U.S. Sum Up: Crossovers are hot, so Ingolstadt adds another. Unchanged: A new lower-priced Premium trim level now comes standard with 12-way adjustable front seats, HID headlights, LED running lights, a panoramic sunroof, and heated power-adjustable side mirrors, among other things. Premium Plus gets some new standard equipment, and a Sport Plus package adds 19-inch wheels, sport seats, and blacked-out exterior elements to the Prestige trim. 2,000 less than the cheapest Q3 available last year. Sum Up: A Bavarian alternative to the BMW X1. Unchanged: For 2017 Audi makes a few equipment changes but keeps the formula the same for the Q5. 3.0T Prestige models now get a three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters, Audi drive select, and adaptive cruise control. The sportier SQ5 Prestige also adds dynamic steering and a Black Optic Plus package, which blacks out several exterior trim pieces.