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The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has a different nose and an all electric powertrain with 201hp (150kW) and 291 lb-ft (395Nm), and a 250mi (402km) estimated EPA range from a 64kWh lithium ion battery.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 sits on the TNGA platform, has a 2.5-liter I4 Dynamic Force engine with an 8-speed auto or hybrid system, and a longer wheelbase but shorter body.
The third generation Volkswagen Touareg gains an R-Line models with more aggressive bumpers, bigger wheels and lower suspension for a sportier look.
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe replaces the Santa Fe Sport, and is an 8-speed, 5-seat SUV with either a 185hp (138kW) 2.4-liter I4 or 235hp (175kW) 2-liter turbo. The 2.2-liter turbo-diesel with 190hp (142kW) and 322 lb-ft (437Nm), and seven seats.
The 2019 Kia Sedona facelift has more aggressive bumpers, a new 8-speed automatic, and a new rear seat entertainment system.
The 2019 Kia Optima sedan facelift has a new running lights, grille, wheels, smartphone mirroring, and standard driver assistance.
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson facelift has a new grille, bumpers, lights, center stack, and Qi wireless phone charging. There’s a 2-liter with 164hp (122kW) and 151 lb-ft (205Nm), and a 2.4-liter with 181hp (135kW) and 175 lb-ft (237Nm).
The 2018 Genesis Essentia is a sexy coupe concept with “Athletic Elegance” styling, an all electric powertrain, a 50-in (1,270mm) roof line, and 0-60mph in 3 seconds.
The 2019 Kia K900 has a RWD platform from Genesis, and shares the Stinger’s 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6. The luxury sedan has 365hp (272kW) and 376 lb-ft (510Nm), an 8-speed auto, and torque vectoring AWD.
The made in UK Toyota Avensis looks as though it be dropped from Toyota’s European range, with the car already being phased out from company’s UK range.