Doug Newcomb

Hyundai’s ’21 Sonata N Line and upcoming Elantra N are among several N Line or N vehicles scheduled to arrive by 2022.

Toyota’s redesigned Highlander 3-row CUV is the only vehicle this year to win both Wards 10 Best Interiors and Wards 10 Best UX honors, thanks to an interior and tech overhaul that keeps it ahead of the competition.

Cutting-edge musical acts, outdoor activities and an off-road course help acquaint Land Rover’s latest vehicle with an important target demographic.

GMC’s large SUV grows bigger and more upscale and adds an off-road addition in a bid to shift out of its perennial No.3 position in the segment.

While the all-new ’20 Highlander gets significant updates, Toyota plays it safe given the model’s sales dominance in the three-row CUV segment.