A roundup of models and major updates reported this week ranges from the 2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk to Aston Martin’s DBX GT. The Trailhawk adds an inch of ride height, 229 mm of ground clearance and water-fording capability of up to 610 mm. Its 1.6-liter turbo hybrid system produces 210 hp and 312 Nm, while off-road equipment includes underbody protection and a low-range four-wheel-drive system. The reported global starting price is $44,625.
BYD has released first official images of the second-generation Seal 07, which grows to 5.08 meters long with a 2.96-meter wheelbase. Its plug-in hybrid version pairs a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an electric motor and a 38.029-kWh battery, for up to 245 km of electric driving. A fully electric version is quoted at about 402 hp and up to 718 km of range; a roof-mounted lidar sensor is also shown. Hyundai’s new Tucson, meanwhile, is set to offer a 190-hp 1.6-liter turbo engine and a plug-in hybrid producing about 265 hp, with electric range of up to 81 km. The XRT Pro gains 30 mm of extra ground clearance, and the model is expected in regional markets in 2027.
Volkswagen plans to rename the ID.4 the ID. Tiguan from model year 2027, while keeping it on the electric MEB platform rather than sharing the conventional Tiguan’s engineering. The update is also expected to restore physical controls, with estimated prices from around $42,000 to $53,000.
Aston Martin’s DBX GT combines a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 717 hp and 900 Nm with a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The 2,245-kg SUV is reported to reach 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h. Its expected starting price is about $260,000.