William Maley

Photos of the 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD, a three-row midsize SUV powered by a revised 3.5L V6 with direct and port fuel-injection producing 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The XLE trim adds blind spot monitoring, Toyota Safety Sense P with pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, and an 8-inch touchscreen. Known for its smooth ride, cavernous cabin, and high reliability. See all photos in the 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD photo gallery .

Photos of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD, the third-generation Tucson featuring a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and standard all-wheel drive. The Limited trim adds 19-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, a touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, and upscale leather seating. Images include exterior, engine, and interior views captured during a press drive evaluation. Read the Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Review

Mazda brought two landmark concepts to the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show: the Kai Concept, a production-intent hatchback previewing the next-generation Mazda3 with the groundbreaking SkyActiv-X compression-ignition engine, and the Vision Coupe Concept, a sleek four-door coupe showcasing the brand's long-term Kodo design aspirations. Alongside the concepts, Mazda put the SkyActiv-X engine and its supporting lightweight body architecture on full display, illustrating the technical ambition behind the next chapter of Mazda vehicles.

The 2018 Hyundai Accent marks a full generational redesign, introducing the all-new 5th-generation subcompact sedan to the US market. Built on a longer wheelbase, the redesigned Accent adopts Hyundai's Cascading Grille front fascia, sharper LED-accented lighting, and a more sculpted body that raises the bar against rivals like the Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit. Under the hood, a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder delivers 130 horsepower and is paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Inside, the new Accent offers a significantly more refined cabin with available touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, available in SE and SEL trim levels for the US market.