It's all new and now buyers will have the chance to not only see one up close and personal, but take it for a test drive. We're talking about the latest Honda CR-V, the best-selling crossover in America, which hit dealer showrooms earlier this week.

While you'll have to wait for our driving impressions until November 1st, when it's scheduled to be unveiled at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, you can take it from us that you'll be glad Hyundai has decided to sell it here in the States (it's been on sale in Korea since April where it's marketed as the Avante Sport). Those of you under the impression that the latest Sport is just another take on the 2014-2015 Sport trim can think again.

The 2016 model year marked the emergence of the third-generation Hyundai Tucson, so we didn't expect much in the way of changes for the 2017 model. However, Hyundai has announced a few updates for the 2017 model.

If you're looking for sporty handling and performance as well as the latest in safety features (other than in the top-trim Limited) in a versatile family hauler, you'll probably find that this Avalon is not your cup of tea. If, on the other hand, you're looking for an eco-conscious vehicle that, while devoid of the badge and the congruent dealer experience, is every bit as luxurious as practically any Lexus, we believe that your ship has, indeed, come in.

Even though Hyundai's compact sedan isn't as dirt cheap as it once was, it remains a very affordable option for car buyers on a budget. The Elantra is also a very important model in the lineup as, even in a down year for small sedans, through October of this year it continues to be Hyundai's best-selling model. The Eco is a new addition for 2017 and, like the rest of the Elantra lineup, comes with a completely redesigned exterior.

The 2017 Toyota 86 will begin reaching dealer showrooms later this month. The starting MSRPs (manufacturer's suggested retail prices) for the model are as follows

Given its sporty looks and the option of an all-wheel drive system, the latest Lancer should be at the top of the list for many compact car buyers - especially those who live where the snow flies. Unfortunately, a noisy cabin adorned with hard plastics, less than stellar fuel economy and only average handling relegate the current Lancer to the backwaters of the compact class.

But if you're looking for a really cheap new car with a decent warranty, you should put the base Mitsubishi Mirage on your list of vehicles and take one for a test drive.

As you might expect, the first three retail Bolt customers fall into the category of early adopters - that is, car buyers interested in cutting-edge technology and unafraid of taking a chance on a vehicle many consumers still consider out of the mainstream.

Based on the same platform that underpins the current Honda Accord, the Acura TLX first went on sale in the fall of 2014 as a 2015 model. As expected, no major changes are in store for the 2017 model year, especially in light of the fact that, through June of this year, sales of Acura's most popular sedan are down by nearly 15%.