Automakers are rolling out their 2027 lineups, and the changes range from a revived budget electric car to a flagship luxury sedan with a six-figure sticker. Some models gain new engines or transmissions, while others receive full redesigns or limited editions that mark an anniversary. Here are ten that stand out, each with the sourced detail that explains why.
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1. Chevrolet Bolt: Return Ticket
Chevrolet’s small electric hatchback comes back for the new model year as a limited-run offering, and the sticker is what makes it notable. The company lists it from $28,995, a figure that includes a $1,395 destination charge, alongside an EPA-estimated 262 miles of range. Anchoring an electric car near that price in a market full of pricier crossovers is the whole pitch.
Shoppers should read the word limited literally. A cheap, long-legged EV that may not stay on sale is worth pricing early, and anyone comparing totals should remember that the quoted figure already folds in the destination fee, so there is no extra line for it.
2. Chevrolet Silverado: Fresh Generation
The full-size Chevrolet pickup moves to a next-generation design for the new model year, and the company’s release puts pricing from $41,395 for the Work Truck up to $79,995 for the ZR2. The engine lineup includes a 6.6-liter V8 making 481 horsepower, which signals that the redesign keeps big-displacement power on the menu rather than trading it away.
The span between those two prices is nearly forty thousand dollars, so the trim chosen matters far more than the generation itself. Work-truck buyers get a low entry point, while off-road shoppers and V8 loyalists should expect to land near the top of the range.
3. GMC Sierra: Evolution Not Revolution
GMC’s full-size pickup receives what Consumer Reports describes as an evolutionary redesign for the new model year. The outlet’s estimate for pricing runs from roughly $40,000 to $85,000, a wide band that reflects how many trims and cabin finishes the Sierra family stretches across, from basic work builds to richly equipped luxury versions.
The word evolutionary is the useful clue here. Owners of the current truck should not expect a dramatic change of character, and shoppers weighing it against its Chevrolet sibling will likely decide on styling, interior finish and trim availability. Because the price range is an estimate, final figures deserve a check at the dealer.
4. Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Flagship Refresh
Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedan is redesigned for the new model year, and Consumer Reports calls the change a significant evolution. Pricing in the outlet’s roundup spans $112,550 at the bottom to $247,450 at the top, the largest gap among the vehicles on this list and a reminder of how far a single nameplate can be stretched.
Buyers at the entry point get the badge and the technology showcase, while the upper end is aimed at a very small group of customers. Anyone cross-shopping should compare specific trims, since the cheapest and costliest versions are effectively different purchases despite sharing a name.
5. BMW X5: Fall Arrival
BMW’s midsize luxury SUV gets a full redesign for the new model year, with Consumer Reports listing pricing from $69,800 to $79,800. The report places its arrival at dealers in fall 2026, That is a compact price window for a vehicle in this class.
The narrow spread suggests the main choice is between a small number of configurations rather than a sprawling trim ladder. Owners of the outgoing X5 who are weighing a trade should start the conversation now, because a redesigned model typically changes what the older one is worth at the dealer.
6. Jeep Cherokee: Hybrid Only
Every 2027 Jeep Cherokee now comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, according to Autoblog, and the combined rating is 37 mpg. Pricing starts at $35,130, and the headline in that report highlights available all-wheel drive, which is unusual for a compact crossover carrying a fuel-economy figure that high.
Dropping the conventional engine removes a decision from the buying process. Shoppers who wanted a gas-only Cherokee no longer have that choice, but those who care about fuel bills get the efficiency without paying extra for a hybrid badge, which makes the starting price easier to compare against rivals.
7. Chevrolet Equinox: Goodbye CVT
The Chevrolet Equinox swaps its continuously variable transmission for an 8-speed automatic across every trim for 2027, Autoblog reports. The LT with front-wheel drive is listed at $31,295, and the same report describes the update as a package of new features and a price bump rather than a ground-up redesign of the compact crossover.
Many drivers have a strong opinion about CVT behavior, so a conventional geared automatic is a meaningful selling point on its own. The trade-off is the higher price, and shoppers comparing against a 2026 listing should look at the added equipment and the transmission together before deciding the increase is justified.
8. Nissan Rogue: Hybrid Joins
Nissan adds a hybrid version of the Rogue for 2027, with a 225-horsepower powertrain that the company rates at 38 mpg combined. The starting price is $35,490, according to the brand’s press kit. For a compact crossover that has long competed on space and value, an efficiency-focused variant fills a gap that rivals have occupied for years.
Buyers who rank fuel economy first now have a Rogue to consider without leaving the brand, and the horsepower figure suggests the hybrid is not meant to feel like a penalty. As with any manufacturer rating, real-world mileage will vary with driving style, climate and load.
9. Toyota Prius: Small Upgrade
Toyota’s hybrid hatchback adds dual-zone climate control for 2027 and starts at $28,755, with an EPA-estimated 55 mpg combined. The change is modest compared with a redesign, yet it addresses a common complaint about shared cabin temperature, and it arrives without disturbing the efficiency number that made the Prius a reference point for hybrid shoppers.
This is a refinement worth noting for couples and families who disagree about the thermostat. Those who already own a recent Prius have little reason to trade for this alone, while anyone shopping fresh gets a better-equipped car at a price that remains under thirty thousand dollars.
10. Toyota Corolla: Sixty Years On
Toyota marks six decades since the Corolla’s 1966 debut with a 2027 special edition, and production is limited to 2,500 cars for the U.S. market. The company is leaning on the nameplate’s history to give an everyday compact a collectible angle, which is rare for a model best known for being sensible transportation.
A cap that low means availability will depend on how dealers allocate the cars, so interested buyers may need to ask early. Whether the badge adds long-term value is uncertain, but the numbered scarcity gives the edition more appeal than a standard trim would have.
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