Car shopping gets tricky when you have dozens of options staring back at you. Some 2026 models knock it out of the park while others leave owners frustrated. Here is a breakdown of what to buy and what to skip this year.
Five 2026 Cars That Deserve Your Attention
Hyundai put together a winner with the 2026 Tucson. This compact SUV sips gas instead of guzzling it. Safety tech comes standard on most trim levels. Lansing drivers have caught on to how well this SUV holds its value over time. The cargo room gives you plenty of space for groceries, sports gear, and weekend bags.
Toyota did not mess around when building the 2026 RAV4. Owners drive these things for 200,000 miles without breaking a sweat. Go hybrid if you want to stretch each tank of gas further. When trade-in time rolls around, dealers fight over clean RAV4s because buyers want them.
Honda nailed it again with the 2026 Accord sedan. Drivers near Owosso often swing by to test one out after doing their research online. Long highway drives feel smooth. The trunk fits more than you would guess from looking at it. Voice commands actually work instead of making you repeat yourself three times.
Kia deserves credit for the 2026 Telluride. Eight passengers fit without anyone complaining about cramped seats. A ten-year powertrain warranty backs up every Telluride that rolls off the lot. Road trips become something to look forward to when everyone has room to stretch out.
Mazda built something special with the 2026 CX-50. Sit inside, and the cabin materials surprise you. Steering feels tight and responsive around curves. Flint area roads have seen more of these showing up lately. People are catching on to the fact that Mazda punches above its weight class.
Six 2026 Models That Fall Short
Not every 2026 car deserves a spot in your driveway. These six models have problems that show up after you drive them home.
Nissan missed the mark with the 2026 Sentra. Push the gas pedal, and the transmission takes its sweet time responding. Civic and Mazda3 buyers get much better materials inside their cars. Hard plastics dominate the Sentra cabin in places where other brands use softer material.
Jeep phoned it in with the 2026 Compass. Tap the touchscreen and count to two before anything happens. Interior plastics scratch easily. Other small SUVs run circles around this one in terms of build quality.
Chevrolet maxes out the 2026 Trax engine a little too much. Merging onto highways can become a white-knuckle moment when power runs short. Ann Arbor shoppers pass on this model after one test drive. Road noise drowns out conversations at highway speeds.
Mitsubishi keeps selling the 2026 Outlander Sport even though rivals left it behind years ago. It also take a while to accelerate. Dashboard tech looks like something from 2018. Trade-in values tank fast on these.
Nissan also stumbled with the 2026 Kicks. Highway on-ramps expose how little power sits under the hood. Cabin quality does not stack up to that of the Hyundai Kona or Honda HR-V. Your money goes further with almost any other subcompact SUV.
Volkswagen needs to rethink the 2026 Jetta suspension. Every crack and pothole jolts through your seat. First-year electronic bugs have sent some owners back to service departments multiple times. A Mazda3 or Civic treats passengers much better over rough pavement.
Stop By Williams Hyundai
Williams Hyundai sits at 2845 E Saginaw St in Lansing, MI. Our staff talks straight about which cars fit your situation. We stock new Hyundai models plus solid options from other brands. Browse our pre-owned inventory from your phone or computer before stopping in. Take a test drive soon and see what works for you.
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