CARS & CONCEPTS: New or refreshed offerings from Polestar, Kia, Chevy and more

The first crossover from Volvo affiliate Polestar, show above, will arrive in Canada in late 2023 with a starting price of $97,400, including $2,500 delivery. The clean sheet-design has an estimated maximum range of 482 kilometres. Its front and rear motors generate 489 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque. The five-seat crossover is the first to use a new all-electric platform developed by Volvo. It will also be the first Polestar built in North America, in addition to China.

2023 KIA TELLURIDE

This midsize crossover gets two new ruggerized trims, a more prominent grille and new exterior lighting for the 2023 model year. The X-Line and X-Pro provide more ground clearance, a tow mode and all-terrain tires for greater off-road proficiency. The 2023 base price is up $3,000 to $52,034, including $1,900 delivery. The Telluride arrived at dealerships in October.

2024 CHEVROLET TRAX

Wider, longer and lower, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax is being positioned as a clean break from its predecessor. The Trax sat out the 2023 model year, but Chevrolet plans to begin sales of the redesigned version in spring. The new Trax shares a platform with the Trailblazer, giving it more space inside than the previous model. The Trax will start at $23,699 in Canada, including $2,000 delivery.

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV

The latest electric offering from Mercedes-Benz targets the heart of the North American auto market, serving as a counterpart to the brand’s bestselling gasoline-powered GLE crossover. Two variants of the EQE SUV will be available in Canada in early 2023, both with all-wheel drive and dual motors. The EQE 350 4MATIC generates 288 horsepower while the EQE 500 4MATIC pumps out 536. Mercedes-Benz has not provided range estimates or pricing.

2023 HONDA CR-V

The sixth-generation compact crossover began rolling off the production line in Alliston, Ont., in October. Five variants are available, with the Touring Hybrid — new to Canada — topping the lineup. Its 2.0-litre four-cylinder and electric motor generate a net 204 horsepower. A 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder turns the wheels of the non-hybrid variants. The 2023 CR-V starts at $36,740, including $1,950 delivery, while the hybrid starts at $50,840.