In a vehicle’s lifespan, there is usually a refresh or what’s called a "midcycle update." Here are five refreshed 2020 vehicles for savvy shoppers.
2020 BMW 7 Series
The current version of BMW’s flagship sedan debuted in 2016. The refreshed 2020 7 Series gets updates to both the design and engines. The most notable styling change is a larger grille. It’s divisive but gives the 7 Series a distinct and bold design. It also receives redesigned LED headlights and taillights, hood, bumpers and front fenders. The 7 Series is available with a variety of engines. A new turbocharged V8 makes 80 more horsepower than last year’s V8. There’s also an updated plug-in hybrid 7 Series that’s more powerful and can go 2 miles farther on all-electric power than last year’s model. Options add up quickly and can send the price well into the six-figure range. MSRP: $87,795.
2020 Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is Edmunds’ top-rated three-row midsize luxury SUV and has been on sale since 2017. For 2020, Audi gave the Q7 a new grille, redesigned bumpers and updated headlights. The interior now has a two-screen infotainment system and a new dashboard and center console. While the two-screen setup looks great, some Edmunds editors found it cumbersome and overly complicated. Standard features now include three-zone automatic climate control and a panoramic moonroof. It’s also available with Audi’s latest driver aids. Audi has also replaced the Q7’s supercharged V6 with a more powerful turbocharged V6. MSRP: $55,795.
2020 Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is currently Edmunds’ top-ranked small SUV. Its combination of room, power, comfort and fuel efficiency is unmatched. Now, for 2020, the CR-V sports a refresh that includes more standard driver aids and a new hybrid powertrain. It also comes with a new look for the grille, tinted taillights, dark-chrome exterior trim and LED foglights on all but the base trim. Inside, the CR-V packs a revised center console and an updated infotainment system, though even the new system’s graphics still look a little dated. Honda includes driver aids such as traffic-adaptive cruise control on all CR-V trims. Additionally, Honda now offers a hybrid powertrain on the CR-V. Besides improved fuel efficiency — the EPA estimates it gets 38 mpg in combined city/highway driving — the CR-V Hybrid also makes more power than the standard CR-V. All-wheel drive is standard for the Hybrid, which is a boon for those who live in wet or snowy climates. MSRP: $26,170.
2020 GMC Acadia
GMC last redesigned its midsize SUV, the Acadia, for 2017. The 2020 update includes revised styling, new powertrains, more helpful technology features and an outdoorsy AT4 trim level. There are new LED headlights, a new grille and new front and rear bumpers. Inside, the Acadia gets a redesigned center console with added storage space. The new AT4 trim provides a more rugged look with a black chrome grille plus special wheels and all-terrain tires. Other changes include a new optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It slots between the underpowered base engine and the range-topping V6. It’s a good choice for getting a mix of pleasing power and fuel efficiency. MSRP: $30,995.
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