Each year, automakers introduce a flurry of all-new models. They're also redesigning and updating existing vehicles with greater frequency than they have in the past. These factors combine to make the car-shopping process as tricky as it's ever been. A car that was best-in-class just a few years ago could be middle-of-the-pack this year due to newer and better competition.
To help you make sense of what's hot and what's not for the coming model year, our editors have put together this buyer's guide highlighting the new cars and trucks for 2011.
This guide lists 2011 vehicles that are either all-new, were completely redesigned or were changed significantly enough to stand out. Some highlights include the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the world's first mass-production plug-in hybrid; the 2011 Ford Explorer and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, two popular redesigned SUVs; the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, a very impressive family sedan; and the 2011 Nissan Leaf, a full-electric car built for the masses.
So whether you're serious about picking up a 2011 model or just enjoy browsing the new offerings from the manufacturers, check out our roundup of what's new for 2011.
Acura
- Refreshed
2011 Acura TSX
Audi
- Redesigned
2011 Audi A8 - All-New
2011 Audi Q3 - All-New
2011 Audi Q5 Hybrid
BMW
- Redesigned
2011 BMW 5 Series - Refreshed
2011 BMW 7 Series - All-New
2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
- All-New
2011 BMW X1 - Redesigned
2011 BMW X3
Buick
- All-New
2011 Buick Regal
Cadillac
- All-New
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe - All-New
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe - All-New
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Chevrolet
- All-New
2011 Chevrolet Cruze - All-New
2011 Chevrolet Volt
Ford
- Refreshed
2011 Ford Edge - Redesigned
2011 Ford Explorer - All-New
2011 Ford Fiesta
Honda
- All-New
2011 Honda CR-Z - Redesigned
2011 Honda Odyssey
Hyundai
- All-New
2011 Hyundai Equus - Redesigned
2011 Hyundai Sonata - All-New
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Infiniti
- Refreshed
2011 Infiniti G Sedan - Redesigned
2011 Infiniti M37 - Redesigned
2011 Infiniti M56
- Redesigned
2011 Infiniti QX56
Jaguar
- Redesigned
2011 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jeep
- Redesigned
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia
- All-New
2011 Kia Cadenza - Redesigned
2011 Kia Optima - All-New
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
- Redesigned
2011 Kia Sorento - Redesigned
2011 Kia Sportage
Lexus
- All-New
2011 Lexus CT 200h - All-New
2011 Lexus LFA
Lincoln
- Redesigned
2011 Lincoln MKX
Mazda
- All-New
2011 Mazda MAZDA2
Mercedes-Benz
- All-New
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Mini
- All-New
2011 Mini Countryman
Mitsubishi
- All-New
2011 Mitusbishi Outlander Sport
Nissan
- All-New
2011 Nissan Juke - All-New
2011 Nissan Leaf - All-New
2011 Nissan NV2500
Scion
- All-New
2011 Scion iQ - Redesigned
2011 Scion tC
Subaru
- Refreshed
2011 Subaru Impreza
Toyota
- Refreshed
2011 Toyota Avalon - Redesigned
2011 Toyota Sienna
Volkswagen
- Redesigned
2011 Volkswagen Touareg
Volvo
- Redesigned
2011 Volvo S60
