Cadillac XT5
We like the Cadillac XT5 as it is comfortable to drive with a very luxurious interior. However, what we'd like to see Cadillac do is offer the twin-turbo 3.6 from the CTS and offer it as an optional engine on the XT5. While the standard 3.6 (non-turbo) engine is decent in flexibility and running costs, however you can option for a 2.7 twin-turbo six-cylinder in the Lincoln MKX.
Nissan Rogue Sport
The Rogue Sport is a solid option in the compact crossover segment. It's stylish, roomy and has very attractive running costs. However, the most expensive trims makes the Rogue Sport look overpriced compared to some keen rivals. What we'd like to see Nissan do with the Rogue Sport is take the 1.6 turbo from the Juke and place it in the most expensive trim level. The 2-liter four-cylinder is decent but it isn't very flexible where it matters the most.
BMW Xdrive40i or X1 M
The X1 is a great little crossover from BMW. It may not be as sharp to drive as the previous generation but it still is fun to drive and affordable (if you pick wisely from the options list). What we would like to see with the X1 is a more powerful engine option. BMW can easily take the 2-liter turbo from the 3-series and add it to the X1 or even increase the output of the current 2-liter turbo engine to at least 300hp as a competitor to the GLA 45 AMG.
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
What would be really cool is if VW replaced the SEL trim 1.8 turbo with the 2-liter turbo engine from the GTI and made it a poor mans Audi. We know this will never happen, but it would be pretty cool to see some kind of GTI Wagon sold here in the US, plus VW has nothing to lose considering they need all the sales they can get and the Alltrack is selling pretty good. It would certainly shake things up in this segment considering that most options all have similar horsepower for similar money and VW would have again the best of the segment in terms of interior and even performance.
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