Car manufacturers are starting to take notice of a nationwide change in car buying habits. For instance, GMC noted this year that for the first time ever, their compact SUV market overtook midsize cars for the top spot. As more and more Americans express an interest in crossovers (CUVs) auto makers from all over the world are racing to meet the demand. Here are the five most important crossovers to debut at this year’s New York Auto Show.

2016 Lexus RX

The Lexus RX is Lexus’s...