7,400, the 2019 BMW M5 Competition provides 17 extra horsepower and 160 rpm of extra peak torque for a barely discernable improvement in acceleration. The 2019 model year is shaping up to be one full of high-powered, performance-oriented people haulers. But let’s be honest, not everyone is necessarily in the market for a new car that can approach extralegal speeds in the blink of an eye. While we will be breaking down the 2019 BMW M5 Competition and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S, we also have a list of new 2019 cars for those with more rational intentions behind the wheel.

Along with those stories, we also have a review of a very big family schlepper in the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and more ahead in this week’s edition of the Friday Five. In addition to an engine massage, BMW tweaks the M5 Competition’s engine mounts and suspension for an even more engaging driving experience.

When awesome simply isn’t good enough, there’s the new 2019 BMW M5 Competition, the latest performance-tuned sedan from the Bavarian automaker on a mission for bragging rights. Thanks to a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8, the M5 Competition cranks out 17 more horsepower than the standard M5. 8,000 more than the garden-variety iteration, but trust us when we tell you, it’ll be worth it.

Take a closer look at the BMW M5 Competition here. I know, I know, we aren’t even halfway through 2018 and 2019 model year cars are already rolling off the assembly line, It can be tough to keep up with which cars are new and redesigned for the upcoming model year.

Find out what cars are new and redesigned for 2019 here. What makes a car safe, The 2018 Dodge Durango is a midsize SUV that weighs a minimum of 4,680 pounds, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is safe. Cars today are far safer than they were 30 or heck, even 20 years ago.

And with everyone the country over grabbing up every truck and SUV left on dealership lots, there’s an assumption that just because you’re high off the ground in a heavy car, you’re in a proverbial Fort Knox on wheels. Contrary to popular belief, not all cars are built the same, and in order to shop for a safe car, you should learn what makes a car safe in the first place. In this explainer article, we break down what to look for, and what to avoid, when purchasing a vehicle.

Check out the full story here. A blocky grille and angular body lines give the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas a sober, dignified look. The chiseled and squared off styling of the Atlas shows off a far more sober aesthetic not exclusive to the Volkswagen SUV. Other automakers like Buick, Chevrolet and even Subaru are debuting and redesigning their own three-row crossovers with similarly square, and perhaps muted, decorum. Daily News Autos contributing writer Ben Preston spent some time getting familiar with Volkswagen’s largest vehicle, and found a comfortable, capable and cavernous crossover underneath its handsome shell.

Read his full review of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas here. Available for just one year, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Edition 1 delivers in performance and looks for the 2019 model year. The launch-exclusive edition gets 21-inch AMG cross-spoke wheels with a matte black and high-sheen finish, a larger front splitter, optimized diffuser and a fixed rear spoiler with mechanically adjustable angle. Check the Friday Five every Friday night to get a roundup of the week’s top news, reviews, galleries and more from the New York Daily News Autos.

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This Hyundai scored a perfect five stars for overall crash protection in tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). And in evaluations performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2018 Sonata earned a top score of Good in all crash tests, and a top Superior score for its crash-avoidance technology.