Every new car worth waiting for coming later in 2024 and beyond

We reveal what’s coming when, what’s special about each car, starting with the cars arriving shortly, running through to cars we’re going to have to wait a bit longer for. Cars are illustrated with a combination of spy shots and our own expert illustrations of what we believe they’ll look like:

In 2024, the Audi A4 model-line will be rebranded to A5 as Audi rethinks its branding for the hybrid era, designating internal-combustion-engined cars with odd numbers. Spotted testing at the Nürburgring ahead of its debut, the new A5’s styling is a clear evolution of the current model's, with more angular headlights and a larger, flatter, front grille.

This high-performance S5 version is marked out from the base car by a slightly more aggressive front bumper – with wider duct openings on each flank – and four tailpipes. An RS5 version will follow.

BMW is testing a stripped-back, hardcore version of the -generation BMW M2 Coupé, probably to be badged M2 CS. Despite the complete camouflage of this prototype you can see new details like the ducktail of the BMW M2 CS. The rear end on the boot lid is much higher than on the standard one and looks more like that on the BMW M4 CSL. The front is also more aggressive and has an extra spoiler lip at the front. Reckon this car being on the road in late 2024.

BMW’s M performance car division will give the seventh-generation BMW M5 a new hybrid drivetrain that is set to boost its reserves to “over 700bhp” and offer “limited electric drive compatibility”, a source close to the German car maker has confirmed.

Due on sale in late 2024, the new super-saloon is among a series of M models that will switch from a conventional petrol engine to plug-in hybrid power in a move that will provide it with a hike in power and performance.

The all-new Audi SQ5 is approaching a launch in 2024 as the sportiest variant of the totally overhauled Q5 range. The third-generation version of Audi’s best-selling global model, the Q5, will also be one of the German car maker’s final new ICE cars. Before the German firm starts releasing only EVs from 2026, it will launch a new line of combustion engines compliant with the latest Euro 7 emissions regulations.

The current Ferrari Roma is only available with a 3.9-litre V8, but we believe a V12-powered variant may be on the way. The rear window as well as the third braking light has been modified so that this larger engine fits into this car. We hope we’ll see this car in 2024.

We believe this camouflaged BMW 1 Series is the new F70 version, being benchmarked alongside an uncamouflaged current 1 Series. Expect the new car in late 2024, with a range of conventional and hybrid engine options.

Up until now the only form of electrification the Volkswagen Tiguan has been subjected to is a plug-in hybrid, but the next generation model will be fully electric. Noticeably, the upcoming Tiguan features a brand-new grille design as an open grille will no longer be required.

The Tiguan, which is set to arrive in early 2024, will sit among the popular VW ID range and offer an alternative to the ID.4 crossover SUV. Testing is currently underway, and it remains to be seen how the Tiguan will perform in 2024.

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We saw this new Toyota EV on the road for the first time in 2023. This prototype in is a pure electric vehicle, but the model will also be available as a plug-in hybrid. In terms of size, the new model is similar to the Yaris Cross; we expect to see this car officially in late 2024.

Ford has trademarked the Maverick Lobo name, and it may point to this interesting new prototype, caught testing in Dearborn, Michigan. The heavy front-end camo appears to hide a more aggressive front-fascia, with a lowered, muscled stance. The prototype is fitted with new, larger 19-inch wheels. Expect this car in late 2024.

A smaller and more affordable Tesla has been rumoured for years, but recently Elon Musk teased a picture that may be the new ‘Model 2’. The market is crying out for cheaper EVs and we can certainly see this model selling like hot cakes, if and when it arrives. As with everything that Mr Musk does, it’s unlikely to be boring. We like to think this car could be on the road by 2025.

The first battery-electric Range Rover will be based on the existing combustion engined model and will use the same MLA platform. Preview images show that it will also retain similar styling, albeit with a few bespoke elements. The EV version will use an 800V architecture, which will enable ultra-fast charging. We expect the car on the road in 2025.

While it seems technical issues have repeatedly delayed the unveiling of this car, the exterior design has now been frozen judging from these virtually undisguised pictures taken while the car was out testing in Germany. We expected the car in 2024 as a 2025 model. The car will be a sister model to the Macan EV, based on the same Volkswagen group PPE platform that has been four years in development.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is a version of the new facelifted Porsche Taycan coming in 2024. The Taycan Turbo GT version is believed to have 1000bhp, and the massive rear wing and other aerodynamic parts has made the Taycan Turbo GT the fastest electric production car around the Nordschleife; it completed a lap in January 2024 in 7 minutes, 7.55 seconds – nearly 18 seconds quicker than the Tesla Model S Plaid.

Audi has unveiled the RS 6 GT as a celebration of its V8 super-estate, complete with performance-enhancing aero tweaks, bespoke carbonfibre body panels, an outlandish retro livery and a marked price increase over the standard car, the special edition will be limited to just 660 examples worldwide. Power still comes from a 621bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, but 0-62mph is now 3.3sec.

There will be an A5 saloon and Estate in 2024 for the first time, whereas the A4 name will be reserved for E-Tron models. We can see that the new A5 and S5 will be slightly smaller than the outgoing A5 Sportback. The single light strip on the rear links with Audi’s new Design language seen on E-Tron models. 

Hyundai is making its first all-electric three-row SUV, and we expect it to be unveiled in June 2024. The Ioniq 7 is predicted to have autonomous driving capability.

This is a modified version of the current Audi S6; this shows what next-generation RS models could look like with the exhaust in the middle, similar to the current Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS – however, we’ll not see this released until 2025. This will be the first time the RS7 will be offered as a saloon, which is why they are using the current generation Audi S6 as a base. Not much is known about the car yet, but we know it will have around the same horsepower as the current RS7, which has 621bhp.

The Mazda CX-80, launching in 2024, is a narrower version of the CX-90 sold in North America. The Mazda CX-80 is expected to sell in Europe and Japan; this vehicle will have three rows, allowing seven seats. The platform is a stretched version of the CX-60, meaning it will have many of the same characteristics. The CX-80 will be available with Hybrid, Petrol and diesel engines.

The upcoming BMW M4 CS is expected to arrive in the showrooms in 2024. The new limited BMW M4 CS is being developed together with the G82 facelift which is also expected IN 2024. It will be equipped with xDrive and shares many features of the BMW M3 CS features, like carbon fibre-reinforced plastic and M carbon bucket seats.

Not much is known about this Lamborghini; we know that it will use a hybrid system and will not have a V12; instead, it is a twin-turbocharged V8 similar to the engine in the Lamborghini Urus. This car will arrive in early 2025.

The next generation of Mini Cooper John Cooper Version will be available with an electric or petrol engine, with the petrol version expected in 2024 and the electric version in 2025. The electric version could be available with a front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. It will have more than 200bhp, and pricing has not been announced.

BMW is making a new M5 Touring, for only the second time. The M5 Touring will come out in 2024 and could have a hybrid system connected to a twin-turbo 4.4 litre V8 producing up to 789 bhp; this could be connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

The new name of the Ferrari 812 Superfast successor is still secret, but is codenamed F167. The car will make its debut before the end of 2024. Ferrari’s 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12-engine will still be used in this model. The new design reveals a very long, but also very flat bonnet with flat headlights, indicating more focus on aerodynamics and efficiency. The model has been visually inspired by the Roma, especially the front end.

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The next generation of the Audi A6 saloon and A6 Avant will be called A7 because the electric Audi A6 is already in development and looks completely different. Audi from now on will use even numbers only for electric models. now. and ICE models will only use uneven numbers from now on. Expect this car in late 2024 as a 2025 model.

The Porsche 983 Boxster EV will come out in 2025; not much is known about it. The Boxster might be available as a petrol version too, but this has not been confirmed or denied.

A fresh version of Toyota's sports coupe was recently sighted undergoing testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Cloaked in camouflage, it showcased a redesigned fixed rear wing, along with a modified front bumper featuring canards and a more aggressive lower lip. Beneath the hood, there are speculations that the GRMN Supra might feature the S58 engine from the BMW M2;  this GRMN model should launch in early 2025.

The new Aston Martin Vantage coupe was unveiled in February 2024 and features a very powerful 656bhp 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine, alongside a much improved interior. We expect the convertible version to feature the same when unveiled later in 2024.

Ford is further expanding its range of electric models and will be launching another model based on VW's MEB-electric-platform at the end of 2024. The name has not yet been released. In addition to the Ford Explorer, there will be a second model on the same platform. Performance and range are likely to be similar to the Ford Explorer.

Recent prototypes of the combustion engine MINI Cooper 5-door have revealed significant details with the removal of camouflage around the head and tail lights, bumper, and grille. The exposed grille provides a  view of production details, offering a clear look at the forthcoming model's design. The model is expected to launch in 2024 as a 2025 model.

The New Mercedes EQC SUV is coming in 2025 and has an entirely redesigned front end, signalling that Mercedes want to give their SUV a distinct look to each other. The EQC has a claimed range of 299 miles.

The new Audi Q3 will be launched as a 2025 model and will be a plug-in hybrid. In terms of proportions, it remains similar to its predecessor, but the headlights and daytime running lights will be changed again. At the rear, we can already make out the lights with the new graphics.

With a range of up to 435 miles, Audi will launch the Audi A6 e-tron saloon in 2024 (inset). Somewhat delayed, there will also be an estate version released by the end of 2024, which will then be launched as a 2025 model.

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade facelift reveals an interior resembling the electric Escalade IQ, giving customers an equal choice for both petrol and electric models. Exterior updates show Cadillac's latest design, with a bigger wheelbase and sharper lines. Engineers aim to release the updated Escalade alongside the electric Escalade IQ, with a price to match.

Chevrolet arrived at the Nürburgring with two different prototypes of the Corvette ZR1, which is set to be launched in 2025. Both cars dropped some camouflage compared to older spy shots seen earlier this year. We can see a new rear spoiler which they’re testing, but both of them are different from each other. We suspect then there will be two versions of this model: a road-going version, and a track focused alternative.

The KIA EV4 is based on the EV6 with a shortened wheelbase. The EV4 will come out in 2025 and is running a 400V battery compared to the EV6, which has an 800V. We’d expect it to undercut the EV6 by around 25% in price.

Jaguar is shortly about to revamp its entire model range as the brand goes all-electric from 2025. The first model will be a new four-seat grand tourer EV, conceived as an indirect replacement for its long-running XJ series of luxury saloons. Expect recharging in as little 13 minutes, a range of at least 385 miles, four-wheel drive and steering, and 450bhp on tap.

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There is no name yet for this model set to come out in 2025, but we do know its internal code: F250. This model, like all new supercars, will be a hybrid and is expected to set a new benchmark in terms of performance at Maranello. This model can be seen with FloViz colour in the front air intake in the bumper, hinting at interesting aerodynamic developments…

The successor to the GT 4-Door Coupé will pack unprecedented 1000bhp punch in a bespoke, electric super-saloon that will begin testing soon. Arriving in 2025, this will likely be the firm’s most powerful road car yet. Serving as an electric alternative to the V8 engined GT 63 4-Door Coupé, AMG’s first bespoke electric car will be tasked with taking on big-selling EV sports saloons such as the Porsche Taycan, Audi E-tron GT and Lucid Air.

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The market is crying out for more affordable EVs, and the ID.2 will seek to address it. Based on a shortened platform from the VW ID.3, this chassis test vehicle has a shorter wheelbase and is shortened at the rear door. The Volkswagen ID.2 gets its charging point at the front right below the front -pillar and not at the rear like at the ID.3. The new Volkswagen ID.2 will be launched in 2025 and will be the brand's future entry-level electric mobility model.

There are rumours that it will adopt the Golf name, and also feature a hot GTi variant, as foretold in the VW ID.GTI concept car unveiled at the 2023 Munich motor show.

The first model to be based on BMW’s Neue Klasse EV platform is taking shape ahead of a planned launch during the latter half of 2025. Set to succeed the existing iX3, the bold five-seat SUV will pack close to 600bhp in its most potent form and spearhead a six-strong range of electric cars atop the new 800V platform. Among them will also be the radical i3 saloon, which was previewed as the Neue Klasse concept at the Munich show in September 2023.

BMW has recently given a big clue to what the M performance division’s electric future will look like, filing a trademark for the ‘iM3’ nameplate. The name, which has not yet been used by any production BMW, was registered in November 2023 with the EU Intellectual Property Office, four years before the expected arrival of an electric M3. This latest development appears to confirm that a bespoke electric M car is inbound as a derivative of the next-generation 3 Series and a replacement for the M3.

In an exciting development, Alpine is revising the A310 nameplate as a rakish four-seat EV sports car; it’ll be based on the forthcoming all-electric A110 that is due in 2027 and thus also based on APP; this 2+2 with luck will launch shortly afterwards, and help extend the practicality of the Alpine range.

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Electric hot-hatch-crossover will be Abarth’s second hot EV. It looks set to adopt a 240bhp electric motor and will almost definitely gain an array of lurid paint schemes and a stiffened chassis. We expect the 600e to come with a Scorpion Track driving mode, like its smaller sibling. It will likely be good for a 6.0sec 0-62mph time.

The Mito reborn… sort of. Alfa’s smallest car will be twinned with Jeep’s excellent Avenger. It will come as a 250-mile EV or a cheaper mild-hybrid petrol. It will come with four-wheel drive and may be the first E-CMP-based car to add a second motor on the rear axle. Alfa forecasts that the Milano will account for roughly 40% of its global sales.

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Renault performance brand taps into the mainstream with a sporting compact SUV based on the electric Mégane’s platform. Don’t expect a jacked-up A110 - it’ll be much more like a Lotus Eletre or Polestar 3. It will likely utilise a second motor on the rear axle, much like Nissan’s range-topping e-4orce Ariya, which is also on the Megane platform.

We recently spotted the new Kia K4 – also known as the Kia Forte – out testing near the Arctic Circle. This sharp-looking saloon will be powered by conventional petrol engines, though we expect a hybrid option as well.

Audi’s premium electric crossover is set for a new motor, faster charging, improved efficiency and revised suspension. The new rear motor is set to boost range by around 17 miles (to 339 miles), and the battery now supports 175kW charging. Audi says the suspension tweaks will offer “more harmonious damping, improved steering response and tighter load control.”

Kia’s push into more affordable EVs will begin with this futuristic Soul successor. It will use the E-GMP platform and offer multiple powertrains, including a rapid GT one.

The Land Rover Defender SVX is expected to be the wildest Defender yet, expected to resurrect the firm’s dormant sub brand. The high-powered SUV will likely stand as a challenger to the Mercedes-AMG G500 4x42, with V8 power and competent on- and off-road capabilities. Expect a sky-high price tag.

Mini’s junior SUV has been upsized to chase the Audi Q3 and Q4, gaining an electric variant with a range of 279 miles. It will also be the first Mini to offer level-two driver assistance, capable of providing hands-off driving at speeds of up to 37mph.

This electric Chinese car majors on practicality, with 668 litres of boot space – more than you’ll find in an Audi Q4 or Ford Mustang Mach-E – and 40/20/40-split rear seats. Four-wheel drive is standard, thanks to a dual-motor set-up outputting a combined 482bhp and 516lb ft. Meanwhile, a 70kWh battery yields a range of around 300 miles between charges. It’s also compatible with Nio’s battery-swap stations, which can remove a pack and replace it with a fully-charged one in fewer than five minutes.

New interior, new silhouette and even a new platform: the reinvented 3008 sets the tone for a whole new era at Peugeot. We’ve driven it and can confirm that it is competent to drive, if a bit soulless, but more desirable than any other 3008 ever has been.

The new Aceman crossover SUV EV will be unveiled on 24 April at the Auto China show in Beijing. Two engines will be on offer, delivering wither 181bhp or 215bhp and a range of 188 miles or 248 miles for each.

The original Fortwo feels like a distant memory now, as the biggest Smart yet is a Volkswagen ID 5-rivalling EV with five seats and 273 miles of range. It drives well enough, is good value and it’s pretty good looking too. Such a shame that the driver assistance tech is infuriatingly poor.

J150 will bow out after a 14-year run to make way for J250, which is mostly new but nods back to the legendary FJ60. New chassis improves on-road refinement, but not at the expense of mud-plugging ability, and the cabin has been brought into the 21st century.

The all-new all-electric Mercedes C-Class will be based on the same platform as the fully electric Mercedes-Benz GLC. While the future CLA EV is more of a 4-door coupé, the electric C-Class is more of a saloon. Expect this car to be on the road in late 2025.

This big three-row all-new Palisade Mk2 shows hints of clean, angular styling that appears influenced by the design direction of the striking new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. This new model has a notably longer wheelbase than the current model, growing to better target competitors like the recently redesigned Honda Pilot and the new Toyota Grand Highlander.

Expect two new engines:  a 2.5-liter Hybrid powertrain and a new turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 to replace the 3.8-liter found in the current model.  We expect it to be unveiled in summer 2025, as a 2026 model.

We recently spotted the new Kia K4 – also known as the Kia Forte – out testing near the Arctic Circle. This sharp-looking saloon will be powered by conventional petrol engines, though we expect a hybrid option as well.

Development has already started on the AMG performance version of the CLA EV. The photos suggest larger alloy wheels and brakes, as well as a large rear spoiler. Expect this car to be unveiled in the middle of 2025, as a 2026 model.

The next generation Porsche Cayenne is going all-electric. We saw some early Cayenne EVs testing at the Nürburgring in 2023, but now we’ve spotted wearing Porsche Macan EV chassis mules winter testing in Scandinavia near the Arctic circle. Expect to see the car formally for the first time in 2025, as a 2026 model.

Audi Sport is working on the new Audi RS5 Avant for 2025. This successor to the Audi RS4 Avant will be the first Audi Sport model to be a plug-in hybrid. The images show fuel and Plug-In caps on the driver and passenger side. In addition, the yellow warning stickers in the windscreen indicate electrification. A major visual difference from the outgoing model is that the exhausts have been moved more central to the rear of the car.

DS Automobiles is going all-electric or hybrid in 2025, and part of that is the new DS8 SUV due in 2025. The pictures reveal an interesting design, clearly influenced by the Aero Sport Lounge concept car of 2020, with the same coupe-like rear roofline.

This may look like a SUV, but in fact it’s hiding the prototype of Citroen’s new C3X saloon, out winter testing in Scandinavia when we spotted it. Expect the model to go on sale in the markets where saloons remain popular like South America, India and Eastern Europe. Expect conventional engine power, but a pure electric version might follow.

The new Renault 5 EV was unveiled in February at the Geneva motor show, and Renault is developing a high-performance Alpine version; expect to see it in 2025.

Mercedes isn’t taking the all-electric route with its CLA saloon just yet – the next generation will be available with normal petrol engines as well as electric ones. The main difference between the two is in the grille; we expect to see both launched at same time late in 2024.

PICTURE: EV version

The Tayron is currently only available in China, but in 2025 it will go on sale in most major global markets as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace, though it will be significantly longer than that car.

Volkswagen will launch the second generation of the Volkswagen T-Roc in 2025 as a 2026 model, and we’ve spotted it out testing several times. Significantly it will be Volkswagen’s final pure internal-combustion engine car. It certainly looks like it will be quite a stylish new entrant to the market, and an importance one for VW: the T-Roc was the third best-selling car in Europe in 2023.

We’re expecting the third-generation QX80 to be unveiled in 2024 as a 2025 model. It sounds like the existing 5.6-litre V8 will be dropped in favour of a 45bhp turbo V6.

Audi has started on-road tests of a new, third-generation version of its three-row Q7 SUV. Set for UK dealerships in early 2026, the SUV will be one of the last combustion-powered cars Audi launches. The firm plans to launch only electric cars from that year, on the way to phasing out ICE models completely in 2033.

Design-wise, the new Q7 follows Audi's upcoming Q3 and Q5 in adopting a new-style front end, with an expansive new version of the octagonal grille and sleek, split-cluster LED light designs and a clamshell bonnet.

From 2026 the Q7 will no longer be the largest SUV Audi produces, as a larger model arrives that targets the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS and US models like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. Although America will be a primary market, we expect it to be sold in Europe too.