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There's a whole raft of exciting new car models coming.
Here is your one-stop shop for keeping up-to-date with what's coming when. Wherever possible, we’ve used the picture of the actual car. Failing that, we show the concept model that previewed it, our exclusive spy-shots of the car on the road, or our expert exclusive mock-up of how we think the car will look.
We know that Autocar has a substantial audience around the world so this is a global preview; thus this story covers key English-speaking markets, complete with pricing and availability information - where possible - in Britain (UK), United States (US), Canada (CAN), Australia (AU), South Africa (SA), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Use the gallery arrows above to progress. We start from now, and work forward all the way to 2022...- Slide of
AUGUST: Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Even Alfa Romeo couldn’t resist the shift to SUVs, and it’s a very good first effort. With a chassis fettled for excellent handling on-road, it will be an interesting competitor to cars like the Jaguar F-Pace. Its hot Quadrifoglio variant gets its engine from the Giulia saloon, and takes on the Porsche Macan. No Pressure.
Prices from £33,000 (UK), $41,995 (US), $53,000 (CA), $60,000 (AU), R 700 000 (SA), AED 211,100 (UAE). PICTURE: Actual car - Slide of
AUGUST: Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Following on from the launch of the second-generation XF saloon, the new wagon arrives. A substantially-improved interior is a highlight, with increases in boot space and headroom. Prices start at £34,910 (UK).
The model arrives in the US later in 2017, with one engine choice: a 380bhp supercharged V6, with a starting price of $70,450. It won’t go to Canada or South Africa though. Australia will get it – from around $85,000. PICTURE: Actual car - Slide of
AUGUST: Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 Estate
Estate version of the established E63 saloon arrives. It gets the same 603bhp V8, and prices are due to start at £88,295 (UK). US buyers can get it, but only by special order, from around $100,000. Sorry South Africa and Australia, but you’re not getting this model. PICTURE: Actual car
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AUGUST: Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain
The E-Class gets the allroad treatment. The E-Class estate gets raised suspension and a specially tuned four-wheel drive system, and larger tyres. Sorry North America and South Africa, but you’re not getting this car, but Australians will, from $109,000. UK pricing will be from £58,880 for the only model available: a 3.0-litre 258bhp diesel E350d. PICTURE: Actual car
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AUGUST: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
This new plug-in hybrid Panamera gets a more powerful V8 petrol engine, with 671bhp. Pricing from £137,140 (UK), $184,400 (US), $210,000 (CAN), $460,100 (AU), R 2 931 000 (SA), AND AED 813,800 (UAE). PICTURE: Actual car
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AUGUST: Mercedes-AMG GT R
The new R variant ups the power from 456 to 577bhp, and will cost £143,000 (UK), almost the same price as its close-rival the McLaren 570S Coupé. US price from $157,000, around $200,000 for Canada, $350,000 (AU), and R 2 689 900 (SA). PICTURE: Actual car
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AUGUST: BMW M4 CS
The Club Sport makes a welcome return. The twin-turbo straight six has been boosted to produce 454bhp. It’s priced from £89,130 (UK). Elsewhere, we estimate prices starting from $97,000 (US), $113,000 (CAN), $219,000 (AU), R 1 863 666 (SA), and AED 1,000,000 (UAE). PICTURE: Actual car
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AUGUST: McLaren 570S Spider
The convertible version of the 570S supercar is coming. Fresh from its unveiling at the UK Goodwood Festival of Speed, it will get a folding hard-top roof and will be powered by the same twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 engine as in the coupe. Although a slight increase in weight is expected, the performance figures are expected to be identical.
Pricing from £164,750 (UK). US launch models will start at $208,000; Canada pricing TBD. Australia will get it, from $435,750, as will South Africa from an estimated R 3 800 000, and the UAE, from AED 760,000. - Slide of
AUGUST: Land Rover Range Rover Velar
This new sporty sporty Rangey will be positioned between Evoque and Sport, prioritise road-driving over mud-plugging, and has the Porsche Macan squarely in its sights. The interior has had a dramatic update in technology: it has three large touchscreens, laser spotlights and touchpads on the steering wheel. It also has a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices, and you will be able to choose a leather-free interior.
It will be priced from £44,830 (UK), $50,000 (US), $62,200 (CAN), $70,300 (AU), R 947 700 (SA). UAE will also get it, but prices are yet to be announced. PICTURE: Actual car - Slide of
AUGUST: Volvo S90 T8
Petrol and diesel S90s are already available in many markets – they are now joined by a new 400bhp petrol plug-in hybrid. Volvo claims a CO2 figure of just 44 g/km, which could make this model popular with company car buyers in many markets. Pricing from £56,455 (UK). The US will get a long-wheelbase S90 T8 as standard, pricing starting at $63,650. PICTURE: Actual car
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AUGUST: Volvo V90 T8
The estate version of the S90, it actually contrives to be a shade shorter than the saloon. Pricing from £58,445 (UK). Wider availability is currently unknown. PICTURE: Actual car
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SEPTEMBER: Alpina B5 Touring
Alpina launch the fastest estate you can get in the new G30 BMW 5 Series, equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8, promising 600bhp and a 0-62mph time of under 4 seconds. It will cost from £91,000 (UK), will rival the Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi RS6, and is the closest you will ever get to a current 'M5 Touring'. Sorry USA, Canada and Australia, but it won’t be available. PICTURE: Actual car
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SEPTEMBER: Alpina D5 Touring
If range and fuel economy are key, a diesel Alpina might be for you – this is powered by a 400bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre six-cylinder, offering fuel economy of about 50mpg combined. Prices are expected to start around £60,000 (UK). This car won’t be available outside Europe. PICTURE: Actual car
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SEPTEMBER: Bristol Bullet
Bristol will launch its first new car in ten years at the UK Goodwood Revival event in September. It gets classic Bristol design cues, and power from a BMW-sourced V8 engine. It will cost around £250,000 (UK). Whether it will be available further afield is currently unclear. PICTURE: Actual car
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SEPTEMBER: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 & GLC 63 Coupe
The GLC features a 500bhp turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine from the C63 saloon. It has a distinctive ‘Panamericana’ grille – first seen on the AMG GT - as well as ‘V8 Turbo’ badges along the flanks.
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SEPTEMBER: Volvo XC60
Volvo's big selling medium SUV drops its Ford underpinnings and replaces it with a brand new model equipped with Volvo’s new SPA foundation. The new model gets styling from the larger XC90, with improved handling and interior. It starts from £37,205 in the UK, $41,500 (US), $45,900 (CAN), $60,000 (AU – estimated), R 700 000 (SA – estimated). PICTURE: Actual car
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OCTOBER: Audi RS3 Saloon
Pocket-rocket four-wheel-drive RS3 sports a lightweight 2.5-litre engine from the latest TT RS, producing 394bhp. Pricing starts at £45,250 (UK), $54,500 (US), $63,700 (CAN), R 925 000 (SA – estimated), 230,000 UAD (UAE – estimated). PICTURE: Actual car
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OCTOBER: Audi TT RS
New version now features 394bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.7 seconds, and a price of £51,800 (UK), $65,875 (US), $78,340 (CAN), $137,900 (AU). Pricing for SA and UAE unknown, but they will get it. PICTURE: Actual car
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OCTOBER: BMW 2 Series
Updated compact four-seat coupe will have wireless smartphone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and receives the latest version of iDrive infotainment. PICTURE: Actual car
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OCTOBER: Kia Stinger
New flagship saloon promises GT performance version from a 315bhp turbocharged four-cylinder engine; it is Kia’s challenge to BMW and Audi on its own turf for the first time. We estimate UK pricing from £41,000.
US and Canada will get in in December 2017, pricing from $30,000 and $40,000 respectively. Australia will get it slightly sooner, from $50,000. No word as yet on whether SA or UAE will get this car. PICTURE: Actual car - Slide of
OCTOBER: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
A mid-life facelift for the luxury class leader, with most of the changes centered around new tech including improved semi-autonomous driving aids, plus an even wider, frameless dual-screen digital dashboard. UK pricing estimated from £78,000, with the entry-level model now being badged S400d, with an improved straight-six diesel engine, ditching the previous V6.
US pricing on this 2018 model-year car will see a modest uplift on the current S550’s entry-level price of $96,000, and will become known as the S560. Canada prices are estimated to start around $105,000, Australia from $340,000, South Africa from R 1 600 000. Car will arrive in the UAE (and elsewhere in the Gulf) in early 2018, pricing from an estimated AED 440,000. - Slide of
OCTOBER: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
Gorgeous new wagon is a Porsche first, complete with a unique rear and five seats. It has 20 litres more boot space than the standard model. UK price from £73,071, US from $97,250, Canada from $109,700, Australia from $232,800, South Africa from R 1 431 000, and UAE from AED 424,000.
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OCTOBER: Aston Martin DB11 V8
Fresh from the success of the launch of the V12-powered DB11, the range gets a new entry-level 4.0-litre V8 model. The engine will be good for 503bhp, 0-62mph in 4sec, and a top speed of 187mph. Confirmed pricing is from £144,900 (UK), $198,995 (US), and $368,000 (AU).
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NOVEMBER: Abarth 500X
Popular 4x4 500 offshoot gets the souped-up Abarth treatment; we expect a 1.4-litre engine delivering around 200bhp, and an entry-price of around £18,000 (UK) for this hot Fiat. No word yet if this car will be available outside Europe.
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NOVEMBER: Jaguar E-Pace
The F-Pace gets a baby brother. Equipped with 2-litre petrol and diesel Ingenium engines and based on the same platform as the Land Rover Discovery Sport, it will rival the Audi Q3 and prices will start from around £28,500 (UK), $39,000 (US), $43,000 (CA), $60,000 (AU), R 550 000 (SA). PICTURE: Actual car
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NOVEMBER: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Seven-seats arrive to the Tiguan range with this new stretched version. Six different petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines; pricing from around £26,000 (UK).
North America will get this under the straight Tiguan badge, as it doesn't get the smaller model, but only one engine & transmission: a 184bhp 2-litre petrol, with an eight-speed automatic, priced from $25,345 (US) and $28,925 (CAN). Australia gets it in early 2018; we estimate pricing from around $37,000. It won't go to South Africa or UAE. PICTURE: Actual car - Slide of
DECEMBER: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
After twelve years, the V8 Vantage finally gets a replacement. We expect a similar look to the one-off DB10 created for the 2015 James Bond film Spectre. Too early for pricing information; as a possible guide the current V8 Vantage starts at £95,000 (UK), $103,000 (US), $109,400 (CAN), $280,000 (AU), R 2 250 000 (SA), and AED 505,500 (UAE). PICTURE: Artist impression
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DECEMBER: Audi A8
The new A8 lays out a new design template for future Audi design. Even more importantly, we will also get the most advanced autonomous technology yet to be seen on any production car. There will be a hybrid version, diesel and petrol 3-litre engines, a 4-litre diesel in 2018, and a 6-litre petrol W12.
Pricing is estimated from £70,000 (UK), $85,000 (US), and $95,000 (CAN). Australia will get it in the middle of 2018, only with diesel engines at launch, at prices to be announced. South Africa will receive it in the second-half of 2018, prices again still TBD. UAE pricing and availability is currently unknown. PHOTO: Actual car - Slide of
DECEMBER: Audi Q5 RS
Powered by a new twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine, the Q5 RS will be the range-topping Q5. With a power output of more than 450bhp, produced at Audi’s new $1.3 billion factory in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico. We estimate a fair premium on the SQ5’s entry price of £51,200 (UK).
The car is coming to the US and Canada in early 2018, again with a price hike on the SQ5’s current entry cost of $54,300 and $66,790 respectively. Australia, South Africa and UAE will all get the car later in 2018, at prices TBD. PICTURE: Spyshot - Slide of
DECEMBER: Bentley Continental GT
After 14 years, the car that properly relaunched Bentley in the Volkswagen-ownership era finally gets replaced. We expect sportier looks and a new W12 engine, and based on Porsche’s new MSB platform. Too early for pricing but for guidance current range is from £140,300, $198,500 (US), $218,400 (CAN), $439,000 (AU), R 3 909 000 (SA), and AED 750,000 (UAE). PICTURE: Artist impression
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DECEMBER: BMW i8
The i8 coupe will get a facelift by the end of the year. It will get more power, an extended range and more technology. We also anticipate the option of wireless inductive charging - which should be very popular with owners. Expect to see the new car by the end of 2017.
Expect a modest uplift on the existing starting prices of £106,310 (UK), $140,700 (US), $149,900 (CAN), $299,000 (AU), R 2 015 300 (SA), and AED 390,000 (UAE). PICTURE: Current car - Slide of
DECEMBER: BMW X3
The third-generation of the BMW X3 will get an evolved exterior design and an upgraded cabin with more equipment and more driver assistance systems. The wheelbase is expected to increase which will free up more space on the inside. Prices start at £38,800 (UK).
US and Canada availability will be at around the same time, at prices yet to be revealed. It will go on sale in South Africa – where it is built – in 2018. Australia and UAE will get it later in 2018. PICTURE: Actual car - Slide of
DECEMBER: Mercedes-Benz X-Class
This posh Mercedes derivative of the established mid size Nissan Navara pick-up truck targets outdoor enthusiasts and families. Price is from £34,500 (UK), other market pricing unclear as yet. It won’t come to the USA (or Canada) however; punitive US tariffs on pick-up truck imports make it unviable. PICTURE: Actual vehicle
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DECEMBER: Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen’s baby SUV is its answer to the Nissan Qashqai (named Nissan Rogue Sport in North America). It will come with a range of petrol and diesel engines from the Polo and the Golf. Hybrid and electric variants are also expected. Manual and automatic transmission will be offered. We estimate prices from £19,000 (UK). The US and Canada will get this car, but not until 2019 and possibly under a different name. PICTURE: Spyshot
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DECEMBER: Nio EP9
The Nio EP9 is a 1,360bhp electric supercar by Chinese company NextEV. The 194mph car has lapped the Circuit of the Americas autonomously, and it currently holds the Nürburgring production car lap record: 6mins 45sec. Only 16 cars will be built, at US$1.48m (£1.14m) each. PICTURE: Actual car
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2018: Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe
A sportier coupe version of the Giulia sedan is in the works. The powertrain will be taken from the saloon. A convertible version of the Giulia is also in the pipeline. We'd expect both to be available in all of Giulia's current markets including UK, US, Canada, Australia, and UAE. PICTURE: Current saloon model
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2018: Alfa Romeo large SUV
Alfa Romeo will launch another SUV to sit above the Stelvio. The as-yet-unnamed five-seater will be based on the Maserati Levante. It will rival the BMW X5 and the Audi Q7 and will come out in the first half of 2018. We estimate starting prices of £50,000 (UK), $55,000 (US), $71,000 (CAN), $110,000 (AU), R 1 090 000 (SA), AED 208,000 (UAE). PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Alpine A110
One of the stars of the 2017 Geneva motor show, the Alpine A110 will be on sale in UK in 2018. The Porsche Cayman-rivalling sports car marks a comeback for Alpine. Weighing in at 1,080kg, the A110 produces 249bhp from a turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine. Production will begin in early 2018. Sorry folks, but this car isn’t coming to North America, Australia, or the UAE, but may be sold in South Africa. PICTURE: Actual car
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2018: Audi A7
The next generation of the A7 will be the first car to be fully designed by Audi’s new design boss, Marc Lichte. It will take technology and engines from the 2018 Audi A8 luxury saloon. The A7 will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2017, and it will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Audi A6
The next Audi A6 will be based on a new design language that will initially be seen in the new 2018 A8. An interior layout is also expected along with new equipment. Power will be sourced from a range of four-cylinder, V6 and V8 engines. Plug-in hybrid systems could also be offered. The new MLB platform the car is based on will help reduce weight, and it will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Audi Q3
The all-new Q3 switches to the MQB platform which means a lot of changes are expected under the skin. Exterior is expected to be similar to the outgoing car while the inside will see radical changes and more equipment. It will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Current car
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2018: Audi TTQ
The TTQ will become an offroad version of the TT coupe and could get all-wheel drive. The SUV is essentially the Q4, but Audi cannot use the name Q4 since Alfa Romeo owns the nameplate. This should be available in all markets. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Audi TT Sportback
Shown as a concept at the 2014 Paris motor show, the sportback takes design inspiration from the coupe. The five-door liftback concept has a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 395bhp. This should be available in all markets. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2018: Audi A1
The next generation of the Audi A1 will be much bigger than the current car, which means more space inside. It will also get more equipment and is expected to be a little more luxurious. A range of turbo petrol and diesel engines are expected while the entry-level car could come with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine.
The new A1 will come out in the first half of 2018, at an estimated UK starting price of around £15,000 (UK). It will be available in all other markets in the first half of 2018, at prices TBD. PICTURE: Spyshot - Slide of
2018: Audi e-tron
Based on Porsche’s Mission E concept previewed at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show, the e-tron will be an all-electric SUV with a reputed range of more than 311 miles. The SUV will be bigger than Audi’s Q5 but smaller than its Q7. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2018: Bentley Continental GTC
Convertible version of the upcoming Bentley Continental GT. Sharing its platform with the Porsche Panamera, it will come with a W12 petrol engine, a V8 petrol engine and, possibly, a hybrid powertrain, and it will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: BMW X4
Although it’s still a relatively new car, BMW is looking to update the X4. The new one will be based on the next-generation of the X3 and will get exterior design changes. It will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: BMW Z5
Replacement to the BMW Z4 will share its platform with the upcoming Toyota Supra. It’ll get turbocharged four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. A hybrid four-wheel drive powertrain could also be offered.
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2018: BMW i8 Spyder
The convertible version will be a part of the BMW i8 facelift. The car will get new technology like gesture control, and also a bump in the power output. It could produce around 420bhp and will be more expensive than the coupe, which means a starting price of more than £110,000 (UK) and $140,700 (US). PICTURE: Preview concept
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2018: BMW M5
Set to be unveiled in September 2017, the new BMW M5 will be powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 engine paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, good for around 600bhp.
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2018: BMW X7
BMW will take on the Range Rover with its largest SUV, the X7. It will get technologies and luxury from the current 7 Series saloon. Six-cylinder and eight-cylinder petrol and, for Europe, diesel engines, and will be offered when the car goes on sale in most markets in the middle of 2018. We expect a preview concept at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2017. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Infiniti Q80
Showcased as the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept at the 2014 Paris motor show, the Q80 is a four-door fastback looking to take on the Porsche Panamera, in most major markets. It is likely to get a hybrid powertrain. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2018: Infiniti QX50
Infiniti is finally giving the ageing QX50 a much needed overhaul. The second generation of the car could shift to a front-wheel drive architecture and offer more space on the inside. It is also expected to lose the current V6 engine in favour of a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, and it will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2018: Jeep Grand Wagoneer
First announced by Fiat-Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne back in 2011, Jeep will finally be bringing back the Grand Wagoneer as a premium offering to rival the Range Rover, based on the Dodge Durango. It is also expected to boast strong performance and off-road capabilities, and it will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Mercedes A-Class
The next A-Class gets a sharper, more aggressive design and grows in size to increase space on the inside. Updated four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines will be offered. There is also a chance for a hybrid powertrain. The interior will also be updated with better materials, and some autonomous driving tech inherited from the S-Class is also expected. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
With coupe-like styling, the all-wheel drive Eclipse Cross will rival the Nissan Qashqai. It will sit between the ASX and the Outlander, Mitsubishi hopes that it will give a boost to their sales figures. It will come with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with a new CVT transmission or a 2.2-litre diesel with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. It will go on sale early next year. PICTURE: Actual car
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2018: Toyota Supra
Toyota is looking to bring back this legendary name with a production version of the FT-1 concept shown at the 2014 Detroit motor show. It will share its platform with the upcoming BMW Z5 and will have a four-wheel drive hybrid powertrain. It will be automatic-only, and will feature switchgear and infotainment from BMW. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Volvo S90 Polestar
For the S90 Polestar, Volvo has decided to go the hybrid route, unlike Mercedes-AMG and BMW M models. Volvo is concentrating on increasing response and drivability. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Volvo XC40
The XC40 will be the Swedish car maker’s entry-level SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X1. It will be the first car to be based on Volvo’s new CMA architecture. Design inspirations will be taken from the larger Volvo SUVs.
It is expected to be unveiled in Autumn 2017, deliveries starting in early 2018, with estimated pricing from around £23,000 in the UK, $30,000 (US), $39,000 (CAD), $40,000 (AU). No word yet on South Africa or UAE availability. PICTURE: Preview concept - Slide of
2018: Volvo V90 Polestar
Volvo are going the hybrid route with its ultra-hot V90 variant; we expect an enhanced version of the existing T8 hybrid model. The markets this model will be available in are as yet unknown. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Volkswagen Polo SUV
Following the next generation Polo, Volkswagen will unveil a crossover version of the car. The as-yet-unnamed SUV will come with a rugged body kit and an increased ride height and will go on sale in early 2018 in Europe, Australia and South Africa. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: TVR Sports car
Fabled UK sports car maker TVR is alive once more, with a new 200mph coupe that will be powered by a Cosworth V8 producing more than 400bhp. The car will be shown to the public for the first time in September 2017 and will cost around £90,000 (UK); the first 500 units are already nearly sold. TVR is focused on the UK for now. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Tesla Model 3
Production of this new affordable Nissan Leaf all-electric rival has already begun, with first deliveries estimated in early 2018. It is believed that Tesla has already received around 400,000 advanced orders for the car globally, enticed by a headline range of 200 miles.
We estimate prices to start at around £35,000 (UK), $35,000 (US), $55,000 (CAN), $60,000 (AU), R 650 000 (SA), and roughly AED 200,000 in the UAE. PICTURE: Actual car - Slide of
2018: Honda S2000
Honda’s answer to the Mazda MX-5 could also revive the S2000 name. It will be a front engined, rear-wheel drive roadster, which could be priced above the Mazda. While the base model could get a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, more powerful Type-R variants could form the top-end. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Maserati Ghibli
The Ghibli will get a facelift in 2018 for the 2018 model year. Minor exterior changes and new trim levels will be seen. Changes to the interior and powertrain are not expected. PICTURE: Current car
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2018: Audi Q8
Audi is looking to take on the BMW X6 and with a coupe-SUV. It will share mechanical components with the Q7 and will get high-end equipment from the 2017 A8. A more powerful SQ8 version will follow, which could be a hybrid, and it will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Nissan Leaf
We expect a new look for the popular Nissan electric car, inspired by the style of the new Micra, its new compact car in Europe and Asia. Its putative range of over 200 miles – twice that of today’s model - could be a total gamechanger. It will need to be, as it will be right up against the new Tesla Model 3.
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2018: Porsche Macan
The Porsche Macan gets a facelift for the 2019 model year. It will get minor exterior changes and a new range of turbocharged V6 petrol engines and improved infotainment as already seen in the new Porsche Panamera. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
Major changes are coming to the 2018 G-Wagen, though the overall look remains faithful to the 1979 original. The new model gets a wider track, a new infotainment system, LED lighting, and a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, as first seen on the AMG GT, replacing the current 5.5-litre V8 unit. Diesel markets will get a new straight-six in the G350d, replacing the current V6. PHOTO: Spyshot
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2018: Bentley Bentayga Hybrid
Bentley gets its first-ever plug-in hybrid in the shape of a new version of its Bentayga luxury SUV. It will use a supercharged 3.0-litre petrol V6 mated to an electric engine. Related to the system in the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid, it will have an EV-only mode and could appeal to markets with strict emission controls. We estimate a starting price somewhat higher than the current diesel model and lower than the W12, which translates as around £150,000 (UK). For the US, we would estimate $200,000. PHOTO: Spyshot
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2018: Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Jaguar's hot-selling medium SUV gets the SVR treatment; we spotted it at the Nürburgring recently and heard an unmistakeable V8 growl. We expect a 5-litre engine from the Jaguar F-Type SVR, boasting around 567bhp, an eight-speed automatic and four-wheel-drive.
We expect starting prices just above that of its key rival, the Porsche Macan Turbo, so around £70,000 (UK), $82,000 (US), $92,000 (CAN), $160,000 (AU), R 1 400 000 (SA), AED 400,000 (UAE). PHOTO: Spyshot - Slide of
2018: BMW X5
The BMW CLAR platform first seen on the 2015 7 Series and 2017 5 Series arrives on the fourth-generation X5, with deliveries expected early in 2018. We anticipate a 600bhp X5M version, and hybrid variants. PHOTO: Spyshot
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2018: Audi RS5 Sportback
We recently spotted Audi testing its new RS5 Sportback. This will arrive in early 2018, with a 444bhp twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine. It will have four-wheel-drive and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. We estimate starting prices of around £65,000 (UK) and $75,000 (US), and availability in all major markets. PHOTO: Spyshot
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2018: Jaguar I-Pace
The first electric-only model from Jaguar is an SUV, following on from the success of the conventionally powered F-Pace. Rivalling the Tesla Model X, the I-Pace gets a 90kWh battery pack, promising a 310-mile range, and it can be charged to 80% of capacity in 90 minutes from a standard charging point. We expect pricing from around £60,000, $88,000 (US), $115,000 (CAN), and $100,000 (AU).
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2018: Mercedes-AMG GT four-door
Shown as a concept at the 2017 Geneva motor show, the AMG GT four-door will take on the Porsche Panamera. Powering the production car will be a 4.0-litre V8 putting out over 600bhp. It will be launched in the second half of 2018. This car should be available in all markets. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Range Rover Sport PHEV
Spotted recently doing final testing in southern England, the new plug-in hybrid Range Rover Sport will feature a 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine with an Electric Drive Module (EDM). We expect the former to be good for 295bhp and 295lb ft of torque, while the latter injects 201bhp and 332lb ft and will also enable about 30 miles of pure electric range.
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2018: BMW X2
BMW will add a third coupe-SUV to its line up. Previewed in concept form at the 2016 Paris motor show, it will be based on the Mini Countryman and will feature a choice of a single 2-litre petrol engine and, in Europe, three 2-litre diesel engines, power via manual and automatic gearboxes. A hot M version will arrive later. We estimate prices to start around £30,000, $35,000 (US), $42,000 (CAN), $58,000 (AU), R 750 000 (SA), AED 210,000 (UAE). PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Porsche 718 GTS
Both 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster receive the GTS treatment early in 2018; we predict a hiked-up power output to around 375bhp, from the same 2.5-litre flat four used by the 718 Boxster S. We estimate Boxster GTS starting pricing of £65,000 (UK), $82,000 (US), $95,000 (CAN), $162,600 (AU), R 870 000 (SA), and AED 252,400 (UAE). PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante
We spotted this limited edition Aston testing recently in Germany. Produced in partnership with design house Zagato, 99 soft-top Volantes will be built. 0-60mph is promised in 3.7sec, to a top speed of 197mph. We expect the car to cost over £500,000 (UK) and $600,000 (US). PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Jaguar XE R
Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicles Operations (SVO) is reportedly working on a high performance version of the XE to take on the BMW M3. It will be powered by the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine from the F-Type SVR, and we expect around 567bhp. This should be available in all markets. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Cadillac CT6
A facelift of the CT6 for the 2019 model year promises us design ideas from 2016’s Cadillac Escala concept, judging from a prototype caught testing in Southern Europe in the Summer of 2017. Caddy’s recent advertising campaign featuring the Escala has been too successful: people have been showing up at dealers trying to buy one.
At least this revamped car will offer a similar face. We suggest top range power will come from a new twin-turbo V8, and a modest starting-price rise from the current model’s $54,000 (US) and $61,915 (CAN). PICTURE: Spyshot - Slide of
2018: Land Rover Range Rover Velar SVR
We spied this car testing at the Nürburgring recently. We should see it around summer 2018; it will feature the same 5.0-litre V8 as the Range Rover Sport SVR, with 524bhp and an estimated 0-62mph time of around 4.2sec. We expect pricing around 10% cheaper than its big brother, which means £90,000 (UK) and $100,000 (US). PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: Mercedes-Benz SL
Spied out testing recently, we expect a new SL model to arrive in summer 2018 for the 2019 model year, on a new platform dubbed MSA. Mercedes says it will be “vastly different” from the current SL, notably as it is a 2+2 seater for the first time, ditches its steel roof for cloth once again, and is being engineered by AMG.
Expect a sportier character and a choice of 365bhp 3.0-litre inline six and a 455bhp 4.0-litre V8 engines. Estimated pricing from £80,000 (UK) and $85,000 (US). PICTURE: Spyshot - Slide of
2018: Rezvani SUV
The American maker of the fabled Beast supercar is joining the SUV party with a five-seat SUV it promises will be ‘the toughest on the planet.’ The limited pictures so far suggest a very high ride height, rugged design and chunky tyres. The engine is as yet unknown. We expect pricing to not exceed that of the Beast, which costs $159,000 in the US.
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2018: Porsche Cayenne
The third-generation Cayenne arrives in 2018. We predict a broadly familiar look, though it will get a wrap-around rear light strip akin to the 911, and new Cayenne will get some of the 911’s new turbocharged petrol engines. We predict starting prices similar to those of today which means £52,689 (UK), $59,600 (US), $69,600 (CAN), $124,061 (AU), R 990 000 (SA), AED 280,600 (UAE). PICTURE: Spyshot
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2018: McLaren P15
The engineering team of the P15 has been briefed to create "the most extreme, track-focused road car." Power will come from a modified version of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 as used in all McLarens to date, good for a rumoured 789hp. We estimate pricing in the region of £840,000 (UK) and $1.1m (US). PICTURE: Artist impression
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2018: Cadillac XT4
Cadillac can’t ignore the booming small SUV sector, and plan their smallest SUV yet for launch in 2018; we spotted it earlier in 2017 winter testing in Europe. The smaller brother to the XT5, we expect engine options to include a turbocharged 4-cylinder, V6, and a plug-in hybrid.
A North America only vehicle, we’d expect it to target rivals like the BMW X1 in the market, which suggests starting prices of around $34,000 (US) and $40,000 (CAN). PICTURE: Spyshot - Slide of
2018: Rolls-Royce Phantom
Recently unveiled in London, the eighth-generation of the flagship luxury vehicle gets a new aluminium architecture, yielding 30% greater rigidity, four-wheel steering, and an evolution in the car’s design. It will be powered by an updated 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine, with first deliveries confirmed for 2018. Expect starting pricing to be in the region of £340,000 (UK) and $450,000 (US). It will be available in all other major markets, at prices yet to be determined. PICTURE: Actual car.
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2018:Aston Martin Zagato Speedster
We spotted this topless Speedster special edition Aston Martin during recent weather-testing in Germany. Only 28 will be made, seven destined for the UK and we guess many of the rest to the US. Price? We estimate £1.3m (UK) and $1.5m (US). PICTURE: Spyshot
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2019: Alfa Romeo Executive Saloon
Alfa Romeo is rumoured to want to take on the BMW 5-series with a new rear-wheel drive executive saloon. It will be powered by a range of four-cylinder engines from the smaller Giulia along with a V6 petrol engine for the Quadrifoglio and the company’s first six-cylinder diesel engine, in Europe.
A hybrid version could also be offered. Guesses on the name? We think Milano, a name Alfa has recently re-trademarked in the US, which is what the old 75 was called there; we’d guess the 75 badge would be resurrected elsewhere. We estimate prices to start from around £40,000 (UK) and $50,000 (US). PICTURE: Artist impression - Slide of
2019: Chevrolet Corvette C8
We spotted the new generation Corvette testing earlier in 2017 – now mid-engined for the first time. Sources believe a turbocharged V6 engine will feature to boost efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. A flat-plane crank V8 engine could be offered as a range-topping model in certain markets.
It will also use more aluminium in its construction to save weight. We expect a debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show before the first cars arrive on the road in 2019. Expect starting prices of around $60,000 (US) and $70,000 (CAN). PICTURE: Spyshot - Slide of
2019: Aston Martin DBX
The DBX will be Aston Martin’s first crossover. It will get turbocharged V12 & twin-turbo V8 engines from the DB11 and, later, an all-electric system, but no diesels, and should arrive in late 2019. It will be built at a new factory at St Athan in Wales. It will be available in all major markets, but it's too early to estimate pricing. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Rolls-Royce Cullinan
This will be Rolls-Royce’s first SUV and its first all-wheel drive vehicle. Powered by a 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine from the Phantom, it will challenge the Bentley Bentayga.
It will be based on a new aluminium architecture which will be shared with future Rolls-Royce models. As a rough estimate we forecast pricing in the region of £260,000 (UK) and $350,000 (US). PICTURE: Artist impression - Slide of
2019: Aston Martin Valkyrie
Co-developed with Red Bull, this hypercar will have a 900bhp V12 engine and an electric recovery system (ERS). Aston Martin is aiming a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1. Only 150 road legal cars will be built with another 25 for the track. PICTURE: Actual car
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2019: Audi A3
The fourth-generation of the A3 hatchback will be based on an updated MQB platform. It will grow in size slightly and will offer more equipment. Three and four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and, in Europe, diesel engines will be available. A mild hybrid system will also be offered, and it will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: New Audi A4
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2019: Land Rover Defender
The iconic Defender will be back in 2019 with an all-new model. Land Rover wants to equip the off-roader with all the latest technologies to make it the most capable off-roader in the world. Civilised and hardcore versions will be offered, selling in all major markets - including the US. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Mercedes-EQ SUV
EQ is all set to become a sub-brand of Mercedes alongside AMG and Maybach, and will deliver electric cars. The EQ Concept SUV was shown at the 2016 Paris motor show and will go into production in 2019 to rival the likes of the Tesla Model X. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2019: Mercedes-Maybach SUV
This upcoming as yet unnamed Maybach will be the most expensive and luxurious SUV from Mercedes. Based on the next generation of the GLS, the SUV will compete with top-spec Range Rovers, and Bentley Bentayga and forthcoming Rolls-Royce Cullinan and will have performance and features equivalent to the Maybach S-Class. Expect prices from £150,000 (UK), $170,000 (US), and $210,000 (CAN). PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Mercedes-Benz GLA
The next generation of the GLA will come out in 2019 and will continue to be the smallest and cheapest SUV offered by Mercedes. It will be based on the next generation of the A-Class. A new range of engines set to debut in the A-Class will make it to the GLA and more equipment is also expected. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2019: Tesla Model Y
Announced at a recent Tesla shareholders’ meeting, this new electric-only SUV will be the smaller brother of the Model X, and based on a new platform. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Maserati Granturismo
Now 10 years old, the Granturismo is overdue for a replacement. The current V8 could be replaced by a V6 petrol engine. The car will retain its 2+2 layout, but it might become more compact. It will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Tesla pick-up
Tesla has confirmed that the as yet unnamed pickup will go on sale. This will be an all-electric vehicle. Expect to see this in the first half of 2019. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Mercedes-Benz GLB
The GLB SUV will slot in between the GLA and the GLC. With styling cues taken from the G-Class, expect a tough design with a modern slant. Four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines will be offered along with an AMG variant. A plug-in petrol-electric hybrid is also planned. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Volkswagen XL3
This new Toyota Prius rival from Volkswagen will be a hybrid with an electric motor and a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It will be based on VW’s MEB platform for electric and hybrid cars and will have an efficiency of 94mpg. Too early to say where it will go on sale, and for how much. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2019: Polestar coupe
Volvo’s high-performance division gets stand-alone badging and a new model all to itself. This is said to be a high carbonfibre-count coupe with 600bhp coming from hybrid power. We may get a preview at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show, when we’ll hopefully learn more about future pricing and availability. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Volvo XC20
Fresh from its launch of the XC40, Volvo will go a size down with a new city-SUV to challenge the likes of the Audi Q2 in this very fast-growing product segment; Volvo also has an all-new range of 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engines to power it. Too early to estimate pricing and availability. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2019: Cadillac CT8
Cadillac has an ambitious plan to launch a true rival to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Based on GM’s Omega platform, expect extensive use of aluminium to keep the weight down and the drive sprightly. Power will come from V6 and V8 engines, both with twin-turbos, and a plug-in hybrid option. We anticipate a design heavily influenced by the 2013 Elmiraj concept (pictured). Primarily available in the US and Canada only, expect pricing from $90,000 (US).
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2019: Porsche 911 (992)
The next generation of the 911, including the GT3, will get a range of turbocharged six-cylinder engines, with a slight bump up in power. For the first time, a hybrid variant is also expected in the 911 range. Designated the 992, it will get improved aerodynamics and changes to the interior. PICTURE: Spyshot
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2019: BMW 3 Series Saloon G20
We predict a Spring 2019 reveal for the successor to the current F30 3 Series, with a drive-away date a few months later. A longer wheelbase and softer suspension is in the offing, along with two new M performance models with six-cylinder engines, a 360bhp M340i petrol, and a 320bhp M340d diesel, the latter with four-wheel-drive.
There will also be two petrol-electric plug-in models. A slippery drag-coefficient of just 0.22 is also promised, and the model is targeted squarely at the current Mercedes C-Class, and will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Artist impression - Slide of
2019: McLaren BP23
This new hypercar will be a three-seat homage to the legendary F1. It will have hybrid power – and lots of it: 903bhp is suggested. Production will be limited to 106 cars – the same as the F1’s total output – and if you want one, you can’t: they have all already been sold to hand-picked McLaren fans. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2020: Audi A9
Audi will take on the Tesla Model S with the A9 e-tron. It will be a four-wheel drive all-electric saloon positioned above the Audi A8. Range has been estimated at 311 miles. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2020: BMW 4 Series Coupé & Convertible
We estimate a Spring 2020 reveal of the successor to the current 4 Series Coupé & Convertible. The coupé version promises to have the lowest drag coefficient of the new generation 3 and 4 Series range: just 0.22. PICTURE: Current car
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2020: BMW 8 Series
BMW will bring back the 8 Series nameplate with a competitor to the Mercedes S-Class Coupe and the Porsche Panamera. The car will be offered as a two-door coupe and cabriolet and a four-door Gran Coupe, and there will be an M8 high-performance variant later. It will get a lot of equipment and technologies from the 7 Series saloon, and was previewed in concept form in May 2017. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2020: Ford Mustang hybrid
Purists look away now: the iconic muscle car will get a hybrid variant in 2020. Ford promises the same horsepower as the V8 engined car, with more low-end torque, from a smaller Ecoboost engine. It will sell in all major markets. PICTURE: Current car
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2020: Maserati Alfieri
After being delayed, the Alfieri sports car will go on sale in 2020 with either a V6 or V8 petrol engine. It will then be followed by an electric version of the sports car. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2020: Porsche Mission E
Previewed at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show, the Mission E concept will go into production as an all-electric four-door car that will sit below the Porsche Panamera. Built on a bespoke chassis, it is expected to get two electric motors with a range of more than 330 miles. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2020: Volkswagen Phaeton
Volkswagen will bring back its flagship saloon - but this time as an electric vehicle to compete with the Tesla Model S. PICTURE: VW Phideon (China-only current limousine model)
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2020: Volkswagen ID
The ID will be Volkswagen’s first all-electric car. The rear-wheel drive five-door hatchback is expected to have a 168bhp electric motor and a range of 373 miles. PICTURE: Artist impression
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2021: Bentley Barnato
Bentley is considering a sports car to sit below the Continental GT and rival the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It will be a production version of the EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept shown at the 2015 Geneva motor show. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2021: BMW i5
The i5 will be the next all-new launch from BMW i. Following the trend, the BMW i5 will be an all-electric SUV, rivalling the Tesla Model X. Too early to say where it will sell, but we would guess "in most places." PICTURE: Preview concept
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2021: Ferrari SUV
This model is officially denied, but we understand a ‘Ferrari Utility Vehicle’ is on the way. Auto analyst Max Warburton suggests that although four-door, the rear doors ‘won’t be visible.’ The SUV market is clearly too hot for even Ferrari to ignore, and Warburton estimates sales of 2,000-3,000 per year. We estimate pricing of around £250,000 (UK) and $300,000 (US). PICTURE: Artist impression
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2022: Aston Martin V8
In 2022 Aston departs its comfort zone and goes squarely into battle against the Ferrari V8 models. For all the excitement about electrification and hybrids, this car will feature a reassuringly familiar mid-mounted V8 petrol engine. PICTURE: Artist impression
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