Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond
Here are the most important new cars from Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
This year has been yet another bumper one for new car launches, with numerous potential game-changers making headlines and stealing the limelight from one another. We’ve seen the covers whipped off the next-generation BMW 3 Series, an even wackier new Nissan Juke and Ferrari’s first-ever EV, and there’s still a few months of 2026 left to go.
Of course, not every new car showing up in showrooms is electric. Petrolheads have been treated to the jaw-dropping new Audi Nuvolari, with a 10,000rpm V8 engine, and the promise that the Lotus Esprit will be reborn soon with a V8 hybrid drivetrain packing more than 1,000bhp. Plus the news that the Hyundai i20 N hot hatch will return.
If you’re not interested in petrol-swilling speed machines, and are looking for your next family car, the new Fiat Grizzly and Dacia Striker – brilliant names, by the way – will offer head-turning looks and plenty of space for an affordable price.
Before you ask, yes, Jaguar’s long-awaited four-door GT, the Type 01, is still slated to be revealed this year. In fact, the covers are due to come off in October.
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Below are all the key new model launches we know are taking place in 2026, 2027 or in the near future, listed in alphabetical order…
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo is having difficulty in realising the next-generation Giulia, and it’s still anyone’s guess when the BMW 3 Series rival might be arriving. But the Italian firm has confirmed it’s working on a “new interpretation of the Giulia” with “multi-energy solutions”, while also remaining true to “performance-driven DNA”.
Despite being a decade old, the current Giulia is still one of the best-looking and best-driving executive saloons around. Alfa enthusiasts will be hoping that’s still the case for the new car, whether it has hybrid or electric power. They’ll also be delighted to hear that there will be a Quadrofoglio version with a petrol engine, most likely an evolution of the brand’s famous V
Alfa Romeo Guiletta
Alfa Romeo is getting back in the hatchback game with a new small car in the vein of the Giulietta and 147, which will rival the likes of the Cupra Leon and BMW 1 Series. As well as building on the Italian marque’s small-car heritage and icons, it’s apparently going to feature some pretty advanced tech, because it'll use parent firm Stellantis’ all-new STLA One platform.
That means the as-yet-unnamed small Alfa Romeo hatch will have the capability for pure-electric and hybrid power, a new centralised processor (like BMW’s ‘Heart of Joy’ in the new iX3), an all-new infotainment system and even steer-by-wire. However, given the expectation for how an Alfa should drive, we expect a bespoke and driver-focused set up.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
As you may have noticed, the next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio was not unveiled in 2025 as promised. More concerningly, we still don’t know for sure when Italy’s answer to the BMW X3 will finally arrive. The brand has released images of the new SUV testing, so it’s definitely coming, but probably not until late 2027 at the earliest.
But as with the current Stelvio and Giulia, the next evolutions of the pair will be developed in tandem, and use the same architecture. The new model will be offered with a choice of hybridised petrol engines and electric powertrains. Meanwhile, as with its lower-slung sibling, a Quadrofoglio version of the new Stelvio will be available, packing “something with a roar”, which should keep the Alfa purists happy.
Alpine A110
The Alpine A110 as we know it is gone, because after nearly a decade the four-cylinder-powered featherweight has been retired and its all-new successor is now on its way. Yes, we can confirm it’s going to be electric, however, this promises to have something that almost every electric car is lacking: soul.
We’ve also been told the new A110 is going to be lighter than a Porsche Cayman GT4 RS and use cutting-edge in-wheel motors to generate a lot of power – but not too much – plus torque vectoring to help carve its way through corners. The design is going to be more aggressive and dramatic than the last one, too, while underneath will be a bespoke bonded-aluminium platform, which can accommodate hybrid powertrains should customers demand a sports car without a plug.
Bentley Continental GT Supersports
The Bentley Continental GT Supersports is basically a muscle car for the upper classes. There’s no complicated hybrid tech onboard, just a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 spitting out 657bhp, all of which is sent to the rear wheels. This is the first Continental GT to ever do this, and by shedding nearly half a tonne of weight, it’s also the lightest version of the legendarily luxurious coupe to date, meanwhile the bellow of the V8 echoes through a bespoke titanium exhaust system. Combined with the outrageous styling, this hardcore coupe can crush corners and terrify Aston Martins.
BMW i3
This is the new BMW i3, and plainly it’s not a futuristic city car, like the first model with this name. It’s the first all-electric 3 Series in the company’s history, and if you’re struggling to gauge the significance of that, it’s akin to Porsche electrifying the 911. The compact executive saloon is BMW’s bread-and-butter, making the new i3 the centrepoint for the brand’s fresh ‘Neue Klasse’ generation.
The ultra-futuristic saloon borrows its bold design and radical Panoramic iDrive cabin layout from the similarly game-changing BMW iX3, as well as inheriting its next-generation architecture and EV technology. The result is a range of more than 560 miles, which embarrasses the Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes C-Class Electric. The BMW i3 is on sale now from £57,905, with less pricey models to follow soon.
BMW M3
The new BMW M3 will arrive in 2027, a year after the regular 3 Series. It will be the first to feature pure-electric power, which may sound like blasphemy to some fans of the iconic sports saloon, but with a quad-motor drivetrain it’s guaranteed to be the most powerful M3 and will feature torque vectoring for remarkable agility. If you’re still not convinced, it will also be available with a twin-turbo straight-six petrol engine, just like the current model, and the M Neue Klasse concept gives us a preview of the brutal design.
BMW X5 and iX5
Few vehicles have reshaped the automotive landscape quite like the landmark BMW X5, which transformed the SUV from a utilitarian mud-plugger into a highly desirable, luxurious status symbol that paved the way for rivals such as the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7. Now, following 27 years of success and more than three million units sold worldwide, the all-new fifth-generation model has arrived to redefine the segment once again.
The design has evolved, blending some of the retro-futuristic Neue Klasse cues from the latest iX3, such as its slim kidney grilles with a very muscular stance, wide haunches and large wheels. Meanwhile, the interior features BMW’s revolutionary Panoramic iDrive set-up that may surround the driver with screens, yet manages to not be overwhelming or distracting.
However, the biggest advance over the outgoing model is the unparalleled range of powertrains that will eventually be offered in the new X5. Things in the UK will kick off with a six-cylinder mild-hybrid diesel, followed by a pair of plug-in hybrids that deliver up to 60 miles of pure-electric range. Then, the first-ever zero-emission iX5 is packing a colossal 141kWh battery pack, a range of up to 525 miles, 569bhp from two motors and a peak charging speed of 460kW. There’s even a hydrogen fuel-cell version in the works for 2028.
“Our mission was clear: to make the new X5 the most versatile and technologically advanced SAV [Sports Activity Vehicle] we have ever built,” the head of the project, Michael Ahlers, told Auto Express, and we think BMW has done just that. The first examples should be arriving in the UK early next year.
BYD Ti7
A raft of Land Rover Defender imitations from China have set their sights on the UK, hoping to capitalise on our love of the big handsome 4x4 and people not having enough cash to afford one. Case in point, the BYD Ti7 which offers plug-in hybrid power, seven seats and the Defender-esque looks, all from £47,995 – around £25,000 less than the PHEV version of its chief rival and main inspiration. First examples will arrive early next year.
Citroen 2CV
The Citroen 2CV will return in 2028 as an all-electric city car that could cost as little as £13,000. While it’ll major on eye-catching, retro-inspired design, just a single shadowy teaser has been shared so far, so our exclusive images reveal what the reborn 1940s icon could look like.
To ensure that low price tag, the 2CV will mimic the original’s budget-driven popularity by sitting on a new architecture developed for upcoming E-cars - an alternative to conventional city cars, sales of which have been dwindling away thanks to low profit margins. As a result we expect a small battery with short range to go with the big name.
Ferrari Luce
The Ferrari Luce came close to breaking the internet when it was revealed earlier this year, with the company’s first EV causing so much backlash that its marketing chief suddenly left after 16 years. No matter what you say about the design, there’s no question former Apple design boss Sir Jony Ive created something fresh and unique that challenges people's preconceptions of what a Ferrari should look like.
Beyond that, the interior Ive and his team produced looks and feels like an exhibition from a design museum. It blends classically inspired elements and simplicity with modern digital interfaces that look like they’ve been pulled right out of the Apple store. Meanwhile, the Luce’s four electric motors produce 1,035bhp and a monumental 11,500Nm of torque, allowing it to do 0-62mph in just 2.5 seconds. Prices start from nearly £440,000 – before taxes.
Fiat Grizzly
Fiat’s dream of an entire family of Panda-inspired models is starting to take shape, because the new, charmingly named Grizzly SUV and fastback will be joining the award-winning Grande Panda in the brand’s line-up soon. At four-and-a-half metres long, the pair will be looking to pick a fight with the Dacia Duster and Nissan Qashqai, so should offer plenty of space and versatility for family car buyers. Underneath will be the same Smart Car platform their adorable baby brother uses, meaning the Grizzly should be available with a similar selection of petrol, hybrid and pure-electric power.
Freelander 8
You know the old saying ‘if you can’t beat ‘em, join ’em!’? Well the Chinese goliath Chery has done just that with its new Freelander 8. You see, this isn’t another Land Rover knock-off, but the result of a joint venture between Chery and JLR. The SUV was in fact designed by the British marque, and is the first in a slew of new Freelander models.
Importantly, however, this and the other forthcoming Freelanders are not part of the Land Rover family, and are based on Chery’s platform and technology. That’s not going to stop the Freelander 8 coming to the UK though, and we’ve been told it’ll arrive here some time in the second half of 2027. But again, whatever you do, don’t call it a Land Rover.
Genesis GV90
We never got the long, luxurious and rather striking Genesis G90 limousine in the UK, however, the Korean brand’s new flagship SUV, the GV90, will be blessing us with its presence next year. This nearly 5.3-metre long pure-electric colossus dwarfs all of its foes, stretching further from nose to tail than the extended-wheelbase Range Rover.
There’s also the ‘Neolun’ variant. This adds a set of rear-hinged coach doors, just like a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, with a hidden central B-pillar that creates a more enormous opening for passengers to step out onto a red carpet.
There are seven seats as standard, but the Neolun version features just four, including two leather-clad captain’s chairs in the back, plus real-wood veneer with underfloor heating that turns the GV90 into a Korean day-spa on wheels. A 23.6-inch touchscreen dominates the dashboard, and can rise up higher if you want to watch a film while charging.
The GV90 sits on a brand-new bespoke platform called eMP (electric Mobility Prime), that can accommodate rear-wheel steering and multi-chamber air suspension, and bear the weight of this three-tonne behemoth. Some of that bulk is from the enormous 123.5kWh battery that provides up to 311 miles of range and can be topped up from 10 to 80 per cent in just 22 minutes. We don’t know pricing just yet, however, it’s sure to have a price tag that’s well over six figures attached.
Hyundai Ioniq 3
While other brands are looking to the past for inspiration, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 is so sci-fi the ‘aero hatch’ looks like it’s just escaped from the set of the next Star Trek film. The design is thoroughly futuristic, bold and guaranteed to turn heads, just like the rest of Hyundai’s Ioniq-branded EVs, while the rear’s upright form and narrow light bar have a whiff of the Alfa Romeo SZ.
Thanks to its aerodynamic design, the Ioniq 3 can deliver up to 304 miles of range, which is more than you get from its cousin, the Kia EV2. Meanwhile, inside is a fresh cabin design, featuring bigger screens than any other Hyundai, but there are still physical buttons and switches, too. Prices kick off at less than £22,000.
Hyundai i20 N
For a while it looked like Hyundai’s N performance division was only going to be making pure-electric performance cars from now on, but we’re absolutely delighted to say that’s not the case. A feisty new Hyundai i20 N is currently in the works, and the souped-up supermini is set to be even more powerful than before, thanks to the addition of an in-house-designed hybrid system. It’s going to rival the MINI JCW and other brawny little bruisers, with prices likely to start from around £30,000.
Hyundai Tucson
The new Hyundai Tucson has landed and, somehow, it’s even more of a show-stopper than the last. Arriving in the UK early next year, the latest evolution of the award-winning mid-sized SUV has been designed according to Hyundai's bold new ‘Art of Steel’ design language, with its sharp, sculpted surfaces and much more upright, boxy shape compared with the outgoing model giving it lots of presence.
It features a completely new interior layout that’s shared with the Ioniq 3 aero-hatch and focuses on usability and spaciousness. The centrepiece of the fresh digital interface is a large touchscreen in the middle of the dash, but there are plenty of physical buttons still dotted around. Hyundai promises the new Tucson delivers best-in-class interior space, and it should be very efficient, too, because the family SUV is likely to feature the brand’s next-generation hybrid technology.
Jaguar Type 01
It's about time this big cat was let out of the bag and thankfully the hotly anticipated, highly controversial Jaguar Type 01 is set to be unveiled in October. Never mind that it was supposed to be revealed last year, we’re expected to finally see this new era of Jag begin, and our exclusive image shows you what the new EV could look like.
The four-door GT’s design will take its lead from the polarising Type 00 concept, while underneath the skin are a bespoke EV platform called the Jaguar Electrified Architecture and a tri-motor powertrain developing around 1,000bhp. Real-world range will apparently be around 400 miles, but lightning-fast charging abilities should mean 200 miles of range can be added in around 15 minutes. And the price for all this opulence and splendor? At least £120,000.
Kia EV1
As well as being Korea’s answer to the Renault Twingo, the all-new Kia EV1 will serve as the all-electric replacement for the popular Picanto, which will be killed by emissions regulations in the next few years. Auto Express has been told Kia’s new entry-level model will start from around £17,000, is going to be based on a bespoke electric-car architecture – which won’t come cheap – and it will spawn a surprise sister car from Hyundai.
Kia Seltos
Kia already has seven SUVs of various sizes in its line-up, but somehow it’s found room for one more. The Seltos will be the Korean brand’s latest entry into the hugely important mid-size SUV segment and is almost exactly the same size as the latest Nissan Qashqai, which will be the newcomer’s arch-rival when it arrives in showrooms later this year.
The key selling points for the Seltos will be its stylish looks, a spacious interior complemented by an impressive 536-litre boot that’s bigger than any Qashqai’s, plus full-hybrid power as standard, all for around £30,000. As well as being roomy, the interior of Seltos is more about functionality than being flashy, so there are plenty of physical buttons and switches.
Land Rover Defender Sport
Everyone loves the Land Rover Defender, especially us Brits, so the idea of a smaller yet equally chunky and capable sibling is almost guaranteed to get people rushing to their nearest JLR dealership. The new Land Rover Defender Sport, which will be built here in the UK, should be available at a more attainable price than its beloved big brother, and we recently learned it'll be available with either full-hybrid or pure-electric power.
Lamborghini Revuelto SV
The ferocious new 1,050bhp Lamborghini Revuelto SV is the most powerful series production car that the Italian outfit has ever built. With 0-62mph dispatched in just 2.4 seconds, 0-124mph takes 6.7 seconds and, flat out, this scream queen will hit a top speed of more than 214mph. All the while, the naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 doesn't stop howling until its 9,500rpm red line. It also features tech from GT3 race cars, brand-new carbon ceramic brakes and truly outrageous styling.
Lexus LFA
The Lexus LFA is coming back, but there’s not going to be a V10 in sight. Instead of a bewitching, bespoke naturally-aspirated 9,000rpm engine, the scintillating Japanese supercar's successor will be powered by batteries. Going electric will deliver a big boost in performance compared with the original, but we’re still unsure how Lexus hopes to deliver even close to the drama or soul that driving enthusiasts want from their poster-worthy speed machines – let alone one that has to live up to the legend that was the original LFA.
Lotus Esprit
Lotus has scrapped its plans to become an electric-only car brand, and is celebrating by bringing back the Esprit as a 1,000bhp V8 supercar with all-wheel drive and cutting-edge chassis tech. There will be some level of hybrid assistance, but this being Lotus, the engineers will work to keep the new car’s weight down. The laser-sharp Lotus Theory 1 concept gives us an idea of what it will look like, but we’ll have to wait until 2028 to see the finished car.
McLaren McL 6GT
The stunning McLaren McL 6GT is inspired by what was supposed to be the company’s first-ever road car, the M6GT from the Sixties, and features a suitably old-school six-speed manual transmission. However, as well as honouring its history, this car represents the future for McLaren and previews the design of its next supercars. The McL 6GT was revealed as a concept, but is due to go into production in 2028. Price? That’s under wraps for the time being.
McLaren performance SUV
Having seen rivals Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin all enjoy enormous success (not to mention profits) from their ultra-high-performance SUVs, McLaren is now finally getting in on the action with its own four-door thrill machine. Lando Norris’ new company car will feature a hybrid powertrain, with its engine – most likely a V8, but that’s not confirmed yet – to be produced in-house by the British outfit. The pride of Woking has recently assembled a fresh design team that will be responsible for styling its new model line-up, including the as-yet-unnamed McLaren ‘performance SUV’.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door
The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door won’t set hearts aflutter with its looks, but should be able to get hearts racing, because this is essentially a four-door ballistic missile. The Porsche Taycan killer features three electric motors that deliver up to 1,153bhp – more than the Ferrari Luce – and it roars, tingles your spine and is designed to offer a visceral driving experience similar to the petrol-swilling V8 AMGs of days gone by. It’s available to order now, starting from over £120,000.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV
Following hot on the heels of the ballistic new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door supersaloon – which is as polarising to look at as it is potent, with up to 1,153bhp on tap – will be a more practical, high-riding sister model that has been christened the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV.
We’re hoping the boffins at AMG used whatever time they saved by not bothering with any meetings to come up with a better name to create a truly thrilling pure-electric super-SUV. Especially when it’s almost certainly not going to be any more of a looker than its low-slung sibling, but the GT SUV is sure to have a sleek and aggressive design that’ll get people’s attention.
It will be powered by the same brand-new, purpose-built AMG.EA architecture as the GT 4-Door, and its innovative axial-flux motors, developed by British firm Yasa. These are smaller and lighter than the radial motors used in most EVs, yet are three times more power dense at the same time. The saloon’s virtual gearbox technology and artificial but highly-realistic V8 soundtrack that’s modelled on the track-focused AMG GT R are sure to be carried over as well, to create a more engaging driving experience worthy of an AMG.
Nissan Juke
Like it or loathe it, the Nissan Juke is a very important car in the UK, which is why the arrival of the next generation is such an important event. The design is going to be even wackier than the last one, with plenty of wild angles and a new interpretation of the Juke’s signature, cartoonishly large headlights. It will use the same CMF-EV platform that underpins the award-winning Nissan Leaf, and if it gets the same powertrains too, certain versions could offer much more than 400 miles of range. That will give the Juke a serious advantage against rivals such as the new Skoda Epiq when it arrives next year.
Nissan Kicks
With the Nissan Juke going all-electric for its next generation, a substitution was required for all those small SUV customers who still aren’t going for an EV. Enter the Nissan Kicks, which has been around in other markets for a decade now, but will be coming to Europe and the UK soon to take over the role left behind by the old petrol-powered Juke when it departs. It’ll feature the brand’s e-Power hybrid set-up and will be built in the UK at Nissan’s Sunderland factory.
Peugeot 208
The next-generation Peugeot 208 is set to rip up the rulebook so much when it arrives next year that it’s even going to try and reinvent the wheel. Clever packaging should allow the new 208 to cram more space into a small footprint, but the big talk about the interior will be the so-called ‘Hypersquare’ steering wheel, which is part of the next evolution of Peugeot’s polarising i-Cockpit cabin design. It uses cutting-edge steer-by-wire technology, and could be a game-changer for small cars.
The show-stopping Peugeot Polygon concept we got to drive recently offered us a glimpse of what’s to come, including a bold design that goes back to the future, taking inspiration from the iconic 205 supermini of the eighties and blending it with modern details, sheer edges and clean surfacing. Underneath will be the all-new 'STLA One' vehicle architecture, which can accommodate hybrid and all-electric power.
Peugeot E-208 GTi
To have a chance of landing a knockout blow on the Alpine A290, the feisty Peugeot E-208 GTI has 276bhp on tap from its electric motor which, as is traditional, will drive the front wheels. Among the performance upgrades are a limited-slip differential to boost agility, tuned suspension, larger front brakes and more responsive steering. The styling is angrier too, of course, with its 18-inch ‘Hole’ wheels a nod to the iconic eighties 205 GTi. Prices start from a whisper under £35,000.
Polestar 5
Six years after the dramatic Polestar Precept concept was revealed, at long last the brand’s new flagship GT is finally ready to take on the Porsche Taycan and Lotus Emeya. Very few design changes have been made to the showcar to create the Polestar 5, which does without a rear window to help maximise space in the rear. The cabin, meanwhile, features an extremely clean design full of clever and thoughtful material choices.
Rather than using an existing architecture, the Polestar 5 relies on a bespoke extruded and bonded-aluminium platform that was created in the UK, where the flagship EV was also developed. Every model has a dual-motor powertrain that can deliver up to 874bhp and more than 400 miles of range. Prices start from £89,500.
Polestar 7
If you hadn’t already guessed, the Polestar 7 will be the seventh model launched by the Swedish brand, but more importantly, will be its answer to the Tesla Model Y. The “premium compact SUV” will be built in Europe, is due to arrive in 2028 and could be priced from around £40,000. The 7 will also be the first model based on Polestar’s next-generation architecture and technology, with the brand set to use this platform for all its models in the future to reduce complexity, costs, and investments.
Range Rover GT
The debate about what is a ‘proper’ Range Rover and what’s not is about to be reignited, because very soon we’re going to be introduced to the lowest, sleekest, most radical addition to this world-renowned family of SUVs yet. The all-new Range Rover GT sees the British icon take on a fresh and on-trend form, the four-door coupe-SUV.
The low-slung ‘fastback’ silhouette is a dramatic departure from the full-size Range Rover’s traditional two-box SUV form, with our expectation high for this to be the most dynamic model to ever wear the legendary badge. The GT will sit above the 4.8-metre-long Range Rover Velar in the brand’s line-up.
The crisp, modern interior design is similar to that in the new £120k+ Jaguar Type 01, including the tall centre console separating the driver and passenger, but the Range Rover GT gets a 13-inch OLED touchscreen as well for some more normality. Despite the swooping roofline, it will be very spacious, with its creators claiming there’s more space inside than a BMW iX3 or Volvo EX60.
Underneath lies Jaguar Land Rover’s new Electric Modular Architecture (EMA), which was conceived as an ‘electric first’ platform, but hybrid power will be available in the GT as well. The EV version will feature motors developed in-house by JLR and probably a more than 100kWh capacity battery to match rivals’ 500-mile range figures. Prices are likely to start from about £70,000, and the Range Rover GT will be built in the UK at JLR’s Halewood plant on Merseyside.
Range Rover Electric
It took a long time to get here, but finally the first-ever Range Rover Electric has arrived and is being boldly billed as the “ultimate Range Rover”. Land Rover says the battery, motors and thermal management system have been developed entirely in-house, to maximise performance and range, and because ‘off-the-shelf’ components proved unsuitable.
Its 118.5kWh battery can deliver up to 372 miles and be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 22 minutes, meanwhile dual motors produce 542bhp plus a meaty 850Nm of torque – that’s more than the twin-turbo V8 model delivers. Unsurprisingly, this is the quietest Range Rover ever and is effortless to drive, but can still tackle practically any terrain that stands in its way. Production has already begun, and prices start from more than £150,000.
Renault Twingo
Renault’s retro reboots have been bona fide automotive gold. The Renault 5 and Renault 4 won big in the 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards and are among the best small cars to buy. So to say we have high expectations for the new Renault Twingo would be an understatement. But we doubt the French firm has anything to worry about.
The new car’s design pays homage to the original frog-eyed Renault Twingo from the nineties, but with a contemporary spin, so it doesn't look or feel like a cheesy facsimile. The same goes for the flexible and playful interior, which offers space for four people and the latest tech. Sure, it has a range of 163 miles at most, but that’s plenty for the city streets this charming EV was designed to conquer and it might cost from only around £17,000 when it goes on sale.
Rivian R2
Pioneering EV start-up Rivian, maker of the world’s first all-electric pick-up truck, has taken America by storm and will soon turn its attention to Europe and the UK. The first model it’s bringing here isn’t a truck though, it’s the Rivian R2: a mid-size electric SUV that’ll rival the Tesla Model Y, among many others. While we await its arrival over here, prices in the US start from just under $45,000 (about £34,000 at the current exchange rate) and there’s a choice of three versions, including a 647bhp R2 Performance designed to be capable both on and off-road.
Toyota GR GT
From the people who brought you the humble Corolla and frugal Yaris comes a new, utterly jaw-dropping challenger to the Aston Martin Vantage: the Toyota GR GT. Much like the Lexus LFA and Toyota 2000 GT that came before, this is a completely bespoke creation that started as a clean sheet of paper. So this is not a Supra with an extra-long bonnet. Its twin-turbo cross-plane-crank 4.0-litre V8 works with an electric motor to reduce any lag, and delivers a combined 641bhp peak power figure and 850Nm of torque.
Volkswagen ID. Polo
The feverishly anticipated Volkswagen ID. Polo is hoping to prove that the brand has finally got its mojo back. VW will freely admit it made a lot of mistakes with the ID.3 electric hatchback and ID.4 SUV, but it has learned from them. That’s why the new ID. Polo will be sporting a fresh, more friendly design language, a more functional and higher-quality interior, better software and a more enjoyable driving experience.
There are nods to VWs of old, including the instrument display graphics that resemble the dials on the original Golf from the seventies, although the ID. Polo hasn’t gone totally retro like the Renault 5. There’s also going to be a GTI version with a tuned chassis and 223bhp on tap to take on the Alpine A290. Prices start from less than £25,000, with up to 283 miles of range on offer.
Volkswagen ID. up!
Arriving in 2027, the ID. up! will be Volkswagen’s entry into the electric city car space, meaning it's a rival to the Renault Twingo, Dacia Spring and Kia EV1. The ID. Every1 concept revealed last year gave us a very clear picture of what the final car will look like, and it’s set to be the first VW to feature technology developed with the help of pioneering start-up Rivian. Prices are expected to start from around 20,000 euros, which is roughly £17,000 at the current exchange rate.
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