Every new car worth waiting for coming in 2024 and beyond

We’ve rounded up every new car coming in 2024 and beyond, and whatever you’re after, there’s something here for everyone. 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 renderings of what we believe they’ll look like:

The next Mercedes-AMG E63 is set to swap its V8 petrol engine for an advanced new straight-six plug-in hybrid drivetrain, providing it with greater power and the capacity for electric-only driving. Set to be unveiled in 2024, the hot saloon/estate will be the first in a series of Mercedes-AMG models to adopt the new electrified drivetrain, which uses a similar ‘P3’ hybrid arrangement to the recently launched Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupé and Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance.

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.

This prototype of the forthcoming WRX wore red Brembo brake calipers and a body-coloured lip spoiler is found on the rear deck, and once again, all badging is covered in tape. All of this suggests a new updated trim level for the WRX for 2024.

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 the spring of 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 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.

Dacia is gearing up to reveal the reinvented, third-generation Duster, which will be one of the most affordable and capable SUVs on sale. Due in 2024, the new Dacia Duster will swap from the ageing B0 platform to the CMF-B architecture used by its crossover cousins, the Renault Captur and Nissan Juke. As well as promising substantial gains in rolling refinement and packaging, the new mechanicals will also accommodate the Duster’s first hybrid powertrain.

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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 long-awaited Lotus luxury EV saloon which is expected to rival the Porsche Taycan, was revealed in September 2023. Featuring the same 112kWh battery pack as the larger and heavier Eletre SUV, its single-charge range could be over 400 miles.

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 2024, with a range of conventional and hybrid engine options.

BMW’s new 7 Series plug-in hybrid offers around 50 miles of electric-only range and up to 563bhp in M760e guise. It uses BMW’s existing 3.9-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engine, combined with an electric motor mounted to the gearbox. Like its petrol and electric counterparts, it sends power to both axles.

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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Set to launch in 2024 as a rival to the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the Ora Next Cat will be a stretched, four-door version of the Funky Cat saloon. As well as enhanced practicality, the Next Cat offers four-wheel drive, face-recognition technology and a 435-mile range. A dual motor set-up means performance is rather enticing, with 402bhp, 501lb ft and a 0-62mph sprint of 4.3sec.

We recently spotted the new 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 43. The round exhausts suggest this model is the entry-level car with a four-cylinder engine with 381bhp. Compared to the already launched Mercedes-AMG GT 63, the main exterior change is that the front bumper has new air intakes.

We saw this new Toyota EV on the road for the first time earlier this year. 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 more similar to the Yaris Cross than to the C-HR. The prototype photographed here is more of a city crossover, while the C-HR is likely to be somewhat larger and different in design.

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 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.

The Santa Fe has been given a thorough revamp for its new fifth generation model; gone are the curves of the Mk4, to be replaced with a much boxier design which we suspect will be enormously practical, offering generous space for up to seven occupants, with boot space to spare. Unveiled in July 2023, we should see it on the world’s roads in early 2024.

These are the latest spy pictures of the future Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Coupe and Cabrio. The CLE series from Mercedes will also come as a performance variant from AMG. Visually, the convertible is now a little less camouflaged around the roof and with what looks like a production bumper.

BMW pioneered the SUV coupe design back in 2008 with the X6, and the design has now become recognised across a range of brands throughout recent years.  A new X2 has been spotted sharing that same design already worn so well by the current X4 and X6.

The upcoming X2 also looks to be larger than its predecessor, offering more space and practicality.  With some spy shots showing a quad-exhaust set-up, BMW seems to be testing the M35i variant for those looking for a bit more power in the small SUV.  We expect the X2 to launch in Autumn 2024.

The new Macan is fully electric, blending the staggering performance of Porsche’s Taycan saloon with a relatively compact SUV body. To this end, it’s likely to be powered by the same electric motors as the Taycan, which churn out between 322bhp and 617bhp. Expect an official range of around 300 miles and the ability to rapid charge the battery from 10-80% in around 20 minutes if you specify the optional 800-volt charging functionality. Expect it later in 2024.

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 could make the Taycan Turbo GT the fastest electric production car around the Nordschleife; Porsche is aiming to beat Tesla’s latest lap record with the Tesla Model S Plaid. The downside is that Taycan Turbo GT will have a range of less than 200 miles; this is relatively low compared to rivals such as the Tesla Model S Plaid, which has a range of 345 miles. 

Audi plans a revised version of the RS6 in 2024 with the new RS6 GT; Audi plans to have a more extreme version with more power than the current RS6, which has 621bhp, while the GT may have around 700bhp. The front and rear have been modified with more significant aerodynamic parts, such as a larger rear spoiler.

This Bronco Sport prototype, which aims to be released mid-way through 2024, exhibits disguised front and rear fascia’s, hinting at potential bumper changes for enhanced off-roading. Underbody skid plates and a silver panel along the wheelbase raise speculation about a hybrid powertrain. The prototype features new wheels with a six-spoke design, resembling Ford's Mach E Rally. Questions arise about a Bronco Sport Raptor, hinted by grille elements, suggesting changes for Ford's off-road lineup.

The current Volkswagen ID.3 just received a facelift and will get a new GTX version in 2024. The prototype shows a new GTX front bumper as well as a disguised rear bumper that shows some changes in the lower part. The new Volkswagen ID.3 GTX will be the top of the range version of the ID.3, and we expect greater range and higher performance from this model, with a price to match.

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. This car could have a 349bhp turbocharged four-cylinder with a seven-speed automatic.

Skoda has redone its largest SUV for 2024. A seven-seater like before, the new model has petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options, with the power being between 150bhp to 205bhp, depending on your chosen engine. All engines have an automatic transmission.

Hyundai is making an electric midsize SUV, which looks to have five seats, although we can see the general shape of the headlights. This SUV will probably be released in late 2024, with a claimed range of 700 miles. 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, like 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 Renault R5 is a small electric city car that will come out in 2024. This car is an EV successor to the Renault 5, built between 1972 and 1996. The car has a very sporty front end and wheels, which could suggest the car has been designed to be a nimble, quick run around towns and will have 249 miles with the range-topping version. The R5 will have 134bhp as standard, and an affordable price tag. There will be an Alpine version with more power and cost more, currently named A290_ß.

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 for 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.

The Porsche Cayenne will receive a facelift in 2026 and offer electric, hybrid, and petrol engines. It is believed to have around 603bhp. The current Cayenne is the most-sold Porsche in 2022, and this will be a big step toward Porsche's goal of 80% of all Porsches to be pure electric in 2030. The price has not been announced.

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 like 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.

The Opel Crossland is set to be delivered in 2024, and for the first time, it will be offered in a pure electric form alongside the hybrid and petrol engines.  The new Crossland is bigger than the current version and related to the new Citron C3 Aircross, which shares parts with the new Crossland. The Crossland will have an option for a 134bhp or 154bhp motor, whereas the hybrid system has 99bhp or 134bhp options, the same as on the new Corsa.

BMW is making the first new M5 Touring in nearly two decades. 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 in petrol, 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 deviate from the BMW Z4-derived 'B58' straight-six, delivering 335bhp and 369lb ft;  this model should launch in early 2025.

The new Aston Martin Vantage Volante will come out alongside the new Aston Martin Vantage hardtop in 2024. The new Vantage will come only with a 4.0-litre V8 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission that goes directly to the rear wheels. The Vantage will have many features from the Mercedes AMG GTR as part of the British firm’s relationship with Mercedes-Benz.

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.

The 7-Seater pure electric SUV is getting ready for a launch in 2024 as a 2025 model. Hyundai aim to compete against the Mercedes EQS as well as the BMW iX. Hyundai are aiming for a futuristic feel, with a lounge like interior and rotating seats; all while the outside strongly resembles a Cadilac Escalade.

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 current Lamborghini Urus equipped with the 4.0-litre V8 engine received its facelift at the beginning of 2023. From the end of 2024, Lamborghini will replace this current Urus with a PHEV. The front and rear bumpers will also change on the 2025 Urus Plug-In Hybrid, giving the car an even wider stance on the roads.

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 new graphics.

With a range of up to 435 miles, Audi will launch the Audi A6 e-tron saloon in 2024. 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 its EV6 big sibling by around 25% price-wise.

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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Alfa Romeo is plotting a revival of the GTV as an electric coupé flagship under a sweeping revival plan that will include a major revamp of its model line-up, Autocar has learned. Seen as a technological flagship for Alfa Romeo’s future line-up, the modern day GTV is one of a number of proposed new models for 2025 or so being considered by the Italian brand’s new CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, to spearhead its embracing of electrification and other key technologies.

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The rather conventional-looking A8 limousine is set to move in radical new direction in its next generation. In will come electric power, and out will go the conventional three-box design, to be replaced by a slick, wind-cheating silhouette, enabling the all-electric car to  offer a claimed 466-mile range. It will also feature some of the most advanced self-driving functions yet found in a car, offering ‘Level 4’ autonomous operation. We expect this car to go on sale in 2025.

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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.

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.

We believe that the much-loved A110 will be reborn in all-electric form in 2027, and it’ll be based on a new chassis system called Alpine Performance Platform (APP).

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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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Toyota is plotting the return of its popular Celica sports car, which we believe will arrive in all-electric form in around 2025. In 2023 Toyota unveiled plans for it to sell 3.5 million EVs from 2030 onwards, and it’s determined to have some fun sports cars as part of its range from well before that date.

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