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2020 will shortly be upon us.
We saw a bunch of interesting new cars for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show, which began last week, and it promises to be a great year for new cars. We’ve collated up as much information as possible, and then got our expert artists to deliver exclusive renderings of how future cars may look, together with spyshots of all the hottest new cars, when we don’t have pictures of the final cars available.
Take a look at Autocar’s guide to all most important new cars heading your way at the end of 2019, in 2020, and beyond:
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LATE 2019: Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder
Driver-focused soft-top gets a six-cylinder 4.0-litre engine from the 911 GT3, which should give hefty power increase of around 100bhp from the 370bhp of the previous version. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe
The Gran Coupe shares its platform with the new 1 Series, among others. More space for people and stuff is difficult to argue against but the idea of a front-driven BMW sports saloon is much more contentious; pugnacious loyalists will argue Munich has taken leave of its senses. The firm doesn’t think the 2’s target audience (“young professionals” in marketing-speak) will mind.
This new five-door coupe fits between the 2 and 3 Series. PICTURE: Prototype
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LATE 2019: Kia Soul EV
The Soul will only be available as an Electric Vehicle for its third-generation in the UK and many other markets. In America, it will be a 2020 model year car and will feature either electric power or a 1.6 or 2.0 petrol engine. A range close to 300 miles is expected for the electric model. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Mini Electric
The first proper electric Mini is due to arrive this year, and will be built on an adapted version of the platform used for the current hatch. Launched as a three-door only, the WLTP-certified range is 124-144 miles on a single charge, about the same as the upcoming Honda E.
0-62mph takes 7.3sec, a top speed limited to 93mph, and with instant torque that should result in performance similar to the petrol Cooper S. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Volkswagen T-Roc R
The T-Roc replaced the Scirocco on VW’s production line in Portugal, and now it’s also becoming the firm’s ‘other’ R model, too. Expect 300bhp-plus and hopefully the odd giggle, given the T-Roc is one of the better-handling small SUVs. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
We’ve had the new 8 Series in coupe and cabriolet form – and now we get a version with two more doors. It seeks to build on the visual drama of its spiritual predecessor, the 6 Series Gran Coupe, which died in 2018. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: BMW M8 coupe and cabriolet
BMW new luxury coupe gets roofed and roofless hot versions. And the M8 nameplate officially lives for the first time. A M8 version of the original 8 Series launched in 1990 was planned, but environmental concerns killed it, and just a single concept car was produced.
The new M8s come with four-wheel drive as standard, feature a twin-turbo 4.4-litre petrol V8 which in Competition guise delivers 616bhp and a top speed of 190mph. PICTURE: Actual cars
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LATE 2019: Porsche Cayenne Coupe
The BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe have demonstrated the market for premium SUV coupes, and this variant of the third-generation Cayenne could be an instant contender. Promisingly, it has a more sporting focus than the regular Cayenne to go with the looks: expect 440bhp 2.9-litre V6 and 550bhp twin-turbo V8 engines. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: BMW X6
The new BMW X6 has just been unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show. A X6M hot version will follow shortly after, featuring the M5’s 592bhp engine. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Land Rover Discovery Sport
All the tech coming to the new Evoque is coming to the Disco Sport, too. Despite only being a facelift, it’s a dramatic one, with the entry-level Land Rover model moving to the same platform as the Evoque.
That means much-improved ride comfort, greater boot space and room for lithium-ion batteries for a plug-in hybrid variant which will be identical to the Evoque’s. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Mercedes-Benz EQC
EQ is a new sub-brand of Mercedes alongside AMG and Maybach, and will only deliver electric vehicles (EVs). The EQC rivals the likes of the Tesla Model X. Two electric motors deliver a combined 402bhp and 564lb ft to move the substantial EQC’s 2425kg kerb weight. It’s built on a heavily modified platform from the GLC.
A single–charge range of 249 miles is promised on the WLTP cycle. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 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 GLS, the SUV will compete with high-spec Range Rovers, and the Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and will have performance and features equivalent to the Maybach S-Class. PICTURE: Autocar artist impression
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LATE 2019: Toyota Highlander
Toyota made the 2020 Highlander (known as the Toyota Kluger in Australia and some other markets) bigger and more high-tech than its predecessor in a bid to fend off a growing number of competitors. Offered with seven or eight seats, the crossover offers a standard 3.5-litre V6 engine and an optional gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain that delivers through-the-road all-wheel drive.
The V6-powered model will arrive in showrooms in late 2019 but the hybrid won’t be available until early 2020. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Mercedes-Benz GLB
The new GLB may be a compact SUV, but it features seven seats as standard. A turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine sends 161bhp and 184lb ft to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Standard equipment includes 18in five-spoke alloy wheels, 7.0in digital instrument and infotainment displays, heated front seats, automatic emergency braking and intelligent speed limit assistance.
An AMG variant was just unveiled at Frankfurt (pictured); badged as Mercedes-AMG GLB 35, its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit delivers 302bhp at 5800rpm and 295lb ft of torque between 3000 and 4000rpm. It will go on sale in early 2020.
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LATE 2019: Polestar 1
Volvo’s high-performance division gets stand-alone badging and a new model all to itself. It has plenty of carbonfibre, with 592bhp coming from hybrid power. Only 1500 cars will be built when production starts in mid-2019. Two electric motors produce a combined 215bhp to the rear wheels, twinned with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which sends around 377bhp to the front wheels. The car will have a range of around 80 miles in pure-electric, rear-wheel-drive mode. PICTURE: ACTUAL CAR
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LATE 2019: Peugeot 208
Peugeot has high hopes for its striking new supermini, which is also roomier and has a better quality interior than the old model. Controversially, insiders suggest that the 208 GTI will return in pure electric form, too. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Nissan Juke
The all-new Juke is the car’s difficult second album. With over a million sales of the current car in eight years, Nissan will be hoping it can recreate that success with in the face of a massive onslaught of new rivals, with a new take on the car’s polarising design. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Skoda Kamiq
Skoda will expand its SUV range with this new compact SUV. It’s a sister car to the Seat Arona and Volkswagen T-Cross. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: McLaren Senna GTR
First revealed at the 2019 Geneva motor show, all 75 examples of this 814bhp track-only hypercar have been sold, at around £1.1 million apiece. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: McLaren Speedtail
This new hypercar is a three-seat homage to the legendary McLaren F1. It will have hybrid power – and lots of it: 903bhp. Production will be limited to 106 cars – the same as the F1’s total production output – and if you want one, you can’t: they have all already been sold to hand-picked McLaren fans. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Aston Martin Rapide E
Aston Martin will begin delivering its first production electric car, the Rapide E, in the fourth quarter of 2019. The saloon will ditch the Rapide’s V12 engine in favour of two electric motors that zap the four wheels with 602bhp and 700lb ft of torque. Electrifying a petrol-powered model is easier said than done so the 65kWh battery pack will occupy the space originally carved out for the 12-cylinder, the transmission and the fuel tank. Aston Martin promises up to 200 miles of range.
Get in line if you want one. The firm’s plant in Wales will build just 155 examples of the Rapide E. And when it dies, so will the V12-powered Rapide, with no replacement planned. PICTURE: preview image from Aston Martin
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LATE 2019: Porsche Taycan
Just unveiled in Frankfurt, Taycan (officially pronounced Tie-Can) is Porsche’s first electric car, and it’s our first taste of whether Porsche’s biggest-ever bet will pay off. Similar in size to the Panamera, it features a twin motor drivetrain and offers permanent four-wheel-drive, albeit with a slight rear bias to match traditional Porsche characteristics.
There will be two versions at launch: Turbo, with 616bhp delivers a 0-62mph time of 3.2sec, while a Turbo S version has 750bhp and acceleration of just 2.8sec. Range is estimated at 240-280 miles. We’ve just driven a prototype, and all the signs are very positive. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Peugeot 2008
Having found plenty of success with the latest versions of its 3008 and 5008 SUVs, Peugeot’s attention now turns to its smallest such model. The all-new 2008 is expected to be longer than the current one, boosting space inside for both people and cargo, while the engine range will include our current favourite 1.2-litre three cylinder petrol, plus bigger petrols and diesels, and an EV version (pictured). PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Audi RS6
Just unveiled at Frankfurt, the RS6 gets its own body and inherits only a few panels from the A6. It features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, boosted by a 48V belt alternator/starter mild-hybrid system, which can recover up to 16bhp. The powertrain produces 591bhp with 590lb ft available between 2100rpm and 4500rpm. 0-62mph? There in 3.6 seconds.
And for the first time for the RS6 wagon, it will be available in America. PICTURE: Actual car
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LATE 2019: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
We’re madly excited for the next generation Corvette, now mid-engined for the first time, featuring a 495bhp 6.2-litre V8. GM says that “the traditional front-engined vehicle reached its limits of performance, necessitating the new layout.”
But the key might be this: it offers supercar looks and, we hope, handling, at a sports car price. PICTURE: Actual car
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Late 2019: Ferrari F8 Tributo
Ferrari’s 488 follow-up arrives with customers towards the end of 2019. Claimed to mix some of the grunt and grip of the 488 Pista with the everyday civility of the 488 GTB, it could just be the greatest all-rounder of the current super sports car crop.
We’ve just driven it and given it the full five-stars out of five. PICTURE: Actual car
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Late 2019: Audi A1 Citycarver
Recently unveiled, this rugged offshoot of the A1 has larger wheels and an upgraded suspension. Petrol engines are the 114bhp 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged 30 TFSI engine, or the larger 148bhp 1.5-litre 35 TFSI. Nine colours are available, with buyers able to select a grey or black contrasting roof. PICTURE: Actual car
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Late 2019: Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet
Recently unveiled, this new car fills the SUV-cabriolet gap left by the recently discontinued Range Rover Evoque Convertible. Though it shares much with the T-Roc, it has a mostly new structure to aid rigidity.
Two petrol engines will be offered: a 113bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine and a 148bhp 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit, the latter available with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. PICTURE: Actual car
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EARLY 2020: Aston Martin DBX
The DBX will be Aston Martin’s first crossover. The DBX gets a new aluminium and composite architecture that’s inspired by that used on the front-engined, rear drive sports and GT models in Aston’s range. Mercedes will supply the DBX’s electrical architecture and certain parts of the interior.
Expect Aston’s own V12 and the AMG-sourced V8 engine to be offered, before the hybrid technology comes a couple of years later. That’s also set to be sourced from AMG. It’ll be built at Aston’s new factory at St Athan in South Wales. The new location will ultimately produce around 7000 cars a year. We believe the DBX may be called ‘Varekai’, and expect an unveiling before the end of 2019. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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EARLY 2020: Honda E
The E is the new five door electric car from Honda. Built on Honda’s new bespoke electric car platform, energy will be supplied to a single motor by a high-density, lightweight battery pack.
At entry-level the E has 134bhp and promises a single-charge range of around 136 miles. It’ll be priced from £26,160 in the UK. PICTURE: Actual car
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EARLY 2020: 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 new generation A-Class, launched in 2018, with much the same engines on offer. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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EARLY 2020: Vauxhall/Opel Corsa
The new Corsa will be the first new car released under Vauxhall’s new owner, PSA. It makes use of PSA's Common Modular Platform (CMP), an architecture that’s also set to underpin its mechanically similar Peugeot 208 sibling, which arrives before the Corsa.
There will also be an all-electric model, the Corsa-e, with a range of over 200 miles promised. PICTURE: Actual car
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EARLY 2020: Land Rover Defender
The new Defender has just wowed the crowds at the Frankfurt motor show. No wonder – it’s possibly the most anticipated new British model for many years. The Defender will be a family of vehicles based around two sizes, with versions ranging from basic utilitarian vehicles up to luxurious high-end models. One innovation: the three-door will be available as a six-seater, with three people riding up front. One welcome return: steel wheels.
High-end models are set to take it well into the pricing territory of the new Mercedes G-Class. We can’t wait to have a drive. PICTURE: Actual car
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EARLY 2020: Volkswagen Golf
To be unveiled in late 2019, the eighth-generation model will move upmarket to carve out a distinctive new niche in the family hatchback market. While the design will only be evolutionary, it will have levels of fuel-saving technology, connectivity, autonomous driving capability and refinement which is intended to render the mainstream competition second best.
The Golf will be permanently connected to the internet, and will feature advanced autonomous technology. Talking about the set-up, Volkswagen has said: “It will always be online and its digital cockpit and assistance systems will be the benchmark in terms of connectivity and safety." PICTURE: Autocar artist impression of high-performance R model
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EARLY 2020: Bentley Flying Spur
Following the launch of the new generation Continental GT two-door, the four-door gets the same treatment, and loses ‘Continental’ from its name. Expect an all-new chassis, V8 and W12 engines, and a plug-in hybrid V6 option, the latter vital for the Chinese market with its current focus on reducing pollution.
The 626bhp W12 version should be able to make 207mph. And we’ll see four-wheel steering, which will aid both high-speed handling and helping this large car to navigate cities. It will be the last major Bentley launch before the company remodels its range for the electrified-era. PICTURE: Actual car, at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed
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11. MID 2020: Ford Bronco
Ford is resurrecting one of its most emblematic nameplates to capitalize on America’s insatiable appetite for off-roaders. Figuring out what the Bronco will look like requires slashing our way through a jungle of rumours, spy shots and insider information. Here’s what we know for sure: it will use a body-on-frame architecture shared with the F-150, it will launch with two doors and it will come with a removable top.
It won’t be merely an American-spec Everest as some have often speculated; Ford’s official teaser image (pictured) confirms the Bronco will be the Jeep Wrangler’s first true rival. We expect the company will release a four-door model, too, and we suspect it will come to many non-US markets in time as well.
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2020: Fiat 500
In a radical departure, the next Fiat 500 will make use of a space-maximising ‘suicide’ door arrangement, as our image (above) suggests. As on the BMW i3, a pair of small rear hinged rear doors are expected to be used to improve access and allow the model to compete with premium superminis such as the five-door Mini. The move also reflects a significant decline in the sales of three-door cars in recent years.
There will be an electric-only option, together with mild hybrid and conventional petrol engines. There will also be an estate, likely to be called the Giardiniera, to follow. PICTURE: Autocar artist impression
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2020: Audi RSQ8
The SQ8 was recently unveiled at the Frankfurt show; if the 429bhp on offer isn’t quite enough, then the RSQ8 is for you. Recently spotted testing at the Nürburgring virtually without disguise (pictured), we expect it to feature the same twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine and accompanying electric motor that features in the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. It will have a combined power output of 670bhp. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2020: Genesis GV80
Genesis’ first SUV, the GV80, will go on sale before the end of 2019. It’s shaping up to be an immensely important model for Hyundai’s luxury division because it will compete in a quickly-expanding segment of the market. Details about the model remain murky but it’s safe to assume it will borrow styling cues from the GV80 concept unveiled at the New York auto show in 2017.
Founded as a stand-alone brand in 2015, 2020 will see the formal launch of the Genesis brand in Europe, and it’s fair to say this new SUV will be central to establishing the brand there. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2020: Tesla Model Y
This new electric-only SUV will be the smaller brother of the Model X, and based on the Model 3’s platform. Unveiled in March 2019, its production will start in 2020. It’s a seven-seater, and promises a 300-mile range. PICTURE: Actual car
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2020: Honda Jazz
The Jazz is going hybrid only for its next generation. It’ll use a similar setup to that of the new CR-V SUV, though with 1.0-litre of 1.5-litre petrol engines and less power. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2020: Mercedes C-Class
We spotted the next generation C-Class testing at the Nürburgring earlier in 2019. We understand that the bulk of the changes are focused more on under the skin advancements than a big external revamp. Insiders suggest it will offer new autonomous driving functions, including hands-off driving at speeds of up to 81mph.
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2020: Volkswagen ID 3
Not just an important car for VW, this is an important car for the world – an all-electric ‘people’s electric car’, with a decent range and an affordable price. Based on VW’s modular electric platform, MEB, the ID 3 promises ample space, and range between 249 and 373 miles depending on which battery pack you choose. Volkswagen was so excited by the new car that it banished all non-EVs from its stand on the Frankfurt show’s opening day when it was unveiled.
America isn’t currently scheduled to get this car – instead it will get the ID 4, an SUV sister model glimpsed briefly at the show and due to be properly unveiled in 2020. PICTURE: Actual car
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2020: Tesla pick-up
Tesla has confirmed that the as yet unnamed electric-only pickup will go on sale. Pickups are huge sellers in Tesla’s home market so this move is probably inevitable, and others are looking at the market with intent. Some reports suggest it’ll be called Model B. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2020: Jaguar XJ-E
Tired of being an also-ran in the luxury executive car game ruled by Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar will steal a march on its rival and make its top-line model electric-only for the new generation.
As more and more big cities clamp down on pollution, Jaguar could find plenty of buyers in the chauffeur segment too. Sharing its platform with the later Land Rover ‘Road Rover’ model should save on costs into the bargain. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2020: Audi A3
The fourth-generation of the A3 hatchback will be based on an updated MQB platform, similar to the current A4. 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: Autocar spyshot
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2020: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
We spotted this next-generation car out testing earlier in 2019 and were intrigued to see it contained a giant touch-screen control screen instead of the usual button-strewn S-Class dash. We expect a range of plugin hybrid powertrain options. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2020: Ferrari SF90 Stradale
The SF90 Stradale will be the most powerful and fastest-accelerating road car Ferrari has ever produced. It will also be first series-production plug-in hybrid Ferrari.
The heart of the car is Ferrari’s award-winning ‘F154’ twin-turbocharged V8, bored out from the 3902cc of the 488 Pista to 3990cc. Engineers claim a complete redesign, including new combustion, intake and exhaust systems, while a narrow cylinder head, with a Ferrari V8 first in a new 350-bar direct injection system, features. PICTURE: Actual car
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2020: BMW 4 Series
BMW divided opinion with its huge-grilled 4 Series Concept preview at Frankfurt, but we expect the production version to be toned down. Having said that we expect its exterior will still put more blue water between it and the new 3 Series with which it shares a basic platform, with design cues from the new range-topping 8 Series.
It’ll have a range of petrol and diesel engine options, as well as a new 430e plug-in hybrid. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2020: FORD MACH-E
The Mach-E EV will be the most important new Ford in years when it’s unveiled in 2020. Ford wants to transfer the spirit of its iconic Mustang into a truly 21st century Tesla Model Y rival.
Ford promises an ‘effortless’ charging experience and a very decent range in the region of 370 miles. And it’ll be no slouch; Ford’s company chairman has claimed “it will go like hell.” We may see a preview concept vehicle in late 2019. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2020: Rolls-Royce Ghost
The next generation Ghost will retain the signature rear-hinged rear doors and prominent grille design, with modern touches such as ‘laser’ headlights and LED tail-lights. The bigger news is under the skin, where the Ghost will benefit from an all-new bespoke aluminium spaceframe platform. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2020: Audi e-tron GT
Following the launch of the e-tron EV SUV, the GT will be Audi’s new four-door EV saloon. Already seen in concept form (pictured), we’re promised a 0-62mph time of 3.5sec, 0-120mph in under 12sec and a single-charge range of 250 miles on the new WLTP test regime.
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2020: BMW iX3
BMW gets its very own EV SUV following recent launches from Audi, Mercedes, and Jaguar. We reckon we’ll see it feature a new electric motor with more than 270bhp and the battery is claimed to possess an overall capacity of over 70kWh. Together, they are claimed to provide the new SUV with an overall range of more than 249 miles on the latest WLTP cycles. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2020: Mercedes-Benz EQA
Seen in concept form at the 2017 Frankfurt show (pictured), this new compact EV saloon promises a 249-mile single-charge range and pricing broadly competitive with the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and upcoming Volkswagen ID 3. It will be built at an upgraded Smart factory in France.
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2020: Mercedes-AMG One
A star of the 2017 Frankfurt motor show in concept form (pictured), we should see the production version of this race-car-for-the-road by the end of 2020. The Formula 1-derived 1.6-litre V6 will produce more than 1000bhp, although the specific figure is yet to be confirmed.
Despite the car’s price of approximately £2.4 million (US$3 million), AMG received 1100 requests from credible customers for the 275 units that will be built.
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LATE 2020: Ford Baby Bronco
Colloquially called the Baby Bronco, this boxy crossover will fill some of the gaps Ford created when it started plucking hatchbacks and saloons from its American line-up. Its design will draw inspiration from the bigger Bronco but the sheet metal will hide a unibody platform likely shared with the Escape.
The Baby Bronco will be more capable off-road than the crossover it’s based on and it will look the part, too. Destined for the US initially, it may come to other markets later. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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LATE 2020: Hyundai Tucson
Tucson sales have grown in recent years and Hyundai will try keeping the momentum going with a new, more stylish model improved in every way. Designers took the front end in a bolder direction but they didn’t drastically change the model’s proportions. It should still stand out as one of the roomier models in its competitive set. Expect a nicer interior with more tech features and new engine options to round out the changes coming for the 2021 model year.
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2021: Alfa Romeo Tonale
Buoyed by the success of its Stelvio medium SUV, Alfa Romeo will launch a compact model, inspired by the Tonale concept car which we saw at the Geneva motor show in March 2019 (pictured). It will take the fight to the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Alfa reckons it could quickly become the brand’s best-seller; it will share a hybrid system with the Jeep Renegade.
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2021: Jaguar J-Pace
The new Jaguar J-Pace will be larger and more upmarket than the existing F-Pace and I-Pace SUVs. The J-Pace is also expected to be offered as a pure EV and is unlikely to be made public until early 2021. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2021: Maserati Alfieri
After being delayed, the Alfieri sports car will be unveiled at the 2020 Geneva motor show and go on sale the following year. The powertrain options on the Alfieri will include an electric version, which will use a tri-motor, four-wheel drive system with torque vectoring and 800V battery technology, and a plug-in hybrid. PICTURE: Autocar artist impression
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2021: Alfa Romeo GTV
The GTV - essentially a coupé version of the well-received Giulia saloon - is on track to use hybrid power, and is set to be offered in Quadrifoglio guise. In this most performance-focused variant, it will combine the 2.9-litre V6 seen in the Giulia Quadrifoglio with an electric motor for a total power output of more than 600bhp.
It will have a 50/50 weight distribution, torque vectoring all-wheel drive and room for four passengers. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2021: BMW i4
The i4 will be the next all-new launch from BMW’s i brand. The i4 will be an all-electric ‘notchback’. We expect it to be heavily influenced by the BMW i Vision Dynamics concept car shown at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show. We reckon the car will be unveiled in 2020 and go on sale in 2021.
It’ll get design cues from the 4 Series Concept recently seen at Frankfurt, and reportedly a range of as much as 374 miles. PICTURE: Autocar spyshot
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2021: ‘Road Rover’
Land Rover heads to new horizons with a more car-like Land Rover. A vehicle we dub the ‘Road Rover’ will probably wear a Range Rover badge in production. It will also be the firm’s first purely battery electric vehicle.
It will have an allroad-style estate body and deliver a capable, rather than outstanding, off-road performance. Its sister car will be the next Jaguar XJ, that brand’s first electric limousine. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2021: Mercedes-Benz EQS
Jaguar and Tesla aren’t going to have the EV luxury executive market to themselves. Recently unveiled as a preview concept at Frankfurt (pictured), we’ll see this new Mercedes available to buy in 2021. It’s designed to attract new customers to the brand, rather than refugees from the S-Class.
470bhp is said to be on tap, rapid 0-62mph acceleration of 4.5 seconds, 400+ miles single-charge range, and 350kW recharging to 80% capacity in just 20 minutes.
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2021: Dyson car
Billionaire inventor and entrepreneur James Dyson is one of the UK’s richest men. He’s now working on a new sleek electric crossover, as shown on recently revealed patent application images (pictured). He’s putting his money where his mouth is, investing around £2.5 billion into the project, and has hired engineers from Aston Martin, Tesla and Jaguar Land Rover to make his dream a reality.
It will be built in a new plant in Singapore where Dyson already has operations.
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2022: Aston Martin Valhalla
This new model is the second to be co-developed between Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies in Milton Keynes and will bridge the sizeable gap in Aston’s fast-growing range of mid-engined models between the Valkyrie and the production Vanquish.
The Valhalla’s power and positioning – most likely with more than 1000bhp and the kind of performance that would threaten the Nürburgring lap record – would place it in contention with the new Ferrari SF90 Stradale and 250mph McLaren Speedtail. PICTURE: Preview concept
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2022: Range Rover Mk5
The next-generation Range Rover is intended to eclipse a new era of luxury rivals which have launched in its class since the luxury SUV’s last major model change in 2012. It will use a new architecture, delivering major weight saving, though its size will be similar. An evolutionary design is expected, but don’t expect an electric version at launch.
Instead, expect a plug-in hybrid system, and we can expect extra power to come from a 48 Volt mild-hybrid system, which we recently spotted out testing. We expect the model will also feature Level 4 autonomous capability during its lifetime. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2022: Ferrari SUV
Codenamed Purosangue, Ferrari claims its new SUV will redefine the luxury SUV class. Based on a unique platform, Ferrari claims it will offer Ferrari-performance combined with space, comfort and practicality of an SUV. What the power options will be is open to question, though both V6s and V12s have been suggested.
Key competitors include the likes of the forthcoming Aston Martin DBX SUV. PICTURE: Autocar artist impression
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2022: Aston Martin Vanquish Vision
Previewed in concept form at the 2019 Geneva motor show (pictured), 2022 sees Aston departing its GT comfort zone and go squarely into battle against the mid-engined Ferrari V8 models.
For all the excitement about electrification and hybrids, this car will feature a reassuringly familiar mid-mounted petrol engine, albeit a newly-designed V6, rather than a V8.
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2022: Small Jeep
A new small Jeep model to sit below the Renegade has recently been confirmed by the company. The compact-sized Jeep will launch by 2022 and will become the entry point into the Jeep range. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2022: Lotus SUV
Even the famed British maker of lightweight sports cars can’t ignore the SUV trend. Luckily in China’s Geely it has an owner to make it happen. We expect the car will be based on the SPA platform as used on the XC60 and XC90 models from sister company Volvo, and to have a hybrid option. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2022: Jeep Grand Wagoneer
First announced by the late Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne all the way 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: Autocar Artist impression
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2022: 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, and will rival the BMW X5 and the Audi Q7. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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2022: Lagonda SUV
Aston Martin is reviving its Lagonda brand as an EV-only luxury brand. Previewed as a concept at the 2019 Geneva show, it should go on sale in 2022 and the company promises a private-jet like vehicle experience, a single-charge range of 400 miles and rapid wireless recharging in just 15 minutes. It’ll be built at Aston’s new factory in South Wales at St Athan. PICTURE: Autocar Artist impression
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