Maserati GranTurismo
- Price: From £100,000 (estimated)
- On sale: Early 2023
Maserati’s back catalog is filled with luxury, high-performance big cars, so an all-new version of the GranTurismo is a sensible addition to the range. There will be petrol engine options (a stripped-down version of the MC20’s V6 is likely to be available) and an all-electric version called the Folgore, as Maserati begins its journey into full electrification.
The new GT’s proportions are quite familiar, but performance will be in a completely different respect from the original 2007 model – especially in the case of the Folgore. This will be fitted with an electric three-motor setup that produces around 1,200bhp, resulting in a 0-62mph time of just 2.6 seconds.
Mercedes CLE
- Price: TBC
- On sale: 2023
An all-new badge will replace the Mercedes lineup in 2023 with the arrival of the CLE. The car, previewed in our exclusive image, will in effect replace both the C and E-Class coupe and convertible, giving Mercedes the opportunity to reduce the complexity of its product portfolio himself with a new opponent for purpose BMW 4 Series and Audi A5.
The four-seater will use the brand’s MRA2 architecture and will be offered with a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, although the six-cylinder power will be platform-compatible for applications. High power AMG. The four-door coupe version of the CLE was not expected.
Mercedes EQE SUV
- Price: From £75,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2023
Mercedes will move its electric SUVs to the next generation with the EQE. Unlike the EQA, EQB and EQC, this model will not use a converted internal combustion engine platform and its dedicated EV architecture will result in more interior space.
It also means Mercedes should evolve in terms of range and charging technology, inheriting much from the EQE saloon. That means 170kW charging, though that’s still lower than what established competitors offer. However, the SUV should borrow the best of EQE in terms of battery and engine technology, and can have a range of over 300 miles.
Mercedes-AMG GT
- Price: From £115,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2023
Offering a second-generation AMG GT is the next move for Mercedes’ performance division, and the new car is likely to be revealed later this year. The spy shots show that an evolutionary approach is being taken with the newbie design, but we do know that under the metal, a full-blown revolution is taking place on the cards.
The AMG GT will adopt a new platform, which it will share with the new SL. Called MSA, which stands for Modular Sports Architecture, the new chassis will feature the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, with the possibility of both a plug-in hybrid and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. .
MG Cyberster
- Price: £45,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2024
MG plans to blow back the clock with an all-new electric roadster, designed to evoke the spirit of classic models like the MGB and MGA roadster. The sports car will be called the Cyberster and could run on MG’s pre-set MSP electric architecture. The rear-wheel drive platform underpinned the MG4 hatchback, where it delivered 200 horsepower and a range of up to 281 miles. This could go up for the lighter, two-seat Cyberster, although the sports car could use a smaller battery than the MG4’s 64kWh unit to benefit packing and weight savings.
The trailer shows that the Cyberster could use a full scissor door and a steering shackle, although these have not been confirmed for the production model. As our exclusive images show, the final car will feature classic long bonnet proportions and unique arrow-shaped taillights.
Compatriots MINI
- Price: £28,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2023
Next generation Compatriots MINI will hit the market in 2023, and all that will change for the brand’s compact crossover. The car will switch to the FAAR platform also used by the next car BMW X1. This architecture can accommodate a wide range of powertrain types and MINI has confirmed that the new Countryman will be offered with an internal combustion engine as well as an all-electric option.
The spy shots show that the new Countryman will get a pretty significant growth in size, which will reposition the car as a rival to similar cars like Audi Q3 and Mercedes GLA. And our exclusive images here show what we think the new crossover will look like.
MINI Crossover
- Price: From £28,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2024
Introduced to take up space in the company’s lineup once filled by the short-lived three-door Paceman, a new compact MINI crossover (almost certainly five-door) will be revealed. in 2023 – and it will be an all-electric model.
Borrowing its platform from the pure electric version of the next-generation Hatch, it will also be manufactured in China for global export, but no gasoline-powered option is said to be in the pipeline. . The new MINI crossover will compete with models like the Peugeot e-2008 and Vauxhall Mokka-e, taking advantage of the gap in the British company’s scope of operations left by the next Countryman, the company will grow in size.
MINI Hatch
- Price: From £30,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2023
MINI has warmed us up for the arrival of the next generation Hatch. The brand has already confirmed the model’s debut will take place in 2023, and has whetted our appetites by releasing some official images of the prototype, retaining most styling details. body.
The next vehicle will adopt a new decoupled platform approach, with an all-electric version made in China on a platform jointly developed with Great Wall and ICE versions continuing to run on wire. production line in Cowley, Oxon. The car will shrink a bit compared to the current generation model, going back to the roots of the MINI.
Polestar 4
- Price: From £40,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2023
Polestar aims to reach sales of 290,000 vehicles globally by 2025, and its fourth model will play a huge role in achieving that goal.
The Polestar 4 will face Tesla Model Y, and will therefore be a sportier and smaller version of the 3. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath tells us it’s “a little bit closer to the ground, a bit more hooded.” compared to the larger SUV variant. He also hinted that it will be offered for sale with a starting price of just over £40,000. Essentially, the 4 is likely to use a completely new architecture from parent company Geely.
Polestar 5
- Price: From £95,000 (estimate)
- On sale: 2024
Polestar’s future isn’t just filled with SUVs. The 5 is expected to launch in 2024 and draws inspiration from the Precept concept – an impressive-looking saloon that will enter a fascinating competition with Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model WILL.
The Polestar 5 will be built on the company’s newly developed 800V electrical architecture, with a whopping 872bhp and 900Nm output power expected. Development of the car is underway at Polestar’s R&D facility in the UK, and a range of more than 310 miles has been suggested. Inside, Polestar 5 will make extensive use of recycled and plant-based materials to increase its environmental credentials.
Porsche 911 ‘Dakar’
- Price: From £115,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2023
The Porsche 911 It has long been the first choice for those after absolute performance on the tarmac, but a new version, possibly badged ‘Dakar’, will extend that to off-road terrain. It will be based on a refreshed version of the current model, but with increased ride height and a luxurious bodywork.
There’s no official information, but the lack of air ducts along the sides of the car in spy shots and hints of all-wheel drive means a 3.0-liter twin-turbo powertrain from the Carrera 4S. or GTS 4 may be equipped with . Expect the new model to have a 0-62mph time of under four seconds but offers the potential to do this without.
Renault R4
- Price: £17,500 (estimated)
- On sale: 2024
Renault is looking to the past for small cars of the future, and among the first models will be a car that goes back to the Renault 4. As our exclusive image shows, it will refer to original box shape of the car.
Like the iconic 1961 car, the new model will remain small, cheap and practical, and could spawn a van variant. It is likely that all 4 will share the same 40kWh and 52kWh batteries as the upcoming Renault 5, and will certainly use the same 134bhp engine to drive the front wheels.
Renault R5
- Price: From £17,500
- On sale: 2024
One of Renault’s most famous names will be revived for a new nostalgic-themed EV in 2024. Five new vehicles will be based on the Renault-Nissan CMF-BEV compact electric vehicle platform, which will be key to producing affordable, small EVs from both firms. Indeed, Renault execs say the 5 could cost about a third less than the current Zoe, and cost almost the same as an internal combustion engine-powered one. Ford Fiesta or Volkswagen Polo.
A 134bhp motor that will be common across all of the company’s small EVs would help, but while the 5 motor doesn’t have the same 130kW charging capacity as the Mégane E-Tech Electric, it will be nearly identical and a 52kWh (larger) battery of the two options) is set to offer a range of 249 miles.
Renault Scenic SUV
- Price: From £40,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2024
Renault will reinvent its Scénic as an all-electric SUV to stack up against the Mégane E-Tech Electric. The new vehicle will be based on the brand’s CMF-EV platform, maximizing space for passengers and luggage, and a battery up to 87kWh that can provide a range of more than 300 miles. There will be cheaper 60kWh and 40kWh models, but all will have 130kW fast charging technology.
Expect bold styling, as our images show, with slim LED headlights and signature running lights. And inside, the Scénic is set to use Renault’s latest infotainment, with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and 12-inch Google-powered display.
Skoda Vision 7S
- Price: £55,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2025
Skoda will undergo a design makeover to kick off its all-electric era, and the Vision 7S concept is the introduction to what’s next for the brand. The show car will transform into a production-ready seven-seater as part of Skoda’s plan to launch three more new electric vehicles by 2026, likely using the Group’s MEB architecture. Volkswagen. The concept car can achieve a range of more than 370 miles on the WLTP cycle, thanks to the 89kWh battery pack. It also supports charging speeds up to 200kW.
Skoda’s new brand identity is evident in the 7S’s T-shaped lights and vertical bumper vents, with the rest of the body taking on a clean, functional look. There’s a ‘6+1’ seating arrangement inside the concept car, though we expect the usual three-row layout to arrive when the 7S lands in showrooms.
Volkswagen ID.Life
- Price: £20,000 (estimated)
- On sale: 2025
Volkswagen is preparing to launch an affordable electric vehicle, a feat that manufacturers have pursued since the electric vehicle revolution began. This newcomer is expected to launch over a three-year period and will be based on a back-to-back platform known as MEB Entry. When it arrives, it will likely be called ID.1 or ID.2.
ID.Life Concepts previewed the car’s look, and its boxy styling and minimalist interior will likely be carried over to the production model, though its powertrain will almost certainly are not. We expect the 231bhp electric motor to be reverted to a more sensible level, to make the most of the car’s 54kWh battery pack.
