We're now in the second-half of the 2020s, but it's already proving to be a hugely significant decade for the automotive industry – and there are many more exciting new cars to come.
We’ve seen the arrival of many electric cars over the last few years, including models from Porsche, Volkswagen, Ford and Renault, but there are still plenty of combustion-engined cars on the horizon. Indeed, many manufacturers have opted to restart investments into new petrol and hybrids models, after the European Union softened its phase-out of combustion engines through the next decade.
What exactly should you be looking out for over the next few years, then?
We've listed a host of new cars coming that you should be excited about right here. Our guide covers everything from small, affordable city cars to end-of-an-era supercars and large SUVs.
But if you’re impatient, you can also consult our guide to all the new cars coming this year.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo's executive saloon has been set back by delays after the brand abandoned plans for it to go electric-only. It is now being re-engineered for hybrid power and – if the current car is any evidence of what to expect – it should be worth the wait.
Everything we know about the next Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
A new version of the Italian marque's long-standing SUV was due to arrive this year alongside the second-generation Giulia, but it has now been pushed back. Alfa originally planned to launch the Stelvio as a pure-electric rival to the Porsche Macan, but the slow uptake of electric premium SUVs has meant Alfa will keep the current Stelvio on sale for longer, having restarted production. It is understood that the new car will ditch the current Giorgio platform and move to the STLA Large architecture from parent firm Stellantis
Everything we know about the next Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Alpine A110 EV
The electric follow-up to one of the most celebrated sports cars yet will be a twin of the wild 533bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E. It is promised to be lighter than most current sporting EVs, and its structure places the batteries behind the cockpit - like in a mid-engined car – to preserve a low seating position and the A110's dynamics. It may even use in-wheel motors, like those used by the R5 Turbo.
Everything we know about the electric Alpine A110
Alpine A310
The rakish Alpine A310 of the '70s will be reborn as an electric GT, as part of the French brand’s expansion to a seven-car line-up. It will be based on the same Alpine Performance Platform (APP) as the next A110, but offer more practical 2+2 seating – loosely mirroring the relationship between the Porsche 718 Cayman and the Porsche 911.
Everything we know about the new Alpine A310
Alpine supercar
Alpine is plotting a halo model inspired by its Alpenglow concept, pictured above. It'll use a turbocharged V6 and several electric motors to put out more than 1000bhp, while targeting a kerb weight below 1600kg.
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More (mostly) electric cars that nobody wants or will buy. Given that these were planned/designed a few years ago, when the auto landscape was very different, I suspect more than a few of these won't see the light of day, as they will either be a/ scrapped, b/ changed to ICE or c/ the manufacturer will go bust.
So many angry squinting faces, so few aesthetically desirable cars. The Italians, Mazda and Caterham stand out while most of the others make me want hang on to a 'classic' combustion car. Not particulalry enthused overall.
Good Content article provides a well-rounded perspective, balancing both theoretical insights and practical advice! Berita