New year, new cars: 2026 is shaping up to be a big one for the industry, with plenty of brands and models making their debuts.
From the baby EVs that didn't seem possible only a few years ago to ripsnorting V8 supercars and VIP-hauling vans, there's something here to catch the eye of everyone.
Here's our breakdown of every new car coming to the UK in 2026, from Aion to Zenvo.
On sale April
GAC is one of the biggest Chinese car makers yet to come to the UK. That changes this year, as it arrives with its Aion brand and a two-car line-up that includes the Mini Cooper-rivalling UT. It packs 134bhp and a range of 265 miles.
Everything we know about the Aion UT
On sale April
Tesla Model Y competitor has a 224bhp motor and 90kWh battery, giving a range of 329 miles between charges.
Everything we know about the Aion V
On sale April
Modern greats given reprieve as electric successors delayed - and V6 Quadrifoglios are coming back.
Everything we know about the return of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio
On sale February
Petrol-powered A110 will bow out as a 345bhp limited-run special. Tick a few boxes and you're looking at paying nearly £300k for a four-pot.
Everything we know about the Alpine A110 Ultime
On sale May
Tri-motor crossover promises to be an A110 for the whole family, but maybe wasted on the school run.
On sale September
Very thorough restomod of the Lotus Elise from a firm that has already blown us away. It weighs just 600kg and has 400bhp per tonne, and has a central driving position. Yes, please.
Everything we know about the Analogue VHPK
On sale April
Ferrari 849 Testarossa
Ferrari 849 Testarossa
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50
Toyota Aygo X
7 Toyota Aygo X
Kia EV4
7 Kia EV4
Audi E-tron GT
8 Audi E-tron GTThe UK's fastest piece of scaffolding has been boosted to an unbelievable 522bhp for its 25th birthday. That's about 770bhp per tonne.
Everything we know about the Ariel Atom 4RR
On sale December
Somerset's wild off-road super-buggy quietens down but only in the most literal sense. Expect the EV version to offer 281bhp, 0-62mph in 3.5sec, a kerb weight of less than 900kg and, above all else, endless fun. Ariel is currently working on commercialising the model, but we can't wait to drive one.
Everything we know about the Ariel E-Nomad
On sale March
Outrageous range-topping version of Aston's big coupé will take on Bentley's hardcore new Continental Speed with a raucous 690bhp V12.
Everything we know about the Aston Martin DB12 S
On sale December
New EV riffs on cult-classic, MPV-esque supermini and is strongly tipped to take its name.
Everything we know about the Audi A2 E-tron
On sale September
Allroads lead to this: a comeback for Audi’s 4x4- lite sub-brand. Jacked-up, bulked-out take on the latest ICE A6 estate is the first in a new line of rugged execs.
On sale August
Put the new Q5 into a photocopier and scale up to 125%. Hot SQ7 could reprise its buttery V8.
Everything we know about the new Audi Q7
On sale December
Huge, boxy SUV is focused mainly on US and Middle East and set to kick-start Horch luxury sub-brand.
Everything we know about the Audi Q9
On sale June
Track-focused special will be a snarling last hurrah for the five-cylinder hot A3. Expect it to bring a hefty bump in power, taking it beyond the current 401bhp.
Everything we know about the Audi RS3 Ultimate
On sale July
Audi Performance's first plug-in hybrid is expected to keep its 2.9-litre V6 but with the assistance of electric motors boosting output way beyond its RS4 predecessor's 444bhp-meaning it could be one of Audi's most powerful combustion models yet. Probably best to leave your Labradors at home.
Everything we know about the Audi RS5
On sale December
Every Bentley of the modern era has been a game-changing proposition that has sought to rewrite the rules of the luxury car market in some way – but none has promised to be as transformative as this. Crewe refers to its first EV as an ‘urban SUV’, reflecting the fact that it’s slightly smaller than the best-selling Bentayga.
It’s all relative, though: this will still be a hefty thing, at just under five metres long and weighing the thick end of three tonnes. And the big numbers don’t stop there: it will be capable of adding 100 miles of range in less than seven minutes at a charger, could pack north of 1000bhp in its most potent form and will top out beyond 200mph.
Everything we know about the Bentley electric SUV
On sale December
New look appears to shrink the 7er's mahoosive front grille, and there'll be big changes inside too.
On sale December
The BMW 3 Series will go electric globally for the first time, offering around 500 miles of range and reinterpreting design cues from the brand’s back catalogue.
It promises to be the keen driver’s choice, thanks to BMW’s new 'Heart of Joy' computer, which unites all of the car's key systems onto one chip. This, it claims, will bring tangible benefits to stability, agility and comfort, matching those of the petrol-engined 3 Series.
Everything we know about the BMW i3
On sale March
First member of BMW's Neue Klasse becomes the UK longest-range EV, mustering 500 miles per charge.
On sale August
Will offer the broadest powertrain array of any BMW to date: petrol, diesel, PHEV, BEV, hydrogen FCEV.
Everything we know about the new BMW X5
On sale June
New brand from Alpina's founding family makes debut with shark-nosed twist on BMW M4 coupé.
Everything we know about the Bovensiepen Zagato
On sale March
New plug-in hybrid powertrain squeezed into a small electric crossover, with a sub-£30,000 starting price.
Advertisement Back to topRead our BYD Atto 2 DM-i review
On sale September
First BYD model sold in UK – 4.5m-long electric crossover – will also get complex new PHEV powertrain.
On sale November
BYD's largest electric SUV is a seven-seater that promises plenty of power and ultra-rapid charging.
On sale December
New VW ID 3-rivalling hatch will sit beneath Seal electric saloon in line-up. Could gain a 523bhp range-topper.
Everything we know about the BYD Seal 06 GT
On sale February
Crucial Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai challenger comes to the UK with plug-in hybrid power.
On sale March
Big-battery Ford Ranger PHEV rival arrives to take a bite out of the pick-up market. See what we did there?
On sale October
American luxury brand makes bold UK return with its answer to Porsche's new Cayenne Electric.
Read our Cadillac Lyriq review
On sale March
Chinese firm will expand here with petrol-engined, spaceship-inspired VW T-Roc rival, costing about £20k.
Everything we know about the Chery Tiggo 4
On sale May
Electric hatch is getting a new look to bring it into line with the new Raval supermini. Flagship VZ – one of our favourite fast EVs – could also get extra power and range.
Advertisement Back to topOn sale August
The ultimate sleeper? This subtle five-cylinder version of Martorell’s sporty crossover is finally coming to the UK – although only around 250 examples are due over here, so move quickly.
Read our Cupra Formentor VZ5 review
On sale November
Limited-run special will follow the Leon VZ and draws on Cupra’s touring car racing experience, with wider rubber and more aggressive aero. Its turbo four is also dialled up to 321bhp and 310lb ft.
On sale September
Seat’s sporty sibling brand has led the MEB+ EV project and created an angry-looking hot hatch packing up to 223bhp and a more focused chassis set-up.
On sale June
Petrol-powered and rough road-ready, this Skoda Octavia-rivalling estate is tipped to cost under £25k.
Everything we know about the Dacia C-Neo
On sale April
A fresh range-topper is inbound for the everyman SUV. The new four-wheel-drive variant will use the same 138bhp 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine as the mild hybrid in combination with a 31bhp electric motor on the rear axle.
On sale March
Budget baby hatchback is uprated with a choice of 69bhp and 99bhp motors and improved handling. Now the UK's cheapest new car – yours from just £12k.
Advertisement Back to topEverything we know about the new Dacia Spring
On sale December
One of three new cars coming to the UK from BYD’s luxury brand next year, the B5 is a plug-in hybrid 4x4 capable of a Defender Octa-humbling 677bhp and 0-62mph in 4.8sec.
Everything we know about the Denza B5
On sale August
BYD’s upmarket brand aims to cover all bases in Europe with a hot shooting brake, a luxury 4x4, a top-drawer supercar and this, a posh people carrier in the vein of the Lexus LM. Full details are still to come, but it’s an EV or a PHEV and there’s a fridge-freezer in the centre console.
On sale July
BYD introduces its premium brand with a tri-motor Porsche Taycan rival packing 950bhp-plus. For real.
On sale October
Couture rebrand is intended to drag the French firm back into the fray. DS will bring an edgier design for its core SUV model.
Everything we know about the DS No7
On sale September
Wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit is back with pop-up lights, a rebuilt V8 and Apple CarPlay Yours for £430k, plus a donor.
Everything we know about the Encor Series 1
On sale May
A modern great made greater. Ultimate version of Ferrari’s V6 supercar bends the laws of physics to awe-striking effect.
Read our Ferrari 296 Speciale review
Advertisement Back to topFerrari 849 Testarossa
On sale June
SF90 hybrid hypercar’s replacement justifies its reprisal of a legendary name by being one of the fastest-accelerating ICE cars of all time.
Read our Ferrari 849 Testarossa review
On sale April
The ‘entry-level’ Ferrari, the Roma coupé, has been given a new name to reflect how extensively it has been upgraded.
Read our Ferrari Amalfi review
On sale December
Maranello’s first EV was never going to be phoned in. The ‘Elettrica’ (not its final name) will have around 1000bhp from four motors, a colossal 122kWh battery giving 329 miles of range and a top speed nudging 200mph. They promise it’s not all cold, hard numbers, though: it will also have its own authentic ‘engine note’ and handling “to thrill”.
Everything we know about Ferrari's EV
On sale September
The petrol-powered 500 returns. Sort of. Powered by a beardy 64bhp 1.0-litre engine, crammed into the 500e's EV platform. Don't mention the 16.2sec 0-62mph time.
Read our Fiat 500 Hybrid review
On sale November
Aimed squarely at the Dacia Bigster, this family SUV will offer petrol, hybrid and electric power.
On sale March
By the time we drive a right-hand-drive version, the Grande Panda will be about a year late to UK roads – which is especially frustrating when it’s shaping up to be a very convincing Renault 5 rival. “Bear with me,” it might say.
Advertisement Back to topRead our Fiat Grande Panda review
On sale November
Cult-classic go-anywhere supermini reborn as one of the smallest four-wheel-drive cars on the market. Expect hybrid and electric powertrains.
Everything we know about the Fiat Grande Panda 4x4
On sale June
Italian reworking of Citroën Ami ditches doors, gains rag top. Perfect for our famously balmy summers.
Everything we know about the Fiat Topolino
On sale July
Premium EV maker Nio's entry-level brand Firefly will reach the UK with its answer to the Mini Cooper. It can use Nio's bespoke battery-swap stations in China but will have to use boring old chargers over here. For now, at least.
On sale May
EV version of Britain's best-seller gets a bump in range to 250 miles and semi-autonomous cruising.
Read our Ford Puma Gen-E review
On sale May
Hot version of electric crossover gets Hyundai Ioniq 5 N tech, Korean luxury and magma-coloured paint.
Everything we know about the Genesis GV60 Magma
On sale November
Say hello to the Korean Bentley Bentayga. Based on the Kia EV9, the GV90 is an ultra-premium, sixseat SUV that looks to stay remarkably faithful to the dramatic Neolun concept – right down to the reverse-opening doors. Expect a fat portion of power and more than 300 miles of range.
Everything we know about the Genesis GV90
Advertisement Back to topGMA Le Mans GTR, S1 LM
On sale Too late!
First cars from Gordon Murray's Special Vehicles division are a stunning tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR LM and a longtail-spec GMA T.50. Both are ultra-exclusive, track-focused specials based on the atmo-V12 T.50 hypercar but with key dynamic enhancements.
Everything we know about the GMA Le Mans GTR and S1 LM
On sale March
Second supercar by Gordon Murray's firm sends 609bhp from a stonking Cosworth V12 through a six-speed manual. Just the £1.8m, if you please.
Everything we know about the GMA T.33
On sale March
The sports coupé is back. Well, sort of. And it's a petrol manual! Again, sort of. Still, we're excited.
On sale July
Spiritual successor to the Honda E aims for the enthusiast vote with an imitation gearbox and a fake exhaust note.
On sale September
Golf rival will get another refresh. Changes to include new lights and probably more hybrid powertrains.
On sale December
Hybridisation is set to bring the vaunted hot i30 back to showrooms, meaning the VW Golf GTI can’t rest on its laurels after the retirement of its Ford Focus ST and Honda CIvic Type R rivals.
Everything we know about the new Hyundai i30 N
On sale September
Advertisement Back to topNew mid-sized hatchback will blend a striking, sporty design with proven Hyundai EV hardware.
Everything we know about the Hyundai Ioniq 3
On sale September
Wacky rival to the Ford Tourneo has gone electric, earning it the green light to finally come to the UK. It will offer seating for seven, 249 miles of range and 216bhp, but prices remain to be confirmed.
Everything we know about the Hyundai Staria EV
On sale September
Popular SUV will receive chunkier Defender-esque styling and grow in size for its next generation.
Everything we know about the Hyundai Tucson
On sale October
Known as iCar in China and rebranded to avoid the wrath of Apple's lawyers, this Chery-owned 4x4 brand will come to the UK with its Defender-rivalling V27 off-roader.
Everything we know about the iCaur V27
On sale March
Biggest Jaecoo model yet is set to rival the Skoda Kodiaq. We're sure you'll see them everywhere soon.
Everything we know about the Jaecoo 8
On sale December
Oh, come on – you know all this by now. The biggest unveiling of 2024 will be followed by the biggest launch of 2026. JLR isn’t looking back as it kick-starts a complete, ground-up reinvention of the storied Jaguar marque – partly because this imposing super-GT doesn’t have a rear window.
Read about our first ride in the production Type 00
Advertisement Back to topJeep Cherokee
On sale October
New generation of Discovery rival gains new styling and an EV version with more than 200 miles of range.
Everything we know about the Jeep Cherokee
On sale November
Not merely an electrified Wrangler but Jeep's first purpose-built electric off-roader. A pivotal model for America's favourite 4x4 purveyor, the Recon features a sparky 670bhp, 620lb ft, dual-motor powertrain that, according to Jeep's CEO, proves that "electrification isn't just compatible" with off-roading but can actually "elevate it".
Naturally, though, the Recon has a lot to prove as an electric take on the beloved Wrangler. Removable doors are a good start.
Everything we know about the Jeep Recon
On sale February
Reinvigorated Korean 4x4 specialist turns its utilitarian pick-up truck electric for its next generation.
On sale July
Kia’s smallest and – at less than £25,000 – most affordable electric car yet is a chunky little crossover to fight the Renault 4. It will offer between 196 miles and 278 miles of range, depending on which version you buy.
Everything we know about the Kia EV2
On sale September
Stocky crossover sets its sights on the Cupra Born VZ. New GT version employs two motors for a significant bump in power from the standard car’s 201bhp to 288bhp.
On sale July
Hot version of the electric hatchback aims to offer a mix of performance and real-world usability, with engagement boosted by Kia’s simulated gearbox system. Sits lower and stiffer too.
Advertisement Back to topEverything we know about the Kia EV4 GT
On sale August
Ceed replacement will sprout a Skoda Octavia Estate rival and later in the year a fleet-friendly K4 Hybrid.
On sale October
The EV version's success with business fleets, plus the hybrid's popularity with private buyers, has won the Niro a reprieve. A new look brings it into line with Kia's newcomers and the interior has been modernised to boot.
Everything we know about the new Kia Niro
On sale September
Second-gen crossover is coming to the UK for the first time, positioned between the Niro and Sportage.
Everything we know about the Kia Seltos
On sale December
The Defender is JLR's best-seller- so launching a more affordable one is a no-brainer. Expected to replace the Discovery Sport, the new entry-level model will be a fierce rival to Mercedes "Little G".
Everything we know about the Defender Sport
On sale October
Electric supermini should undercut European rivals at around £20k and could pip them on range to boot.
On sale August
Boxy crossover from Stellantis-backed Chinese brand is a circa-£25k Ford Puma Gen-E rival.
Everything we know about the Leapmotor B03X
On sale June
Touted as a “dream car for young people who refuse to settle”. Not an indication of ride quality, we hope.
Advertisement Back to topEverything we know about the Leapmotor B05
Chery, the firm that brought you Omoda, Jaecoo and, erm, Chery, is launching yet another new brand here. Proudly of the bargain basement, Lepas will start with the Dacia Duster-rivalling L8.
Everything we know about Lepas
On sale April
Striking eighth-generation BMW 5 Series rival is set to dispense with petrol power in the UK, going EV-only.
Everything we know about the Lexus ES
On sale April
With sales plummeting and debts increasing, it’s looking like massive luxury EVs weren’t the key to Lotus’s future. Perhaps massive luxury hybrids will be. We’ll find out once the Eletre gains a mega-range PHEV option this year.
Everything we know about the Lotus Eletre PHEV
On sale October
Long-delayed Porsche Macan rival is tipped to offer a choice of electric and long-range PHEV powertrains.
Everything we know about the Lotus Type 134
On sale February
Elegant 6 saloon makes an electric comeback cloaking Chinese underpinnings with a characteristically striking design.
On sale June
Handsome SUV has grown to match Toyota RAV4 in next generation and been tuned for greater refinement.
Everything we know about the Mazda CX-5
On sale September
Chinese electric SUV co-developed with Changan is coming to the UK, bringing with it a huge 26in infotainment touchscreen. Although it's not strictly a Mazda underneath, it points the way for the next iteration of the brand's design language.
Advertisement Back to topEverything we know about the Mazda CX-6e
On sale August
Woking's successor to the legendary P1 is a V8-engined hybrid hypercar that sends 1258bhp to its rear wheels. Heavily influenced by Formula 1, it's one of the most technologically advanced cars in the world today.
Everything we know about the McLaren W1
On sale September
Hot version of new electric CLA saloon will be a 500bhp BMW M3 chaser with a drift mode and a hydraulically actuated rear wing.
Everything we know about the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
On sale June
The future of Mercedes performance brand is this 1300bhp EV with the ability to go from 0-62mph faster than you can say its name Previewed by the Concept GT XX, it will sit on an advanced new platform and could potentially be the slipperiest car on sale. Autocar understands a two-door electric GT is also in the works.
Read about our first ride in the AMG GT XX concept
On sale August
Like the BMW i3, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class will go electric for the first time. It will major on interior tech, offering the biggest touchscreen yet fitted in one of the brand's cars. Elsewhere, expect powertrains ranging from a 335bhp rear-driven option to a 482bhp 4Matic, and charging speeds of up to 400kW.
Everything we know about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ
On sale February
New petrol-engined hybrid system allows wind-cheating saloon to be more efficient overall than the outgoing diesel CLA.
Read our Mercedes-Benz CLA hybrid review
Advertisement Back to topMercedes-Benz GLA
On sale October
Crossover counterpart of new CLA goes after BMW X1 and iX1 with a choice of ultra-efficient combustion and electric powertrains.
Everything we know about the new Mercedes-Benz GLA
On sale April
Second-generation seven-seat SUV can be specified with more screens than your local Odeon.
Everything we know about the new Mercedes-Benz GLB
On sale July
Crucial electric version of brand best-seller gets massive, star-spangled grille and almost-as-massive 39.1in touchscreen.
Everything we know about the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
On sale September
BMW X5 rival will get stars in its eyes as part of an update to bring it into line with new GLC EQ.
Read our Mercedes-Benz GLE review
On sale July
Stuttgart's limo-SUV grows even bolder with an imposing new look and tech borrowed from its newer siblings. Expect screens. Lots of em.
Read our Mercedes-Benz GLS review
On sale July
Luxury saloon is gets the biggest mid-life update of any S-Class yet, with a fresh look, new tech and a 530bhp flat-plane-crank V8 – although the S580 that gets this engine isn't set to come to the UK. Boo.
Everything we know about the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class
On sale August
What if the S-Class were a van? We’re about to find out. Mercedes used the, ahem, striking Vision V-Class concept to show us how an ultra-luxury MPV “could even offer more” than its longstanding flagship limo, and the production version will take that thinking into showrooms.
Advertisement Back to topEverything we know about the Mercedes-Benz VLS
On sale September
Updated version of MG's seminal electric hatch drops the option of a standard-range battery to make room for the new Urban model (below), while also gaining interior tweaks aimed at improving perceived quality.
Newcomer adopts the MG 4 EV name but is actually a completely different car underneath. Where the 'old' 4 is rear-wheel-drive, the Urban has a single motor mounted up front. It will be priced from £23,495 and offer 201 miles of range; upgrading to the Long Range version nets 278 miles of range from £25,495.
Everything we know about the MG 4 EV Urban
On sale March
MG’s first seven-seater is a plug-in hybrid SUV that’s expected to have an electric-only range of 75 miles.
On sale July
Japanese stalwart returns to the UK with the plug-in-hybrid family SUV that was once its best-seller. UK specifications have yet to be confirmed, but US-market cars get a 2.4-litre petrol engine and two electric motors (one per axle giving four-wheel drive), combining for 248bhp; while its electric-only range is rated at 38 miles.
Everything we know about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
On sale July
Bulky pick-up will look to steal market share from the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux with a twin-turbocharged 2.4-litre diesel engine and various bits of off-road trickery.
Everything we know about the Mitsubishi L200
On sale May
Advertisement Back to topSubtle update brings electric SUV in line with new Leaf and introduces vehicle-to-load functionality.
On sale February
The only mainstream electric car currently built in the UK, this new crossover is almost as important as the original hatchback, which heralded the EV age in 2010.
On sale September
Yet another Chinese SUV, but a pretty eye-catching one, inspired by outer space.
Omoda's first full-hybrid model is priced from £25,740, puts out 201bhp and is claimed to net 53mpg. The crossover will provide stiff competition for the Nissan Qashqai.
Everything we know about the Omoda 5 Hybrid
On sale March
Remember this one? Strange but decent fastback-crossover-whatsit has been be lightly restyled on the outside, but not much else has changed.
Everything we know about the Peugeot 408 facelift
On sale June
The first Peugeot GTi in yonks is unashamedly inspired by the legendary hot 205 and has the mettle to back it, with a 278bhp electric motor and a limited-slip differential.
Everything we know about the new Peugeot e-208 GTi
On sale March
UK-developed Porsche Taycan challenger has Lotus Elise-like construction, supercar pace, and no rear window.
Read our Polestar 5 prototype review
On sale August
Advertisement Back to topMost extreme and technically advanced 911 yet, with a heavily re-engineered version of the GTS's T-Hybrid six rumoured to make at least 750bhp.
Everything we know about the Porsche 911 GT2
On sale July
The new-generation Cayenne is nothing like the original, but it has already proved just as polarising. This cutting-edge EV has up to 1140bhp, can outpace a 918 Spyder and can charge wirelessly.
Read our Porsche Cayenne Electric prototype review
On sale October
This could be the best off-road EV yet, and it’s certainly proving pretty good at being off the road. Its scheduled 2025 launch has been pushed back to some time this year, allegedly to ensure it’s as capable as possible.
Read our Range Rover Electric prototype review
On sale August
Second generation of style-focused SUV gains EV power and morphs into more of a high-riding saloon.
Everything we know about the new Range Rover Velar
On sale May
Tiny SUV gets a 15mm lift, grippier tyres and a second motor for four-wheel drive. Call it Scrappy-Doo.
Read our first off-road test of the Renault 4 Savane
On sale July
Oldest Renault EV on sale is due a major refresh to reignite interest. Could spawn a hot RS model.
Read our Renault Megane E-Tech review
On sale May
Advertisement Back to topHumble panel van goes space age alongside high-roofed Estafette and chassis-cab Goelette.
On sale November
Cute city car is revived as an entry-level EV with 163-mile range and circa-£17k price.
Everything we know about the new Renault Twingo
On sale September
New Skoda range-topper incoming as a ‘Kodiaq EV’ with seven seats and a bold new design.
Everything we know about the Skoda Peaq
On sale December
A questionably named but reassuringly no-nonsense little Skoda crossover. As close as we will get to an electric Fabia for the foreseeable future.
Everything we know about the Skoda Epiq
On sale December
New two-seat city car will revive the spirit of the original Smart car. And yes, it's smaller than the #1 (don't think about it too much).
Everything we know about the Smart #2
On sale September
Oddball Solterra SUV has been remoulded into an even odder lifted estate with a 375bhp dual-motor powertrain and a familiar name.
Everything we know about the Subaru E-Outback
On sale July
Subaru’s rebadged Toyota bZ4X is given a more bespoke look and a handsome power bump to 333bhp.
Read our Subaru Solterra review
On sale April
Advertisement Back to topAnother reworked electric Toyota, this one is twinned with the C-HR+ and has more of an off-road focus.
Read our Subaru Uncharted review
On sale June
Tesla strips some features out of benchmark EV duo to bring down costs and boost competitiveness.
Read our Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y reviews
On sale November
Musk’s perennially delayed hobby horse, now with cold-gas thrusters, is set for 1 April debut (no comment).
On sale May
Ever-sensible Toyota breaks the mould with a high-riding, outdoorsy electric estate making up to 376bhp.
Everything we know about the Toyota bZ4X Touring
On sale February
Ever-sensible Toyota stays firmly in the mould with an electric SUV that’s pleasant but uninspiring.
On sale July
Great news: Toyota will start building its hot Corolla in the UK this year, making it the first Gazoo Racing model assembled outside of Japan. That might just mean we're finally offered it.
On sale December
After years of rumours, teasers and concepts, Toyota's thoroughbred is finally here Packing a hybridised, twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, the GR GT puts out 641bhp and 627lb ft, although Toyota has said these numbers could increase as development continues.
It's targeting a top speed of 198mph and is the company's first car to have an all-aluminium body.
Advertisement Back to topNotably, there isn't a single Toyota badge on it. We're keenly awaiting our first go, but we expect it to become a mainstay of the race track before hitting the road in significant numbers.
Everything we know about the Toyota GR GT
On sale June
The world’s best-selling pick-up has gone electric for its ninth (ninth!) generation, offering 150 miles of range. The BEV will be sold alongside a mild-hybrid 2.8-litre diesel model in Europe.
Read our Toyota Hilux BEV review
On sale March
Defender rival is now exclusively a mild hybrid. You lose the third row of seats but Toyota claims the 2.8-litre diesel four now offers smoother and more comfortable performance. Yours for... £80k.
Read our Toyota Land Cruiser review
On sale May
Evolution rather than revolution for next generation of Qashqai rival, which will be PHEV-only in the UK.
Everything we know about the new Toyota RAV4
On sale May
The most powerful Golf GTI yet, this half-century special is even quicker around the Nürburgring than the four-wheel-drive Golf R. We’re not sure why it looks so angry about that.
Read our Volkswagen Golf GTI review
On sale October
With demand still surging for combustion cars and at least another decade until they must be taken off sale in Europe, car makers are racing to clean up their ICE offerings to shore up sales – and keep emissions down – in the build-up to full electrification.
Advertisement Back to topThat’s why Volkswagen is making the landmark decision to introduce a full-hybrid powertrain to the huge-selling Golf next year.
This new series-parallel system – coming first to the new T-Roc – will work a bit like the Honda Civic’s, in that the Golf Hybrid will be able to drive on electric or petrol power at any one time or both when called for, with up to 170bhp at its disposal.
Everything we know about the Volkswagen Golf Hybrid
On sale July
An SUV-styled version of the ID Polo, this Ford Puma Gen-E rival is the same size as today’s T-Cross. Expect it to start from around £25k and offer 261 miles of range.
Everything we know about the Volkswagen ID Cross
On sale November
At long last, VW takes on the super-popular Renault 5 with a £22k EV supermini that inherits a famous name from the ICE era.
Read our Volkswagen ID Polo prototype review
On sale December
Wolfsburg’s first electric hot hatch has the weight of umpteen inestimable forebears on its shoulders, needing to offer driving thrills that go beyond raw straight-line pace.
Everything we know about the Volkswagen ID Polo GTI
On sale August
VW’s influential bespoke EV has been a bit overlooked of late. A new design, higher-quality interior and powertrain upgrades should put the hatch back on the map.
Read our Volkswagen ID 3 review
On sale August
Advertisement Back to topIt’s not often that a mid-life facelift is so extensive as to warrant a new name, but the ID 4 will be so heavily updated that it will be more like a new-generation car – and Volkswagen wants it to be seen as a logical EV alternative to its best-selling Tiguan. Expect styling influenced by the ID Cross concept, a completely revamped interior (with more buttons) and big upgrades for the internals.
Everything we know about the Volkswagen ID Tiguan
On sale April
The Golf of SUVs returns for a second generation. No diesels this time and still no plugin hybrids, but full hybrids are coming – as is a 329bhp R version.
Read our Volkswagen T-Roc review
On sale February
Software struggles stalled the start of Volvo’s bold new electric era, but its sumptuous, tech-heavy BMW i5 rival is no
