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Dacia EV
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The Dacia Spring Concept shows the Romanian brand’s ambition to burst onto the EV scene with one of the most affordable zero-emissions cars on the market. Derived from the Asian-market Renault Kwid and electrified K-ZE, the Spring will offer buyers an SUV-styled city car rival for the Skoda Citigo-e iV.
Details of the production version are still under wraps, but the K-ZE features a 26.8kWh battery, a 124-mile range and a 44bhp electric motor driving the front wheels. Costs should be kept low by retaining the basic body structure and panelling of the K-ZE, and by drawing on Renault’s existing in-car technology.
Ford Bronco
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After nearly 15 years on the sidelines, the Ford Bronco name plate is back. True to the original, the Bronco is no poseur SUV but a true 4x4; chunky tyres and huge suspension travel show that this is a car designed with departure angles and wading depths in mind.
Engine choices consist of a 2.3-litre four-cylinder with 266bhp and a 306bhp 2.7-litre V6, but there are no plans to bring the car to UK.
Ford Puma ST
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The Ford Puma is getting the ST treatment, and it promises to become one of the most exciting small performance cars on the market when it arrives early next year. That’s because, under the skin, the Puma rides on the same platform as the Fiesta, which means it will probably feature the same sort of chassis upgrades that make the Fiesta ST one of the best hot hatchbacks that money can buy.
The Puma ST will share its engine with the hot supermini, too; the 1.5-litre turbo petrol unit should help it sprint to a sub-seven-second 0-62mph time, yet the car will retain the benefits that a practical crossover body provides.
Hyundai i20
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Hyundai has given its Fiesta rival a thorough makeover. This latest model is based on a heavily revised version of its predecessor’s platform, but it ushers in mild- hybrid power, new in-car tech and advanced safety systems.
The interior of the i20 is all new; two 10.25-inch displays stretch across the dash, giving drivers access to all of the major functions. The boot has also grown by 25 litres, to 351 litres.
Hyundai i20 N
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There’s an all-new hot hatch waiting in the wings from Hyundai, in the form of the i20 N. The new pocket rocket will go up against the mighty Ford Fiesta ST, and key to its success will be its attractive pricing – around £20,000 – as well as the know-how of Hyundai’s N boss, Albert Biermann.
Our exclusive image gives you an idea of how the i20 N could look; an aggressive bodykit and bulging wheelarches should feature in its racy appearance. Under the skin, expect it to use a 200bhp version of the 2.0-litre turbo unit found in the larger i30 N. It’ll be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard.
Hyundai Kona N
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Hyundai will expand its new N performance sub-brand with a hot version of the Kona SUV.
Prototypes have been spotted undergoing development testing, revealing that the Puma ST rival will receive a dramatic design overhaul, with bulging wheelarches and an aggressive bodykit as part of the N makeover.
Power will come from a 2.0-litre turbo developing around 250bhp, although it’s expected that the Kona N will be front-wheel drive only. Hyundai will also make extensive chassis and suspension tweaks to help accommodate that extra performance, including adding a limited-slip differential.
Hyundai Tucson
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An all-new version of Hyundai’s biggest-selling model will be in showrooms early next year. The SUV has been previewed by the Vision T concept seen here, which gives us a good idea of how its proportions and shape will change over today’s model.
The next-generation Tucson will get more sculpted and angular bodywork, and will feature Hyundai’s new trademark headlamp and front grille arrangement. It’s all change beneath the skin, too, because the Tucson will be offered with the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time. Mild-hybrid engines will also be offered when the car is launched.
Ioniq 5
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The Hyundai 45 concept will be called the Ioniq 5 when it launches early next year, as the Korean firm establishes a new electric car sub-brand. This compact electric crossover will be the first model to arrive, quickly followed by an electric saloon called the Ioniq 6.
The overall design of the Ioniq 5 will stick closely to that of the concept car. This means it will do away with traditional wing mirrors and use flush door handles to optimise aerodynamics. It will be based on a new, dedicated electric car platform that has been developed to accept rapid-charging technology.
Jaguar E-Pace
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Jaguar’s baby SUV hasn’t been the sales success the British company thought it would be – the larger F-Pace still beats its figures – but bosses will be hoping that a new look and a fresh plug-in hybrid powertrain will give the E-Pace a timely boost.
Spy shots show that, visually, there won’t be any radical alterations, but under the skin, the 300bhp 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid unit from the Land Rover Discovery Sport will make an appearance. It should enable the E-Pace to cover around 40 miles on electric power alone, while returning up to a claimed 200mpg if you can charge the battery on a regular basis.
Jaguar XJ
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The Jaguar XJ will be properly reinvented for its next generation, transforming into a bespoke, fully electric saloon designed to rival the Tesla Model S.
The XJ has long been Jaguar’s lowest-selling model, so bosses hope this radical upgrade will bring in a new wave of customers. The saloon will be the first model from JLR to be based on the firm’s new MLA platform, and will be built at Castle Bromwich in the West Midlands, securing thousands of jobs at Jaguar. Our exclusive image gives you an idea of how the saloon could look, as it ushers in a new, sharper design language.
Kia EV
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Kia has been quietly developing its premium pure-electric halo model for several years now. It was previewed by the Imagine concept in 2019 and, judging by our spy shot below, it will take the shape of a coupé-SUV when the model reaches the UK market late next year.
It will be based on the Hyundai Group’s new, dedicated E-GMP electric underpinnings which, Kia says, will deliver Porsche Taycan-rivalling performance. The company is targeting a 0-62mph time of less than three seconds for its new EV, along with 300 miles of range and a sub-20-minute recharge time – which is a level of performance as yet unseen for the brand.
Kia Stinger
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Kia has swept through its entire model range with a host of revisions – and the sporty rear-drive Stinger wasn’t left out.
Updates include fresh LED headlights, a tweaked version of the firm’s trademark ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille, two new alloy wheel designs and a new rear diffuser, which houses a larger quad-exit exhaust system.
Kia has also ditched the Stinger’s smaller 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines as part of the update, so the only engine now on offer is the range-topping twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 with 365bhp and 510Nm of torque.
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Dacia EV
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- Price: £17,000 (est)
- On sale: 2021
The Dacia Spring Concept shows the Romanian brand’s ambition to burst onto the EV scene with one of the most affordable zero-emissions cars on the market. Derived from the Asian-market Renault Kwid and electrified K-ZE, the Spring will offer buyers an SUV-styled city car rival for the Skoda Citigo-e iV.
Details of the production version are still under wraps, but the K-ZE features a 26.8kWh battery, a 124-mile range and a 44bhp electric motor driving the front wheels. Costs should be kept low by retaining the basic body structure and panelling of the K-ZE, and by drawing on Renault’s existing in-car technology.
Ford Bronco
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- Price: From £23,000 (est)
- On sale: Early 2021
After nearly 15 years on the sidelines, the Ford Bronco name plate is back. True to the original, the Bronco is no poseur SUV but a true 4x4; chunky tyres and huge suspension travel show that this is a car designed with departure angles and wading depths in mind.
Engine choices consist of a 2.3-litre four-cylinder with 266bhp and a 306bhp 2.7-litre V6, but there are no plans to bring the car to UK.
Ford Puma ST
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- Price: £25,000 (est)
- On sale: Spring 2021
The Ford Puma is getting the ST treatment, and it promises to become one of the most exciting small performance cars on the market when it arrives early next year. That’s because, under the skin, the Puma rides on the same platform as the Fiesta, which means it will probably feature the same sort of chassis upgrades that make the Fiesta ST one of the best hot hatchbacks that money can buy.
The Puma ST will share its engine with the hot supermini, too; the 1.5-litre turbo petrol unit should help it sprint to a sub-seven-second 0-62mph time, yet the car will retain the benefits that a practical crossover body provides.
Hyundai i20
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- Price: From £15,000 (est)
- On sale: Early 2021
Hyundai has given its Fiesta rival a thorough makeover. This latest model is based on a heavily revised version of its predecessor’s platform, but it ushers in mild- hybrid power, new in-car tech and advanced safety systems.
The interior of the i20 is all new; two 10.25-inch displays stretch across the dash, giving drivers access to all of the major functions. The boot has also grown by 25 litres, to 351 litres.
Hyundai i20 N
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- Price: From £20,000 (est)
- On sale: Early 2021
There’s an all-new hot hatch waiting in the wings from Hyundai, in the form of the i20 N. The new pocket rocket will go up against the mighty Ford Fiesta ST, and key to its success will be its attractive pricing – around £20,000 – as well as the know-how of Hyundai’s N boss, Albert Biermann.
Our exclusive image gives you an idea of how the i20 N could look; an aggressive bodykit and bulging wheelarches should feature in its racy appearance. Under the skin, expect it to use a 200bhp version of the 2.0-litre turbo unit found in the larger i30 N. It’ll be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard.
Hyundai Kona N
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- Price: £27,000 (est)
- On sale: Mid 2021
Hyundai will expand its new N performance sub-brand with a hot version of the Kona SUV.
Prototypes have been spotted undergoing development testing, revealing that the Puma ST rival will receive a dramatic design overhaul, with bulging wheelarches and an aggressive bodykit as part of the N makeover.
Power will come from a 2.0-litre turbo developing around 250bhp, although it’s expected that the Kona N will be front-wheel drive only. Hyundai will also make extensive chassis and suspension tweaks to help accommodate that extra performance, including adding a limited-slip differential.
Hyundai Tucson
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- Price: £23,000 (est)
- On sale: Early 2021
An all-new version of Hyundai’s biggest-selling model will be in showrooms early next year. The SUV has been previewed by the Vision T concept seen here, which gives us a good idea of how its proportions and shape will change over today’s model.
The next-generation Tucson will get more sculpted and angular bodywork, and will feature Hyundai’s new trademark headlamp and front grille arrangement. It’s all change beneath the skin, too, because the Tucson will be offered with the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time. Mild-hybrid engines will also be offered when the car is launched.
Ioniq 5
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- Price: £30,000 (est)
- On sale: Mid 2021
The Hyundai 45 concept will be called the Ioniq 5 when it launches early next year, as the Korean firm establishes a new electric car sub-brand. This compact electric crossover will be the first model to arrive, quickly followed by an electric saloon called the Ioniq 6.
The overall design of the Ioniq 5 will stick closely to that of the concept car. This means it will do away with traditional wing mirrors and use flush door handles to optimise aerodynamics. It will be based on a new, dedicated electric car platform that has been developed to accept rapid-charging technology.
Jaguar E-Pace
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- Price: From £31,000 (est)
- On sale: Late 2021
Jaguar’s baby SUV hasn’t been the sales success the British company thought it would be – the larger F-Pace still beats its figures – but bosses will be hoping that a new look and a fresh plug-in hybrid powertrain will give the E-Pace a timely boost.
Spy shots show that, visually, there won’t be any radical alterations, but under the skin, the 300bhp 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid unit from the Land Rover Discovery Sport will make an appearance. It should enable the E-Pace to cover around 40 miles on electric power alone, while returning up to a claimed 200mpg if you can charge the battery on a regular basis.
Jaguar XJ
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- Price: £80,000 (est)
- On sale: Early 2021
The Jaguar XJ will be properly reinvented for its next generation, transforming into a bespoke, fully electric saloon designed to rival the Tesla Model S.
The XJ has long been Jaguar’s lowest-selling model, so bosses hope this radical upgrade will bring in a new wave of customers. The saloon will be the first model from JLR to be based on the firm’s new MLA platform, and will be built at Castle Bromwich in the West Midlands, securing thousands of jobs at Jaguar. Our exclusive image gives you an idea of how the saloon could look, as it ushers in a new, sharper design language.
Kia EV
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- Price: From £40,000 (est)
- On sale: Sept 2021
Kia has been quietly developing its premium pure-electric halo model for several years now. It was previewed by the Imagine concept in 2019 and, judging by our spy shot below, it will take the shape of a coupé-SUV when the model reaches the UK market late next year.
It will be based on the Hyundai Group’s new, dedicated E-GMP electric underpinnings which, Kia says, will deliver Porsche Taycan-rivalling performance. The company is targeting a 0-62mph time of less than three seconds for its new EV, along with 300 miles of range and a sub-20-minute recharge time – which is a level of performance as yet unseen for the brand.
Kia Stinger
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- Price: From £42,500 (est)
- On sale: Early 2021
Kia has swept through its entire model range with a host of revisions – and the sporty rear-drive Stinger wasn’t left out.
Updates include fresh LED headlights, a tweaked version of the firm’s trademark ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille, two new alloy wheel designs and a new rear diffuser, which houses a larger quad-exit exhaust system.
Kia has also ditched the Stinger’s smaller 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines as part of the update, so the only engine now on offer is the range-topping twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 with 365bhp and 510Nm of torque.
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