here is, Should I buy a car now or wait for the new model just around the corner? Car aficionados like to keep track of goings-on
in the industry to stay in the know about new makes and models arriving soon and what
type of splash they will make when they hit dealers. Here are the 10 models we are most looking
forward to seeing that will arrive in calendar-year 2017 or sooner. From electric cars to pickups and six-figure
sports cars, each of our 10 is guaranteed to shake up its segment. 1.
Acura NSX
After what has seemed like an eternity since its 2012 introduction as a concept vehicle,
the brash new Acura NSX is finally upon us with a release date by the end of 2015 as
a 2016 model. Driving the rear wheels, a turbocharged V-6
and an electric motor sandwiched into the transmission provide most of the power, while
each front wheel gets its own electric motor for hybrid AWD capability. Pricing for the NSX will start at around $150,000. Will it live up to its predecessor's reputation
as a true super car that still makes a reliable and comfortable daily driver? All signs point to yes.
2. Apple Car
Ok, so this one is just a rumor for now, and if it does happen it may not be by 2017. A self-driving Apple car would seriously shake
up the entire auto industry if it does pan out, so it deserves a mention nonetheless. The Silicon Valley tech giant has recently
been poaching well-respected auto executives from all over the world who are working in
secret on a huge car-related project codenamed Titan.
If Apple does get into the new car business,
it will not do so unless it has something completely revolutionary. History tells us it is just the type of company
to pull that off. 3. BMW M2
"Bimmerphiles," as BMW brand enthusiasts are known, will probably tell you that the E30-generation
M3 of the 1980s and 1990s was the purest driver's car the company ever produced.
Today's M3 is much larger and around 1,000
pounds heavier, leaving room for a lighter and more toss able model just below it. Enter the 2017 M2, which will be based on
the just-released new 2-Series coupe and convertible. Expected to feature a twin-turbocharged inline-six
with around 400 horsepower, this new compact will closely mimic the ethos that made the
E30 such as legend. Expect it in late 2016.
4. Lincoln Continental
Poor Lincoln just cannot seem to catch a break these days with flagging sales and a less-than-exciting
product lineup. At the 2015 New York Auto Show, Ford's luxury
brand surprised everyone with this stunning concept car that will preview the company's
next full-size flagship. With hints of classic Lincoln models as well
as modern Bentley designs, the concept is said to closely preview an AWD production
luxury sedan that will hit dealers by calendar-year 2017 if not before.
As far as Lincoln is concerned, the sooner
the better. 5. Toyota Supra
Ask any Japanese sports car fan their all-time favorite model and they just might tell you
it is the MkIV Supra sports car, which terrorized roads the world over during the 1990s with
its twin-turbocharged inline-six engine that was commonly boosted to make over 1,000 horsepower. The next-gen "MkV" Supra has been confirmed,
and Toyota is currently working with BMW to build the car's platform and a new turbo inline-six
engine.
The company's FT-1 Concept shown here gives
a pretty good preview of the actual car's design, although the Supra will be slightly
smaller and less over-the-top. This is the model Japanese affordable sports
car fans have been waiting for. 6. Tesla Model S
Tesla will release its third electric car, the Model X crossover SUV, later this year
and already has thousands of buyers lined up with preorders.
We are even more excited about the next car
down the line, though: the Model 3 compact sedan. Coming by calendar-year 2017, it will be the
most affordable car the company has ever created with a target base price of just $30,000 after
any available electric car tax incentives. The Model 3's driving range is projected to
be around 200 miles. Buyers can expect typical Tesla advanced technology
including swappable battery packs and a fully autonomous self-driving mode that can take
the wheel in select situations.
7. Volvo XC90
Car and tech companies from Acura to Apple have made waves with reports of upcoming fully
autonomous, self-driving cars. Only Volvo has made concrete plans to put
one such vehicle into production, including obtaining the permission of regulators in
its home country of Sweden. The new self-driving Volvo will be based on
the just-released XC90 large SUV, itself a showpiece for active safety tech that is already
available today.
Will Volvo be first out the gate with self-driving
cars? Find out in 2017, when the first autonomous
XC90 models are sold to the public. 8. Ford GT
When we first heard the new 2017 Ford GT is expected to cost up to $350,000 - four times
as much as a Chevrolet Corvette Z/06 - we were quite taken aback. Never before in its history has Ford charged
anywhere close to that for a new model.
The new GT supercar will come powered by an
ultra-high-boost twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine with upwards of 600 horsepower. Its sexy styling sits impossibly low to the
ground, and it features a design that is much more modern that the retro-inspired GT of
a few years ago. Expect it in dealers in 2016. 9.
Chevrolet Bolt
The primary factor keeping most of today's electric cars from catching on is their limited
range: models like the Nissan LEAF and Ford Focus Electric cannot even reach 100 miles
before needing a full recharge. Chevrolet has confirmed production for a new
electric, tentatively called the Bolt that will be able to reach 200 miles while keeping
costs down to around $30,000. The car may go through a name change due to
confusion with the unrelated Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. In any case, expect it early in calendar-year
2017.
10. 2017 Audi R8
The 2017 R8 has been classified as the less exciting Lamborghini according to some
automotive journalist. With a price tag of over $170,000 this may
be one of the more difficult cars to get in to on this list. The new V10 engine provided plenty of power
and the new electric clutch make shifting almost un-noticeable.
The R8 is highly anticipated but without much
updating of the cars style from previous years wouldnt you rather get a Lamborghini Huracan,
which aside from the body, is almost the exact same car as the R8..
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