2021 Alfa Romeo Sports Car
Status: Variant
Release Date: 2020
Price: $50,000 (est.)
An Alfa Romeo sports car could return in 2021, even though the supposed Giulia-based GTV coupe has reportedly been cancelled. The base model should use the Giulia's same 280-horsepower four-cylinder engine, but the hopped-up performance version could produce as much as 600 hp from Alfa's twin-turbocharged V6. Look for the Alfa Romeo GTV before the end of 2020.
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2021
Price: $75,000
Mercedes launched the first EQC concept in 2019, but delays have pushed production of the electric crossover from this year to 2021. With a combined output of 402 horsepower emanating from an 80-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, the EQC offers plenty of power, and we have to assume, equally good range. But we won’t know for sure until the electric SUV goes on sale next year.
2021 Audi Q1
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $28,000 (est.)
Just when you thought there was no more room in the lineup, Audi will shoehorn a smaller crossover beneath the Q2. Unsurprisingly, the company plans to call it the Q1 (based on the A1 pictured here). The new crossover should ride on the same platform as the European A1 Sportback, which means yet another vehicle using the versatile MQB platform family. No word on price or performance yet, though.
2021 BMW M3 / M4
Status: All-New
Release: 2020
Price: $50,000 / $55,000 (est.)
The upcoming BMW M3 and M4 coupe will debut in a few months. We've seen spy shots and leaked photos of the two cars already, both previewing a massive polarizing grille. The two cars should have a new 3.0-liter inline-six engine with somewhere in the market of 500 horsepower, a manual transmission, and for the first time, all-wheel drive.
2021 BMW iNext
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: Unknown
Once called then iNext, the upcoming BMW iX5 should debut later this year before going on sale in 2021. The flagship, electric SUV will likely follow an extensive teasing campaign – kicked off by the Vision iNext concept from 2018 – before it hits the market. The range-topping, 120-kilowatt-hour version should offer as much as 435 miles of range.
2021 Cadillac CT4-V / CT5-V Blackwing
Status: Variants
Release Date: 2020
Price: Unknown
Cadillac is already promising more-powerful versions of its CT4-V and CT5-V sedans. Fans, disappointed by the sports sedans with merely 320 horsepower and 335 horsepower, respectively, should be excited about the new Blackwing variants. The CT4-V Blackwing could have 450 hp on tap, while the CT5-V will have even more. Power will likely come from the old CTS-V's supercharged 6.2-liter V8 – but neither model will offer a manual transmission.
2021 Cadillac Escala
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: Unknown
Rumors of a flagship Cadillac sedan aren't new, but the latest reports suggest the automaker will take its Escala concept from 2016 and finally give it the production treatment it deserves. Likely to share a platform with the CT6, the company will position the Escala as the premier Cadillac offering. Outside of that, unfortunately, there are no other details.
2021 Cadillac Escalade
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $80,000 (est.)
The all-new Cadillac Escalade will debut in a few weeks. The 2021 model should have a fresh exterior design, a brand-new interior featuring a massive 38-inch OLED display, as well as a bevy of engine options, ranging from 5.3-, 6.2-, or 6.6-liter displacements of GM's current V8. With the current model starting at around $75,000, don't be surprised to see the 2021 model exceed that figure and reach the $80,000 mark.
2021 Audi E-Tron GT
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: Unknown
The Audi E-Tron GT debuted as a concept in 2019. The sleek electric sedan, meant to accent the available E-Tron crossover, promised 590 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and the ability to hit 60 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds. Though we haven't seen much movement on the E-Tron GT since its debut, a production version will likely show up later this year in anticipation of an on-sale date of 2021.
2021 Ford Bronco
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: Unknown
One of the most anticipated debuts of the year, the Ford Bronco, will show up this summer. Expected at the Detroit Auto Show (which now takes place in June), the 2021 Bronco should deliver on its promise of rugged athleticism, complete with features like an off-road suspension, boxy styling, and a few different engine options.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2019
Price: $60,500
Ford debuted the Mustang Mach-E last year in Los Angeles. But only the Premium model will go on sale beginning this year; we'll have to wait until 2021 to see the hot GT model. The range-topping Mustang Mach-E GT will have up to 333 horsepower and a range of up to 250 miles when it goes on sale. Expect it sometime early in 2021, with a starting price of $60,500.
2021 Genesis Essentia
Status: All-New
Release Date: Unknown
Price: Unknown
Every luxury automaker needs a halo car, and for Genesis, that could be the Essentia. The Essentia concept debuted at the 2018 New York Auto Show riding on an electric platform. But while it doesn't have the green light yet, Genesis CEO Manfred Fitzgerald has been pushing to get the car into production – so we could see it sooner than later.
2021 Genesis GV80
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $50,000 (est.)
The Genesis GV80 is the brand's first crossover. And it shows plenty of potential at launch. The SUV comes with either a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, good for 290 horsepower, or a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 producing 375 hp, as well as multiple standard safety features and optional all-wheel drive. Estimates suggest it will start at around $50,000 when it goes on sale later this year.
2021 Hyundai Tucson
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $25,000 (est.)
The Hyundai Tucson will get a full makeover in 2021. A larger grille and a more distinct fascia are part of the redesign plans to help the smaller SUV stand out, while we expect either a brand-new engine underhood, or a reworked (potentially hybridized) version of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder currently available. The new Tucson should show up sometime in 2020.
2021 Infiniti Electric Vehicle
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2021
Price: Unknown
Infiniti is playing catchup when it comes to electrification, but that could change with the brand's first electric vehicle, coming soon. The car could show up as early as 2021. The automaker is looking at its Q Inspiration Concept revealed at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show for, uh, inspiration.
2021 Jaguar I-Pace SVR
Status: Variant
Release Date: 2020
Price: $75,000 (est.)
It's true, the Jaguar I-Pace EV is getting a hot SVR option. JLR's Special Vehicle Operations boss, Michael van der Sande, confirmed late last year that a hot I-Pace is on their "to-do" list. Unfortunately, it's not an immediate priority. If we're lucky, we could see the hot EV late in 2020.
2021 Jaguar XJ
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $85,000 (est.)
Jaguar's flagship XJ sedan is sticking around, at least for one more generation. The big four-door will use JLR's new MLA platform and battery powertrains exclusively. There will be both hybrid and fully electric versions of the XJ – the latter will come later down the line. We'll know all the details about the upcoming XJ when it debuts, likely sometime early this year.
2021 Jeep Gladiator Hercules
Status: Variant
Release Date: 2020
Price: $45,000 (est.)
Jeep pulled the cover off of its long-anticipated Gladiator two years ago in Los Angeles. But rumors of a performance-oriented Hercules model have already leaked. According to FCA design boss Mark Allen, a Hercules model is coming. When it does arrive, sometime in 2020, it will have to top the 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque offered by the standard Gladiator’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.
2021 Kia Sorento
Status: Refresh
Release Date: 2020
Price: $27,000 (est.)
The new Kia Sorento is coming soon. Last week leaked photos previewed the new crossover with Seltos-inspired cues, particularly on the grille. We know the upcoming Sorento will offer up to six engines, including diesel options in Europe and possibly even a plug-in hybrid. We’ll know more when the crossover debuts in just a few weeks.
2021 Maserati Electric Sports Car
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: Unknown
Maserati has an electric sports car coming this May. The company teased the coupe multiple times with "spy shots" ahead of its upcoming debut. We know that the coupe will be a ground-up build from Maserati, but details like performance, range, and price are still unknown.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $95,000 (est.)
The arrival of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is only a few months away. An uncovered image of the new sedan, shared on Instagram, circulated last week providing hints as to the new luxury car’s final look. But details like power and price remain a mystery for now.
2021 Mercedes-Benz SL
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2021
Price: Unknown
Mercedes-Benz already confirmed a new SL is coming in a few years. However, what customers will get is still unknown. Rumors suggest there won’t be a hardtop version, and it won’t have a mighty V12. Instead, it’s rumored to come with an assortment of engines that range from a straight-six with around 435 hp to the electrified SL 73 with a combined output of more than 800 hp and 738 pound-feet of torque.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $25,000 (est.)
The new-and-improved Mitsubishi Outlander will debut sometime this spring. And when it does, it should have a polarizing look, much like the spy photos preview here. When it does arrive, the new Outlander could share its bones with the Nissan Rogue, as well as potentially the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder found in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
2021 Polestar 2
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $55,000
The pretty Polestar 1 coupe kicked off Volvo’s new electric brand in style. But now a more mainstream model, the Polestar 2 sedan, readies for its on-sale date in just a few months. The base Polestar 2 will cost $55,000 when new, but the first year Launch Edition models will ask $63,000 (before $7,500 federal tax credit). With a targeted range of 275 miles in the U.S. and a total output of 408 horsepower, the Polestar 2 should be competitive with current alternatives like the Tesla Model 3.
2021 Ram Dakota
Status: All-New
Release Date: Unknown
Price: $25,000 (est.)
Ram hasn’t officially confirmed a new mid-size pickup, but given the stiff competition currently available, we believe it’s only a matter of time. Our rendering artists provided an early look at the proposed Ram Dakota (borrowing the same name from its now-defunct Dodge sibling), and it looks enticing.
2021 Rivian R1T
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $69,000
The first vehicle from electric start-up Rivian should go on sale later this year as a 2021 model. The base R1T pickup, complete with 402 horsepower, 230 miles of range, and a nifty tank turn feature, will cost about $69,000 new. But alternatives with up to 754 hp and a max 300 miles of range will be even more expensive.
2021 Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86
Status: All-New
Release Date: Unknown
Price: Unknown
Subaru and Toyota have confirmed a new BRZ/86 sports car. The two companies will use a new shared platform as the vehicle’s base, with a new turbocharged 2.4-liter engine (likely from the Ascent crossover) producing up to 255 horsepower powering the two models. But we likely won’t see either of these cars until at least 2021.
2021 Tesla Cybertruck
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2019
Price: $39,900
Tesla debuted the Cybertruck late last year, with plans to roll out a production version sometime in 2021. The range-topping model could have as much as 800 horsepower, leading to a 0 to 60 mile-per-hour time of just 2.9 seconds, and all-wheel drive. But the base Cybertruck, with less range and power, will start at just $39,900.
2021 Tesla Model Y
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $46,690
Tesla could have two new models on sale by 2021. The Model Y compact crossover, which debuted as a concept early in 2019, will go on sale (finally) in 2021. With a maximum range of 315 miles and an all-wheel-drive option, the current entry-level Model Y Long Range model will cost $46,690, but a more affordable version is promised.
2021 Volkswagen ID Crozz
Status: All-New
Release Date: 2020
Price: $45,000
The first of Volkswagen’s upcoming electric lineup to hit the U.S. will be the aptly named ID Crozz crossover. Previewed by the concept pictured here, the VW ID Crozz will have a starting price of around $45,000, offer up to 300 miles of range, and produce 302 horsepower. The ID Crozz will also spawn an electric ID Buzz – essentially a reborn bus – a year later.
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